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    Frost River Packs???

    I'm a big fan of traditional canvas packs - Duluth make excellent kit, and I'm a big fan. I'm not, however familiar with Frost River. Are they of the same company? Do they use similar materials? Any opinions/ experience of this brand would be much appreciated. There's a 'nesmuk pack' on...
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    Footwear Soleing

    I have a couple of boots that will both soon need resoling - as they could still live for the rest of my lifetime. One pair rubber and the other leather. Can anyone recommend a good cobbler for this? I know Timpsons would be the first on everyones minds, but the quality of their soleing is...
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    Folding Gore-Tex

    I know, for example you shouldn't fold your bivi bag, as the creases, over time can damage the gore-tex, loosing its waterproofness - does the same go for gore-tex jackets??? Can I fold my jacket and put it in my bag, or should I just screw it up into a big ball and force it in!!!!?:D
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    Frost River Pack

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    Wetterlings Axe Review

    I bought this axe at the KNIVESUK show in Bristol a few months back. Its called the 'Hunters' axe - similar to Gransfor Wildlife Hatchet - but cheaper which is a bonus. Its your standard axe really; hickory wood helve, forged steel head. Overall its 12 ½" long, with a 2.75" face - so in...
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    Paul Baker Knife Review

    I bought this knife after seeing it at the KNIVESUK show in Bristol. I purchased it and collected it from Pauls workshop in Stroud. I've had it a while now so heres a small review. *- Photo's are in Image Shack - you'll see a bigger and better quality pic. Can you believe I took these photo's...
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    Cirencester

    Any fellow bushcrafters in the Cirencester area (Bathurst Est.)???
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    Scratched Blade

    I've scrached the blade of my knife (non-cutting), where its slipped on the stone. How do I get rid of them?
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    Sharpening technique

    How do you guys like to sharpen your knives? Back and forth, side to side or in circulars motions. I've only got a DC4 (quite small) so have always sharpened in circular motions, which works very well but the balde metal doesn't exactly stay looking neat. You go...
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    Swedish Army Cardigan

    Anyone got one of these - Swedish army 100% wool cardigan. You can get one for £10 from Sur&Out. Are they any good? Swedish surplus is normally great kit.
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    Antarctica Shirt (Country Covers)

    Anyone got any experience of the Antarctica Shirt from Country Covers. Its Nomex/Merino (30%/70%) at just over £35 - so cheaper than a swannie but a wool mix. Any thoughts...?
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    Highlander Day Lite 10lt

    Hi, I recently found this: Highlander Day Lite 10lt rucksack - apparently its new. / http://www.lasoutdoors.com/highlander-lite-p-1134.html?osCsid=45080730c8739983dc7b3fda1bb372bd Rekon its a good small daysack?
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    Removing Rivets

    How can I remove tubular rivets from leather? They need to be removed for repairs. Thanks
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    UCO Candle Lanterns

    Anyone got any idea where I could find a Brass UCO Candle Lantern in the UK? I can find every other colour except for Brass. Thanks.
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    Swedish Surplus Rucksack

    Has anyone got one of those Swedish Canvas Rucksacks - grey canvas, with leather straps, and no outside pockets - are they any good, quality, (because their surplus)? Thanks