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  1. ijohnson

    Bushcraft show 2024 ..what tent?

    Vango Force 10 Classic? 3 man version probably a decent size for 2 plus a bit of space to spare. https://www.blacksofgreenock.co.uk/force-ten-classics/force-ten-classic-std-mk4-tent Edit to add: these tents are much nicer to sleep in than nylon/polyester tents IMHO.
  2. ijohnson

    water bottles and water

    Interesting. My 'newest' camelbak is probably 12 years old now, but I don't have as much use for them these days so wouldn't invest in a new one to check. I've noticed a metallic taste from alluminium bottles, but the SS ones just seem as good as glass or ceramic to me.
  3. ijohnson

    water bottles and water

    Am I the only person that thinks camelbak's and some plastic bottles impart a 'taste' to the water? For that reason I prefer to use stainless steel Klean Kanteen bottles. I have 4 x 800ml and 1 x 400ml which is usually plenty for my small adventures. A couple have sport caps which are good for...
  4. ijohnson

    Hello

    Welcome in. One of my dream jobs you have there. Only problem is I can't draw for toffee, so it never worked out for me! :D Would we have seen your work anywhere?
  5. ijohnson

    Hi

    Welcome to the forum. Good luck with the sales.
  6. ijohnson

    Hi - just joined!

    Greetings. Love the sound of the wooden cabin. Any pics you would care to share?
  7. ijohnson

    Outhaus Hobart 900 swag

    I have one. Really nice bit of kit for car or canoe camping, but I wouldn't want to walk a mile with it, let alone 4-5 miles! YMMV though, quite literally! Really good review posted on SoTP forum by forum owner John a few years back. Might be worth a look...
  8. ijohnson

    Small Tarp

    Could try the DD Magic carpet. Available in 2 sizes and either square, or square-ish. https://www.ddhammocks.com/product/dd_magic_carpet?from_cat=2 Alpkit rig 3.5 is small and light, but a bit too rectangular for my liking.