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    Dyeing MTP

    My windproof smock is on its last legs.... Its an old style desert one. Dyed brown so it's more subdued etc.. Only thing I don't like is the lack of hand warmer pockets....... The latest version do have them, but the are MTP. I'm not a fan of MTP for a number of reasons - to bright for a...
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    Learn to knit lefties

    I'm toying with learning to knit.. Something to do whole sat by the fire Are there any books or media folk would suggest for a left hander. Also..... What type and size needles to start with. Straight or circular?
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    Bushshirt / smock

    Do Bison still make their orginal bushshirt - doesn't appear on the website. Or anyone doing similar?
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    Crusader cup mk2

    Simple really how does the mk2 compare to the orginal
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    2 piece zulu strap

    Can anyone recommend a decent heavy duty source of 2 part nylon zulu watch straps. I'm after swapping my rubber one on my Fenix 6 to a less sweaty nylon one. There used a to be a guy that specialised in zulu /NATO straps but for the life of me I can't rem3the details
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    Mora 120 alternative

    I'm looking for a cheap and cheerful whittling / carving knife. The Mora 120 firs the bill but in short supply - any suggestions for a similar one? Ideally with a "barrel" handle rather than Erm... sculptured. The Mora Basis would be OK but not keen on that type of handle shape Cheers
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    Wood for toys

    A friend of mine has started to make wooden toys for her daughters. However, at the moment she is struggling to get wood with a nice grain - planks / boards Any one suggest an online retailer I mention Cheers
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    Tri fols shovel /e tool

    Anyone know of a relatively cheap source of genuine tri fold NATO shovels? I've had a look and can only find battered ones or expensive ones. I'm after one to keep in car until I sort WG one / take paddle camping.
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    West German entrenching tool

    Anyone repaired one of these? The handle on mine snapped the other day.... Its was 1966 issue so no big surprises. But the head is still in very good condition. It looks like there are 2 pins in the way of drilling out the broken wood
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    French 'feuille' cleaver

    I've an old Peugeot (with the elephants trade mark) cleaver - feuille /Swiss style. I'm trying to find some info on. Anyone got any ideas? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B_AQ0qmsDM5GYNRAtsghE8qsnCLTSauf/view?usp=drivesdk
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    Electric chainsaw

    Having move to somewhere with mains gas for first time since the 90s I'm not burn anywhere near as much wood.... So I'm looking at getting an electric chainsaw for ease of use etc. Something to sit between a bowsaw and the 50cc petrol beasty. Most cutting wood for the fire pit and a bit for...
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    Tapatalk add

    Is it possible to get rid of the banner at. It really gets in the way and stops me seeing notifications etc on my phone. I've stopped visiting the site so often as that is how annoying it is
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    Ultrafire WF 1000 replacement

    Looks like my trust Ultrafire has died - the best I can get is strobe if I loosen the glass. What do folks suggest as a replacement - 1000lms or so, 18650 battery(ies) and wont break the bank. I'm after something for looking at the wild life, dog walks and chucking in rucksack on searches...
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    fjellraven trousers, gillet and tarp

    Second - Fjellraven Greenland (I think) trousers - loads of pockets inc. axe pocket. Would be in excellent condition if I hadn't had a run in with some barbed wire - small tears on knee and seat. All professionally repaired and inside patched. Years of wear left. Only selling as I've lost...
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    jumper

    ----- PRICE INC. P&P TO UK ADDRESS VIA ROYAL MAIL----- With less that 20 days until the nights start to draw in it's time to start thinking about warm stuff. So first up a completely hand made - hand sheared, spun and knitted Herdwick wool jumper - in natural colours. Approx size medium. Fits...
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    SF shades - bargin

    www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121410594055
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    low cost tablet

    Toying with getting tablet as I seem to use phone more than laptop these days. i'm after a relatively cheap one. I want it for surfing the net, emails when out and about and using some mapping software. Must external sd / micro sd card - at least 32gb compatible and ideally GPS Any...
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    Blizzard Bag

    Silver Blizzard survival bag. Unused & unopened - still vacuum packed http://www.blizzardsurvival.com/product.php/100/blizzard-survival-bag http://www.facewest.co.uk/Blizzard-Survival-Bag.html £20 inc p&p by RM to UK address
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    poleaxe, AutoSocks and bits

    First up: That poleaxe - needs some TLC, the edge needs putting back on - but its not supposed to be razor sharp. Very rare now- the pick axe handle has the stamp of council the went in 1974. £55 Genuine AutoSocks - never used, spent last winter in the boot of the car. Size 580 for 13/14"...
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    maglite solitare alternative

    Any suggestion? Basic single aaa torch that is fairly small (and cheapish) but half decent quality