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  1. MikeLA

    Buffalo clothing - Ben Fogle

    Read yesterday while buying a Buffalo sp6 that Ben Fogle has bought the company.
  2. MikeLA

    What I did NOT buy today!

    Definitely need this, ……….Never Onewind Hammock with a toliet zip, changed picture for a good man to continue! https://www.onewindoutdoors.com/en-gb/products/toilet-chair-hammock?srsltid=AfmBOoptNzl_8e4yfPDDQ2-jGceqrOkuBDaUFudtLwUSu-YLGHqXy7ir
  3. MikeLA

    Ten k car recommendations?

    I was advised to avoid the turbo and especially the eco boost, engines don’t last by 2 mechanics who I’ve known for 20 years
  4. MikeLA

    Looking for a long back option in a smaller capacity pack

    Could you not still use this but pack less or not use side pouches. It’s what I do, just got to be strict and the plus you will save money
  5. MikeLA

    Wild camping dartmoor threatened again

    Get off my land you lot, peasants, bushcraftcrafters heathens.
  6. MikeLA

    Wild camping dartmoor threatened again

    Common sense at least, read the news today
  7. MikeLA

    Pathfinder mark 1 alcohol stove

    That’s a far better idea, making your own Thank you. Can you teach how to make hexi , I do make a mix of wax, wood. Tips from all on here
  8. MikeLA

    Pathfinder mark 1 alcohol stove

    When I check online to help, can’t believe how many different models and versions for meths. Glad I am a ex hexi and now gas stove and wax/wood burner man
  9. MikeLA

    Pathfinder mark 1 alcohol stove

    Like this without the simmer. Doesn’t look like it will hold much liquid. Opened the top.
  10. MikeLA

    Pathfinder mark 1 alcohol stove

    The pathfinder one he has is taller than a trangia, no metal stands and no simmer ring
  11. MikeLA

    Pathfinder mark 1 alcohol stove

    Friend can get one of these, cheap. Asked me if they are any good. Sadly asking the wrong person don’t use meths yet, if ever. Anyone ever have one, how do they compare to others, if it worth him getting a trangia instead ?
  12. MikeLA

    Ten k car recommendations?

    Definitely 100% don’t get a Peugeot they use wet belts instead of dry timing belts nothing but trouble I’ve had with mine, it’s the same with Vauxhall. Any fords dam difficult to get parts for them these days. Even the fords parts garage near me, said none of them would drive a ford anymore...
  13. MikeLA

    Berghaus Cyclops Roc (3) of Superior condition

    I think the berghaus roc green was around early 1980s. I bought mine 1984/5. The DPM Versions came out (guessing) when all soldiers started buying their own kit to replace the issued rubbish so late 80s or early 90s. There are Falkland war photos with them carrying the roc and crusader in green...
  14. MikeLA

    Berghaus Cyclops Roc (3) of Superior condition

    It isnt the military one, berghaus did this version in dpm when we all had to buy decent kit. The issue rucksack at the time were the para Bergen or the 58 ptn large pack. The next issued were the plce in green I bought a roc rucksack in green with the same pouches. In fact it was my first...
  15. MikeLA

    Snugpak Bergen

    For £4 a bargain needed or not. I reckon. I have the 50litre rocketpac used since my Munro sadly left me after 23 years
  16. MikeLA

    Snugpak Bergen

    Good find, had the smaller version for years
  17. MikeLA

    Field solution to snapped knife?

    For want I do I carry a mora and a penknife. Sometimes on hillwalking a penknife only. That has snapped in the past but at least I can use the other smaller blade till it’s replaced
  18. MikeLA

    Favourite pigeon recipes?

    Must take note here. There is a certain pigeon using my car as a toilet and has done for months. War has been declared. Trouble is I feed the birds in the back garden and it’s emptied at the front
  19. MikeLA

    Carinthia MIG 4.0 or KEELA Belay 5.0 ecw

    Don’t know much about that one, thanks. Got plenty of time to research this one as well before I buy at the right price.
  20. MikeLA

    Carinthia MIG 4.0 or KEELA Belay 5.0 ecw

    Rustling would be annoying for me as well. Hoping to drive to a shop an hour or so away when I get a day off and try them both. Using a softie but want something warmer and the new Snugpak’s coats just don’t cut it in the fit and quality.