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  1. BigMonster

    Lightweight 2 person tent, dedicated porch and head room?

    Only one option, MSR Hubba Hubba NX. 1.6kg with all pegs and accessories. Cavernous even for 6'4" person and actually very usable for 2 people. Best tent I ever had.
  2. BigMonster

    hammock tent or tarp

    It's like comparing a sports car, a van and a limo. 3 totally different shelter SYSTEMS. In reality any advanced outdoorsman owns and rotates between all three depending on the environment and mission parameters. So instead of asking which is better or what are the pros and cons, you should ask...
  3. BigMonster

    Titanium mugs, and problems thereof

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    Sold BNIB Big Blue Solar Pack 28W Foldable Charger

    For people who wonder about the performance. I had this one and it actually works quite well, on a very cloudy day I was still getting 600-700mA giving me a slow charge/supporting my smartphone when navigating. On a sunny day it was touching 2A so like mains supply. Works best with a powerbank...
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    Titanium mugs, and problems thereof

    Titanium is awesome because it's light, durable, nonreactive, pretty, space efficient, quality made. Also very cool with good bling factor. It's bad because it's expensive (relatively) and useless for cooking. Because of the thinness for anything else than boiling water you need to use pita...
  6. BigMonster

    Withdrawn Osprey Exos 48 (2022), L/XL. NEW.

    Brand new and unused Osprey Exos 48 in Large torso. This one: https://www.ospreyeurope.com/shop/gb_en/osprey-exos-48-s22 This is the latest 2022 edition with hip belt pockets and adjustable back system. The color is absolutely gorgeous. Had this on back order for 2 months and already purchased...
  7. BigMonster

    Sold Petzl Knife and Sea to Summit Poncho

    Can I have the poncho please. PM sent.
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    Naked and lost

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    Sold Toaks 550ml LIGHT titanium pot.

    This one: https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/light-titanium-550ml-pot/ Taks 550ml pot. This is the LIGHT version, pot-54g, lid-17g, bag-13g. I used it for about two months as a cup in my cook kit so this have never seen a stove or flame. Bag and lid never used. The pot itself have few...
  10. BigMonster

    Sold Lixada 650ml titanium pot NEW.

    Titanium pot from lixada, never used or modified or damaged, it's got a tiny scratch or two inside from me checking how a canister and my stove will fit but otherwise like new. Pot-81g, lid-25g, bag-14g. £18 including P&P.
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    Sold NEW Exotac Matchcap XL and UCO matches. PRICE DROP.

    Another bump and price drop.
  12. BigMonster

    The awful little Sierra Cup

    Toaks titanium 550ml mug. I'm not that hot for titanium but I love the pure, clean efficiency of it. 70g of pot, handles and lid in the rawest form. Enough for a portion of ramen, or big gulp of hot tea in the winter, also plenty for a rehydrated meal. Will fit 100g canister of gas and BRS...
  13. BigMonster

    Sold NEW Exotac Matchcap XL and UCO matches. PRICE DROP.

    Got it a month ago but it doesn't fit my kit how I planned. Never used, carried, modified etc, no wear marks or chips or scuffs, 100% like new condition with all spares included. Comes with 18 genuine UCO matches and spare strikers. With fewer matches it will also take mini bic or clipper...
  14. BigMonster

    Trekking Poles

    You can buy lightweight tarp poles which take much less space/weight. For trekking poles cheap £5 hi gear from goutdoors are almost as good ad the fancy Leki or BD, you are paying for weight savings and a bit of extra durability. I would honestly look for a pair on facebook market, there is...
  15. BigMonster

    Any experience with Cold Steel Kobun knife?

    Thinking about a new toy and I like how it looks. Anyone have any experience with this knife?
  16. BigMonster

    1st knife suggestions

    Go with stainless, it's very good nowadays without the need for heavy maintenance of carbon. Mora for a tool that would do the job, Cold steel master hunter for your first and last bushcraft knife.
  17. BigMonster

    Sold ELMAX hand made survival knife.

    HI guys. A fantastic knife for sale made by TK Knives from Poland ( http://tk-knives.pl/o-mnie/ ). Only played with it few times to find out it's a little too much for me so he made me a lighter version. Hate to see this collect dust. The knife: 4.7 mm Elmax steel with cryo treatment. He...
  18. BigMonster

    Sold Yukon Scout 30x50 WA Spotting Scope. NEW

    This one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yukon-Scout-30x50-Spotting-Scope/dp/B0056KR3MW Vey light and rugged, this x30 zoom is the highest magnification that can be used hand held. Never had a chance to use it so only played with it in my house. Box is missing but absolutely new with all...