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    Pouch search...

    Would one of these take it? https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-tst-general-purpose-pouch-l/56521 I’m afraid I don’t know the size of the cookset.
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    Strapping kit to a rucksack?

    Kifaru's gear pods are now like hens teeth. I dislike strapping stuff to the outside of the pack (not pods) it usually because of the noise but also the weight of the kit swinging around on my back. It looks untidy and I accept that it's incredibly judgemental but I think it looks terrible.
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    Best Source for Used Carinthia Observer Plus?

    EBay is likely your friend. I bought an ex-mil one made under licence by Fesca for the Dutch or UK. It’s a cracking piece of kit but heavy for what it is. I would also recommend a piece of Tyvek for a groundsheet and a tarp if it rains. I had to get dressed all the way to my goretex inside...
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    Surplus for Civilians

    Have look at Varusteleka their own brand Sarma stuff is good. I have a few pair of their Outdoor pants and love them.
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    Sold Karrimor Predator Tecmac 50 with Karrimor SF Sabre side pockets

    Arrived today, exactly as described. A pleasure doing business.
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    Sold Karrimor Predator Tecmac 50 with Karrimor SF Sabre side pockets

    Are all internal straps and clips in place and undamaged
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    Signaling mirror. Crap quality or design feature?

    This is the one I have. I put bump pads on the mirror to protect the corner. I’m afraid it sits in a drawer nowadays.
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    Signaling mirror. Crap quality or design feature?

    I did this about 10 years ago. I used them in accordance with the relevant instructions. The military glass mirror, I didn't have at the time, is good but I always feel it's fragile. The Starflash wins in my books.
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    Fire Dragon Fuel

    I use the blocks and the gel in wee titanium cups, about the size of a small espresso cup. The residue is like semi hard wax and comes off no bother. A bit of soot like substance which again comes off in the wash. Handy to have in a brew kit or as a fire starter in we conditions.
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    Survival Scarf / Shemagh Combo.

    Never got on with a shemagh and I've bought a few, Algeria, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan. I always felt the material lacking. The idea's okay just not the material. I've just read this back to myself and note the 'ideas okay'... it seems to have worked for most of the Middle East for a couple of...
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    Survival Scarf / Shemagh Combo.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195373034352?var=495170027893&_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220705100511%26meid%3D18d43fff8f8644caafa9b8d057341568%26pid%3D101524%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26itm%3D495170027893%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26algv%3DRec...
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    Ka-Bar fighting knives

    I remember we all looked at them in the PX in Bahrain and Kuwait. Most were emblazoned with memorial markings. The only one that appealed to me was the USN Mk1 ( I think it's called that) https://www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/pt/-ka-bar-mark-i-usn-2225-leather-fixed-knife.htm I watched the...
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    Sold Wild camping romper suit! Royal Navy Dry suit liner.

    Did a few night gangway watches wearing one of these beneath my foulies.
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    Beavers released in Hampshire for first time in 400 years

    The release here was a while back, I think it was Knapdale. My wife's uncle was part of the environmental impact report I understand. I've had them on wildlife cam a few times and had eyes on once. The key is dawn/dusk although I understand the canoe safari's on the Tay at Perth see them...
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    Beavers released in Hampshire for first time in 400 years

    We have them up here in at least four locations within 8 miles. They are brutal in their handiwork and I can see why people would get upset but I think the re-introduction planned and unplanned is great.
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    Who still wears a Swanndri ranger shirt ?

    I like the mod someone on here did and when I can find a sensible tailor up here I plan on getting the colour sorted.
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    ARKTIS B310 ON SALE

    The Arktis smock, waterproof version is on sale for £133. Good price for a great smock https://store.arktis.co.uk/collections/sale-clearance/products/b310-waterproof-combat-smock-coyote
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    Water Bottle/Canteen obsession.

    Great tip, we should get this moved to the Resources thread, Mods? anyone? anyone?
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    Water Bottle/Canteen obsession.

    I think Cotswold used to stock this but it was only at the start of spring For one year. Do you have a reliable supplier?
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    Who still wears a Swanndri ranger shirt ?

    I have two of the Ranger with the windproof liner, I don't know if they do them anymore. One is new still in a bag and my blue one is a favourite aged about 12 - 13 years old and still going strong.