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I field-tested the poor man's Tilley thias afternoon on a trip to Sainsburys. in the rain. It passed.

The one on the right looks like the Spear & Jackson 'Neverblunt' that I have. It can be sharpened quite well, but is quite hard.

I picked one up this morning. There were 2 colours in stock. It is actually quite good. The pocket in the top contains a foam insulation pad. I've removed the Karrimor badge (it's not Karrimor in any real sense) and rubbed Nikwax into it for all-weather use as I'll still use my lighter-weight...

I might look for one of those and wax it.

German Para boots are very wide and deep. hey are really good boots, but they do not fit me well. I've experimented with various insoles and got them somewhere near, but I think I'm going to have to look for an alternative.

They are available in different sizes.

Coolmax or Merino base layer underneath. Norgies are cheap, good in dry, cold conditions and static activities, but they do soak up moisture. I've started favouring wool jumpers (thin Merino, medium or thick wool blend dependent upon temperature) instead of fleece, although fleece would dry...

There were loads of these in Moscow when I was there a few years ago. AMG versions (of course) with leather seats and black windows and very hard looking blokes getting in and out of them outside casinos.

I'd also recommend a wool jumper (or 2).

Thanks for the info. You've answered some of the questions I had in mind.

In what situations is Paramo not good then?

I had a look at a Velez Light smock the other day. I liked the look of it and I like the concept, but they're not cheap and even the lightweight material is quite thick. What is the 'pump layer' made of? Would a pertex shell over a lightweight inside-out fleece/merino/wicking top have a...

I have some sympathy with this view. I was fine with the 'Shaman' bits, but the self-discovery thing was a bit tedious as I don't really care if he 'discovers' himself or not. I was discussing the programme earlier with my father and we wondered the same things.

Were the reindeer herders wearing Russian army surplus kit? I wonder if they wear reindeer fur clothes in the winter? I assume that they live in village during the cold months. The horse breeder chap was wearing some kind of smock, I'm sure that the folks on here would like one.

It was an excellent programme, but just sight of the constant flies and mozzies made me itch... Bruce Parry does appear to get very involved with what people he is visiting are doing, to his credit. Fair play to him for riding the horse and reindeer. I liked the local council's 'van'! The...

I use both Aqueous Nikwax and dubbin on the leather. I occasionally rub traditional Nikwax around the stitched sole seams and leave it to soak in. NB. For an excellent shine, I can recommend tobogganing down a very long, steep welsh mountain slope on a child's sledge lying on your stomach and...

Yes, cotton jackets are great when it is cold enough for the snow not to melt on you.

For walking to the office (-8degC this morning): Office clothes ie. cotton shirt & tie, trousers Wool jumper (I went synthetic for years, but I now know that I prefer a good jumper to a sweatshirt) M65 jacket with my DIY added pile 'sandwich' layer (I'd recommend this mod for the cold) Neck...

I might have been taking the mick ;)

Budget: http://www.clasohlson.co.uk/Product/Product.aspx?id=156439116 Verging on the posh: http://www.clasohlson.co.uk/Product/Product.aspx?id=157750981