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  1. Van-Wild

    Canvas/cordura bag thing....

    About 8in x 20in. No need for a closure, so basically a narrow sack! [emoji1787]
  2. Van-Wild

    Canvas/cordura bag thing....

    I know that canvas and cordura is notoriously difficult to sew without heavy duty machinery, but if there's someone out there who could make me a large bag out of canvas or cordura I'd appreciate it. Will pay for the work of course. Think something like a longer thinner sand bag shape, but made...
  3. Van-Wild

    COTW! secret spot.....

    I wouldn't say it's rare per se. But when people find them they come across them quite suddenly and it's a nice surprise.
  4. Van-Wild

    COTW! secret spot.....

    On the regular dog walking route this morning and saw this golden gift off the path! I'll keep an eye on it and take a little cut in a few days.
  5. Van-Wild

    For the makers on here....

    Does anyone make custom orders? I'm after a fanny pack/hip pack/bum bag made to my own simple design in cordura......... [emoji1303]
  6. Van-Wild

    Tourniquet advice from a combat medic

    From actual experience: once its on its on.
  7. Van-Wild

    BERGHAUS CYCLOPS CRUSADER

    @MikeLA I've seen your DM. I'm having issues replying in DM for some reason? Will reply as soon as the t'internet gremlins sort themselves out.
  8. Van-Wild

    Baofeng ham radios uv5r

    I have a couple of Boafang walkie talkies. 2nd hand. Use them when out and about. Handy things to have.
  9. Van-Wild

    BERGHAUS CYCLOPS CRUSADER

    A long loved and well-used Berghaus Cyclops Crusader. All original, with side pouches. There are no straps to convert the side pouches into a day pack, but you can find them online easily enough. Has a previous owners name on the back. In good working order with all zips, buckles straps and...
  10. Van-Wild

    WANTED field jacket

    Do you have a link buddy?
  11. Van-Wild

    Water outlet.

    I've always carried a bottle for use as a night time toilet. I've learnt from experience that..... 1. Getting out of a sleeping bag to go for a pee when it's -20 isnt worth your life or the time spent on dressing/snow brushing/undressing/dressing. Just pee into the bottle inside your sleeping...
  12. Van-Wild

    water bottles and water

    Yup. To put it politely, lay on your side, dangle it over the edge of the hammock and hold the bottle underneath.... [emoji1303]
  13. Van-Wild

    WANTED field jacket

    Hi @gra_farmer what the length on that buddy? Looks quite long!
  14. Van-Wild

    WANTED field jacket

    Lovely jubbly! Sling me a pm [emoji1303]
  15. Van-Wild

    WANTED field jacket

    I'm looking for a field jacket. A smock or M65 pattern if you have one? In a medium. No camouflage though please, it's not my thing. Can trade. Let me know if you're looking for something yourself.[emoji1690]
  16. Van-Wild

    Recommendation for good Tent for Garden Bushcraft?

    I was gonna say a surplus 9x9ft canvas tent, but it appears you've already tried that and you're not keen....
  17. Van-Wild

    How do warm blooded people cope

    I had two jackets. One synthetic, one down. The synthetic one I wrapped round my legs. I zipped it up and had my feet in the hood. The down jacket was draped over me like a blanket. Worked well.
  18. Van-Wild

    How do warm blooded people cope

    Back to the OPs question about how to stay warm.... On Friday night I made a last minute decision to go fishing with a mate. Soon as I got home I threw a load of gear in the car and hot footed to a prearranged campsite (a C&C one, right by the canal). Upon arrival I realised I had forgotten my...
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    How do warm blooded people cope

    Here's some bro-science, that works for me...... Eat a meal that's higher in fat a few hours before bed. Infact, have a higher in animal fat diet as a general rule. Settles your metabolism and this relates to being able to regulate your body temperature. Living in a house/apartment that is...
  20. Van-Wild

    Home first aid kit

    Whar course may I ask? I'm looking to refresh myself. [emoji1303]