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  1. EdS

    ARKTIS B310 ON SALE

    Not too bad. Been wearing it beating. Can get a bit warm if dressed for standing around when set off... But just remove a layer. It's pretty much like any "gore-tex" with a liner. The hood is certainly weather proof
  2. EdS

    Learn to knit lefties

    I'm toying with learning to knit.. Something to do whole sat by the fire Are there any books or media folk would suggest for a left hander. Also..... What type and size needles to start with. Straight or circular?
  3. EdS

    ARKTIS B310 ON SALE

    Got one.... Arrived today. Sizing is generous - medium is a bit big for me, but usable. Looks well - has all the features of the new issue smock.... Fleece hand warmer pockets, pit zips etc. It's a 65 /35 poly cotton mix. Or feels still out of the packet but I'm sure it'll soften with...
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    ARKTIS B310 ON SALE

    A blast from the past... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334685240597?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=WR6__xIdSsy&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=dAEMGUL6Q9a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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    ARKTIS B310 ON SALE

    Oddly I emailed the other day about sizing
  6. EdS

    Joe Brown Woolly hat

    A link for a pattern..... Just need a tame knitter https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/498067254/vintage-knitting-pattern-mens-hat-hats
  7. EdS

    Joe Brown Woolly hat

    Wonders why I couldn't find them last year when I was looking
  8. EdS

    For Sale Derek Van Der Merwe Pocket Utility Knife

    Damn..... Was hoping it was a big thick thing - to untempt me. Unfortunately, I'll have to hang fire as the boiler has started to leak and I'll need to see how much that is first
  9. EdS

    Non military cold weather, knocking about jacket?

    I love my proper duffle coat.
  10. EdS

    winter coat that packs down small?!

    My other half often wears paramo on the pheasant beating. Some exceeding thick undergrowth there
  11. EdS

    For Sale Derek Van Der Merwe Pocket Utility Knife

    How thick is the blade?
  12. EdS

    New wellies advice

    Grubs neoprene. My last pair got warm for beating on a very rough grouse moor. 10 plus miles per day through Heather
  13. EdS

    Fjallraven Trousers?

    Keela heritage https://keelaoutdoors.com/product/heritage-trousers/
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    Sold Guy Stainthorpe w/Stag

    Wish I had the money..... Dead tumble drier did for me
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    Overseas Y viva Espana

    Where's my post card?
  16. EdS

    Doc Martins - Not what they used to be

    That's because they are now made in the far East with far Eastern leather. Solovair is the company that made the orginal Northampton produced DM boots for Doctor Martins. They are now making them under their own name out of UK /European leather on the orginal DM lasts...
  17. EdS

    Bushshirt / smock

    Do Bison still make their orginal bushshirt - doesn't appear on the website. Or anyone doing similar?
  18. EdS

    Anyone got an aiguille alpine sack, any custom ones?

    Yep got 2. Both pushing 20 years old and well used
  19. EdS

    Soft and silent waterproof jacket?

    I got a Jack Pyke jacket a few years ago in the sale - cheap even not in sale - for beating and dog walking. Its not cutting edge but can fault it fo the price. It's stood up to some awful weather on the grouse drive on England's most remote spot. And 3 seasons of pheasant drives in some...
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    Liquid fuel stoves? Diesel, Kerosene, car gas?

    I can happily simmer on my omnifuel running on kerosene /paraffin. Soot and clogging is not an issue - just use the right nozzle and use correctly. I've used mine for nearly 20 years and never had issue.