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Can any one recommend a naptha based panel wipe in the uk for my Optimus 8r ? The one I have is s2002 upol but I tried a tank of unleaded tonight and the output had to 3x better in the same time frame. But apparently unleaded is not recommended from what I read

Been meaning to take the dog for a while but wasn’t sure if it would aid in the relaxing part. I prefer a bivi but took the tent because at least I could lock her in to a degree. Being a working dog I couldn’t let her have free reign or the night would have got lively But she behaved really...

I think I have the b version of this stove. It has two tubes under the burner. Does any one use one and what fuel is recommended. I am reading various things and people or some seem wary of using petrol/ white gas but stick with paraffin even though the b version is designed for petrol etc...

Any recommendations please ? It’s my next purchase I think plus I can use at home in oven as well as camping. For 2 people so thinking 1,2 litres ? I need to get measuring jug out so I can picture a litre. Need to lug it a few miles. Ideally want a lid with a lip round top. Thinking petromax...

What would best option to water proof this old framed pack ? The water does run off but also seeps through. I could just throw everything in black bags I guess at a push

Gave the sas bivi a go last night. Apart from being a sod to get into with the medium sleeping bag I was snug as. Zero condensation. It was under a tarp but wind swung round and some rain and sleet came in but no issues. I was up early because some thing was sliding around on the tarp and I...

Picked this up today. Might be 15 quid down pan but wouldn’t be first time. In half tidy nick. Bit damp and could do with clean. I won’t be diving in as it is. Would love to lob in washing machine get some heat in it to sort of sterilise it. But from what I read on here to its bath tub time...

Any one got one these ? I was gifted it 20 plus years ago. Used to use for duck shooting. All ways did notice it was nice and warm and some how kept the rain out. The material don’t feel water proof just like a clothe Now I am getting into my bushcraft and camping it’s come onto my radar from...

They seem to be talked about a lot for bush craft and I see the benefits of there dual use as a shelter. But I look out the door today it’s lashing down I look at my nice shiny Dutch army poncho. I need to walk the dog but I know I have to get over a barb fence. Next I wanted to for a mooch...

Been after one for a while but to pricey as a rule. Then one popped up on Facebook £15 Needless to say I was straight on that. Fired it up for first time this morning for a quick coffee. Boiled mug water in no time. The pan also made a great comfortable cup to my surprise. So well chuffed with that

Got Dutch army poncho on the way. Just fancied adding one to my kit. Any benefit to the liner from point of view of camping ? Looks useful though apparently quite thin. Could use for extra layer in the bivy or even maybe as under blanket in the hammock?

Any one heard of these? Picking one up weekend for tenner. I love me bivi but couldn’t resist this. Love old gear. Sort thing that went up Everest I believe

Collecting one tomorrow but when I mentioned it will need conversion for modern cartridges the chap said not needed and gave me link to The campingaz C206 GLS pierceable gas cartridge which seem common. Yet when I google the stove every one seems to mention conversions. Any one use one ?

Gave the Hennessy its first go last night. The expedition model used off eBay. I actually slept well for first time in a hammock. The weather really let rip but all was well nice and dry and warm. Still leaning towards the simplicity of a bivi though High light of the night was a wee bottle best...

As part of my losing the plot as I get older I am picking up this frame next month. It’s a tracker made by camp trails in phoenix I like using old gear and prefer it over the shiny new stuff. So my question is I can obviously tie things to the frame. But what do I need to search for bag wise...

Well second try at hammock last night with my dd. The first time I felt close to be comfortable but never got there and was rough night. Last night with structured ridge line I got closer and the lay was right but it just felt to short. So my next plan is to buy a 12 foot one wind I think like I...

Picked one of these up today for a tenner. I get the the feeling there’s a new one and an older type of these. This is definitely an older type and the chap I got it off said it has a lot of history this particular bag. Only has one rocket pouch but I see a few online. Has some nifty one hand...

Tested the Dutch army last night very happy with it. Can see the elan heading for eBay Paired it with medium army sleeping bag and what maybe a 35s mat not sure. Got it on Vinted for a fiver. Been rolled up in attic for years. But quick few puffs off me it now inflates on its own like a good...

So I recently picked up the canteen set. The stove the cup thing the water canteen. Slightly puzzled how you use it all. So you heat up your curry in the mug. You want cup of coffee so you could boil the water in the canteen but if it’s full you’re going to have to boil the lot when you only...

I picked up this bag today it ozzes character. Been googling to find what it is but no luck. What’s the best way to spruce it up the canvas and leather. It’s got water proof pouch inner. Looking forward to stuffing me bivy and sleeping bag in it.