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I use this pack and I like it. But it's not 45ltr - it's 80ltr or even maybe 90ltr pack. I'm planning to use mine with an old external frame. A german folding mat fits perfectly in the internal pocket on the back.

Diamond side of DC4 is about 600 grit. You shouldn't put too much pressure on diamond stones (actually you should use just the weight of the blade) - maybe you are tearing diamond bits out and the brown stuff may be some kind of coating?

German folding mat is 190cm long. If You want I can ask seller how much would shipping to UK cost and let you know.

Here are some pics of half of the tent setup. It's setup at 135 cm height. ( Sixth pic at 120cm). http://img24.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=1143672.jpg You can see that german folding mat is too long to fit in there. Hope this helps...

Just remember that You need two "palatka" to make a tent. I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow to show how small it really is.

This is link to website similar to ebay: http://allegro.pl/search.php?string=pa%C5%82atka&order=p&change_view=1 Prices are in polish "Zloty" 1 quid is 4,5 Zloty. Pretty simple math :D

It is not worth it. It may look nice but it's heavy, (extremely heavy when wet), it's too small. It's not 2,5 m diameter- it is 1,8 m diameter at best. 40 pounds !!!???!!! You can buy it in Poland for 2-3 quid piece.

Sorry for going off-topic but I have to ask. How is this BK-9 doing? Which one do You prefer- BK-7 or BK-9 ? I use 4 inch or smaller blades like most guys here but I can not lie to myself- I like those big blades :D

We used saw to cut the log and axe to split it and digging stick. Don't think that there's easier way ( without chainsaw). http://picasaweb.google.pl/msuruw/JesiennyZlotReconnetPl#5267727778634381634 You can use small twigs or shavings if there is no bark.

Hmm- I think it's quite easy to set it up without chainsaw. Although it maybe hard to do on hard ground.

I split the log in quarters with axe or knife and wedge. Then embed all quarters in the ground about 3 inches deep to bring to "log shape" again. It works ok :) So no chainsaw required. :)

This is how I set up my poncho most of time. I use german poncho. There are dutch and us army ponchos as well. :) http://picasaweb.google.pl/msuruw/PuszczaPilickaSpaA170419042009#5326532502331203202 http://picasaweb.google.pl/msuruw/PuszczaPilickaSpaA170419042009#5326532506679414882...

Yep, too short for hammock but ok for ground shelter. Will post some pics If you want :)

So You're going to have plenty of time to visit all the places that I've mentioned. :) And even more. :) You may also consider Mroźna Cave, Mylna Cave (you'll need torch, good boots and warm hat :) ) and Giewont ( very dangerous during storms- there's a huge steel cross on the summit)...

Well- If You want to see some wildlife stay as far as possible from Zakopane :) Be prepared- it's gonna be crowded :) However- I can recommend: Dolina Chochołowska ( Chochołowska Valley) Dolina Kościeliska ( Kościeliska Valley) Morskie Oko Kasprowy Wierch Dolina Pięciu...