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Guys, this was comprehensively discussed about 6 pages ago. However, for what it's worth, here is my response again: Having used Platypus and Camelbaks for some years now, in arctic, temperate and desert conditions, I would ALWAYS choose the Platypus over the Camelbak. The camelbak carrying...

Flabbergasted that there are three pages on 'how to look like Roy'. What's next, where he gets his haircut or buys his pants??? Looking the part in bushcraft, like so much in life, has NOTHING to do with your ability. Yes, much of the kit he sells is excellent- that's why he sells it- but how...

Having used Platypus and Camelbaks for some years now, in arctic, temperate and desert conditions, I would ALWAYS choose the Platypus over the Camelbak. The camelbak carrying system is handy if you don't wear a rucksack, but I've had one burst (think the heat affected the seals) and I find the...

...and one more for a total of 6 for me, please.

John, I'd like to up my order to 5 total (for now!). Thanks very much

Count me in for a couple (at least). Hammock rocked, so expecting good things!

Oooohlam!!!

:beerchug: Cheers Rod, just what I'm after. Ok guys, moving this one on a bit... you've been in a hypothetical plane crash but, good bushcrafter that you are, you still have your kit with you (or have whittled what you need from the carcasses/bits of scrap). What are your thoughts on...

John, got my hammock yesterday. Looks a quality item and can't wait to test it out (sadly the missus wouldn't let me sling it in the bedroom :( ). Shame, tho, that my home made affair had the seams in it- dimensions and weight are very similar... ach, well. At the risk of sounding cliched...

Going back to Bilko's original idea: monkey porters. With fez's and leather waistcoats. Kind of like in Indiana Jones, but with greater resistance to poisoned fruit...

Only problem is, Leon, that to keep your number 1 & 2s warm, your body is burning calories, which is less than ideal. Unless you're going to cuddle your poo in the night as well... :lmao:

Thanks fellas, this is what I'm after :You_Rock_ Interestingly enough, the bloke with the nice hair suggested relieving yourself into a plastic bottle and using it to warm you up.... works, just make sure it's the right bottle... :eek:

Thanks John, money zapping thru the interweb as a hammer at my keyboard... You're a star :beerchug:

Thanks Smarty :You_Rock_ :beerchug: however, I don't want to go too 'army-barmy'- although I like some of the military teaching, I don't plan on being chased by big hairy men thru the mountains... each to their own, tho... :eek:

Thanks guys. Not looking at technical mountaineering, more a trek with some bushcraft techniques practiced for the fun of it. Have been watching the 'mountain basha' thread with interest, but need some more ideas, really...

Looks like my recce skills are fading- thought Shadow dude was a different jase- sorry about the 'freak' comment, different bloke....! Still not sure what being chased thru darkened woods has to do with this thread, mind.....! :D

Hello guys, thought I might pick your brains... I am thinking about an exped to the High Atlas mountains, and although I have extensive desert exped experience, I haven't got any mountain experience at all. So, I'm asking for any 'top tips' you may have; kit, bivvies, tarp shelters...

Very interested myself- how do you go about applying? Still not sure that I'm not mad for thinking about it, though... ;)

Sweet, fellas... :lmao:

I agree. The tin has value for keeping kit together, but as for the practical aspects, I've probably only used it a handful of times, and certainly don't miss it now I don't carry it. The only useful thing I carry with regards to water in my tin is purification tablets (don't be tempted by the...