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    Nikwax TX.Direct - does it work?

    None of the products will make a worn out garmen waterproof again They just help it shed surface water
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    Nikwax TX.Direct - does it work?

    Not in their wisdom. They have a Statutory obligation provide wholesome water.
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    What colour emergency strobe light?

    I'd not forget too hung up on the colour. Or even having a strobe is you have a torch
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    Best bushcraft trousers?

    No longer available
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    Best bushcraft trousers?

    Stopped making them ad moving production out of China....they are hoping t make an updated version in the future....but not 100% certain Bang for buck they are hard to beat. And Keela Heritage
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    Playing it safe

    When the weather warms up take a shampoo bar and go for a scrub and swim in the clothes
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    What chainsaw and what training do you have?

    And electric (plug in) Oregon with 12" bar for cutting logs at home. Husqvarna 445 running 18" bar and X cut chain out and about. It came with 18" bar - when I get a new chain I'll probably swap to 15". They Husqvarna was a bargin last Christmas at local dealer....I was tempted by the 450 but...
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    No heat instant/emergency food?

    Dog biscuits and homemade jerky. Feed the boys first with a mixture. Then what ever is lurking in my bag
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    Water purification woes...

    Are just visiting or "living" on the land? If you visiting just take containers of potable water. If residing you'll need to comply with Private Water Supply Regulations 2016 https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/618/contents...
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    Water purification woes...

    https://www.watermatters.ca/blogs/articles/murky-business-berkey-and-the-epa#:~:text=Berkey%20was%20issued%20a%20Stop,labelling%20and%20contaminant%20reduction%20claims.
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    Let's see your dog

    They are....the spring is coming up 13, knows all the drives and plods his way along...almost herding the birds. His mum was brilliant working dog. The cocker is 8 months, but shaping up well. He is the 5th generation of the blood line I know. I beat with owner if his mum and grandmother, so...
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    Let's see your dog

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    Alternatives to ventile?

    Proper gaberdine as patented by Burberry is actually a twill worsted wool. Cotton gaberdine is not really an outlander fabric. It's for trim and pocket lining etc
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    Compost

    Having been involved in composting on an industrial scale....big is best. It heats up to a higher temp = better weed kill and "sterilisation ", it also holds heat better. But it does need turning / aerating and to be able to drain. You also need to build it so it sheds rain
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    For Sale 3F UL GEAR Lanshan 1

    Bump as managed to get onto a dry lawn and get photos
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    Recommendations on companion knife

    Victorinox Spartan
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    Most durable/long lasting waterproof jackets (without maintenance)

    With those criteria the true answer is none
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    For Sale 3F UL GEAR Lanshan 1

    Bump
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    Sold SPF Snugpak Softie 15 Discovery

    UK made bag. Coyote tan, but black stuff sack. Left zip Never used, not even taken out of protective bag. Bought for a cancelled trip. £105 Inc RM 48 post / insurance https://snugpak.com/products/softie-15-wgte?variant=42544240951468