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"The Jungle Is Neutral" is superb.

They're a cheap, simple pocket knife and I bought mine cheap in France, before the pound crashed. My Stainless No.8 is now a drop-point, the blade sharpens up well and can shave my arm. i've also smoothed-off the handle and made the finger groove a bit deeper. It is excellent for saucisson and...

Interesting. Yes, the toecap area is the right width for me, but the rest of the foot area is too wide/tall. -I may get lucky one day when rummaging through surplus shops, otherwise I should maybe try some other boots. I want some for general use including motorbike commuting, so I'd like...

Does anybody know what "widths" the german army/para boots are made in? I've a pair of 285/107, but my feet are quite narrow so I have had to use thick insoles to reduce the internal volume (I find my SIDI bike boots and Scarpa walking boots are a good fit, most people find them narrow) I...

I like the idea of the Sass smock. I currently wear a black M65 replica (Nikwax Cotton-Proofed) as my daily-wear and bimblingl coat. I wear a (Cotton-Proofed) boonie or waxed broad-brimmed hat depending upon weather. It's not fully waterproof so if it's raining hard I wear a waterproof membrane...

The cargo ones I have are too tight a fit on me -I need more of a 'comfort' fit.

ACU Trousers. I asked the same question a while ago. Do a search

That would be the road from the Pigeon Tower to the Ice Cream Run. More fun in the dark on a mountain bike under hoar-frost, though.

I use a blade for something on most days even when I'm not camping. Is there really a need to ask?!

The other day we went for a walk around a local forest. It rained throughout. I was wearing a Coolmax top (proper old-skool Coolmax, not a blend), Merino mid layer and an 'Entrant DT' Endura cycling jacket, my waxed, brimmed hat on top and my ACU trousers and MOD DPM MVP trousers. I had no...

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Thanks Chaps. I've given the hat a light going-over with original Nikwax (for leather, but it can only be some sort of wax with a solvent...) , warmed it with a hair dryer and rubbed it. It is now outside 'curing'/losing the smell. I'll give it another blast with the hair dryer later. The...

Having been out for a few hours in the rain earlier, the new hat kept out the rain, although I suspect that it is not as waxed as it could be at the seams. Having picked up the hat a while later, it felt damp on the inside although this could be sweat/condensation Other than Barbour...

Just give it a go! My grandad wore a flat cap, but probably did from a young age. It's not something I'll be taking up any time soon.

Two poles all the way. There is a benefit for everything from trekking with a heavy pack to mountain running. Wooden staffs tend to be a lot heavier, less ergonomic and don't extend/reduce length too easily for carrying on the side of a pack.

Yes. They are a great tool. I've used my Leki poles (about 12 years of abuse) on glaciers, rock, moorland etc. etc and they are great. Good for balance, traction, using arms for propulsion and extending reach.

Old thread Revival.... What is the 2010 verdict on the Dutch Goretex Smock liner? I like the idea of it for walking through trees/brush. Is it a good buy? Does it make a jacket too hot when walking?

A bit, although boonie hats are all much of a muchness really. I do like US kit though and it seems to fit me well. Not sure about their dodgy digital camo patterns, though, I prefer Woodland.

I got one of those from a project at a pharma plant. Good for crawling under a car