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I understand that, but we are not 'at war', we have 'fire', have no shortage of water in this country, and are trying to "thrive, not survive".

The whole lot is simply 'boil water'. The porridge is great for a hot, calorie kick-start in the morning and is the 'instant porridge with syrup' (214Kcal) simply add 180ml of boiling water. Even throw in a bit of dried fruit / nuts to add more flavour & Kcals if you want.

A typical 24 hour ration 'box' weighs about 1.8kgs which is too heavy to carry on a 'walking basis' but fine for a 'static' camp. My 'own build' 24 hour ration bag weighs 554 grams and consists of : 1x Porridge, 1x Cup-A-Soup, 1x Plastic K,F,S 1x 700 Kcal Chicken Tikka & Rice, 1x 345 Kcal...

Is this the ones ?

Doh………………….. H2O !!!!!

Had you considered trying a bottle of de-hydrated water (simply add water and you get WATER !!) Alternatively carry a small cylinder of Hydrogen and a larger one of oxygen - mix the contents in a ratio of 2:1 (2x Oxygen and 1 x Hydrogen) Shake well and the result is water.

Lincolnshire : The Snowdrops have been out for some time, The Catkins are well & truly 'dangling' The Laburnum is in bright yellow flower The daffs are 'showing' but not yet open Spring was on the way, but I reckon the cold of the last few nights (-6*C) and similar being forecast for next week...

Is that not the result of peeing into the wind ?

Aldi - this weeks 'specials' 100% merino wool glove liners (thin gloves) £5.99. Seem fine will have to give them a try this afternoon as its just 2*C. They also have Merino wool beanie hats and Balaclavas , and 'long' socks 50% Merino wool Edit to add : Just been for a nice Winters walk...

But that would lead to a circular argument, and could divide the jury.

Many years ago a group of us were walking up Snowden, the weather turned and we turned around. A school party pressed on, it got steadily worse and they decided to take the 'easy track' (the railway) back down the mountain. Three of the boys slipped on the ice and went over the side. They...

No good for Lincolnshire folk.

If 'vehicle camping' then weight is not much of an issue. It could be worth 'having a word' with your local Regiment, they may want to support you and could offer some equipment (on loan) It costs nowt to ask.

Firearm components can be made (and have been) using 3D printing such that the Home Office guidelines to Police forces now includes sections relating to 3D-Guns. Example : 1.12. What is the government doing to prevent 3D printed guns being used? If someone were to possess, purchase...

I too was active (a long time ago - late 60's) G3LCR I went over to the 'dark side' on 27Mhz SSB and enjoyed voice DX all over the world from my mobile with a Ham Major 588 with super low 26Mhz added, 5Kc shift and a 6 foot Moonraker mag-mount.

Now there is the big difference between us : I went for a short 5.3 mile walk on New Years Day, and living in the 'flat lands' I took oxygen with me as I knew I'd be going up our local mountain (known as a mole-hill in other places) My start & finish height above se-level was 29 foot and the...

I'm at 53 07.866N Strange to think that the shortest distance between us is NOT a straight line

Yes - its on every week on channel 63 and repeats at weekends.

So, we are in agreement.

The problem I have found with Down sleep wear (even Down sleeping bags) is that Down acts as an insulator ONLY when it is 'fluffed up' with air, as soon as you lie on it, it simply becomes a very thin layer of Nylon and flattened feathers giving very little insulation. The most heat loss occurs...