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I had to replace some poles this summer for a huge 6 man tent my wife got given. Measure the diameter of the poles (a digital vernier caliper is really useful) and their length (you can trim to match the original), and then buy something similar from Amazon, GoOutdoors, nEbay or somewhere...

But the Aral Sea project turned out to be a huge environmental disaster, which led to greatly increased salinity, the shrinkage of the Aral Sea by a huge amount, increases in pollution, and increases in dust storms and climate change, and adverse health effects. It wasnt even an efficient use of...

Frankly, just buy the best sleeping bag you can afford - do your homework and look on Ebay - you might pick up a down bag for a lot less than you think if your lucky. And a decent mat - nothing fancy, o have a look at Alpkit. Military kit is often knackered and unless you can see what your...

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab A, it works fine, and if you have an Android phone, its an obvious step. A Tab A 10in should be around £199, but with Black Friday coming up (I have already had Black Friday emails from Trekkitt - its not a day, more like a month....), then you might pick up a good...

Looks a not unreasonable spec for the money - 600 fill power, but 900gms, whereas a Rab Ascent 700 has a higher fill power (650) but has 700gms. The Rab is rated as a 3 season, whereas the OEX is a 4. That OK, and comfort temp of minus 9 seems reasonable, but I do worry about the 'extreme...

If it hasnt leaked, then it might just need a patch sewn. I used LSR for something years ago, and they seemed fine, and will patch tears from £25. others seem more pricey, and you have to factor in shipping, but its not something you have to do instantly. There are of course a number of other...

Looking at Kristin Hostetter's book on Outdoor Maintenance (certainly worth getting - its saved me money), she suggests using Tear Aid tape , which is pretty similar to Tenacious Tape. However, if your not using it immediately, getting it repaired professionally would be better long term. rab...

'Now I know I have posted up a thread a couple of mo this ago looking for a new Rucksack, and to be honest I still cant make up my mind. Currently I own a 75L ARC'TERYX Bag. I try to get out for a two or a three nights at least once a month.. Looking at LBT and Mystery Ranch with a few...

'it is what I call "brand hijacking" And its not just footwear, etc. There is a difference between brands that have moved production to China etc, because of costs (and they are potentially huge), but as Toddy says, continue to produce much the same, and have decent quality control, and...

Some of Mountain warehouse stuff isnt awful, but when you consider that its staff get a 50% discount (25% is what I get on most thing were I work, and thats about as high as it gets for retail), you have to wonder about the original cost, and therefore build quality of the equipment. If...

My wife bought a pair of KSB's in a store closing down sale about 10 years ago, and they have been OK. But I bought some Karrimor approach shows from Sports Direct around the same time and they fell apart within a little more than a week of normal use. About 15 years ago, Sports Direct bought...

Noticed this one on deal from Trekkit (good service and decent prices - got my Lightline jacket from them a couple of year ago). Rab Ascent 1100 (so decent entry down bag), but still only a little more than your £200 budget at £239 new. A little bit heavier than the ME bag, but thats because it...

I notice that PhD have a one day bargain box sale! Still pricey, but slightly less so...

Yep - its each to their own. Liners are better than nothing, and if they are the tenner I paid in TKMaxx for my fleece liner, good value.

£200 is probably a bit low, but dont forget Ebay. This ME bag is a good deal for something that should get down to minus 18, and a good wash (£40?) will let it loft. ME reckon a good nights sleep at minus 25. Always worth looking to see whats available. And there is the Rab outlet... And of...

I have had a Snugpak for years (It even looks exactly the same as this!), and since its never been as warm as billed, I am skeptical as to just how much a liner adds. I have liners made from fleece, silk and cotton, but they are not that useful for extra warmth, although the fleece is better...

'It almost has the dimensions of the smaller down bags without the thermal performance.' Exactly. Most sleeping bags are made to fit you, and although that sizing can vary, they are simply not generally designed to allow one inside the other with any great comfort, and of course the inner ones...

Agree with everyone who advises 'get another bag'. You can add extra layers, but ultimately your throwing extra money and weight at a bag which isn't really designed for the temperature. I have a ME Classic 500, which is probably fine even beyond the minus 6 it's officially rated at. But it's...

There are surplus clothing thats actually made by civilian manufacturers, or at least designed by them, but I have to say that they end up looking fairly military. One of the few bits of clothing that I can think of is the French version of the Norgie - basically a cotton rugby shirt with a...

I agree with everyone else - grab what work you can, and live as frugally as possible. Frankly, I am surprised that your surprised - the fees are just one part of the postgrad cot, with living expenses taking up much of the rest. Thats something that needs to be factored in doing any post grad...