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  • The awesome MakerMoot is coming up (13-15th Nov 2026), Visit the TORM & ARM markets,and have space back at camp to work on projects and enjoy great company. PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
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    Swedish preparedness pamphlet

    Each Police force area has a Local Resilience Forum (Local Resilience Partnerships in Scotland) as part of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 many/most of them will have a website or some web based information and if I remember correctly the government sent out information to every household in...
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    Boots Made in South Africa...resoleable and quality? Any firsthand experiences with Jim Green or Rogue or Waxie or other brands?

    I have had a few pairs of Rogue boots over the years, I still have my "original" pair having resoled them with a BF Goodrich tyre. the later ones just seemed to be a bit different. Toe boxes not quite right, I preferred the older R Sole tread pattern to the newer version. they are a wide...
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    Mug for Nalgene

    Well in the past 30 years it’s not been an issue, I have just put the mug beer the fire to get the same effect rather than needing to suspend it above it. Thanks. That helps loads Brilliant. Well done …
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    Mug for Nalgene

    Thanks. My current set up(s) are 58 pattern bottles and crusader mug US bottle and mug I kind of like the set up. Plenty of pots with bail arms if I need to hang stufff
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    Mug for Nalgene

    looking for options.... just purchased an stainless Nalgene bottle and I am looking for ideas for a nesting mug to fit under it, not bothered too much about weight, but I don't like rattles so a good snug fit would be good. Thanks for any ideas. Louis
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    Woodstoves

    Looks like you are not the only one to be impressed by it!
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    Woodstoves

    @British Red is your woodburner the sole heat source within the cottage? just curious as I am looking to find a replacement for old school night storage heaters. (sorry @TeeDee for the drift) Louis
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    Woodstoves

    I have a Charnwood Island 2 picked it up as an ex demonstrator, lovely and controllable the double doors mean you can have some decent logs in there. Clearview are also well made but seem to be a bit more fiddly to use, I am currently trying to work wether to fit a solid fuel aga or a Esse with...
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    Gas Cannisters Vs Liquid Fuel

    I tend to use a variety of liquid fuel stoves. Coleman 424, featherlight or a MSR Dragonfly. All seem fairly to use and get going.
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    All weather coating…

    Is it a thick coating or just a thin covering? WD-40 is good for getting sticky stuff off hard surfaces.
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    Dry bags

    Cheers, I think I had already decided to go back to Ortleib, they are able to take a bit of rough and tumble without failing.
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    Dry bags

    Long time user of Ortleib dry bags, but I have been trying the Exped ones. I don’t find they are as long lasting and the first time you find that they leak is when you really need them to work. Any recommendations on good drybags before I just go back to my old Ortleib ones? Cheers Louis
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    Ideal size for a daysack

    Just use what ever ruck you have, just don’t fill it full. Most have compression straps or a way to reduce the volume. At least that way you can work out what you need to take/carry with you.
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    Cooking Irons

    I have one or the Rome pie irons, makes an epic toastie! Stockist I have no experience of that seller but they do seem to have the range. Also known as Jaffle irons. Another option
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    Chuck boxes

    My kitchen box is a wolf box, and I have a separate brew box in a Lock & Lock box
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    EDC money and cards?

    I had been using a Recycled Firefighter wallet that I bought from a member on here, but have switched to wild sky gear It was supposed to be a temporary swap for a trip, but never swapped back. It currently has 6 cards and a bit of cash in.
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    Spare fuel in the car

    Ok, makes sense. My main tank is 110ltr.
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    Spare fuel in the car

    Just out of curiosity how many ltrs of fuel do your main tanks hold?
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    Withdrawn Rogue RB2 size 9.5

    Bump and £45
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    Sold Orvis shirts

    Your welcome, I hope that you get plenty of service from them.