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    GMail will use your data to train AI (ie. read all your private emails)

    Oh don't get me wrong, I am not supportive of this proposed move. It's another small turn on the hob heating the frog's water.
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    GMail will use your data to train AI (ie. read all your private emails)

    It's a daft and purely tokenistic move
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    Drawknife recommendations

    And beautiful leatherwork - it works visually so well with the tool and looks superbly made
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    Drawknife recommendations

    Thank you - I thought it might be a really specialised smith forging wedges and draw knives!
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    Drawknife recommendations

    Can you say what the full inscription on the draw knife is? I'm intrigued about the W. GIL... and what looks to be Wedges?
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    Insulated mid-layer for extreme wind and cold weather

    The socks and waist coats with USB-powered heating elements, I imagine.
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    What did you buy today?

    That's pretty ropey
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    What did you buy today?

    It's called ProzPack
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    Wolve66 is howling

    Welcome aboard
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    Buffalo style smocks- Why?

    Having never seen Buffalo anywhere other than on hikers, and even then rarely, just seen two - one on a high street and another in a pub (I'm assuming it's not pile-lined...). Likely just coincidence and I'm looking for it more now, but wonder if the Ben Fogle ownership has sparked anything.
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    Craighill-desk-knife. Candidate for worst edged tool ever.

    I really thought this came with a stand already otherwise it's just a rolling nightmare. But no. The stand is another £33.95. https://heinnie.com/craighill-desk-knife-plinth/
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    Patagonia Houdini - user feedback?

    Howdy, Does anyone have any experience with the Patagonia Houdini windbreaker jacket? I'm looking for a front zippered wind breaker that is suitable for around town and out walking, as my bright blue Buffalo wind shirt is just a bit much (great bit of kit but very garish). Any user experience...
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    Shing Schwing

    I don't have any of his stuff any more to be able to share, sorry
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    Shing Schwing

    He's still making, if something to your spec is appealing. If not, a Wanted ad on the Edge Matters forum may get you a fix too.
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    BcUK Photograph of 2026 Competition February Heat

    Mirror (Stickle Tarn, Ambleside, Lake District)
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    Alternative to a sleeveless cotton vest

    This is definitely a good base layer, but not useful for putting on top of another base layer. I'd recommend this (or the merino blend one) as the actual base layer. Other brands available too, like Aclima and I think there may be some military surplus ones too but can't comment on those.
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    Alternative to a sleeveless cotton vest

    Cotton is really best avoided. Sure in summer as a loose fitting cool bit of sun protection, but otherwise I'd avoid it if you're out and about given how it behaves when wet (whether through rain or perspiration). I'd go merino or a directional wicking polyester, but are you sure you're not...
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    A sore mouth

    Recommendation is to not rinse with anything after brushing your teeth - you want to leave the toothpaste on your teeth for as long as possible, and swishing just removes it unnecessarily.
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    Insulated mid-layer for extreme wind and cold weather

    Isn't that the Fell Jacket? Uses a different, lighter weight less warm lining than the Belay Jacket but has the hood.
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    Insulated mid-layer for extreme wind and cold weather

    And hopefully has a baffle behind the zip otherwise that'll get pretty uncomfortable against bare skin. My local place was £40 for a new zip on a cotton hoodie, so I won't dare ask how much to cut the middle and add a zip, plus kangaroo pocket separation, plus chest pocket separation. Makes me...