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    Wool Blanket

    El Consulado (Spanish) merino blankets are outstanding and are one of the warmest available also Roros Tweed heavy weight blankets are extremely good. Unfortunately, both are quite expensive and produced in Europe so the Import tax makes them even more expensive. The El Consulado blanket is the...
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    Useful radio suggestions

    I'm with SCOMAN on this one. I have a TECSUN PL330 and its excellent (FM,MW,LW and SW) and has ok sound quality for its size. Its tiny but really does a good job and being so small and light it isn't a burden to carry around.
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    Day pack decision

    Thing is there are so many good quality packs out there and its really up to the user as to what they think is best fit for them . The Savotta I have is a single compartment top loader, I love the robustness and simplicity but I wouldn't turn down a couple of compartments for organizing stuff.
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    Day pack decision

    Savotta is always a good bet for robust packs and they have a large range of sizes,colours and styles. Mine gets trashed around the place and is still alive.
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    Introduction

    Hello
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    Down bags for the bigger person

    Nemo Disco spoon shaped bags are pretty roomy, it comes in two sizes although it doesn't have a center zip. I have one and it seems very roomy to me but im not on the large side .
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    In search of a new back pack.

    I'm with DD99 on this one the Jääkäri 20L is an excellent daypack, all of the kit I've seen from Savotta is top quality.
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    Micarta or walnut?

    Folders: synthetic makes more sense so you can really give it a good submerge and clean in soapy water. Fixed blades: not sure why but for me natural materials go with carbon steel and synthetics with stainless.
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    Aloha from Cambs

    Hello
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    New to bushcrafting-hot tent cot recommendations?

    Hello and to answer your question the US army camp cots are pretty good and along with a decent insulating mat you should have a comfy bed.
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    Bushcraft Word Association Game

    Everyman