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  1. Father Jake

    Two tent choices (MSR and Nordisk) and... really, how important is Hydrostatic Head?

    That's interesting because the MSR hubba hubba is rated at 1200mm HH which is less than the elixir but it does have a different type of coating. I love that the elixir has porches either side of the sleeping area which, for me is better that one, larger porch at the end of the tent. How is the...
  2. Father Jake

    Two tent choices (MSR and Nordisk) and... really, how important is Hydrostatic Head?

    I've been looking at two tents. The first is the MSR Elixir 2. I really like the geodesic style design, the space inside and the quality usually associated with this brand. I also like being able to remove half of the outer when the weather is warmer. Nice star gazing views. My only, proper...
  3. Father Jake

    Few questions about trangia duossal 27

    De-laminate as in fall apart? I don't think that is a problem with mine at the moment. Plus as I'm not a heavy user of it so I hope it'll be ok.
  4. Father Jake

    Few questions about trangia duossal 27

    Fantastic. Thanks for the reply chaps. The scum must have been a funny cup or tea bag but it still seems odd as it happened enough for me to notice. Anyway, thanks again for the replies, I can sleep well tonight and every other night I cook with the set!
  5. Father Jake

    Few questions about trangia duossal 27

    Thanks for the replies chaps. Very helpful. If you could take a look at the pots that would brilliant. I've given one of them a good scrub and made a brew in a similar cup (old plastic thermos cup) I experienced the bubbles and scum in and the tea was fine. It just seems odd that I experienced...
  6. Father Jake

    Few questions about trangia duossal 27

    [/URL] [/IMG] Image overload, but there are the wrinkles... To be honest I was a bit surprised there were any wrinkles when I got it. It looked like the stove might be seconds or something. I've scrubbed it and it's brewing now.
  7. Father Jake

    Few questions about trangia duossal 27

    Evening folks. I bought an unused duossal 27 from ebay last year (I paid for it mind... big time) and have only used it about 6 or 7 times. I was fishing on Saturday morning and was making a brew (first one from the Trangia in months) and I was reminded that once I have boiled the water and...
  8. Father Jake

    Ray Mears at Newcastle

    I didn't have £20 on me or I would have bought the book from the theater and ask Ray to sign it so I could ask him. I did have 'Ray mears outdoor survival handbook' in my bag. I should have asked him to sign that!
  9. Father Jake

    Ray Mears at Newcastle

    Hello all. Long time no post. I was at Newcastle Volvo Tyne Theater on the 2/10/13 for an Evening with Ray Mears and was lucky to get my question read out by Ray himself. The question was, 'I have recently started fly fishing and would like to know where is the most beautiful/fruitful place you...
  10. Father Jake

    Free camping in the dales.

    Where can I go? I've just bought a DD frontline hammock and tarp and I'm desperate to try it out in a woodland where i am allowed to use an axe and have a fire. Is there anywhere? Everywhere around here (north west of north yorkshire - Richmond-ish area) seemed to be owned by shooting chaps and...
  11. Father Jake

    Meindl Borneo boots.

    Hello all. I'm after a pair of new boots and have been looking at Meindl Borneo's. The only trouble is, having looked at reviews of Meindl boots in general there are some that have claimed that sole tends to wear away or disintegrate either really quickly or over time, turning to powder in...
  12. Father Jake

    my new ridgline monsoon jacket...

    If i take a deep breath and when the tape around my chest is at 100cm, it starts to get a little tight so i went for the medium. I was a little confused at the ridgeline size guide as it said 100cm is a medium so i thought i'd need a large, but i was later told that it would fit a chest size of...
  13. Father Jake

    my new ridgline monsoon jacket...

    Yeah. It's quite generous. I got mine from scottcountry. incredibley helpful. Give them a ring and tell them your chest size and they'll tell you what to go for.
  14. Father Jake

    my new ridgline monsoon jacket...

    I'll let you know in a few days.
  15. Father Jake

    Most popular style of bushcraft knife

    I'm rocking a Helle Fjellkniven. It's a real nice knife. Sharp and pointy enough to stab it's way through a good part of my thumb. I didn't think the sight of my own blood would make me pass out. I'm just pleased it happened in my garden and not on a rock face somwhere. saying that, whittling on...
  16. Father Jake

    my new ridgline monsoon jacket...

    no problem. you see what i mean? They reckon theirs is a light green colour but i've spoken to others who stock it and they're positive it's only available in Teak.
  17. Father Jake

    my new ridgline monsoon jacket...

    Rifle sports.
  18. Father Jake

    my new ridgline monsoon jacket...

    nice one. I think I'm going to order mine right now. an early christmas present. Does anybody know if this is the only colour? I've seen one from riflesports that looks more green.
  19. Father Jake

    Alright.

    Cheers everyone. It feels like home already.
  20. Father Jake

    my new ridgline monsoon jacket...

    Alright caswcc. I've been looking at that jacket too. How waterproof/breathable is it? Enough pockets? Cheers.