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Nothing seems to work for me other than smoke, a breeze or netting. That and lots of antihistamines to prevent the bites itching.

There are two main desert boots issued now, one by haix and one by meindl. The haix fit me better so I used them. These two are classed as high liability boots, essentially just used to denote extra support for carrying load over distance. Theres also Itturi boots however they fall apart quite...

You'll definitely want the large or else it'll be too cramped, I've found the medium bag with bivvy and mat to be fine year round in the UK.

The straps on the munro are short and close together. They aren't nearly as popular anymore with the forces due to them not fitting well over osprey or virtus. Something like the camelbak motherload or 5.11 rush is much better now. The centrino is also better than the munro for anyone "larger".

They have a goretex liner. If water is coming in then the liner will be damaged. I would wax them with something like grangers and use them as is. Unless they have a hole in them they'll be as waterproof as any other pair of high leg boots. https://grangers.co.uk/products/g-wax

They fit like a pair of work boots and are heavy. Your far better off with a good pair of assics or the like.

The motherload will be a fine daysack. He'll be issued with virtus kit soon which includes a daysack. Don't bother about needing IRR coatings etc... they wear away and are only useful against an opponent with TI capability

Several times i've been soo strapped that i've simply rolled into my basha and fell asleep. However you'll wake up wet with sweat, wont be kept that dry in the rain, but will be kept warmer. The old poncho liners aren't any warmer than a decent hoodie imo, definitely not suitable for use in...

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I'd pay £20 plus postage to have someone re-handle it tbh. If your willing to pay a bit extra, wait a bit longer and find a competent woodworker they could likely carve a new handle down into the old ones shape and size.

The steel crusader mug is bombproof.

Looks like the old "warm" kit we got back in the early 90s. Quilted, stiff, badly fitting and cold to the touch. Forget that, get some proper modern warm kit. I reccomend primaloft.

You may aswell start buying chocolate teapots. There about as much use as signing petitions.

I use one of these with the velcro cut off; https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-windproof-smock/34637 If you mean a proper waterproof then either a paramo or keela belay jacket.

It's ideal for any cheesy feet issues. Mix in a basin with warm water until you get a nice red colour and soak for 15 -20 mins. It'll turn your nails brown though but who cares. Keep it in a glass jar, and away from any other chemicals. Be very careful not to inhale it or get it in your eyes.

The date refers to how long the manufacturer guarantees the item will stay sterile for. The bandage itself will be fine. If you need to use one you'll be going to A&E anyway, and they'll clean and dress the wound properly.

Every single wooden kuksa i've ever owned has eventually cracked, even with oiling. I stick to metal or plastic now, saves a lot of messing around.

Walking about the sandpit, a bit of plastic taste from your water will be the last thing on your mind. I was more worried some bloke with a mobile or a pressure plate under the rocks myself. Plenty of the water that you get also had a nice bleachy tang to it so you didn't really taste the...

Your cooking kit should reflect what you intend to eat. If it's mostly just foods that need heating or boiling water added then i usually just bring a metal mug and a small pot (with lid) such as this below...

Both are useful, and I carry both often on larger hikes. But if you plan to go anywhere remote, you would be stupid to not carry a proper map, compass and measure, and train yourself in their use.