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    Traditional Herefordshire clog maker

    Hello all During last night's BBC Countryfile episode one of the presenters visited a traditional clog maker. I'm not sold on the idea of clogs but was quite taken with the bladed tool he used to prepare the wooden soles. Worth a watch. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0822kj7 :)
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    Mosquitos in Europe now Carry Lymes Disease.

    Presumably via ticks? I picked up Lymes in Transylvania at about the same time, I was treated quickly and suffered no further problems, since then I check myself daily when out and about and get the blighters of me asap, if a mosquito bite now carries the risk of infection then thats going to...
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    BBC's Planet Earth II: Official Extended Trailer

    Enjoy :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8aFcHFu8QM
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    Decent sewing needles and thread

    Toddy recommended these needles in another thread that my googlefu isn't finding. ebay link Not all needles are equal and these are really good. The seller has only 11 sets left. :)
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    Pelicase 1450

    Bump and a price drop. :)
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    Pelicase 1450

    A bump and a price drop. :)
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    Predator 45 Rucksack

    A bump and a final price drop. :)
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    Pelicase 1450

    Hello all. For your consideration, a Pelicase 1450. Very tough, waterproof and small enough to shove into a large rucksack or to be strapped to your canoe keeping your photographic gear safe. The lid depth will easily hold a medium sized laptop leaving plenty of space for tools or...
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    Predator 45 Rucksack

    Thanks for all the points there folks. It is, as folks here have written, a very tough pack. Bump and a price drop. :)
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    Predator 45 Rucksack

    It is branded PRI (Police Resources International) who according to their website are the Karrimor SF (Special Forces) UK Distributor. I've had a couple of Karrimor Sabres and this is as well built, whether it is made at a Karrimor factory or elsewhere I don't know. I hope this helps. :)
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    Predator 45 Rucksack

    Bump and price drop. :)
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    Ortlieb bag (excellent condition)

    Bump and price drop. :)
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    Predator 45 Rucksack

    Hello all. For your consideration, a Predator 45 pack from PRI. This is in desert camouflage and in superb condition, if you look at last picture showing the base the buckles show no scuffs or damage and this condition is the same throughout, you'd think it was brand new...
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    Super lightweight tent pegs

    Tree beard beat you to it, sorry. :)
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    Ortlieb bag (excellent condition)

    There is a size down from this that would more readily fit a bergan side pouch, but this will squeeze into one too. :)
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    Super lightweight tent pegs

    Perthshire. :)
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    Tool ID help

    Thanks :) And thanks for all the other replies.
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    Huawei E3131 USB modem with external antenna

    Hello all. For your consideration, a Huawei E3131 USB modem with external antenna. For anyone who fancies getting some internets while of the beaten track this may be the answer. The antenna has a magnetised base so that it will attach to a vehicle roof. So better connectivity if...
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    Ortlieb bag (excellent condition)

    Hello all. For your consideration, an Ortlieb bag. I'm not sure which size this one is however it measures 21 cm in diameter x 72 cm length (when open) In excellent condition, this has mainly been used to store some clothes at home in Scotland and has been out in a rucksack...
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    Rope - 12mm diameter x 19 m

    Hello all. For your consideration, some strong yellow rope. 12mm diameter x 19 m in length. Good condition, never used for climbing or dragging oxen out of ditches. It was bought from the offcuts bin at a chandlers in Edinburgh and has hung from a wall hook since. It is quite...