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Arrived today in great condition. Many thanks

I think Erbswurst has summarised it perfectly. One size does not fit all in the gear department, but finding what's right for you is half the fun!

If you can get hold of one, then the Lowe Apline Sting or Stingray are excellent pieces of kit. 60 litres makes it a touch larger than the Sabre (maybe too large for your needs) but there is always room for more kit if needed! It has an adjustable back system to make it suit your size, and I've...

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I think electric saws have their place, but I've not seen one with enough power to push a ripping chain on 36" bar. Its a shame really as a large electric saw would lend itself well to a mobile mill.

Hi Broch, bit late for replying regarding the mill, but here's my experience. I have a chainsaw mill, which I've used to great effect on anything from garden Leylandii to Oak and Ash. There are several pointers I'd give to make milling easier as it's thoroughly backbreaking work at times...

Thanks for the warm welcome. Lots of lurking and learning to be done here methinks.

Afternoon all, I was kindly directed here from my intro post, so I'm happy to see how many folks here are custodians of our precious woods. I've just joined a group of fellow owners of a woodland not far from where I live, and have owned another woodland in the National Forest for eight years...

Very informative Hugh, thanks for sharing.

I seem to remember Alpkit having issues with the valves in the past. I don't think the valves are serviceable, otheriwse I'd suggested stripping it down and checking for any warpage.

Good morning all, A new member here from Herefordshire, although I've been 'practicing' bushcraft for my whole life, but most frequently in the past ten years or so. I recently became a co-owner of a small woodland a couple of miles from my house, and I thought I'd join the forum to share my...