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Like most of the UK it seems I went for a walk in our local country park today. Showing the kids a massive redwood tree I found this sat in the bark: At first glance it looked like a nail head, the type used to pin tree numbers to trees so I tried to free it up to save the tree from...

Morning all, I’ve got an older night vision scope that is covered with that rubberised coating manufacturers seem obsessed with. It’s now decaying and is pretty sticky and unpleasant to handle. Any ideas how to remove it? Have anyone had any luck with getting it off before? Thanks

Afternoon all, I have a 2 year old and a 5 year old who are both into the outdoors. Recently we’ve been exploring the garden at night (as in I’m locking up the shed etc) Currently the boys use my torches but for Christmas I’d like to buy them their own. I am therefore looking for...

Looking for a mini maglite AA size. Ideally in black or silver. To swap I have a varusteleka bush hat in green, size L, new (chin strap removed though) Or a Failsworth tweed cap in size 58cm, hardly worn Or a green folder/field organiser Or a Gill marine folding knife Pics to follow WG

Evening all, I’m looking for a nite ize fibre optic adapter for a maglite but they seem to be discontinued. Anyone got one they could part with? Cash or trades One of these, every outdoor type shop sold them years back. Thanks

Good morning, A few of the recent posts re being prepared for harsh times have become relevant (ish) for me. I’m looking for some advice and recommendations from you. Through a mates company I have found a bit of a work sideline. His company provides medic cover at events, film sets but...

Evening all, I’ve recently found my oldish Surefire z2 combat light and fancy getting it back in use. The incandescent bulb has blown but I have a surefire LED that I’ve dropped in and it works, but compared to modern torches is slightly underwhelming (I’m guessing 300lm but can’t be sure)...

Evening all, I’m looking at a small sling bag. The Helikon Tex EDC sling seems to fit the bill at the right price. Does anyone have any experience of the brand? What’s the build quality like generally? Regards Wildgoose

Afternoon, I have an expired and opened Israeli dressing and a expired trauma dressing going spare. If anybody wants it for practice let me know and I’ll post it out.

Morning all, can anybody assist me in identifying a material? it was used as a lining for a tool bag. Semi rigid, can be flexed but not folded. I’m able to cut it with strong scissors or a few swipes of a sharp Stanley knife. looking to get hold of some more. many advice gratefully received.

There’s been a lot of discussion on the forum lately about knives and the law, including the way it’s enforced. Which got me thinking, what If I was on the outside looking in? How would I react to meeting me in the outdoors? The scenario: In October 2013 I was on holiday in the Highlands...

Evening all, as above has anyone got an Olight i5T and if so what do you think of it? Got an email today re a bronze one which isn’t my thing but did get me interested in what looks like a light but very bright torch. The switch puts me off a little with some reviews saying double tap for full...

Having a tidy up I've decided I simply have too much stuff that I’m not using so I’m offering it up here at a fair price hoping someone else might need it. 1. Failsworth tweed flat cap, size 57-58. It’s a bit tight on me so more of a 57, barely used. £10 2. varusteleka boonie hat in green -...

Evening all, Broch’s recent post featuring his leather notebook covers has got me thinking, it’s my 3rd wedding anniversary coming up and the gift should be, Leather! so before everyone gets excited, a notebook cover would be ideal. Can anybody here recommend a maker/shop who might take a...

Good morning all, question for all the talented crafters and stitchers our there. I have a pair of leather pilots gloves that I would like to alter. They have a long cuff and I’d like to shorten it to make them more civilian friendly . I’m ok cutting but to hem the edge would I need to...

Afternoon all, With the recent hot weather I’ve decided I need a new hat. I’m looking for something like the British army bush/jungle hat, just in green or khaki. I know that there are hundreds of boonie “style” hats out there, but I’m looking for something high quality that can take...

Afternoon all, I’ve been given some vouchers for my birthday and am considering getting a hultafors mini hatchet. Having a 3 month old baby means most our future trips will be to holiday cottages, most of which feature a log burner but you seldom get an axe or similar. I would like...

Evening all, I'm looking to commission a piece of kit and was hoping someone on here can help. The item I have in mind is a open topped cordura wallet that can hold an A4 ring bound notepad. On the front I'd like molle strapping. The idea is that it can sit in a shoulder bag and holds...

As per the title, does anyone have a couple of pieces of brown waxed cotton going spare? The sleeves on my Barbour Beaufort have worn in several places, I've made repairs but it's starting to be more repair than sleeve! It's my work jacket and was second hand when I got it so don't really...

Hi, I am after a short army machete (the web tex type in the bayonet scabbard). I know they are pretty unpopular so hoping someone has one. For swap I have a 18 inch machete I rescued from a shed. The blade is marked "made in Sheffield". It has a black plastic handle. Blade needs a clean...