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I use a pair of site brand work trousers from screwfix most times when im outdoors hiking but craighoppers and the like are good also. I wouldn't spend too much on a pair of trousers tbh, if a cheaper pair rips or tears just sew or replace them. The old green issued lightweights were also...

I would much rather have the sawyer out of the two I use mine with empty 2L coke bottles, just fill them up and screw the filter on then pour into a clean bottle. Draw a bit of the clean water with the syringe and back-flush now and then keep it working fine. Bit of cheap bleach in a clear...

The new cooker is a better design as a stand alone system, the mug is a bit bigger, made of ali and the depression in the bottom along with the larger burner all work to make the water boil a bit faster. Problem is that the mk2 is far too bulky to fit into a webbing pouch, along with a spare...

Best headtorch i've had is the petzl e-lite. Tiny package and takes a flat coin battery so easy to carry a few spares. Bright but not as much reach as a larger light but petzl themselves are a well liked brand so if the e-lite doesn't suit i would recommend something from them. Larger petzl's...

I've always used those cheap aluminium whistles you get in most shops in a small bowl, either that or a few orange plastic ones i took off some life vests that had failed their check, all of them work well without much effort; Just avoid anything with a pea in it, Tonyuk

Go to ebay and type in crusader lid. First result is for a handmade ali lid for either the first or 2nd type of mug. The seller will probably message you asking which type as the 2nd mug is a bit larger than the old steel ones. The lids work well and are light. Also just noticed he now does...

They ripped my feet to bits but it was a fitting issue i think, if they fit the bods well no one really complained, there where other things to complain about really. Tonyuk

I use feetfirst to re-sole my lowas, dont know if they would do those boots but give them a call; https://www.resoles.co.uk/ Tonyuk

I used an old drawstring bag. Tonyuk

All this talk of dipping in butter is making my arteries harden. Tonyuk

I use wells lamont work gloves for any proper work, durable and less than £30 for a pack of 3; https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Work-Safety-Equipment-Gear/Wells-Lamont-Premium-Leather-Gloves-Precurved-Design/B009KSCCUO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500887826&sr=8-1&keywords=Wells+Lamont Tonyuk

Highlander is similar to webtex i believe, i wouldn't expect too much from it. Tonyuk

You could buy an old desert dpm smock and a few packets of dye, it would be durable and quite cheap. I bought a civvy smock in olive green off a company last year and it was very good and still looks new even after a hard winter, i'll have a look at the name on it later but it wasn't that...

Any cheap Casio will be fine for years, here's a decent looking one for £15 delivered; https://www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-Collection-Mens-Watch-HDA-600B-7BVEF/dp/B003ZUXTL4/ref=sr_1_70?s=watch&ie=UTF8&qid=1500455022&sr=1-70&nodeID=328228011&psd=1&keywords=Casio If you don't mind digital i have a...

Dont know about the cheapest but if you can get to the Altberg factory i would buy direct from them, doing that means you'll be measured up properly and they can alter the boots to fit better if required. Tonyuk

I use coffee bags from tesco and condensed milk to whiten + sweeten it a bit. Nescafe do some okay-ish 3 in 1 sachets. Normally just instant at home or i break out the french press if feeling posh. Tonyuk

Decathalon are good for skiing kit at reasonable prices. For surplus kit i would recommend socks, perhaps the new fleece norgie and maybe the thermals if your tight on budget. Otherwise buy good purpose made gear. A pair of good insoles will save a lot of discomfort. Good kit to bring with be...

Looks very good glad you enjoyed it. Tonyuk

Packets of cous cous are a great way to bulk up these meals. Tonyuk

Best bivvy i've ever used is the old dutch army issue. Hunka and the issue bag are also very good, the newer MTP bivvy is a bit lighter than the old olive or dpm one. Tonyuk