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    Jetboil Zip / Ration packs

    Good choice on the flash, they do fit in the zip...just but if you want enough water for a decent brew then there is often some boil over.
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    Modern British army clothing

    The Chinese don't just pull the sizing out of thin air! The wicking Ts are supposed to be a close (tight) fit- that's how they wick. The fleece although usually not, is designed to be worn underneath the Lightweight Jacket (shirt).
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    An American looking for opinions on a pack out of the UK!

    The Sabre 80-130 with side pouches is bigger.
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    Modern British army clothing

    PCS is Personal Clothing System. It has (from memory) a possible 14 layers. It is worn worldwide although there are Temperate, Tropical, Windproof and Flame Retardant versions.
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    Backpack

    Best option is a LA Sting with side pouches.
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    Modern British army clothing

    UK kit is miles better than when I was in in the 80s and 90s. I now sell if for a company and come across a lot of kit, including stuff that is not sold. The Lightweight goretex is top notch but sized totally differently (MUCH smaller) to the remainder of the PCS. The boots are a massive jump...
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    An American looking for opinions on a pack out of the UK!

    Marauder packs- I know a fair bit about them. They are aimed squarely at the military. All of them have a shorter back than the civvy rucksacks. The frame is just a flat ali bar about 3/4" wide with 4 "fingers" coming off of the top bar towards the bottom of the bag. (Like a hand with the...
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    Morning all

    Hi Steve and welcome.
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    Sick Dog :(

    Really sorry to hear that mate. It never gets easier.
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    Puppy looks ill

    Literally when we phoned to say the dog was ill, the receptionist's first question was "Is she insured?" Followed by "Who with" and then, "Which plan is she on" We then spoke about getting her booked in. It was a chain Vets- PetDoctors.
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    Dog thread - UK dog insurance recommendations?

    From my experience, avoid E&L like the plague.
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    Puppy looks ill

    Vet straight away. We lost our bouncy Springer to an non specific immune disorder with the same symptoms. She was kept alive with steroids for 6 weeks which was absolutely horrific for her. She went from well to a CBC of 9 in 2 days at the start. We did the wrong thing keeping her with us. One...
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    Gas stove query

    Lots of lightweight JB users bin the plastic "windshield" anyway. The burner should still operate. If you are adamant on changing the burner I have used an MSR Pocket Rocket for years, the Pocket Rocket 2 I hear is good, but I am currently using a micro stove which cost me £14. There are loads...
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    TBS Boar Folder with Orange G10 Mk1 version

    Yes pls. PM Sent.
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    Which is bigger please, the British Issue Utility Pouch or Water Bottle Pouch?

    Considerable? No. I sell them for a living. There are millimetres of difference. If you say that is considerable, then yes you are correct.