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    What's the deal with sleeping bag comfort ratings?

    Hi everyone, I have a Ray Mears Osprey sleeping bag which is claimed to be comfortable down to -15c. I've only used it a couple of times, first time was in about -10c, and again last night down to about 2c. The first time was horribly uncomfortable and I was really cold all night, last night...
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    Is pine needle tea safe?

    Hi everyone, I've been thinking about making some pine needle tea, but some websites are saying that pine needle tea can be toxic. Do any of you good people know anything about this, or have any useful sources of information on the subject?
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    Which headtorch has good battery life?

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for a headtorch with decent battery life, I recently bought a Biolite 330 but I'm returning it due to the wildly exaggerated claimed battery life of 40 hours, which is actually less than 15 hours. I've looked at the Fenix HM65R but discovered that they're also very...
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    Best waterproofing for leather?

    Hi BCUK, can anyone advise on what is the best waterproofing treatment for leather? I bought some of the Obenauf's Heavy Duty LP on the strength of its reviews but it doesn't seem to work at all, I applied enough to sink a battleship to my timberland boots and they still wet out, the water...
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    Damascus Tomahawk being forged

    Enjoy :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBHiFGo9aLg
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    This blew my mind!

    Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R9luYO-NpE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R9luYO-NpE Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHsQNt-Hh5k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHsQNt-Hh5k
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    Non stick titanium?

    Does anyone know of a nice lightweight non stick titanium cook set? I love my Tatonka billy cans for short trips but I'd like something lighter for longer trips where pack weight could be an issue. I'd like it to be non stick because I'm partial to some fried eggs while out. TIA. R3XXY
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    Wild woodland in Cheshire?

    My girlfriend and I want to go for an afternoon trip out somewhere and get off the beaten track for a nice little woodland cookout. So far the shortlist is: Bulkeley Hill Wood. Pretty crap for getting away from dog walkers and the like but I know it very well. Delamere Forest. A little...
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    Damp weather fire woes

    Hi everyone, for the last couple of days I've been out to my local woods with the intention of getting some practice at getting a fire going with just my cutting tools, fire steel and what ever I could find there. I took along some nice dry Pine and Birch chips so I could brew up if I failed...
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    Rarest LA Stingray in the world?

    I was cruising eBay searching for an olive green Lowe Alpine Sting, when I stumbled across this little beauty. For some reason someone one had cut out the storm flap at the top. So it was off to Lancashire Sports Repairs to have one fitted, I took along another one as a...
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    My recent acquisition.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU6CBcHV9qk
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    Snugpak Special Forces bivvi bag question...

    I'd like to know if the zips on these have those double handles, one on the outside and one on the inside of the same zip ? T.I.A.
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    Woodlore sleeping bag question...

    I'd like to know if the zips on these have those double handles, one on the outside and one on the inside of the same zip ? T.I.A.
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    Zebra Billy can problem

    Anyone else had this problem with their Zebra billy ? I've only used it twice !
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    Leatherman Wave joy

    I've just bought a Leatherman Wave from Go Outdoors. WOW, what a brilliant tool, I'm really impressed ! Awesome quality, finish and design. Now I want to go out and fettle things :D
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    Membership upgrade ?

    How do I become a paid full member ? Can't find a link to it anywhere !
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    The last two days' purchases

    Scratched a few itches all at once. :D Happy birthday, and Christmas, to me, from me. :empty:
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    Pocket chainsaw advice ?

    So do any of you guys and gals have any experience with those pocket chainsaws ? I find my Bacho Laplander takes a hell of a lot of elbow grease and is a bit limited in the thickness of log that it can cut, I've seen some pretty good vids on YouTube of people using the pocket chainsaws. There...
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    UK issue basha, stuff sack dimensions ?

    I wonder if any of you kind people could tell me the dimensions of the stuff sack for the 220cm x 250cm army basha ? I want to make a couple out of an old tarp. TIA R3XXY
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    Which pan set ?

    I'm looking to get one of those sets of teflon coated camping pans with the folding handles, preferably some that nest inside one another. Is there a universally preferred brand and model ? Failing that any recommendations ? TIA R3XXY