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Just spotted this post on Stoves in the tipi, IMHO unless it's pretty nippy (below 0) you probably won't need one but your mileage may vary - I had a Feuerhand kerosene storm lantern for light and found that this took the edge of the chill enough to sleep without a bag or blankets (though this...

With great regret I have decided to sell my Varanger, as due to a change in circumstances it has become clear I simply won't get the use out of this tent that I would like. This is the Helsport Varanger 4-6 Outer + Floor. No inner tent is required and is plenty warm and dry even in bad...

I was in this position about 18 months ago and ended up going for a Thermarest (I opted for the expedition version which is a little more durable than the new consumer ones) - it was well worth the money and is almost as comfy as the (magickelly) hammock I use in the summer. Usually they only...

Tarp 4 - 4 x 3 in cotton please. Cheers John :You_Rock_

Been waiting for the revised northstar for a while, but hey, i'm one of the few people that prefer a convex grind :D Barblade

Another Vaude tent fan - I've got the Old hogan myself, it's near as damn bombproof if looked after, though a little on the snug side. It pitches fully in a storm in less than 5 mins using its shock cord system, the best advice I can give if a tent has to be really windproof is make sure you...

Hi Andy Welcome to BushcraftUk mate, from one newb to another: Can't offer much advice on the packs or the courses but personally I'm a fan of Vaude tent's, I use the old Hogan myself and have found it extremely quick to pitch (with it shock-cord system it'll be up and guyed in a storm in less...

Another fan of Fjallraven here as well mate, thanks mainly to some reviews on the g-1000 fabric on these forums. Once proofed with greenland wax they have a decent level of water & wind resistance, as drying really fast once wet. Swedish design: - :You_Rock_ Barblade

Hi, Well, the time has finally come for me to abandon my trusty Eriksson Mora in favour of a new knife. However, i'm still struggling a little deciding on a suitable handle material. I prefer the warmth and natural feeling of wood, but also like the hared wearing nature of Micarta. For these...

Um... http://www.outdoorcode.co.uk Very Ace company, never had better service than when dealing with him :D Barblade

Cheers for the link Wizard /me downloads and prints Barblade

I can vouch for the buffalo shirts - I had my first decent morning testing mine today at -9C (-16F) (didn't get it from Field and Trek - though I have bought stuff from there before and they're pretty good to deal with, though evilbay might be a bit cheaper if you can find any going new - I paid...

Paypal sent Thanks again :D Barblade

I deffo want/need a tarp (Magikelly has run all three group buys in time to empty my wallet it seems - :You_Rock_ BTW) but am a bit unsure what the pro's and cons of cotton vs. poly tarps are. Does anyone have any idea if a cotton tarp (when cottonproofed) is likely to be as weatherproof...

Just noticed there was another hammock group buy going on so can you add me for insect netting if possible :D Thanks

One for me please :D :You_Rock_

Just an Update... My Harkila's arrived finally! Unfortunately after a quick wear and after a basic test they don't live up to my expectations :( 1 - Although advertised as a "Silent fabric" they do still rustle, probably due to the goretex membrane inside the fabric of the trousers 2 -...

Yeah, I think Grangers is the one you can get in blacks (Silver cans - Called Xtreme clean or something) Nikwax uses different fluorocarbons. I've also heard good reviews of McNett's Gore Revivex which is recommended by the company that makes goretex but I can't find any stockists in the UK for...

Spacemonkey: Thanks for the idea, I guess you got something like the combat trousers in Ripstop Cotton-Garberdine @ £55 - I've heard quite a few good reviews about Sasskit but never bough anything off them - they basically use MOD suppliers to manufacture their own garments as well as selling...

Thanks for the resonses guys addyb - the G-1000 by Fjallraven has some pretty good reviews. Fabric looks pretty good so I think I'll put that in my "for consideration" list (as well as a jumbo can of stochguard) Ahjno - The harkila kodiaks are specifically designed for thorny bushwear which...