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    Buffalo mountain vrs country covers highland snug??????

    Well just ordered the Highland snug and waterproof stowaway pullover so we will see if i part with my buffalo belay jacket.
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    Buffalo mountain vrs country covers highland snug??????

    As the title says i currently own a Buffalo belay jacket and have in the past owned a special 6 shirt , however i recently came across countrycovers.co.uk and their range of pile lined clothing , also they look to stock some great quality pieces of kit , anyone own or have any experiance with...
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    British Army Jungle sleeping bag as a Hammock UQ?

    As title says anyone use this setup ? and what temp have you used it in with what sleeping bag ? I currently use either a unsponsored down UQ or ridgerest with my Carinthia defence 4 with my WBBB Hammock but was wanting to try the jungle bag i have , as a full length option. Thoughts suggestions.
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    USA ! What kit to look for?

    Cheers old bones for the heads up for adventure 16 store ill check that out , and I'm staying at an area called Solana beach at the winners circle resort , I visited a store called stars and stripes (surplus) it was ok I guess , only thing I considered buying was a poncho at 40 bucks , the rest...
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    USA ! What kit to look for?

    Lol thanks southy , I went to rei at 5556 two days ago and it rocked , reminded me of tiso in Glasgow but with more osprey and big Agnes kit
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    USA ! What kit to look for?

    Good advice so far , and as its 100f here in san Diego air conditioned shopping is a great choice rather than the other honeymoon activity , heh heh
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    USA ! What kit to look for?

    Hi folks , I am currently in California on honeymoon and as I have a very understanding wife , I am on the lookout for kit to pick up whilst I'm here , I already have purchased a u.s. army wool blanket and 2 of each of the u.s. mess tins with utensils and 2 army canteen cups , and a condor 3...
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    Lowe Alpine Vector Commando Heads up!

    Bingo! sandbender Bingo!:D
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    Lowe Alpine Vector Commando Heads up!

    Hi just as the title says , there is one of these rucksacks on a well known auction site at the moment , and i know how high people rate this pack so i just thought i would give a heads up . No affiliation and i have nothing to do with this sale , its just i know how rare these are and someone...
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    Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock?

    3metre tarp is fine , I use a dd one and I have the adjustable webbing on my wbbb it's so easy to setup and loads of webbing as well although just make sure to put a quick release knot behind the sinch buckle , wouldn't like to use less than 3 metres with my wbbb however.
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    Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock?

    Hi i have a wbbb dble layer in dark grey , and havent had any issues using it on a week in high midge season , i currently own a tenth wonder grey hornet and dd hammock and to be honest out of them all i reach for the dd the most when bushcrafting , on the west highland way i take the wbbb and...
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    Best Sleeping bag????

    My carinthia defence 4 arrived today , so i unpacked it and lay it beside my nanok osprey , on comparison the carinthia is head and shoulders above the osprey , the material feels better the cut of the bag is better and the centre zip runs like a dream compared to the osprey and no more...
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    Best Sleeping bag????

    I am in a Dilemma , as i have bought a Ray mears Osprey sleeping bag to use with my wbbb hammock , but have stumbled across the Carinthia Defence 4 bag and i am now starting to doubt my purchase as the Nanok Osprey is a little snug and the material catches a lot , anyone had any comparisons made...
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    Sleeping bag

    I have bought the british army sleeping bag ( good but too narrow for me ) the dutch centre zip bag , really good but too bulky/heavy , and the german sniper bag ( good but a bit thin ) and also the swiss centre zip bag ( too bulky but a good bag ) finally settled on Mr Mears Nanok Osprey (...
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    Small Torch Suitable for Edc on my keys.

    Thanks just ordered E05 but got it for £16:50 , looks like a really good torch so many thanks for the advice.
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    Small Torch Suitable for Edc on my keys.

    Hi i am looking to get a small torch to put on my key's i currently have a single led one which runs on a cr2032 battery if i remember correctly , needs to have good light pref led and take triple A battery ( want to be able to get replacement easily) Any suggestions?
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    Ray Mears Nanok Osprey Sleeping Bag.

    Hi i was looking to get one of rays osprey bags but was a bit wary , i was wanting to know how roomy they are inside , i have the dutch army centre zip bag which is huge inside , but as i am 6'3 with a 44" chest i was worried that it might be a bit tight , any thoughts would be welcome
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    Lowe Alpine Strike

    Just a post to ask if anyone on here has a lowe alpine strike , could they measure the length of the back from where the shoulder straps are sewn to where the bottom of the rucksack ends. I ask because i like the look of the rucksack and would like to get one but i have a long back ( Vulcan...
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    Bahco Saw Belt Sheath

    Same if you are still making these i'd easily buy one just let me know.
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    Recommend a Bushcraft knife

    Hi , I'm looking to get a Bushcraft knife , i currently have a Falkniven F1 with black leather sheathe but i find its a bit soulless , if that makes any sense . I am looking for a knife with a leather sheathe which can accomodate a fire steel and the knife has to be a good all rounder ...