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    British folder?

    Budget up to £150
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    British folder?

    I was thinking something a bit more pretty haha
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    British folder?

    Decided that it’s time to treat myself to a nice folder to accompany my Opinel. Ideally UK legal to carry and i’m looking for something more traditional looking instead of tactical. I have no idea whats out there so looking to you lovely people for recommendations.
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    Beginners crafts advice.

    I’m currently living abroad - in a flat, in the city centre and I’m pulling my hair out slightly! So, I figured I’d try and find my creative side (which is extremely hidden) and have a crack at some crafts. I’m after any ideas and advice to get started. Needs to be something I can do in my...
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    Introduction - Ben, Suffolk

    Welcome, I’m also a Suffolk boy!
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    Knife sharpening service?

    I just gave my stainless Opinel no.8 to a local knife shop for a sharpen and wasn’t that happy with the result. I used to run it through a cheap pull through sharpener in the past and because of this it’s got a dull spot that protrudes at the bottom of the blade near the handle. I was hoping...
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    Picked up an Msr pocketrocket from go outdoors this weekend. First impressions are it’s really small/light but packs a punch! I’ll use it at work tomorrow.
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    Ah, I’ve left it inflated with the valve closed while I’m away the weekend. The end with the valve seemed much chunkier than the foot end, hoping it sorts itself over the weekend.
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    Always wise to take care of your feet. Need to invest in some decent socks too, I think. Alpkit Dortnag arrived today, with a little handwritten note which I thought was a nice touch. I've inflated it and will leave it for a night or two as directed - I guess to let it sort itself out after...
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    I'll ditch the rucksack altogether and leave with what I can fit in my pockets....
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    I know there's lighter bags but I wanted something tough that would last me. I'll have to sit down at somepoint and put everything I plan on taking, minus the sleeping bag etc which I don't have and see what it leaves me.
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    Thanks guys. My alpkit Dortnag and sabre 45 should both be delivered today! Ooooh I like buying shiny new things!
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    Like I say, the sleeping kit is a backup really but will be well worth taking! That stove looks cheap enough and small, Gas shouldn't be too hard to pick up if I run out?
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    There may be two of us so might be handy in that respect and I've already got it so saves buying another. I'm aiming to go as light as possible, around 10kgs ideally.
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    That sounds like it'll do the trick. I think I'll take my DD 3x3, dirtbag mat and suitable down bag. Now to decide on stove or no stove..
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    I don't plan on sleeping outside that much, just wanted to be covered for when I don't secure somewhere to stay. Sleeping bag choice is tricky because I'm hoping to head for warmer climates but also don't wanna get stuck somewhere and freeze to death lol
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    Tarp tent combo sounds a bit excessive? I'm hoping to use hostels/couch surf most of the time. The kit is really so I don't get stuck out with nothing if I can't find anywhere.
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    I'm going back and forwards between shall I bring a tent or tarp? Sleeping bag, mat, cooking equipment etc? But now my thoughts are use my 3x3dd tarp set up as a lean to but half of it tucked under an alpkit dirtbag as a groundsheet. Decent sleeping down sleeping bag (can I get away without a...
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    Walking adventure - Kit help?

    I don’t like being too hot while sleeping so sounds like -5 will be about right? Can always wear more clothes for occasions where it was colder.