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    Hultafors Overstrike Guard Wanted

    Very smart! :thumbsup:.
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    Free Kit Mountain Reductions #2

    I'll take the Millbank bag if it's available please.
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    Tree Needles

    It's not a pine. Probable a spruce of some sort, but would need a bit more info for a proper ID. Pines generally have longer needles, in groups of 2, 3 or 5. Sorry i can't be more help.
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    Roof Tent

    We always fancied one, but after seeing one up on the Isle of Mull in sustained 35mph winds, i really didn't fancy spending my nights feeling sea sick. It was ontop of a lovely 110, but was really swaying. Also, getting up for the call of nature at 3am after 1 too many drams would see both my...
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    Hultafors Overstrike Guard Wanted

    Nice job. I reckon, if you trim the 2 edges back to just behind the holes, you should be able to salvage that one. After all, the lacing on the back will hold it tight and doesn't get hit. That way the rest of the leather can be saved for your next axe :rolleyes:.
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    Ticks and their removal!

    We always use the tick card from smidge. Has 2 removers, small and large and a magnifying glass. It's the size of a credit card, so fits nicely in my wallet.
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    Hultafors Overstrike Guard Wanted

    Brilliant! Glad it's ok for you. Can't wait for pics.
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    Hultafors Overstrike Guard Wanted

    Posted today, and i wouldn't hear of taking a penny. Let me know when it arrives.
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    Lightweight footwear for the hills

    I've never been a fan of lightweight treking shoes. but last year i was acting support for a mate running the west highland way ultra marathon. I bought a pair of Salomon X ultras and ended up doing the last 25 miles from Glencoe to Fort William in them. I have to say i was very impressed, good...
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    Hultafors Overstrike Guard Wanted

    I have the leather waiting to send. Just trying to work out our local post office opening times, a bit erratic here. Will let you know when i get it away to you.
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    Smallest cooking kit

    It's not the smallest, but i carry my swedish army trangia in my day sack all the time. Inside it i can fit a couple of folding mugs, one of the fuel bottles that came with it, sachets of coffee and the polish mini 1 cup knorr soups and a small bottle of oil so we can fry up any shrooms we find...
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    Hultafors Overstrike Guard Wanted

    PM me your address and i might be able to send you some 4mm veg tan. got a spare bit bit knocking about .
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    Carbon footprint of a paraffin lamp versus a battery lantern

    I love my paraffin lamps and coleman duel mantel petrol lamp. the light they give out is way nicer than an electric. however, they are are heavy and bulky, so not so much good for backpacking. Candle lanterns are also great but, these days my eyes struggle with the light for reading etc. As for...
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    Bungee lathe

    Thanks, it was the spindle/chuck part that caught my eye
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    Bungee lathe

    Really nice looking and looks like it doesn't take up too much space. Any rough plans?
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    Free Outdoor Adventure/ Bushcraft online seminar - 4th to 8th May (2020)

    Just watched the first 2 seminars, very interesting and both Lori from Karamat and Dale and Colleen from Nature alive adventures gave very good talks. The talks are current and alot of what they have to say is very relevant in todays ongoing problems.
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    Free Outdoor Adventure/ Bushcraft online seminar - 4th to 8th May (2020)

    Already signed up. Looks like there will be some very informative talks there.
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    Good fjallraven 'trouser' alternatives

    I've been in the same situation as you, but i always find myself spending the extra and going back to FR. I just like the fit and the designs. So much so, i've just treated myself to a pair of the new Vidda pro ventilated. Be interesting to see how they perform.
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    Plant ID?

    Yup, Wood Avens, Roots are good dried and used as a spice.
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    Knivsmed Stromeng Sami Knife

    We bought the 8" ones, not the biggest, but a nice size. For chopping, firesticks, butchery, they are really good. Not really good for fine work, but thats why they are paired with a Puukko. As for being an allrounder, it's a tool, designed for a job, it's great at some things, and not at...