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  1. BigMonster

    Powering gadgets - battery banks or solar charger?

    Solar panel tech is slowly catching up and it's viable in good sun. But weight per Wh and practicality of the whole setup still favors just the powerbank.
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    Big knives

    Absolutely not trying to discourage you from playing with a big knife, just sharing my opinions. Big knives are only good for chopping, you won't be able to do any carving, food prep or other camp chores. Also they get heavy real quick and you will more and more often decide to leave that pound...
  3. BigMonster

    For Sale Poncho tarp, Titanium cup, Dutchware. PRICE DROP.

    Nature hike nylon poncho tarp, plenty of reviews on the net and YT. New and unused. £12 including P&P. Titanium cup 450ml (noname), 69g cup only. Comes with lid and storage bag, never used. PS, poncho fits inside. £13 including P&P. Sew on dutch clips...
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    what is the best way to pack a backback for hiking and camping

    Forget about all those pictures from books about heavy items there and soft stuff over there. Convenience and priority of use. Spare clothes and food at the bottom. Shelter and sleep system on top of that, waterproofs, cooking and gadgets on top and in side pockets. Check youtube for "thru hike...
  5. BigMonster

    Lightweight 2 person tent, dedicated porch and head room?

    Only one option, MSR Hubba Hubba NX. 1.6kg with all pegs and accessories. Cavernous even for 6'4" person and actually very usable for 2 people. Best tent I ever had.
  6. BigMonster

    hammock tent or tarp

    It's like comparing a sports car, a van and a limo. 3 totally different shelter SYSTEMS. In reality any advanced outdoorsman owns and rotates between all three depending on the environment and mission parameters. So instead of asking which is better or what are the pros and cons, you should ask...
  7. BigMonster

    Titanium mugs, and problems thereof

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    Sold BNIB Big Blue Solar Pack 28W Foldable Charger

    For people who wonder about the performance. I had this one and it actually works quite well, on a very cloudy day I was still getting 600-700mA giving me a slow charge/supporting my smartphone when navigating. On a sunny day it was touching 2A so like mains supply. Works best with a powerbank...
  9. BigMonster

    Titanium mugs, and problems thereof

    Titanium is awesome because it's light, durable, nonreactive, pretty, space efficient, quality made. Also very cool with good bling factor. It's bad because it's expensive (relatively) and useless for cooking. Because of the thinness for anything else than boiling water you need to use pita...
  10. BigMonster

    Withdrawn Osprey Exos 48 (2022), L/XL. NEW.

    Brand new and unused Osprey Exos 48 in Large torso. This one: https://www.ospreyeurope.com/shop/gb_en/osprey-exos-48-s22 This is the latest 2022 edition with hip belt pockets and adjustable back system. The color is absolutely gorgeous. Had this on back order for 2 months and already purchased...
  11. BigMonster

    Sold Petzl Knife and Sea to Summit Poncho

    Can I have the poncho please. PM sent.
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    Naked and lost

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    Sold Toaks 550ml LIGHT titanium pot.

    This one: https://ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/light-titanium-550ml-pot/ Taks 550ml pot. This is the LIGHT version, pot-54g, lid-17g, bag-13g. I used it for about two months as a cup in my cook kit so this have never seen a stove or flame. Bag and lid never used. The pot itself have few...
  14. BigMonster

    Sold Lixada 650ml titanium pot NEW.

    Titanium pot from lixada, never used or modified or damaged, it's got a tiny scratch or two inside from me checking how a canister and my stove will fit but otherwise like new. Pot-81g, lid-25g, bag-14g. £18 including P&P.
  15. BigMonster

    Sold NEW Exotac Matchcap XL and UCO matches. PRICE DROP.

    Another bump and price drop.
  16. BigMonster

    The awful little Sierra Cup

    Toaks titanium 550ml mug. I'm not that hot for titanium but I love the pure, clean efficiency of it. 70g of pot, handles and lid in the rawest form. Enough for a portion of ramen, or big gulp of hot tea in the winter, also plenty for a rehydrated meal. Will fit 100g canister of gas and BRS...
  17. BigMonster

    Sold NEW Exotac Matchcap XL and UCO matches. PRICE DROP.

    Got it a month ago but it doesn't fit my kit how I planned. Never used, carried, modified etc, no wear marks or chips or scuffs, 100% like new condition with all spares included. Comes with 18 genuine UCO matches and spare strikers. With fewer matches it will also take mini bic or clipper...