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    Body Warmer?

    I like them and find them very good for working outside when its a bit chilly. I have a waxed one with a wool lining, one made form sort of blanket material and a down one that i bought from Survival Aids in Euston when I was a youth.
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    Really good budget clothing

    Decathlon has some pretty decent kit, I just bought a pair of cargo pants type for 25 quid. They are pretty decent TBH the only negative is 100%cotton but for dry weather they are very good. Decathlon have quite a broad range of clothing and equipment too. I Have a really high quality wool...
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    Alternative to a sleeveless cotton vest

    Cotton is a pretty decent insulator unless it gets wet then you open your self up to a whole host of dramas from drying to heat loss, . I have a merino wool T-shirt I think it came from a company called wool and prince, anyhoo that's what i use if the conditions rule out a cotton T.
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    Lanterns: Can anyone recommend an LED rechargeable lantern?

    I have the older version of the Fenix CLR23, gives out a decent spread of light and has lots of different modes. Some of the things i like about it and don't like. It uses AA batteries, i use rechargeable with a separate charger. Has many different modes and power outputs including very bright...
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    The Elixir of Life

    Full English with some horseradish and mustard on the side. Home baked bread with butter. Really cold Guinness. My brother In laws Campfire steak. My slow cooked pork ribs And Cognac with Champagne 25/75 mix.
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    Permanent Fire Pit

    Ive seen the concrete water pipe thing done quite nicely with a sort of flagstone surround.
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    A sore mouth

    I do normally leave it but it feels better at the moment using the salt water after the brush. Once it all returns to normal ill be back to no salt water and leaving it on.
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    A sore mouth

    They were giving me some problems as one was growing down in to my lower jaw, unfortunately it was a difficult removal but out now so on the mend :) Most of the info I found is salt water is the way to go, my dentist also said not to over do it with too much salt or too frequently, only...
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    Knife metal protection outdoors from rust

    I guess I'm a bit lazy but I don't really do that much, I keep it clean and polish off any rust spots when I'm sharpening it that's about it. I've never had a scenario where my knife/sheath has been wet and stored for long enough to start to corrode badly. I have a fair bit of dull grey blade...
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    A sore mouth

    Just had 2 wisdom teeth out, and my dentist suggested the following. Saltwater 3 times a day, after meals to dislodge any food particles and to promote healing. Common agrimony, twice a day in-between meals to promote healing.
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    What are you listening to?

    Led Zep Four Sticks.
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    Buffalo style smocks- Why?

    What's the Arktis on like compared to buffalo ?
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    Buffalo style smocks- Why?

    To get the best out of it its worth having a couple of layers of their kit. This is the list of kit I have collected over the years, some is well over 15 years old and still works. Activelite shirt+hood, great for when I'm working hard or its not too cold, really good in cool rainy conditions...
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    Insulated mid-layer for extreme wind and cold weather

    Its this one, it does have the lighter weight outer but the same weight of pile as the hoodless belay jacket. https://buffalosystems.co.uk/products/hooded-belay-jacket
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    Seeking knowledgable advice for full sleeping set up for all season regular family wild camping UK (future Europe) and other things

    What Chris said, I would try paid sites and car camping first so you get your kit and admin sorted, and I would start with warmer weather first too. Some of the wilder camp sites are quite nice and gives you a safer environment to practice first and if dinner goes a bit south you can order in...
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    Insulated mid-layer for extreme wind and cold weather

    I just realized I have the hooded belay jacket not the standard belay jacket, the hooded belay jacket is a little shorter, has a drawstring at the hem and a built in hood.
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    Pathfinder 10" carbon skillet

    I have a couple of carbon steel pans and like them but you need to season them properly. I just use rapeseed oil, make sure you put on the thinnest possible coating you can using a kitchen towel, coat the inside and outside. If the coating is even slightly too thick it will turn in to a sticky...
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    Dutch oven

    Petromax ovens are quite nice and they do lots of sizes and styles too. They are very weighty and bulky though so we only use ours if we are car camping or in the garden. I have seen cast aluminium Dutch ovens but never got hands on or used one but they must be much lighter than cast iron. I...
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    What was the smell of school dinners ?

    Boiled cabbage, carrots and cauliflower.