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    Safety: Fuel for MSR Whisperlight?

    The manual for my MSR Whisperlight says to use 'white gas' (which I assume means 'white petrol') or naphtha. The only warning it gives is: don't use leaded fuels. I checked Coleman fuel today (which is what I've used in it previously) in my local camping shop and it's £7.00 per litre!!! Anyone...
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    Alternative to Brasher Lithium?

    I had set my sights on a pair of Brasher Lithium boots, http://www.brasher.co.uk/catalogue/products/lithium-gtx-r-lithiummn ... having researched them on-line and found only good reviews, but I got my hands on a pair for the first time today in F&T and was very disappointed. The uppers...
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    How Waterproof are Rucksack Covers?

    Hi, I can't find any pictures of the front of a rucksack cover so I'm wondering how they protect the front (against your back) with all the straps poking through. This one from Berghaus claims to be "Totally waterproof" ...
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    Looking for a Wild Country Sololite or Duolite

    I can't post in the items wanted forum yet! Does anyone have a Sololite (second choice would be a Duolite) I could buy from them please? Doesn't need to be new or perfect, just in good condition. Thanks Martin There's no substitute for experience.
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    Hello From Essex

    Hi Everyone, I've just joined this forum and posted a request for advice in kitchatter. Then I saw I was supposed to introduce myself! I've done a lot of camping in the uk. I lived in the Lake District for 2 years and revisit this beautiful part of the country as often as I can, but it's...
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    Bivvi Bag or Tent for Iceland?

    Hi Everyone, I'm planning a 10 day trip to Iceland in September. It's mainly a photographic trip on a very low budget. I plan to hitch hike and camp. I'll be taking my excellent RAB 3/4 season goose down sleeping bag and I need to decide on taking either a bivvi bag, or a one man tent...