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    Waterproof leather boots...how much to get a decent pair

    Yeah fit fine and comfy right away. Will need to break in to be properly moulded. Regarding durability, only time will tell
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    Waterproof leather boots...how much to get a decent pair

    Thanks all for feedback. I ended up getting Grisport Decoy boots - made in Italy and reasonably priced
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    Waterproof leather boots...how much to get a decent pair

    I use Sealskinz socks with non-waterproof shoes for trail running. For dog walking would prefer boots with ankle support as they keep your feet warm as well as dry.
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    Waterproof leather boots...how much to get a decent pair

    Looking to get some leather waterproof boots for walking the dog - usually have to walk in tall wet grass and muddy paths and fields. I have a pair of Rockport Lux Lodge boots that I got for about £20 at TK Maxx some years ago now. Sadly due to the crease in the front from walking, they are no...
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    BASE CAMP SIMS

    Bit late Laurence - I use the Thermarest Base Camp and they are super comfy. For even more luxury, there is the Thermarest Luxury Camp Alpkit do similar mats for less money but I think the quality of Thermarest is worth the extra.
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    Robens Cheeokee vs Tentipi

    Tentipis are made from a thicker canvass than the Robens poly cotton
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    Alpkit heads up

    Now 15% off on almost everything
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    snugpak quality?

    I have two Snugpak items ( Osprey sleeping bags) They have two ranges - made in the far east and made in the UK. The Uk made stuff is meant to be better than the far east made and priced accordingly. The Osprey I have is part of their made in the UK range. Its okay apart from the zip which is...
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    Exped Lightning 60 & Flash Pocket

    Hi Thanks for offering to check this but I'll save you the bother as I've got another pack for darling daughter. She tried a Berghaus Trailhead 60 Women's backpack and whilst the torso length is adjustable the hip belt was too long and as a result loose. Had to buy a Gossamer Gear Mariposa in...
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    Exped Lightning 60 & Flash Pocket

    Resurrecting an old thread.......thinking of buying this for my daughter (the women's version) She is 26 inches (66cms) just above her hip bone - wondering if the hip belt will be too big as Exped say it ranges from 78cms onwards. Would there be any way to make it a snug fit for her?
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    quechua tarp

    yep they are steel poles so a bit on the heavy side
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    Best way to use a tarp with a tent

    Depends on the tent I set up with my tipi using two poles
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    4 man tent with room for activities

    A tipi due to the sloping sides doesn't give you a great deal of internal room relative to the footprint A tunnel design would give you a lot more room Something like this http://www.outwell.com/en/Products/Tents/PrivilegeTentCollection/Amarillo4Tent.aspx The advantage of the tipi designs...
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    New boots

    Nice boots!
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    Nice, cheap petrol lighter with O-ring seals(not a peanut lighter)

    What variant of "oil" are these lighters fueled with? Is it traditional lighter fluid like a Zippo?
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    Tentipi vs Nordisk

    Fair enough re SIL nylon etc I was just quoting the average hydrostatic head for the likes of Outwell tents. It just's just that 360mm seemed a bit low. However, HH not normally quoted for the polycotton tents for some reason so perhaps despite being 350mm they'll be fine. I would happily get...
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    Looking for a posh portable BBQ

    The Weber Smoky Joe is pretty nifty and can cook quite large amounts
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    Tentipi vs Nordisk

    Sorry don't have any experience of the Nordisk - but it looks great and the zipped in groundsheet is a bonus (although expensive at £240) The tent itself seems more reasonably priced as I think the Tentipis are overpriced for what you get. I would enquire as to what they mean by "350mm...
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    Dry bags for canoeing!!!

    Agreed......................
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    Dry bags for canoeing!!!

    Aldi does cheap drybags so look out for those. I got a cheap barrel (you can get them free from certain restaurants and just leave outside with some bleach in for food smell to dissipate) Let me know if you need to actually buy a barrel as I know a couple of cheap places