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    Contact number for Matt @ UKHammocks?

    Hey all, I hope this is okay to post here but I'm not sure what to do. Placed an order in January with an estimated turnaround of 4 weeks, sent an email week 6, got one back week 7 saying delay due to materials and would be further two weeks, now week 10 and tried to send them another email...
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    UKHammocks?

    Hey guys, Wasn't 100% sure this was the right sub-forum for this but I wanted some reassurances before I placed an order. Everything on their site is showing out of stock. They aren't replying to my emails. Their contact number on their website puts you through to a 'prosthetics' company...
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    Ripping green planks in the field?

    Hello, I've started to become more interested in green woodworking and I'm curious to know the best way to make planks/boards in the field? I have had some success making small planks using hard wood batons and a froe, but there's a fallen Scots pine I have my eye on and I'd love to lift a...
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    NW Highland munros - with a dog

    Hey guys, I'm planning a short 3 day camping trip up to the NW highlands, originally I was looking to hit Ben More and Conival in Assynt or maybe Beinn Allgin. I think I am going to bring my dad's dog (2 year old collie) with me, but the thing is she is not off-leash trained and I would like to...
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    Wild Camping in France - Massif Central / Languedoc

    Hello everyone, I'm hoping someone will have some first hand experience to offer. Later in the Summer I am off on a road trip from Scotland to Spain. I'll be travelling via ferry to the Netherlands, and intend to either break the journey into one or two overnighters depending on how well...
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    Wool shirts for office wear

    Okay guys so I've caught myself in a pickle - I've landed an office-based job but I haven't worked in an office environment for many years and currently only own three formal shirts :lmao:Anyway,, last year I decided to phase-out my cotton teeshirts/underwear/socks in favour of wool, so I'm...
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    Cotton overshirt

    Hey guys, 1st of May and all that, the sun is shining and I am anticipating warmer weather. I'm looking at my layering system right now and I think I want to try a cotton overshirt to layer over my PCS smock for around camp, for when carrying wood, or sitting near the fire. I like my MOD...
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    So much money on knives

    After chipping the tip of my Bark River piercing a tobacco tin (for use as a char tin) I have decided my next knife purchase will be in the £0-10 price range. Bit miffed, I wouldn't consider what I did abuse, so what am I paying for with an expensive knife other than fancy materials? My only...
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    Best time of year to buy a new bag?

    Hey all, I've been toying with the idea of getting a new bag, right now the forerunner is the Rab Ascent 700, but before I buy it I'd like to know if there are regular sales on the big online retailers, and whether I'm likely to see discount on Rab bags. I sleep pretty cold, my rab 400 bag...
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    Help: I got paint all over my Barbour

    :rolleyes: Yup. Got a good bit of it out directly after it happened, my coat has been sitting for a wee while now as I've no idea how to get the rest of it out now! Kicking myself because I've not long had it - luckily I picked it up on ebay 2nd hand for 1/4 of RRP so I'm not kicking myself TOO...
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    Budget tarp tents?

    Hey guys, I was curious to know if anyone has had any experience with these Chinese tarp tent shelters, and how they compare to well known tarp tent brands, I was considering...
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    Swanndri shirt

    Hey guys, just putting feelers out there after narrowly missing out on a bush shirt on the 'bay. Looking for a Swanndri bush shirt / ranger shirt or equivalent in SMALL size (38'' chest, 5'8''height) , don't care about the colour as long as the price is right. Thanks :)
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    Poncho with a wide head opening?

    Hey guys, can anyone help me out. Current poncho is great but the head opening is too tight for me to wear with multiple layers, not so bad over the warmer months but a real pain this time of year. Can anyone recommend a poncho with a larger head opening? Grommets or tie out points on the...
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    Any good black friday deals?

    I'm not usually one for 'the sales' but it seems like a good opportunity to get myself a good deal on gear I've been putting off buying for a while. Specifically looking for Icebreaker merino base layers, but having a hell of a time finding anything in Medium! Cotswold have loads on heavy...
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    90 pattern arctic bag stuff sack size?

    Sorry chaps my google-fu isn't up to scratch today. I bought a 90 pattern bag last year but it didn't come with a compression bag for it. I want to pick up a dry bag I can use with it, anyone got a rough idea of the issue stuff sack ? I'm thinking one of the 35l alpkit airlok dry bags should do...
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    Bamboo base layers?

    Hey guys, Has anyone had any experience with bamboo base layers, specifically the Deerhunter brand? I have been putting off a new base layer top after my last gave up the ghost. Of course I was going to go for merino, but after seeing the icebreaker stuff in person, and concluding the 160gsm...
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    WTB: British Army Arctic bag compression bag

    Just the compression bag, lads. Or another compression sack that'll fit this behemoth of a sleeping bag. Cheers!
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    Gransfors Bruks Small Hatchet

    Previously called the Mini, I believe. The one with the 1/2lb head. If anyone has one they are willing to let go I'd be much obliged.
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    WTB - Maxpedition Fatty/Beefy

    Hey guys, I'm looking for a Maxpedition organiser. Don't care about the colour. Happy to consider any of the sizes though I would prefer the larger ones. Just can't bring myself to spend more on a pouch than the backpack I'll be putting it on! Cheers!
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    Anyone have experience with cheap water stones?

    I'd like to pick up a higher grit stone to complement my 250/1000 grit stones. I've seen on eBay several for very cheap, with one seller doing 2000/5000 and 3000/8000 combination stones for twelve quid each (listing title: Grit Knife Sharpening Sharpeners Water Stone Dual Whetstone ). Will I...