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  1. matarius777

    What did you buy today?

    When you say Coleman’s, you do mean this, the fuel that’s similar to petrol, what I use in my Svea 223r? Thought I’d check before burning the old house down! :oops:
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    What did you buy today?

    Just received in the post today: a vintage French Pigeon Lamp. A lovely brass lamp that’s about 9” tall and has, I think, its original glass shade. It has a handle on the back, you can use that to fasten it to a nail or hook on the wall. I think they’re meant to burn the equivalent of white...
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    The 'I've found a bargain' thread

    Well I get it anyway! Someone of very small stature. :)….. Or…. an extremely long appendage!:oops:
  4. matarius777

    Snugpak Elite 3 not very warm

    I used my British army medium weight FECSA sleeping bag inside the BA bivi bag, in a German Army pup tent when it was cold enough to freeze my milk and a banana which were outside my tent (plus it was damp as I was camped on a peat bog with water logged woodland). I only had thermal long johns...
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    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    Thanks, pretty sure they’re made in China.
  6. matarius777

    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    Thank you everybody for your swift replies.:) I’ll just pay and enjoy using it, life’s too short to mess about. I was prepared for the charges, just thought I’d ask, just in case
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    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    Well that is a relief!
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    UK import duty on camping goods (tent) from Canada

    Hi, apologies if this is in the wrong section. My long awaited Durston X-Dome 1+ has finally hit customs and I have £98 or so to pay, about £30 of which is import duty. It’s my understanding that camping goods from Canada have a zero tariff. Does anyone know how I go about it? Do I pay the full...
  9. matarius777

    For Sale A Finlay ''Chameleon'' / Tracker style knife

    Ah, straightening arrows- just read your older post that shows at bottom of page.
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    For Sale A Finlay ''Chameleon'' / Tracker style knife

    Afraid it’s not my style, but very curious, what’s the hole for?
  11. matarius777

    Woodlore pro knife

    I agree with the sentiment, £800 (just checked, actually £625 still damned expensive) for a “Ray Mears” knife is outrageous, no way I would pay that even if I could afford it. I was, however, relatively happy to pay a tad over £300 for a handmade knife (Nomad Knifeworks Meister). It’s a similar...
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    Woodlore pro knife

    With me, it’s more the length of the handle.
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    Woodlore pro knife

    I have a Nomad Meister and really rate it, mine has quite a high grind on it. As for the ricasso, it’s good for chocking up on. The one issue I do have, is, it’s a tad small, i take size 11 gloves, so often have that problem with knives. It’s a really nimble knife, it’s 5mm at its thickest, but...
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    Preppers Shop UK

  15. matarius777

    What did you buy today?

    Sold out now but restocking in a few weeks. I used to like Wrights Coal Tar soap until I found out it’s not real coal tar, evidently they found it it was carcinogenic. This sounds really nice though, a similar..ish scent. I’ll have to get some if it’s the same price. I like Aleppo soap and...
  16. matarius777

    Useful radio suggestions

    I’ve just bought the TECSUN PL330 after quite a bit of research and watching YouTube videos. Just getting to grips with it, there doesn’t seem to be as many SW stations as I remember 30 of years ago, I like the auto tuning for FM etc, but the ETM tuning (or whatever it’s called) is taking a bit...
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    For Sale Custom SAS/Para Bergen

    Don’t know if you’re aware, but there are no selling fees on eBay now.