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  1. Laurence Milton

    British army modular sleep system, sizing and temperature rating

    Brilliant value for money...I don't know if one can still find unissued ones? However the design of using both with the liner is at best tedious and doesn't work that well. But it'll keep you warm for not a lot......
  2. Laurence Milton

    Snugpak Ionosphere

    Interesting...or maybe not....since the above, Snugpak pricing on this has gone nuts and it's now very expensive. Perhaps look at the Jack Wolfskin Gossamer 1?
  3. Laurence Milton

    Down bags for the bigger person

    Sierra Designs Cloud 800 or Backcountry............
  4. Laurence Milton

    Vango Starav 200

    These are cracking tents that have flown under the radar a bit. To answer your question, yes they are a newer version and use a "recycled" polyester, and as such, Vango claim I think a HH of 3000mm, but generally identical. They work incredibly well as a one man tent....not two as Vango would...
  5. Laurence Milton

    Sleeping bags for larger (fat!) person

    If travelling light......look at the Sierra Designs Cloud or Backcountry (down) zipless bags. If weight and bulk are not an issue, Snugpak (synthetic fill) do the "Elite" range which have built in expansion panels, and other bags can have zip in expansion panels? I have both Sierra and Snugpak...
  6. Laurence Milton

    AliExpress decent cheap outdoor gear?

    I empathise with several posts made above, having done so, my hypocrisy allowed me to buy from AE, a Lightour R 7 + lightweight inflatable pad at a good price that I otherwise wouldn't have afforded.................... It's to go with a Sierra Designs Cloud 800 zipless bag. American company...
  7. Laurence Milton

    What did you buy today?

    last week......a Nortent Vern 1 PC.................. :)
  8. Laurence Milton

    Canvas hot tent question

    Have you tried emailing him?
  9. Laurence Milton

    EDC money and cards?

    Chest Rig?
  10. Laurence Milton

    how to SLEEP in a hammock?!

    I'm with you on this and was wondering if one of the "Lay Flat" designs might work. I don't know if anyone here has used one? I have bought a NightCat Lay Flat, but have yet to try it as a hammock. Works well as a bivvy on the ground though.......
  11. Laurence Milton

    Chest Packs - Helikon-Tex Numbat

    I think the manufacture is actually in Vietnam ? Polish design.
  12. Laurence Milton

    WGTE

    They must be really scraping the barrel now......sad.
  13. Laurence Milton

    Snugpak Ionosphere

    An excellent bit of kit for its purpose....and that is NOT sitting upright therein in storms. It is a "bivvy tent"......... compact, very waterproof, very wind resistant, well ventilated. Very discrete when required. Good for tall people too!
  14. Laurence Milton

    SNUGPAK Softie 15 Sleeping Bag

    Really? If you can't find any (there are millions about) I can't seem to post images on this site, but I do have a few, I could email them if you pm me?
  15. Laurence Milton

    The 'I've found a bargain' thread

    I have the 15, Xtra long and expanda panel. Lovely bags if a little? bulky and heavy :)
  16. Laurence Milton

    Chest Packs - Helikon-Tex Numbat

    There are many You Tube reviews online, so I won't reiterate it all here: the thing seems well made and robust. Early days, but also seems comfortable and easy to use with a rucksack. There is a removeable section which includes a small map pocket, and most people apparently do remove this: I...
  17. Laurence Milton

    Potential ban to wild camping on Dartmoor.

    You are allowed to shoot them when on your property, :) On the motorbike they are a gamechanger.........but I'm going off topic, sorry......
  18. Laurence Milton

    Potential ban to wild camping on Dartmoor.

    At last, someone gets the reason for my posting: its not whether x million pheasants are an economic crop or whatever (I have managed farms/livestock for years) it's the hypocracy of an argument stopping an activity pertaining to damage an environment and then blatantly doing the same thing. As...
  19. Laurence Milton

    Potential ban to wild camping on Dartmoor.

    https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/dartmoor-landowner-who-won-wild-camping-ban-may-be-putting-rare-beetle-at-risk/ar-AA16Af8J?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=ffd2724321214f6ab16403af72e49718
  20. Laurence Milton

    Sleeping bag for big guy

    I have the brilliant Dutch bag above....superb design.....I think the liner "poppers" in...well it does on mine. Excellent bag but you don't want to carry it. If you are tall, you may wish to consider Snugpak......some of their bags ( Softie 15 in my case) they do in longer lengths, and also...