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    Forth Clyde Canal Canoe

    A quick paddle after Xmas shopping. This stretch of the canal - east of Kilsyth - is long a wide and can feel more like a loch than the canal. http://twitter.com/GrangemouthDofE/status/538740620463194114/photo/1
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    10 Second clot gel, works with the body

    Available in Jan. 2015. http://www.ted.com/talks/joe_landolina_this_gel_can_make_you_stop_bleeding_instantly#t-273119
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    Army Arctic mitts and liners

    Posted 1st class today.
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    Army Arctic mitts and liners

    Probably posting them tomorrow. Nick
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    Free CPR training kits for schools/colleges

    Ours arrived today, one valve inflates the body, the chest plate only rises if you do a chin lift, soft/hard compression setting on the chest. Proper removable faces, removable lungs, all fold down to small bag a4 size when deflated. Lots of my S1 excited to try them out. They were surprised...
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    Army Arctic mitts and liners

    I have not forgotten about posting them, just not be out of work before the post office shuts ! Packed them tonight and noticed the gauntlets are actually slightly quilted with synthetic down.
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    Issue Basha's, do they come in different sizes?

    But the issue tarp will take more weight, rain, heavy wind and use. If you have a half litre of water that's 500g !
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    Issue Basha's, do they come in different sizes?

    Get the desert cammo issue ones. I have two, very waterproof, lots of tie in loops and I got mine - unissued - for less than a tanner each.
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    Two blue sky Sundays canoeing

    You tend to get these still clear days more often in winter than summer. Gotta take them when they come.
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    Interesting article on BBC web site about foraging

    Interesting BBC article http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30015052
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    Two blue sky Sundays canoeing

    Cracking blue sky day over Loch Lomond today. 2014-11-23 12.09.08.jpg by Scotstechy, on Flickr 2014-11-23 12.12.25.jpg by Scotstechy, on Flickr Clear loch water although lots of blue/green algae. 2014-11-23 12.32.15.jpg by Scotstechy, on Flickr Looking across to Inchcailloch...
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    Army Arctic mitts and liners

    Just chuck a couple of kwid in a Children's Charity box (I'm a teacher).:cool:
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    Army Arctic mitts and liners

    Both gloves free, just PM me your address.
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    Army Arctic mitts and liners

    Hi, The goretex outers/gauntlets. Loops etc. perfect nick. And the furry lined mitts. The outer fits over the furry lined mitts. They are medium/large. It's a 300mm rule in the pics. No damage, perfect condition. Free to first to post. image by Scotstechy, on Flickr image by Scotstechy, on...
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    Free CPR training kits for schools/colleges

    On my recent update 2 day course, the first aid provider said most Scandinavian kids learn CPR and recovery position etc.
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    Free CPR training kits for schools/colleges

    Aye, mine for my DofE grp @grangemouthdofe (out of curriculum time) and DofE Leadership class and hopefully they will train younger pupils.
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    Free CPR training kits for schools/colleges

    We are getting our kit soon. http://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/nation-of-lifesavers/call-push-rescue/schools.aspx?utm_medium=homepage&utm_source=pp-nav&utm_campaign=nol2014_promobox_schools
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    Pulse Oxymeter ?

    :cool: ............. Aha, someone with a reason to use one.
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    Waterproof Gloves

    Are these good in cold and wet conditions ? Presume you can manipulate zips/compass/turn on - stove etc when wearing them ?
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    CCTV systems, can you monitor them without a landline based internet service?

    If you have a 3G phone you can. The phone would email u the pic when the camera sensor is triggered.