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https://heinnie.com/nagao-higonokami-black/ Friction folder though There is a Civvi you might like to look at, too

Cripes, there's so many. Maybe start by looking at Hill People Gear. People like Savotta a lot. You could click through a few of these to get a sort of a baseline sense of what there is (these are all US makers) Personally, I like Arcteryx and Kifaru. Also Hyperlite...

I think a knife with a 3 3/4" blade in 3mm flat ground O1 makes the pretty-much-perfect outdoors knife. Good for all the standard bushcraft purposes, plus a bunch of other things that the scandi grind on 5mm stock can struggle with. The flat ground Brisa Trapper more or less nailed it. I've a...

For all you Townes folk

There are lighter gaiters now. Lots of variation out there too. Kahtoola, Raab, Outdoor Research etc. etc. These are from Altra. I found them good, but don't use them. https://www.altitude-sports.com/products/altra-trail-gaiter-unisex-llll-atr-al16301r?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22151661240

There is cellulose fleece out there. Presumably, it will compost. Rayon, Tencel, Lyocell. Seeing it a lot the past couple of years. Though mainly for Ts and sweats. Sometimes called 'bamboo' or 'hemp' which just identifies the source of the retted fibre and, which is also cheapish per metre. It...

Doesn't it all break down and end up in the sea whatever form you buy it in? Like those bio-degradable bags, they still breakdown into microplastic

Paramo have a good ecological reputation https://paramo-clothing.com/en-gb/range/mens/tops/fleeces/?srsltid=AfmBOoqqaRVbX2wTX3DEEdJyn7__OC-tituLPINRkyVlNH5JPw5TEgz_

The hares are starting to turn white

Survival for me equals the kind of product placement videos that turn up on my YouTube account and that I immediately skip over. Oafish tough guys (though likely kind and timid) and pretty, if rather narcissistic, influencers. I like role playing games as much as the next person (sorry, vicar)...

I got a big and burly bag that Western Mountaineering used to offer; about 10 years ago. Is was a second, so worth looking out for that. I spoke to them about their larger sizes, so that I could put another bag inside it. I had a feeling they may have sniggered politely when I told them my own...

Apropos nothing at all, an oyster knife shouldn't be sharp. :)

The wool thing is interesting for tops. Smartwool make 250gsm clothing which is like a light sweater - good for cool summer evenings or winter base layers. They make 150gsm clothing too. Their wool t-shirts at this weight feel pretty much like regular t-shirts. But they are also much better than...

I had a bag that the existing waterproofing was peeling off. I was going to use bathroom sealant to replace it but couldn't get all the old waterproofing off; so, I bailed on the project. Should have done it. It's not as if the procedure doesn't work - it's just a question of how thick layer...

I am pretty sure Ventile has a DWR on it.

I sort of need to get this done about now. Put away Summer linens, shorts, jackets, hats etc. Dig out woolies, fleeces, gloves, scarves, buffs etc. Sort out skis. Find goggles, helmets etc. Find Kahtoola spikes. Pull out jars for tealights. Got to put the garden to bed next weekend. Air the...

Yeah, wool. Though probably trainers rather than boots

I like ambergris. Also rubbing a bit of amber on fine sandpaper. Not much sillage there though.

A sleeveless Barbour jacket, a 600gsm green Woolpower full zip sweater, a pair of Red Wing 6" Mocc boots, all bought in fits of deluded fancy. When they arrived I immediately thought 'these are headed right back to eBay'. Still got them, still wearing them.

Nice. I came close to buying a very similar Marathon a little while ago. I think you have helped make a difficult decision much easier