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Happy birthday, my oldest is 19 today. Spend the night out drinking with friends

I also agree but politians don’t see it that way, hence the lack of investment in the infantry. There were 55 infantry battalions when I was in. The army was 160,000

It may start off like that but sadly there is always a need for face to face human fighting, always has been and always will be necessary.

I did have till a clear out early this year. Had them since the late 80’s

Always carry on walks some of these jerky, dates, nuts, boiled sweets, protein bars, crackers and primula cheese tubes, wayfarer meals sometimes eat cold. Also some of the food mentioned already Forgot to mention Mars bars and jelly babies.

Jeremiah Johnson, one of my favourites Slated or not I liked the hunted film as well

Have been but now recovering (except for coats). Have not bought a knife or hillwalking item for at least 2 years except to replace a broken item but even then can’t remember if I have bought anything for that time. Now except for fleece tops it just if it’s worn out I replace it only.

The only think I don’t miss is the manual choke

my driving instructor had one of them passed my test in it. Also remember my MT Sgt had one and give us cheaper lifts home than anyone else 300 mile journey each time wondering if we would make home and we always did.

That’s a tough one these days every size and make are different. My best advice phone the best stockist ask there advice but also ask about they returns policy buy the one you think will fit and try. Just done the same with a berghaus fleece from go outdoors arrived today being a 47” chest and I...

I am still a big fan, got used to the design and the cuffs, saved my skin so many times in the past hillwalking, in winter, in real bad weather and other times. Still my do too bit of clothing. Not found anything to beat it, when the rain hits or the cold and you stuck up a hillside. Whatever...

Gave them the homes the illegal immigrates suddenly have !

We did fit the mug in the 58 pattern pouch but on the top of the bottle with a push, no, not the best fit but pouches did close

I used one before there was such a thing as a British metal mug. We all did because they were easier to get that the US version 1980’s and before. Excellent quality

It was but light and windproof and dried very quickly. As long as you kept it away from barbed wire it lasted forever

Bought mine from survival aids in 1988 must of had it for 30 years use. To me better than ventile

Nature has its own music. That’s why I don’t like sleeping in tents enjoying the sight and sounds of the woods or the hills.

My winter coat is a Buffalo SP6 or Belay. BUT I do like and use a fleece a Rab double pile, high collar and warm. Also find when I used a down coat it rained and I froze, just something to remember in our British weather

I still use and favour the sleeka/softie. A lot cheaper doesn’t have all the bells and whistles in new fits and styling, just a comfortable coat. The big plus it’s just as warm

I was walking up Ben Nevis camped at the tarn near the top when we saw what turned out to be two young German ladies skinny dipping. Needless to say we very quickly ran over and introduced ourselves. Funny how a conversation can bring back funny memories.