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    Arthritis adaptions that you have had to make.

    It seems to go with the territory, a few past broken bones particularly in my shoulder are getting arthritis but I’m not in the position of being unable to do things…yet (I’m only 55) It makes me push myself more. I was once told “use it or lose it“ which may be utter ******** and I may be...
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    New hiking boots, reccomendations

    I’ve been getting my boots from them for as long as I remember. They’re not the cheapest but if you’re involved in the scouts, DofE or the outdoor recreation industry at their discretion they may give you a 10% discount if you ask nicely.
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    Repairing a puncture. Can it be done?

    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, it really is called duct tape and another product called gaffer tape has been lumped in with it and they’re often confused/conflated. https://www.fossewaytapes.co.uk/news/duct-tape-or-gaffer-tape-which-is-best Duck tape may have been a brand name at some point...
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    New hiking boots, reccomendations

    Altberg Tethera are rather good. Well designed and constructed with a one piece leather upper. The tongue is integral, not stitched. They’re a three season boot without thinsulate so they’re flexible and lightweight. They also dry out more quickly without all that stupid padded lining. Available...
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    New member south wales.

    Welcome, from Powys
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    how to SLEEP in a hammock?!

    I’ve never had an issue with water running down the lines. A thumb knot for water to drip off just before the rope passes into where the hammock fabric is gathered seems to work well enough for me. The figure eight lashing becomes second nature after a little while. The hammock and tarp need...
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    how to SLEEP in a hammock?!

    I use the Hennessy expedition XL, it is one of the asymmetrical ones and I find I can shift around under a hammock quilt to find the optimal position. The bug net is pretty good as well. What I’m not so keen on is the tarp that comes with it so I’ve swapped it out for a much larger DD that...
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Bump.
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    WANTED Shelelaigh

    I will also keep a look out, I’ll be on with pruning and hedging for the next couple of months so the prospects are good. I have a lot of mature blackthorn, damson and wild cherry
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    Upgrading a 3 Season tent to 4 Season?

    Another suggestion that isn’t totally tent, use a cot if your ceiling height allows it. It’s astonishing how much warmer it is once you’re above the trapped cold air and no longer in contact with the ground sheet (heat sink)
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    Upgrading a 3 Season tent to 4 Season?

    It is reasonably easy to upgrade poles, guylines and pegs if you feel the need. Many four season tents have snow skirts around the outside edge or deeper tubs on the tent’s inner but certainly not all of them. I would suggest pitching somewhere sheltered until you have the measure of how your...
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    You couldn’t resist :roflmao:
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    *The* Gift-It-On Thread

    Greta Thunberg?…really?
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    Whats your oldest kit

    My oldest item is a Jaeger camel sleeping bag. I’m unsure of its age but it is the first iteration of the Jaeger label so around the start of the 1900’s similar to the Price-Jones Euklisia rug. I also have several army pocket knives and stag handled Royal Navy rigger knives from the late 1800’s
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    Catapult ammo questions.

    Physics..