Recent content by whipcracker

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    Leather bushcraft pack MKII

    I don't know, it's kind of ugly. I think you send it me while you make something truly beautiful...:D In seriousness, it is truly a beautiful ruck!goodjob Have you though about maybe adding a small wooden frame?
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    Haglof's Skarja question

    I don't think so. [I] wish it was though
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    Article: Building a small cooking fire

    It strikes me how much the old Boy Scout manual is still relevant...I remember seeing all of these in there...
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    Haglof's Skarja question

    Does anyone know if the Skarja has pass through side pockets for skis, axes and other long stuff like the LK70? Does anyone have any experience with this pack? Thanks in advance!
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    Straight razor first shave: OWW!

    A bit late to the party but... I have a 5 pack of Gillette Fusions that I have been using for a little over a year. I shave every other day, more or less, and prep with about as hot water as I can stand and then shave with Shave Secret shave oil dousing face with more hot water as needed, then...
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    My VERY basic kit

    +10 on this.
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    Wynnster cookset and burner?

    Yes I did try the search button. Here is a link to a picture (sorry I didn't get it up earlier, been crazy busy!) http://www.outlet-planetoutdoor.pl/produkty/1turystyczny-zestaw-do-gotowania-wynnster-cook-set-burner-stainless-steel-1308303785.jpg It is a Trangia clone but out of stainless...
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    which ruck to get?

    I am in a conundrum... I am torn between a Norwegian army ruck "Ludwig" (I currently have one and use an Italian bivvy bag for my tarp and sleeping bag but I alweays wish I had one more outside pocket for organization), Swedish LK70 or Savotta saddle sack 339. Any...
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    Dyeing the leather on a Norgy Rucksack

    That looks fabulous! I am thinking of doing it to mine as well. Really gives it whole different vibe doesn't it? More vintagey woods than northern tundra.
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    Norwegian army ruck modification question

    That's one of the things I was thinking since covering the straps would be not as easy to access. I wasn't necessarily thinking of adding more stuff, just easier access those essentials when fully packed. Good idea with the ALICE addition.
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    Norwegian army ruck modification question

    HO there all! I have a Norwegian army bergen and am thinking of adding an extra pocket on the front for my fire and mess gear. I was thinking of adding a Yugoslavian army small ruck on the front attached to the main in the same manner as the side pouches. It would be sewn along the sides...
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    Where to find LK70's???

    Hello all! I am new here and as you can probably see, not from the UK. I am however looking for a source for Swedish army LK70 Rucksacks. I had purchased some, about 7 of them, from a vendor there in the north but they informed me that they were having difficulties with international shipping...