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    If you had no ties and money wasn’t an issue, where would you move to?

    Not sure about today but, when I was in the Netherlands, I found the people there welcoming and pleasure to be around generally. Not sure how the Anti-immigrant and ethnic purity issues are today though. Cost of living issues were consistent with most of Europe excluding the Scandinavian...
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    Varusteleka - the strange surplus shop from Finland

    It seems that post BREXIT, a lot of things from outside the UK have gotten really messed up bureaucratically. With that, handling fees in excess of the taxes being collected too!
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    Chest Packs - Helikon-Tex Numbat

    I live in the USA and got mine from Lamnia out of Finland!!! You realize they are Polish don't you?
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    Banned dogs - thoughts

    This whole subject seems a bit dubious to me. Pit Bulls are a frequent target here in the USA of legislation and rules like the one driving this discussion in the UK. The reasons a dog becomes a problem is multi-faceted. Generally, the people pushing for legislation lack a real understanding...
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    Powering gadgets - battery banks or solar charger?

    The 20W Xtar brand solar panel is working well for me. The Sofirn LT1 lantern is an awesome lantern (LED) and also works as a powerbank. With 4 x 18650 batteries, the storage capacity for your phone, MP3 player, etc. is impressive. I am in the USA and get mine direct out of China on one of...
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    Rokka Korpisoturi? Better than ...?

    I have been looking at the Peltonen Knives M95 Ranger Puukko or Terävä Jääkäripuukko 140/110 knives for a largely outdoor camping trip I have planned when the Rokka Korpisoturi was recommended to me. I am in the USA so, seeing these knives in person is unlikely. Shipped out of Europe, I can...
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    Hultafors Heavy Duty Knife GK or OK1/OK4?

    Happens to me occasionally too! :)
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    Hultafors Heavy Duty Knife GK or OK1/OK4?

    I have had very mixed results using carbon steel knives. My old New Livesay 1095 doesn't rust even when neglected for long periods of time. Other 1095 knives will literally rust as I put them down after I finish the cut. The only thing I can think of to cover this drastic difference in the...
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    Hultafors Heavy Duty Knife GK or OK1/OK4?

    If was on a vendor website when I looked but, looks like that was not correct based on the factory posting.
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    Hultafors Heavy Duty Knife GK or OK1/OK4?

    The GK is stainless and the OK1/OK4 are carbon (likely SK5).
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    Brisa Kephart? Or something else from Casstrom or someone else?

    I have a pretty Casstrom No. 10 in Curly Birch flat ground on its way to me along with an Orange Kansbol! Thanks everyone!
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    Hultafors Heavy Duty Knife GK or OK1/OK4?

    How do the stainless Hultafor Heavy Duty and carbon steel Hultafor OK1/OK4 compare to each other? I think the OK1 and OK4 differ just in their handles and I'm curious if anyone has a real preference or reason to prefer one over the other. And, how the stainless and carbon steel versions...
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    Percolator thoughts? Good, bad, other? Which one to get?

    Percolator: https://www.coleman.com/grills-stoves/kitchen-essentials/9-cup-percolator/SAP_2158002.html Regarding the Aeropress and Moka, yes you can certainly use them to make a more traditional Americano if that is your thing. Personally, if out and about on a trip camping or otherwise...
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    Percolator thoughts? Good, bad, other? Which one to get?

    I do try to drink 3 to 4 cups of coffee (~1L or ~1qt) in the morning when out so, quantity is part of the issue I traditionally overlook, and that is why I look for "easy" to make or larger quantity options. Hydrate or Die is the Camelbak mantra but, whether on the farm as a kid in Oklahoma or...
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    Percolator thoughts? Good, bad, other? Which one to get?

    An Aeropress is a good option too if bulk isn't an issue. It is pretty light too if you get the travel version. The downside can be keeping the little paper filters available in good condition from a travel kit or backpack. Plus the amount of coffee produced is a bit small, at least for me.
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    Percolator thoughts? Good, bad, other? Which one to get?

    I use a Moka pot at home occasionally but, not when camping. Just too much gear and kit. A percolator is reasonable due to the flexibility to use a lot of different coffee types and, I have been known to put other stuff inside it for travel reasons. In terms of coffee grounds in a cup or pot...
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    Percolator thoughts? Good, bad, other? Which one to get?

    Thanks! I have heard good things about those in the past. I had long ago forgotten about the brand though. French Press ground coffee can be a bit hard to find though where I go so, part of the attraction with a percolator is being able to use coffee commonly found in prepackaged "drip...
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    Percolator thoughts? Good, bad, other? Which one to get?

    Load them on Imgur.com and then post the direct links here!
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    Brisa Kephart? Or something else from Casstrom or someone else?

    I gave one to my Nephew who just graduated high school and he really likes it. The FS2000 seems to have the same blade as well. I will have to think about this one some more though, I'm looking to get something a bit more compact and more durable than a Kansbol.