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    Alpkit Delta

    Hi there I'm looking to get a light 2 man tent for my upcoming mountain marathon, (and bike packing) and I like the price and the weight of the delta, but I need to know how bad it really is before I spend, because from the description its terrible? So, who has experience of it, in what...
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    Anyone doing the welsh ride thing??

    Hi there Me and adman are thinking of doing the welsh ride thing in a couple of months and I was wondering if anyone else is doing it?? :-) Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9 using Tapatalk 2
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    Softie jackets, are they snugpak?

    Hi there http://www.outdoorknitwear.com/store/product.php?product=85 I was wondering if the above are the genuine softie jackets as made by snugpak? If not, what's the difference? Thanks in advance Ben Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9 using Tapatalk 2
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    What sleeping bags do you own?

    So, I'm on the verge of buying my 5th sleeping bag (alpkit skyhigh) and I was hoping that you all could comfort me by telling me you all have more :-P So, currently I have Buffalo 4s outer Snugpak softie 3 Merlin Mountain equipment sleep walker 2 (an old one) And an old Aztec synthetic So...
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    Ultra light sleeping mat

    Hi there Does anyone have any recommendations for an ultra light sleeping mat that is very compact? Budget is approx ~40 Thanks in advance Ben Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9 using Tapatalk 2
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    Fruit leather recipe?

    Hi there I recently got a westfalia dehydrator for my birthday, and I was wondering if anyone had an idiot proof recipe for fruit leather? Thanks in advance Ben :-) Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9 using Tapatalk 2
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    Golite adrenaline 1+ questions

    Hi there I am looking for a lightweight summer sleeping bag for use when backpacking etc and I have found these, they look incredible, but I want to here from someone who has had one. Did you like it? Was it well made? How small did it pack down? Thanks in advance Ben Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9...
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    What's your favorite watch?

    So after I received my dream watch for Christmas,( http://www.heinnie.com/Watches/Wenger-Watches/Off-Road-Orange/p-98-245-8332/ )I was wondering what everybody else wears every day, or wishes they could :-P What is your favorite watch? Don't forget pictures Atb Ben Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9...
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    Marbles Hunter Axe No 9 questions

    Hi there I might have found one of these and I have always wanted a double bit axe. Does anyone have any experience of this particular axe? Is it any good? What's the grind like? Any experience would be much appreciated Thanks in advance Ben Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9 using Tapatalk 2
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    OMM mountain raid

    Hi there I am looking to get a lightweight, low bulk summer sleeping bag for backpacking and mountain marathons. But also to be used inside my buffalo 4s outer for when the weather is very cold (my last bivi it was -10 and the buffalo bag was OK) So the question is, does anyone have any...
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    A question for all those of you with a bug out bag

    Right, so the world hasn't ended, and your left with your apocalypse bob. What to do with it? How about taking it and trying to use it as your only kit for a weekend/72 hour trip out? Are you confident that your apocalypse supplies would sustain you? Anyone willing to try this? Please feel free...
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    Trails in Sweden?

    Hi there I am looking into a circular trail in Sweden which my family and i can walk when we go there the summer after next. Distance must be no more than 150km, with huts or some sort of accommodation along the root as we cannot carry tents etc. Any ideas? Ben P.s. preferably avoiding Norway...
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    Walsh enforcer boot review

    Hi there I have been wearing these boots for 6 or 7 months now, so I thought I would do a review. I purchased these boots from http://www.sportsshoes.com/product/WAL14/walsh-enforcer-lightweight-waterproof-trail-walking-boots/ (no connection just a happy customer) Just as a start off I will...
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    Alpkit gourdon question

    Hi there Has anyone got an alpkit gourdon that they could take a picture of the back panel of, I'm intrigued as the what the back system is like? Thanks in advance Ben Sent using the force
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    Aldi heads up!!

    Hi there i have just noticed that Aldi are selling lambswool jumpers tommorow for 15 quid, worth a shot???? Atb Ben
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    Luxe minipeak

    Hi there Has anyone used the above? I was looking to get one for when the weather is to nasty for a bivi but then I have noticed that it only has a HH of 1500mm, is this sufficient due to the design or should I stay away? Atb Ben Sent using the force
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    Alpkit Hunka questions

    Hi there I'm looking to get a bivi bag to replace my dads enormous British army one and I was looking at the alpkit hunka. But I have a couple of questions, how resistant to puncture is it? Will it do for general biviing? And also, is it any good? thanks in advance Ben Sent using the force
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    Jerven bag questions

    Hi there I have seen a few posts recently regarding the jerven bag and it has intrigued me My question is, what actually is it and what does it do? Many thanks in advance Ben Sent using the Force
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    Samick mind 10 recurve bow question

    Hi there I have just been to a local antiques shop and hanging from the rafters was a samick mind 10 recurve bow for 20 quid Does anyone have any experience of this bow? Good, bad or ugly? Thanks in advance Ben Sent from my ARCHOS 80G9 using Tapatalk 2