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  1. Laurence Milton

    FireTrough......RichardOutdoors

    Re deformation....no, for several reasons......with the flat top, the side may deform a little, makes no odds or can reverse the sides next time. With the second top, that hooks over the edges, not at all. In either case deformation is not an issue. Size.....I can't see it being a problem with a...
  2. Laurence Milton

    FireTrough......RichardOutdoors

    https://richardoutdoors.com/products/fire-trough-stove Have recently been using one of the above, and has become my favoured (of too many!) stove. It packs flat and is easy to carry, can use a variety of fuels, wood/alcohol or gas, can cook 2 pots simultaneously, and with the optional pot stand...
  3. Laurence Milton

    ITISA tent

    PM....ing......
  4. Laurence Milton

    Let’s see your cook kits in use.

    Have used several, including homemade, but my go to system is now the very versatile "FireTrough" from Richard Outdoors...... https://richardoutdoors.com/products/fire-trough-stove
  5. Laurence Milton

    Polish Lavvu Mod Advice

    If people are thinking of fitting zips, there is a brilliant and simple way of buttoning the zip system in place if sewing heavy canvas is impractical. Wish I knew of it, before I modded my lavvu(s)! This is one of several vids on the subject:
  6. Laurence Milton

    Snugpak Elite 3 or Kestrel 6

    Apart from high summer, I have a Softie 15.......sounds like overkill, but I can always open it up,and yes it keeps me warm when it's way below freezing without having to wrap up. For what it is, it is surprisingly light and compact..........obviously the Softie 3 will be much more so. I would...
  7. Laurence Milton

    A stove from ... Argos!!!

    If you are worried about a trangia burner close to the ground: https://richardoutdoors.com/products/fire-trough-stove
  8. Laurence Milton

    Lavvu woes

    .......they can't fall over?
  9. Laurence Milton

    Lavvu, joined the club!

    See "Simon a bloke in the Woods", with his ammo box stove in a lavvu?
  10. Laurence Milton

    What did you buy today?

    Being delivered (woo hoo!) friday....may try out with Firetrough this w/e locally?
  11. Laurence Milton

    Lavvu woes

    I certainly wouldn't use an interior tripod (weight, water capillary, wear in wind, etc) , but consider an EX terior bipod? TWO poles as above?????
  12. Laurence Milton

    What did you buy today?

    A collapsible one......takes up a load less space....til you fill it..................
  13. Laurence Milton

    Polish Lavvu

    An extendable washing line pole for £5 or I use an A frame from a GC standard outside..........(similar idea to Raxmondo above)
  14. Laurence Milton

    What did you buy today?

    Canoe. But I'm not allowed to go get it yet.................
  15. Laurence Milton

    What did you buy today?

    Looks a fabulous winter bag for the knockdown price!
  16. Laurence Milton

    Trip Report Weekend in the lavvu.

    Another common (?) mod is to make one from an ammo tin......(Simon, again!) (46) Ammo Can Wood Burning Tent Stove. Make a Tent Heater for Winter Camping. - YouTube
  17. Laurence Milton

    Trip Report Weekend in the lavvu.

    The troglodyte in me, keeps me well away from FB and Messenger, sorry. Love my modified lavvu though;)
  18. Laurence Milton

    Trip Report Weekend in the lavvu.

    RE WANDER and DARK HORSE DAVE:- (46) Winter Wild Camp in a Polish Canvas Laavu. Tent Heater Wood Stove. Hot Tent. Canoe Camping. - YouTube (46) Sub Zero Winter Hot Tenting in a Modified Polish Army Lavvu. - YouTube ...and many others on You Tube......
  19. Laurence Milton

    What did you buy today?

    ....and a couple of 70mm diameter trangia copy burners for £2 each. to go with it......
  20. Laurence Milton

    What did you buy today?

    A fire trough from "Richard Outdoors"....................