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I am always very careful to look at the photos - you never know! I remember a US based film poster dealer on EBay who labels everything ad in 'great condition. I did ask about one poster, which had a huge water stain on it - apparently it was still in 'great condition!

But as Widu points out, those sizings are down to the customer, not the manufacturer. If the MOD specced it wrong, thats the fault of the MOD.

If it's Scotland and midges, then Walk Scotland is a good place to start. When we were up there some years ago, my wife bought a load of Avon stuff to deal with the midges, but we didnt see one! All the stores seemed to stock it, so it's something you don't have to load up on before you go, but...

I noticed a discussion on manufacturing sleeping bags from some years ago on UkCs website. Someone who was then helping to start up Alpkit explained that stitching etc is often better, simply because in China they have the time to work and get the quality right. If you buy a decent brand, they...

Just to follow on - the Marauder back looks pretty basic, the Mystery Ranch seems to have at least something a lot more padded and therefore with a better weight distribution. Reviews seem good, although the one where the guy had used Osprey is interesting - it is a relatively heavy pack, and I...

Packs are very individual things, and really need to be tried on. If your buying from the uk you will have to factor in shipping and possible taxes. I have to admit that I have never heard of that brand and the fact that your asking here makes me suspect there is little on the web about it...

I am with Nice65 - Never ever put a sleeping bag outside a bag - it's vastly more likely to get shagged or wet, even with a dry bag. A tent or mat maybe, but never a sleeping bag. If you want a 45l bag, then you will need to spend a fair amount on kit small and light enough to go in it - a...

I just realised that I undermined my own argument by citing Go Outdoors using Grivel under their own brand! Actually, its not uncommon for brands to have much the same thing at different prices, with different branding and names. Fire maple is at all sorts of prices, depending on whose selling...

Just happened to spot this on Alpkits website - and on sale as well. Seven quid looks good value.

The quality might be similar - the Chinese will make what you want, at the quality that you want. You just need to pay for it. Most big brands will source from China or the Far East, and Chinese brands like Firemaple and Fenix have good reputations. Its as much in the quality control as...

£80 is a good price. Looking on Ebay for a new ME down jacket - almost got one, but just didn't push hard enough. It will happen at some point. Enjoy your trip, and hope the weather is kind.

Congratulations! How much did you get it for in the end?

I spent 10 nights sleeping is a totally rubbish (no inner) one man tent on an excavation 28 years ago, because I was clueless. Someone else had a nice Vango dome tent - and that looked like bliss compared with mine. Since I was going to be on another excavation for about 3 weeks, I went to...

I think the two man tent is a better idea for most people. One man tents are often like canvas coffins - they will fit you and not much else. A two man tent has a lot more space for your rucksack, etc. You kind of get what you pay for - a cheapish tent (from a decent brand like Vango) will...

Sorry about that! Sometimes you just get lucky, and I know I've lost several because I thought I might get it by bidding low, or was sniped at the last moment (there are some useful guides to ebay bidding, and personally I now hold on until the last minute and then give it both barrels). I know...

Its a difficult subject, isn't it! Many reviews online are basically paid advertising, and although its often easy to tell, there are many cases where its subtle enough that you do think they are real. And, as someone has pointed out, looking at reviews on Amazon etc are not always helpful -...

At low tempertures, when its dry, cotton is fine. But cotton can kill you if it gets wet, and even damp/sweaty is often not very nice to wear. I love my cotton shirts, but I wouldn't wear them out hiking. But viscose is fine. And who cares that much about if they get a bit dirty? Washing...

Aldi have their excellent bamboo wicking T-shirts on a regular basis, or anything from their (or Lidl's) 'fitness special buys' should be perfectly fine. As for cotton, there is a reason why American rescue teams say 'cotton kills'. In the UK, its damp and not that warm. And cotton loves...

Thats just a frame. A proper adjustable back system (which is often part of the suspension system), which can adjust to a particular back size, is totally different, and there are examples like LA's Cenro (or the old TFX), Berghaus's Bioflex (or their old C7), Osprey's AntiGravity, Gregory's...

Dont worry, I'm not in the market at the moment, and I hope you get it for a good price. The Berghaus will be vastly more comfy, if only because it does have a back system.