Recent content by whiskersnitch

That was my second choice after Les Stroud - and I only chose Les because of the harmonica.

Oh, I loathe to get into this discussion. As for why DC was banned from other forums... From my understanding, he was promoting himself, he was getting popular, and some people didn't like the self-promotion and there was a back-and-forth that led to someone seeking out his military records and...

Yeah, I heard about the tears and saw that they fixed that issue with the triangular mounting patches. From what I read, DD customer service was incredible in making sure that got fixed and customers were made happy with returns/refunds/exchanges. There are silnylon options, which I am looking...

We have a few tarp makers in the US, obviously, but I've got my eye on DD's Solo Tarp (so many attachment points!), and I was just wondering how you all like DD tarps - Are they good all seasons? Need much seam sealing? Any issues with sparks from a fire causing serious damage? Just looking for...

*one slowly descending tear*

Thank you all for your comments and this great discussion!

That's a really nice folder! I like it!

Right on. :)

I only wish some of the surplus you guys easily find could be found over here! I was darn lucky to find an unissued desert dpm basha from a seller, but I won't go into what I paid for it! :theyareon

Some people don't look like the type who would sit at a computer reading/posting on message boards and blogs and the like... He looks like one of those people. Not knocking him, as I wish I wasn't so needful of my online time either...

Oh, that's purty right there...

Thank you all for your viewpoints! It's enlightening. :) I don't go out in full on military camo. I wouldn't wear the outfit, as it were. My surplus is basically a pack/pouches, a canteen cup, tarp, etc. I may wear a surplus coat or pants, but I try to keep it simple and as non-threatening as...

I apologize if this topic has been discussed before (I did a search on surplus and didn't see anything)... What are your views on folks using military surplus kit? Clothes, packs, pouches, cook sets, etc... Also, what if they were not in the military and use this kit? Here in the...

Yeah, I can't really get into the whole full tang vs stick tang vs tang length debate anymore, because I've just decided to use a knife as a knife instead of a multi-tool. I've really abused Clippers and I have yet to have one fail beyond edge rolling/chipping...I did have a 511 crack the...

Ha! Those Enfield spikes are pretty plentiful over here, too... My dad used on as a probe/digging tool for years when metal detecting (I finally bought him a proper trowel for such business, lol). That second one is lovely...