Search results

  1. philipb

    Quick tea maker that's safe for use in mpv boot?

    +1 I have done the same
  2. philipb

    Sunroad FR500 Multifunction LCD Digital Altimeter Barometer Compass Thermometer

    I just got on of these and it does seem to have a lot of functions but can anyone tell me how to reset the max/min temperature recordings. Because it is driving me nuts
  3. philipb

    I need a new backpack and I am looking at the SF sabre 45

    can anyone tell me how to mould the back plate
  4. philipb

    I need a new backpack and I am looking at the SF sabre 45

    No the picture shows the type of pocket that is not on the sabre but I think it would make a good addition. But I am very pleased with overall
  5. philipb

    I need a new backpack and I am looking at the SF sabre 45

    well my sabre 45 arrived and it looks very nice so far. I could not get the matching side poutches in the typhon cam but I can confirm that army plce poutches do fit if you had any doubts. my only niggle is I wish it a side mesh pocket that would stop kit sliding out if you used the side...
  6. philipb

    what useless kit have you bought?

    im sure they do have there uses. But I bought them thinking they would be handy but I had no real plan for them they just looked cool and I still don't really have a good use for them. So in my case they were a little bit wasteful. I my intension for the thread was to list kit you wasted money...
  7. philipb

    1 man tents.

    Vaude Power Lizard SUL 1-2P Tent was recommended to me on another thread may be worth a look
  8. philipb

    wood signs

    Thanks I did not know that
  9. philipb

    wood signs

    well I fancied trying to produce something like this. It should not be too difficult. I may even experiment with carved or branded lettering (but I am getting a little ahead of myself there) but I would like some advice on wood choice. Free would is best. what type of wood are pallets made from...
  10. philipb

    Thermometer

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00SUSYP7I/ref=pd_luc_rh_sbs_01_02_t_img_lh?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 this one looks promising
  11. philipb

    Thermometer

    I thought a Thermometer might be useful and may help me gauge at what temperatures my kit works well at. I could record the max and min night temperature for example and note how comfortable I was. It may help me not to over or under spec my gear. it may also work during the day for testing...
  12. philipb

    snugpak stratosphere

    It does look like a good tent it may even be big enough for me and my son to squeeze into but I have nor been able to find any at that price I think you got a real bargain there. Even at full price I may be tempted it is very light weight and I could carry this and do without the tarp and bivy...
  13. philipb

    exped sleeping matts

    just for comparison does anyone know the R rating of a foam roll mat
  14. philipb

    exped sleeping matts

    great link many thanks
  15. philipb

    exped sleeping matts

    I have been looking to make myself more comfortable (getting older) at night. but I still need kit that is light enough to carry I saw the exped down and syn matts and they looked promising although expensive. Any thoughts? can anyone recommend warm comfortable but compact matts/beds
  16. philipb

    beginner sharpening stones

    many thanks for the replies. Some good info there and I think covers what I need. I was having a read through Dave Budd's very interesting.
  17. philipb

    beginner sharpening stones

    well I'm new to all this and I fancied having a go at sharpening but I don't want to spend a lot of money to start with. would something like this work http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400699827526?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT or am I wasting my time with cheap stones
  18. philipb

    snugpak stratosphere

    do you have a link?
  19. philipb

    what useless kit have you bought?

    ironically it is when I try to save money that I have wasted the most. similar to you buying cheap to save often leads to buying rubbish
  20. philipb

    what useless kit have you bought?

    these maybe worth a try https://www.jarbon.com/wool-socks/the-stanbury-walker/the-stanbury-walker?zenid=ae97tpmmibeq9osmlo0b8bngo5#.Vv5RSpoUXIU