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Hi, Up for trade a used and modified Savotta 323 Saddle Pack, here's Varuste.net website details: https://varuste.net/en/p18136/savotta-saddle-sack-323 I have modified this pack, replacing the bitterly painful leather straps with Savotta's Kahakka Harness, details here...

Quick question..... is the Grand Garberg a good modern alternative to the Knivsmed Stromeng KS7?

How you finding that Steeldive?

Hi Rob, have a look for a secondhand MSR Elixr2. I have owned for years, and its solid. Brand new youre looking at circa £250, but you may be able to pick one up on the usual websites.

Refresh of this thread into 2026! I carry this every day. Hasn't changed for years...

Check out Platatac. I have a 50ish ltr rucksack from the brand and its the perfect rucksack for me in warmer months or for shorter day trips. It has a very similar layout to the Ray Mears Leaf Cutter rucksack, only smaller in capacity. I like to have external pouches for gear I want easy access...

Happy New Year everyone! I haven't posted for a while. Ive been out lots but haven't really taken any pictures or made videos. But here's a longer form video of my recent wild camping trip. Its not much, but shows what I got up to. I wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle that Christmas...

I'm of similar thought. The stuff I EDC is the absolute minimum for me. My car is an extention of capability I suppose. In my car is always 5lt of water and a rucksack containing: Big insulated, goretex jacket warm hat and gloves A thermal survival blanket Poncho liner Paracord Head torch...

I'm still looking for one!! Have you got one to sell or trade?

Be ready for the unexpected is always going to be a bit of a challenge. You can end up going right down the 'what if' and 'apocalypse long trek' rabbit hole.... I have a small get home bag in my car, but as you have asked what folks would carry sans vehicle kit, I guess it comes down to what...

Its getting towards Christmas. Has anyone got a Knivsmed stromeng KS8 for sale?

For Sale - Swanndri Ranger Extreme size Small. Excellent warm layer. Very good condition, less a small burn hole just above the right chest pocket, a stray coal when practicing bow drill. If it wasn't for that I'd say it was excellent condition. £80 please inc postage. Respectfully, no silly...

Don't suppose anyone has got some flat leather wrap going spare? I'd like to wrap a marking blade so ideally would need to be about 5mm width... Also, has anyone got a scrap of leather going spare? Only about 6in x 2in. Obviously I'll cross your palm with silver. No point buying offline as I...

Thanks, I've looked at those but I'm really after a telescopic rod.

Can anyone recommend a budget telescopic fishing rod? Budget of £50. I've already got a reel to go on it. Will be used for light lure/spinner set up for when I'm roaming about and I come across something that looks fishy....