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  1. MikeLA

    Video to watch is bushcraft stupid

    Ignore the title and see it through to the end. I enjoyed some of his comments and views and not all but understood another persons point of view about enjoying the outdoors and the commercialism and the history. No need to criticise, worth a watch
  2. MikeLA

    If there is one piece of kit that’s gone, you could bring back what is it ?

    Mine would be the berghaus lightning coat, just above knee length, had one for 20 plus years. Could make it short if you wanted too but full length was always dry in the worst of weather without the need for waterproof trousers.
  3. MikeLA

    Ali express

    Has anybody had issues with this company. Only ordered a small mirror. They say it’s on it way then say it’s here, then say with customs. Changing all the time mirror is tiny.
  4. MikeLA

    Solid fuel alternatives

    Since the powers that be (those idiots, wassocks, cretins, looneys) have banned my beloved hexi. I am seeking an alternative that is also solid fuel. Keeping my preference for the hexi stove or nails with a mug. Has anyone used fire lighters before, are they any good. Also what do you think of...
  5. MikeLA

    BBC and squaddies

    Mods you may delete if you wish. Just found this that had me in stitches
  6. MikeLA

    Thick winter waterproof socks

    When I am out camping in my bivi bag, I keep my boots on and wear a change of socks, arctic socks and maybe another thin pair of socks with old berghaus boot liners (from the late 1980s). These are now damaged and now looking for a pair of waterproof socks. They must be as warm as possible to...
  7. MikeLA

    Favourite carry-able cooking pan and favourite mug and why for both

    What’s our packable favourite cooking pan/pot and mug and why As most of you know my favourite cooking mug is my crusader because it’s solid and bomb proof. My favourite pan is my msr alpine stowaway 775 set used for a long time and always reliable,easy to clean.
  8. MikeLA

    Wood stove

    After the thread about hexi stoves , thinking only thinking about a packable and cheap wood stove. Seen this one wondered if anyone used this or a similar product.
  9. MikeLA

    Buffalo 4S Outer sleeping bag

    Those who have used one in the past or presently own the 4S Outer. Ignoring the pack size which doesn’t bother me what they like to sleep in, in the colder months. What’s your overall opinion.
  10. MikeLA

    WGTE

    What does WGTE in snugpak ? Probably something simple but can’t find the meaning.
  11. MikeLA

    Shops gone after years of business

    Well another of my favourite’s closing down USMC pro. (Used to be USMC pro) All the others gone SASS 1st to go a long times ago ( virtually knew them personally by name) bought that much off them. Survival Aids Henry DuBora aldershot Best army clothing shop there was. Stringtown supplies...
  12. MikeLA

    MTP surplus clothing

    Not after any MTP Clothing, just wondering. There doesn’t seem to much in the way of surplus trousers or smocks in this pattern anymore. Certainly from strikeforce supplies who I often bought from in the past. Anyone know why ?
  13. MikeLA

    Coleman stoves

    Looking at trying something else other than my favourite hexi. Anyone know the difference between the Coleman 442 stove or the 533. Both seem to use Coleman or unleaded fuel.
  14. MikeLA

    Softshell jackets, Why?

    Help me out here ? Just bought a decent make softshell and although they are hard wearing, boy they are cold and that’s just walking around town. How many layers needed for the hills they are designed for probably too many. I like a fleese like a polartec 300 and wanted to try a softshell. Why...
  15. MikeLA

    A little bit political but ! What’s you view

    Just watched this, just wondering what other peoples views are. Keep it non argumentative please Mods please delete if necessary Interested in what he said we need bright minds like you to find cleaner cheaper solutions instead of complaining.
  16. MikeLA

    Who still wears a Swanndri ranger shirt ?

    How popular are these ranger shirts still. Had a couple over the years, now just have one left and I’ve probably worn it twice. Now prefer fleese top or a wool jumper.
  17. MikeLA

    Woolpower 400 and 600 jackets

    Who owns a Woolpower 400 or a 600 jacket and what do you think of them.
  18. MikeLA

    Dutch army clothing sizing

    Anybody help on where to convert Dutch army sizing. I mean for example sizes like this : 8000/9500 or 6080/0005 and many like these.
  19. MikeLA

    Armoured cockroach youtube

    Anybody on here used to follow his channel, know what’s happened to him ? Hasn’t posted for 2 years and it was enjoyable to watch.