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  1. philipb

    Looking for a new smock: Are these any good?

    I know why they are described like this but it is still not an accurate description. Just because it is common practice does not make it correct and the fact it is so common to prefix every piece of army surplus kit with "SAS" means your advert does not stand out anyway. Rant over apologies...
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    APALS - All Purpose Light Strips

    I would like to have 3 if possible white blue and or red would be my preferred colours
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    Looking for a new smock: Are these any good?

    bit of a cheek calling it a SAS windproof.
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    first folding saw?

    I thought they used chainsaws :lmao:
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    first folding saw?

    I did not see this post until after I had put in an order for the Laplander. But many do seem happy with the Laplander and for the occasional use I will give it I did not want to spend more than £20. if I find I do use it often I may upgrade later but we will have to see how things go
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    first folding saw?

    nice idea and maybe a good future project but im guessing I am looking for something ready to use looking around I guess I wont go to far wrong with a Bahco Laplander?
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    first folding saw?

    sorry if this has been asked before but I could not see any recent threads Im looking for something not too expensive but still good enough that I wont break it or get frustrated with it what are my best options?
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    Kit markers

    I have some Tritium kit markers and the are great for pinpointing a particular piece of kit. glow in the dark would be a backward step. I used a phone charger that had a blue led that gave out just enough ambient light to be able to see most of my kit in my immediate area without been obtrusive...
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    Kit markers

    I have used a few GTLS firefly kit markers in the past. they can be a great help locating a torch when you awake in the darkness and were a fantastic help on Army exercises were using a torch was not an option but I thought a small LED may have a long life running of a battery and may be a...
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    I need a new backpack and I am looking at the SF sabre 45

    many thanks. not my idea I found the technique from a you tube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw6Tsgoj8VE I gave the pouches a grey coat and then used a net as a paint mask and sprayed the whole thing black. I then used a small hole net bag as a mask together with some a4 paper shapes...
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    I need a new backpack and I am looking at the SF sabre 45

    one can of black and one can of grey spray paint later they are a closer match
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    I need a new backpack and I am looking at the SF sabre 45

    well the typhon pattern side pouches seem to be out of stock everywhere but here is my pack with my army issue side pouches attached. The are 100% compatible if anyone had any doubts
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    the adjustable knot?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_-CwJNEkcs I found this video to be very good also
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    the adjustable knot?

    very true but knowing a good knot for a particular application does make life easier. you can improvise and just use any old knot but you often find you need to cut it out to get in undone wasting cord.
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    the adjustable knot?

    many thanks
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    the adjustable knot?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG_-N4NiSlo ray shows us how he uses the adjustable but from the video I just cant see how to tie it correctly can someone help me out
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    Gerber Ridge Folding Knife 2"

    I have one of these and it has proved very useful for small jobs but it has become very blunt. with no skill and not much more in the way of sharpening tools how can I get a sharp edge again or should I just replace it. If so what should I replace it with
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    Mountain warehouse Everest Down Sleeping Bag

    my first week of use for my new snugpak tactical 4 sleeping bag. very pleased with it so far although it was not particularly cold last week. I did have initial reservations about the velvet feel lining as it seemed to catch the rough skin of my hands but after sleeping in it a few nights I am...
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    The 'I've found a bargain' thread

    you can get all that issue gear for free you just need to join the army first. yea so £20 is a bargain
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    DD 3x3 Tarp help needed

    how long is a piece of string :lmao: sorry I could not resist