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I would say Tilley because there are loads for sale second hand. I see them quite regularly at carboot sales and there are lots on Marketplace. You can probably get a decent one for £20-£30.

You could try Denbeigh Army Surplus in N.Wales. I think the chap deals in surplus parachutes. Every time I go in you can buy various paracord thickness and lengths. https://dasoutdoors.co.uk/pages/about-das-outdoors

That Mustang is a really nice pack Martin. My all time favourite pack is the Cyclops Roc, I wish Berghaus would bring out an updated version though! I’ve actually started using a multi coloured Cyclops Guide for the hills which is pretty similar to the Roc but with the Cyclops 2 back system. I'm...

I think there was a thread about this a while ago? Anyway I would chose One Man’s Wilderness by Richard Proenneke and Sam Keith and probably Impossible Journey by Micheal Asher. Both are great stories of travel and nature although in very different climates.

You can get side pockets, they fit both the Munro and Cyclops Roc but are only about 5 ltrs each. I’m not sure if you buy them new anymore mind. The Munro’s for sale seem to be branded as Munro ll now but they look the same as the original? Maybe a sales ploy?

Berghaus Munro or Centurio for me. Simple and bombproof. The Munro was a forces favourite for about 25 years which is a testament to it. Old style Karrimor or Karrimor SF good to. Also check out the Scottish Mountain Gear range (they make sacks for Ray Mears) and Agiuille Alpine. Don’t buy the...

Hi Andy, what’s the armpit to armpit measurement please. Ta

Neither, get the Dave Canterbury Bush Pot.

I’ve stayed at this hostel a few times on ski touring trips, it makes a great base for exploring the mountains and there is a railway station in the valley below that connects to Trondheim airport. I’ve not been in summer but I’m sure it would be grand...

Actually I’m not quite correct as some were from falls / hypothermia etc, I can’t find the exact figure. My point was that it’s a misconception to think we don’t get avalanches here or that they don’t present a risk. The Scottish Avalanche Information Service daily reports started today. Lots of...

Sorry bud, you’re wrong about that. There were 300 avalanches reported in Scotland and at least 10 attributed deaths last season. Clearly they were in the mountains and not on the scale of that seen in the greater ranges but present a risk to life nether the less.

Pete, the cost of the Bob Dustrude looks comparable at $60 + shipping and import compared to the Boreal at £68 unless you know of a cheaper source?

I’ve got both but Sean has covered the differences. I annoyingly managed to burn a tiny hole in my small Mors Pot so I think the Canterbury has the edge. I got a workshop pal to add the handles to my Zebra so it wasn’t a complete waste of money.

One of the guys I work with on my MRT told me a story about getting reprimanded for wearing a baselayer under his Buffalo when they first came out in the 80s. The chap turned out to be Hamish Hamillton who started Buffalo. I’ve had mixed success with the concept and never quite took to it for...

The Rab Alpha packs smaller than the Buffalo / Montane but is more bulky than a Polartec 200 pullover (this is what I used to wear under a hard shell). I’m happy with that though as the difference isn’t massive compared to a pile smock. You still might find the Hydrogen a bit warm if you are...

Not used the above but have the Alpha Direct by Rab which looks like it has the same fleece inner / pertex outer. The Alpha Direct is very good working as a mid layer and outer shell. I used it all last winter for climbing, it worked well under Goretex hard shell (when not moving that fast) then...

The military issued quite a bit of really good quality civilian outdoor kit for Adventurous Training. Although it gets a hard life I think there are a few companies that have the surplus contract (try Aberventure and Wilderness Lesuire Ltd). Not all of it will be great for the woods but it might...

I really like it. It’s very much aimed at Bushcraft in Scandinavia, that said there is plenty of crossover and techniques that are useful here too. If you want to learn Bushcraft for the UK then Ray’s earlier books are better. As always you can’t fault the quality of his work and photography. I...

I think you’re approaching the problem the wrong way. We have really variable temperature and humidity in the UK so I think it’s difficult to get one pair for every time of year. I mostly wear surplus combat trousers because they are cheap and hard wearing. The British issue MTP trousers are...

Bump now £sold. Ta