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  1. J

    Alternatives to ventile?

    Yes, sounds like it's the wool analogue of ventile.
  2. J

    Alternatives to ventile?

    Devold has a shell top made out of 100% merino wool without any DWR or coatings. https://www.devold.com/en-gb/trollkyrkja-woolshell-jkt-man-10b21dbb/?color=058A Believe it's made from this stuff https://www.woolmark.com/industry/product-development/product-innovations/water-resistant-wool/...
  3. J

    Instant Potato Flakes - Smash

    Yeah, foil on the inside, and mylar (polyester) outer laminate. Large resealable bags of KP Salted Peanuts come in one. Just finished a bag yesterday.
  4. J

    what did Robinson Crusoe use to start his fire?!

    ChatGPT says it's a non specific term for something flammable. https://chatgpt.com/share/671eaf4f-7da8-8001-95a8-d47dd89476dd
  5. J

    what did Robinson Crusoe use to start his fire?!

    Heard of using char cloth, and rub cloth (gunpowder impregnated cloth). No idea what wildfire would be.
  6. J

    Does a lighter daysack to accompany berghaus centurio 45L make sense?

    Savotta have 12L rolltop. https://www.savotta.fi/products/hatka-12l
  7. J

    My Search Skills Failed Me

    Can't find it either.
  8. J

    Does a lighter daysack to accompany berghaus centurio 45L make sense?

    Pretty sure shoulder straps comes with a pair of Berghaus MMPS side pockets.
  9. J

    Trench Candles For Sale

    There is a taller version too, no idea if still fits in the lantern though. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005006835895009.html
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    Trench Candles For Sale

    Some use an oil lamp, like this https://threepointsofthecompass.com/2023/12/09/gear-talk-an-oil-burner-insert-for-the-uco-candle-lantern/
  11. J

    Swedish preparedness pamphlet

    Link: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/why-was-the-uks-blackout-prevention-system-activated-on-14-october-23-10-2024/
  12. J

    Replacement Silky Blades.

    Yeah, the value of the Yen is low right now. Just looking on Amazon JP https://www.amazon.co.jp/s?k=Silky A Gomtaro 240 is ¥3,060 which is £15.59? Zubat 300 is £23.68 They just won't ship it to the UK.
  13. J

    Roxon system?

    If want to mod/repair a multitool, there is https://multipartsstore.com/
  14. J

    Roxon system?

    No, have seen vids. The Flex Companion is taking pre-orders atm so only a few people got their hands on one. https://roxontool.com/products/s503g
  15. J

    I can't stand Deadpool

    The discussion on the pack has come up before on here.
  16. J

    I can't stand Deadpool

    P42 Commando bergen https://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/ww2-1942-pattern-british-commando-bergen-by-gse.html
  17. J

    I can't stand Deadpool

    Have Gladiator II release next month... another movie no one really asked for. If have Netflix The Penguin is good. The story of the rise of The Penguin in the criminal underworld. More mob crime drama than supervillian story.
  18. J

    What did you buy today?

    The sachets use kerosene but don't know what they absorb it in.
  19. J

    What did you buy today?

    Cheers for the offer, but still have a bunch of mini dragon fuels to get through for now. Sainsburies stock some of the TigerTim line, it's just I'm rarely near one.
  20. J

    What did you buy today?

    TigerTim products are all made in North Wales. Been meaning to trying their individual wrapped solid fuel blocks at some point.