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    Midgards-Messer Little Dvalin Folder?

    Bit of a long shot but any owners of the above knife here? Missed out on the drop point, blue anodised version on Heinnie Haynes. There are a couple for sale in the USA so might get one shipped across. Appreciate any thoughts from actual owners if they are any good, worth the cost etc? Not...
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    Stretcher bed?

    Thanks for the help folks, might give the MOD tarp a try!
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    Stretcher bed?

    Knew I had seen someone on the forum doing it! Cheers! Considering an army basha folded and maybe threaded with paracord to form a bed. Anyone done it? Don’t own one, just know they have webbing.
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    Stretcher bed?

    Hi all, Been considering trying a canvas A Frame type bed for a while but struggling to find one that is ready made in the UK. Anyone know where I can find one / someone able to make it?? Basically just a cotton canvas tube that is stretched out to form a bed about 3ft wide. Most canvas rolls...
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    Show me your faithful EDC

    Thanks for that, much appreciated! Considering one myself now!
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    Show me your faithful EDC

    Been looking for something like this with an opening tab for a while. Hadn’t seen that SOG do a version. Any feedback after owning one? Noticed you went for the S35VN, how’s the pocket clip?
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    Karrimor SF Predator 30

    Cheers Broch, appreciate you taking the time to check
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    Karrimor SF Predator 30

    Thanks Broch! How is the fit- any chance of it falling out or won’t fit when fully packed? Got a bag with side pouches which are secure but fiddly when you need a quick drink on the go
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    Karrimor SF Predator 30

    Hi folks, I'm thinking about buying a Karrimor SF Predator 30 rucksack but need to know if the elastic side pouches are big enough to fit a round (cylinder type) 1L nalgene type water bottle? Anyone have one that could check please? No info online! Cheers!
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    Fake Kånken backpacks / Fjällräven

    You raise an interesting point but if that’s the case, how come a company such as decathlon etc can sell a rucksack with more features and a similar build quality for a lot less? The rrp is exactly that a ‘recommended’ retail price. It’s only what someone is willing to pay. In terms of...
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    Poor service- Military Mart!

    Quick response to this, the folks at Military Mart have now got in touch and offered to send in for a refund. Can’t really say fairer than that so if they are reading this, thanks!
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    Fake Kånken backpacks / Fjällräven

    Interesting point you raise here, Janne. Outdoors kit and clothing has a huge mark up, I bet fjallravens cost to produce each of these rucksacks is less than $5usd per piece. The remaining retail price goes on brand name. I don’t agree with buying fake kit but in terms of quality it is...
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    Poor service- Military Mart!

    Maybe I’m being unreasonable but I bought a Norwegian army sleeping bag cover from them. From the pics and description it looked like a nice canvas cover. When it arrived it was super thin and could see daylight through it! Not much use as bivvy bag! It was also missing its closing toggles...
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    Great alternative to signalling flares.

    Hate to sound negative but having worked in Search and Rescue I can’t see how this would be a better alternative than a flashing beacon type light or indeed a parachute / hand held flare. Couple of reasons for this: Unless it’s cloudy you will surely only get a spot of light? You definitely...
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    Would this Arcteryx work for me?

    Good question. The Alpha SV looks to be Goretex Pro which as you probably know is their top end fabric, I have a Mountain Equipment jacket in a similar style with the earlier version of Goretex. For some tasks Goretex Pro will be overkill, it’s designed to be tough for ice climbing and winter...