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    Quality gear:SASS, Karrimor, Lowe Alpine...

    Bump, any offers before removal and auction. Ta
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    Open fires in Scotland not allowed ?

    I'm in agreement with the others - I can understand your befuddlement to the fire season answer, however its actually totally correct. Scotland has a slightly later growing season than the rest of the UK (particularly in mountainous areas) correspondingly there tends to be an awful lot of...
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    Ive a hankering for a new axe, Les Stroud Bushmans axe???

    I didn't get on with the Bushman. For me it falls into the same trap as the SFA in being a bit big for fine work and a bit small for heavier jobs. I feel the SFA performs better for finer work, sure the Bushman is a better splitter but I couldn't do any fine work with it at all and I could still...
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    Quality gear:SASS, Karrimor, Lowe Alpine...

    Withdrawn thanks.
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    Making a Mors Scarf

    How do you set it up as a hammock Neil? Button knot at each end?
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    Alternative to GB Scandinavian Forest Axe

    My local dealer said GB are putting their prices up 20% this year as supply is outstripping demand. A good alternative to the Scandi or Wilderness is the Council Tools Hudson Bay Velvicut. It's a beautiful axe with great cutting power.
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    Swap my RAT RC3 for your Izula II

    Ive got a Izula l I would trade if you don't get any offers on a ll.
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    Chaga in England??

    I don't think that is Chaga Sundowner. It doesn't tend to wet out like a sponge and the removal scar looks wrong. If you break it open it will be corky inside. I agree with Mary, let it dry out as quite a few fungi will take a spark. As for finding Chaga, I've seen it most on mature trees...
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    First post - Sabre 45

    It's a great pack but I wish it had a floating lid. Come to think of it I'm not a big fan of side pockets either. Less is more sometimes.
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    Vihe Vaellus Laavu Mini Shelter experiences

    Russ, I had one for a while then sold it on as it didn't suit my needs. Pro's and Con's: Pro's: Well made, light, simple. Con's: Difficult to rig tightly, supplied white cord average quality, quite low so no working space (if that's what you want), can be tricky to manage campfire smoke...
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    Pocket Barometers?

    I missed your question before Wheelie, but in my opinion a Thommen isn't waterproof. I used to use mine regularly and it usually lived in a wet pocket so I think this is why it stopped working. I think it went to a display of old kit after that! You might get one cheap off the bay, they...
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    Norrona Finnskogen Jacket and Trousers Size Medium

    Are you interested in trades? What's the measurements (armpit to armpit) on the jacket?
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    Pocket Barometers?

    The Suunto Core and Vector watches have a barometer and altimeter functions that are accurate and reliable. They also have a weather arrow (based on the pressure) showing the general trend. If you're doing an extended trip would you not want to cut items or have kit that is multi purpose...
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    Berghaus Vulcan II

    Vulcan rucksacks have been around a long time (20 years +) so there are plenty around therefore I would wait a while and try and pick one up second hand. Size 4 is a bit harder to find but they do come up every now and again. You'll probably get a mint one for about £100.
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    Advice Needed for 3 Nights in the Cairngorms

    You might want to look at walking in to Ryvoan or Ruigh Aiteachain bothy where you will have a warm dry shelter and fire and a place to paint. Neither are too far from the roadhead and you should be safe as long as you don't do anything daft, they should be quiet until Christmas. Their locations...
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    Berghaus bergclip

    Berghaus used to send them out for free. Might be worth an email or phone call to them.
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    1984 dated Berghaus Crusader 2

    I think the earlier Crusaders and Cyclops Roc's lacked side compression straps and the plastic ski attachments were more rounded at the edges. I read somewhere that Berghaus had to use canvas as they ran out of Cordura during the Falklands conflict era, I'm not sure this is correct though as the...
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    Knife clearout FINAL HUGE REDUCTIONS

    Esee Izula Black with Micarta Scales, please. Send me your Paypal details. Ta Ed
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    Scottish Mountain Gear Cuillin 3

    PM sent chap
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    Solo stove pot 1800

    I think these would be great but I hate the side handle style - not comfortable to hold at all although arguably more functional to remove from a stove then the smaller type. Personally I'rd go for the Mors Pots / Pathfinder depending on what metal you prefer, cheaper too.