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    North 511 smart watches

    Does anybody have experience of these ? They look good on FB but so does a lot of trash….. Have an apple watch but for dirty rough use these seem like a good option. Whaddya know ?
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    For Sale Bivvy bag, ponchos

    Wilderness ways green gore tex bivvy bag. Used but i excellent condition see pics. £25 posted. Lightweight poncho, snap button arms so can be used as tarp etc. £8 posted. Heavy duty poncho, a burly nylon job, same design so tarp etc, looks bombproof £12 posted
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    For Sale Unusual four blade Gentleman’s pocket knife

    As shown, a lovely thing that I just never carry. £12 posted to you.
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    Camping gaz Globetrotter

    Hello, I have recently acquired one such and it seems to need converting to run on modern cartridges, does anyone have any experience as I am a bit nervous about fiddling with a gas stove ? Regards Bugbear
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    Paramo jacket swap

    I bought this in xxl and its too big, worn twice so immaculate condition. Anyone want to swap an Xl for it ?
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    Like a dog returns to vomit,,,,,,here we are again !

    Back in Tangiers, bodyboarding, teaching a bit, generally escaping from the winter. Soft of us, but to be honest we don’t care, it is sunny and the sea is warm……
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    Mountain Hardware Trango 3

    If you want a bombproof good sized tent, mine is up for sale on Bay. I just don't need anything this hardcore any more, bloody good tent though.
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    Help with tanning rabbit skins

    Hope this is the correct forum, mods please feel free to move and tell me off if it isn’t…. Sooo, got four rabbit skins, soaked in alum and salt solution for a couple of days, then scraped the flesh off. After a week in a stronger pickle they should I see from t’internet be done. Yet when I test...
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    Sold Leather working stuff

    Just a bunch of stuff I have spare, £15 posted to you, bank transfer only.
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    Withdrawn Maxped Rat wallet as new

    I love the design but just have not found a use for this. AS new, £15 posted to you, bank transfer only.
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    Withdrawn JUWEL paraffin stove now £25

    As shown, about 1.5 pints I guess but you can see the dimensions on the pictures. Fully serviced and working, lights up a treat. £30 posted to you. Bank transfer only.
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    Belgian laavu ?

    OK clever people…….I have a question. A couple of years ago I was at an army surplus place and picked up a couple of capes which buttoned together a bit like the Polish laavu capes do. At ghe Wilderness Gathering a chap asked me if they were the Belgian moon or something like that, I had no...
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    For Sale Primus 96 in tin

    Dated to 1933 this has had some repairs around the pump but is in good condition for its age. I will be delighted if I look that good at ninety and am still functioning! Fully serviced and working, comes with windshield, meths bottle, spanner, and two prickers. Its not the original box but I...
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    Sold Primus type paraffin stove

    Hi, no idea what make this is but I serviced it and away it went like a good un. Roarer burner, windshield, legs, meths can and a pleasingly solid spanner, in a tin box.It has been soldered as you can see around the pump tube but like I said, works well. £35 posted to you.
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    For Sale RM one pint paraffin stove

    As you can see, a restored and fully working stove in good condition no dings or dents. Comes in box with windshield which has a natty little door, meths can, spanner and pricker. Good clean burning stove. £35 posted to you. No paypal bank transfer only.
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    For Sale SAKs, Pukko and twin blade.

    Need to clear out stuff that is just sitting around. I think I have identified the SAKs correctly but no doubt someone will let me know if not ! Bank transfer only no paypal. SAK waiter £5 posted SAK Spartan £7 posted SAK climber £12 posted German twin blade £5 posted Pukko £14 posted
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    Sold Three fixed blades

    Three knives here First up this hunting knife in leather sheath, no makers marks that I can see, £14 posted to you. Then this which has a thin blade with a bit of flex in it, ideal steaking knife and camp kitchen worker. £8 posted to you. Finally this, A good solid blade marked Wm Cooper...
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    Sources for skins and hides

    Any thoughts on the best way to source rabbit skins, hides etc for making stuff ? Is Ebay or Amazon as good as anything or am I missing the obvious somewhere ? please do not tell me to hunt my own, I would if I could.
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    Overseas Y viva Espana

    They’re at it again, another winter and another “get South” moment, to a land of sunshine, olives and much better arthritis !
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    Overseas Savone

    So, a quick trip to Italy, sadly our workaway ( a host we stayed with in January and got on really well with ) did not go well, so baled out go a hotel in the local city prior to a new workaway tomorro. Savone is a new one for us, yet is the capital of a large region. it has a fine cathedral...