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Morning, Received my Sting from Cotswolds yesterday. Im impressed, Ive seen both worlds, ie operations in Iraq and I can say this bag is as strong as any issue kit Ive ever had. Similarly, I own Deuter Aircontact for camping, walking with my kids and although its well made i am always wary...

Being retired I couldnt give a hoot, sorry lol Living it up now though atb, John :mexwave::christmas2:

Hi Shewie and Scrogger, thanks, Ill post when Ive used the Stratosphere, hopefully post some pics too. Ill be solo camping later this week, so hopefully will have it by then. atb John

Hi all, Ordered the Snugpak Stratosphere, thanks for all advice etc. Just had my Lowe Alpine Sting delivered and its an excellant rucksack. atb John

I bought my LA Sting on Thursday from Cotswold for £85 and free P&P, just waiting for it to arrive. Ive also bought a medic pouch for bits and bobs. Looking forward to using it this week. Not related to Cotswold in any way. Thanks for all the advice on this and other threads, you cant...

Shewie, 5'8" and 14 st hence portly and not just fat lol. The jupiter looks a good if expensive buy, anyone got one? atb John

Thanks Shewie, Im in the Portly Gents Club these days hence need easy entry. I used the army bivi many moons ago and agree its good, but alas I struggle to get in one now. Im seriously about to hit the order button on a snugpak unless anyone knows better. Cheers John

Hi Folks, Hopefully not been done to death recently, what Bivi Bag would you recommend? Something for all seasons and easy to get into as well as light. Thanks in advance John Scottisha5 Motherwell

Hi, Every few months G0 Outdoors sell Brasher Hillmaster GTX RRP 120 for £79.99, keep your eye out for them, best walking boot Ive ever owned and always in the top 10 of walking boots for many years now. Nothing to do with Go Outdoors etc etc Cheers John

Thanks everyone, Ill wait till I get the sac then look for the medic pouch. Cheers John

Gaz, Ive got it downloaded, pm me and Ill email it too you. John

Hi Gaz, The set ups you saw Gerry and I with last night at Brownlee Pond I would suggest is the smallest you should go (DD 3x3m) . You need a 3 metre ridgeline or youll get wet. Hope this helps atb John

Hi, Johnboy and Spooney thanks for that, Ive just bought the Lowe Alpine Sting from Cotswold Outdoors at a great price of £85 (was £140) with free P&P, thats what I call a deal. Looks like its making headway in the bushcrafting world. Nothing to do with Cotswolds etc etc. Thanks...

Hi all Thanks to the following for coming along to the meet at the pond. ScottishA5 Gerry1965 Coln18 Barn Owl Toddy GsfGaz Great time had by all watching the Bush TV and sharing knowledge. Special thanks to Coln18 and Barn Owl for their skill and kit share. Thanks guys. John...

Hi all Anyone know if the Web-Tex Medic pouch fits properly on a Lowe Alpine Sting? Pics and or links would be nice. Thanks guys and gals atb John

Hi there, Also wore green then modeled tunics in Glasgow prior to retirement which Im loving. Welcome to the forum. John Motherwell

Hi lee, Nice to meet you mate John Motherwell Scotland

Oh no doubt some PC person would come along and say you cant get a pram or a fire engine past. Love it, this is of course the UK and we are supposed to be free peoples. Good on you mate John

Hi Barn, Are you coming up to brownlee tomorrow? A birdy tells me you used to wear the serge? I retired from it in Feb this year. All the best John

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