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    Fair Enough

    Since there are some Swedes lurking around here are there anyone coming to Fair Enough in Bodafors 25-27 april this year? Would be fun to meet up with some people there and there also looks to be some good talks since both Svante Lysen and Lars Falt is coming.
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    Meet up for swedes

    Since there are some swedes (and other people from the nordic countries) I am wondering if you are interested in a meet up. I can arrange it all, I just need to know if enough people from seden and the other nordic countries to meet up.
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    Lars Monsens new book out

    Lars Monsens new book "Stora vildmarksboken : utrustning, fältkunskap och överlevnadsteknik" is now available in swedish (sorry guys no english). This is a follow up on his last book Vildmarksboken, but since then he has crossed canada and has a lot more experience to tell as always in his very...
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    My new knife

    Since I was a little boy and on vacation with my family up in the most northern part of sweden I have always wanted to have a traditional samii knife. But since these pieces of art cost more then a new car (almost) I have always bought factory made knives, but they never have that nice touch or...
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    Poly/cotton jacket

    Field tex rips stop (Poly/cotton) jacket made by Idefixteko in sweden. Reinforced on the shoulders and elbows with cordura light, lots of pockets. Only been used a few times and are in very good shape. Size: Medium Price: £30 SOLD
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    Why use a sleeping bag?

    Why use a sleeping bag really, they are heavy bulky and boring and cold to get out of in the morning. Why not just use a bivy bag and sleep with clothes on and during winter and colder times of the year add down jacket and trousers that you still can wear when get up in the morning still keeping...
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    Nijmegen 2005

    Is there anyone here that is going to Nijmegen and Camp Heumensdorf(?) next week?
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    Modern vs Old materials

    Nowadays most of us use modern materials like Gore Tex and fleece these things are light keep you dry and warm. All these clothes made of these materials have modern zippers here and there that makes them easy to take on and off. If something gets broken we just buy new because it cant be fixed...
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    Clothes and fire

    Here are some small films on how clothes burn, pretty interesting to see. Cotton Fleece Syntetich fibres Wool
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    Trangia Factory

    If anyone is interested to see how a Trangia kitchen is made you can watch a movie here. http://www.utsidan.se/tv/view.htm?ID=420
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    Sugar bag and kuksa

    Sugarbag handmade from reindeer skin £15 incl postage SOLD Small kuksa £15 incl postage SOLD
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    Simple shelter

    This sis an easy way to set up a simpleand cheap shelter (£3-4) and are perfect for people that are new to bushcraft or for those who just wnat to keep things simple. A picture says more then a 1000 words so here is 2000 :)
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    Mess kit in stealth mode

    Since there has been many questions about the swedish mess kit and that people have had problems with the hook. Here is how the mess kit should be transported and there is no diffrence if there windshield is on it.
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    Nanok Jackets

    Have anyone tried the Nanok jackets and are they any good?
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    Wanted PLCE sidepocket

    One of my PLCE sidepockets has broken and I need a new one. Are anyone interested in trading one?
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    New book

    Stumbled on to this on amazon is this the new book from Ray Mears?
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    Jacket liner

    Do anyone of you guys know where to get a waterproof liner for a jacket. I often wear a poly/cotton jackets and it would be great if I could use a liner with them.
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    Norweigan army sleeping bag

    Do any of you know anything about this sleeping bag? When I bought it it said that he was from the norweigan army. It is really heavy and large, probably made to fit a fully dressed soldier. But I want to know more about it, when was these sleeping bags made and are they made for winter or summer?
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    Swedish 35l frame pack

    Some wanted to know more about the swedish army frame pack 35l, also known as 35LK. I have used this pack a lot and I really like it, because it´s very hardwearing and it´s possible to strap on a lot of things. The downpart with this pack is that is not the most comfortable pack. The fabric...
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    Alone in the wilderness

    Has anyone seen the video or read the book "Alone in the Wilderness". It´s about a man that lived alone in a small cabin in the wilderness for over 20 years. Looks ivery interesting, for more info http://www.dickproenneke.com