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Thanks for all the help folks. I have the tool ordered to whip out the nrv. Got some good YouTube videos saved. Will order a service kit off thefettle box site. Order some fuel and let it rip. My daughter got it for me sold as working for 50 quid

Thanks Pat will do

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...

Well in the end I opted for a cheap zebra billy. Should be here today. Thank you for all the advice everyone it was appreciated

Thank you that could be a winner

Thank you Louis interesting. I think I can manage up to 3kg

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...

Fabsil it is then thank you

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

Yes it does stand up but it was sat ontop of a Mat so used it stop it sliding when I nibberly slid into it.

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...

Hi yes have a dryer. It’s spread in the van at the moment until we get back after Christmas. It’s giving it an interesting aroma. Once we back will bath it with some down soap then pop in dryer. Fingers crossed it revives it and smell improves or it will be bin job :(

With the price of down bags it’s about as close as I’m getting to one. Give it dam good bath see if we freshen it up a bit :)

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...

Thanks folks just checking I wasn’t missing a trick. So basically handy to have around camp or reasonable static

They seem to be big military item but again how do they manage obstacles heavy cover etc. I see the benefits of keeping pack dry. Ideal for that and shelter. But once you hit woods or have to climb over stuff

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...

Thanks for the comments good to know. The poncho arrived today. Perfect condition as new really from highland army surplus . Very pleased great service. Rarely see on eBay now. I may stick a liner on my list for future

Just bought a sas hooped bivi. Not sure why as I have 2 bivi’s but couldn’t resist. Look forward to its arrival