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Sorel went from being a solid winter workbook to a ‘lifestyle/recreation’ boot. Columbia bought the company in 2000 and turned it into a fashion item. For winter I use the Nokian Naali. Minimum maintenance and a felt liner that can be taken out and dried. Not very fashionable as it’s a great...

I have a narrow foot and find that Nokian wellies fit my foot best.

Snow shepherd might fit the bill, very warm and under £30. http://shop.snowshepherd.co.uk/Snowshepherd-Leather-Ski-Work-Gloves

The sso/sposn Gorka C is the best one to get. Mine has a better fabric and colour than the Bars one. It’s more green than brown and the fabric has a higher thread count, making it lighter and tougher. It also has the advantage of a Velcro fastened tunnel pocket on the lower back for storage of...

Some Russian kit isn’t too bad either ‘Gorka Suits’ are really good for winter Bushcraft, especially the smock type. Grey Shop are good to deal with. A typical Gorka made by 4 Bars is £63 for smock and trousers, or the SSO/SPOSN one (in better fabric) is £83. Postage can be pricey, but not too...

I got mine from staying with a friends Sami relatives a few years ago. Reindeer hides are usually sold untreated or silicone treated. The untreated ones are raw hide on the side that lays on the ground. They can absorb water if not used in really cold (sub zero) or dry conditions. Silicone...

They’re not damaged in a hot tent either.

I like the Thermarest ridgerest, but the only problem I found with it was in winter. If you are not careful and get snow on it, it collects in the ridges and doesn’t brush off easily. The pockets of snow then melt under your sleeping bag during the night, making it damp.

Varusteleka do a leather equipment belt similar to the Fjällräven one, but much cheaper. https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/sarma-leather-belt-veggie-tanned-50-mm/32537

If it literally has to be ‘bullet proof’, the Savotta military sleeping mat takes some beating. Priced around £55 it is closed cell foam encased in a nylon shell. The sleeping surface is slightly rubberised to stop you sliding off in the night. It also has ‘wings’ that fold out to become a...

*The* work glove to have, once upon a time, we’re the ones issued to the bin men in Chamonix. They were only a few quid from the local shops if you could find them. https://activeweargroup.com/products/delta-plus-cowhide-full-grain-leather-glove-fleece-lined-cuff-fbf15?variant=13860933009465...

Since the early 80’s I have used Dachstein mitts for winter mountaineering, climbing and general cold weather stuff. They are knitted into a large mitt and then boiled in oil to shrink them into a fairly wind proof item. My first pair were a fiver, they go for around £30 these days. My ex...

New maxpedition Janus sling extension with pocket. £25 Inc postage

New maxpedition remora gearslinger pack in khaki £65 Inc postage

New Fjallraven Keb touring insulated trousers, black in size 48 (32” in British sizing, although these are a generous 32” with Velcro tabs to adjust the fit) Well insulated, with 2x thigh pockes and full zip legs for putting on/taking off over skis, crampons or snow shoes. £180 inc postage...

Selling my archery set as it just not getting the use it deserves. It has only had light use, some items are new and unused. The bow has been stored unstrung with a string keeper in a bag. £250. (Plus postage/courier due to size, or free to collect South Yorkshire area) Set includes, Falco...

Nice. The profile does remind me of the old Hackman ‘Tapio Wirkkala’ puukko’s

Ah, thank you. All sorted now