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  1. robotchicken80

    rope lighters

    Hi these things are still in use in Spain. Price is between 3 to 5 €. I had one and they are great for any outdoors activities specially in windy days: the stronger the wind, the bigger the spark!! Cheers
  2. robotchicken80

    Surplus and Outdoors website

    Oooops!! Didn't see the message regarding Eastern... There is nothing like reading things carefully before taking any action.... Thanks for that Goatboy. Cheers
  3. robotchicken80

    Surplus and Outdoors website

    Hi guys anyone with experience using this site? http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/ I recently ordered a pair of trousers from them and I cannot contact anyone at this company who can help me to trace the order. I called them several times but I only get the answering machine... looks...
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    Surplus and Outdoors website

  5. robotchicken80

    Empire wool and canvas company

    Hi Ledder, I got the Boreal jacket 100% wool. There used to be a link in their website in order to order the 100% one. I am kinda short, so I ordered mine a little bit shorter than the standard model and there was absolutely no problem with that. There was quite a long waiting list, so it...
  6. robotchicken80

    Hammock + tarp for starter?

    Thanks Rik!!
  7. robotchicken80

    Hammock + tarp for starter?

    Thanks Paul!
  8. robotchicken80

    Hammock + tarp for starter?

    Thanks very much to all of you for your help. Silly question: Can The whoopie sling set by DD Hammocks be used with other hammocks than DD? I mean, if I decide to buy any other hammock brand, could I combine it with the whoopie sling set? Thanks
  9. robotchicken80

    Trail running - waist pack or rucksack

    I guess that in the end it's all about personal choices / taste. I personally hate having something bouncing on my back, plus the fact that you need to adjust the stripes every 5 minutes. I would go for a camelback. That's if you are running. If you are just walking, I don't think there is...
  10. robotchicken80

    Hammock + tarp for starter?

    This Green Hornet hammock looks really good. If I go for this model, do I need to buy something else, like extra webbing ...? Thanks!
  11. robotchicken80

    Hammock + tarp for starter?

    Hay thanks a lot for your nice responses. Oh! and I just whatched my first "Shug's video".. this guy rocks!! :cool: cheers
  12. robotchicken80

    Hammock + tarp for starter?

    Hay thanks a lot for your nice responses. What are those "Shug's videos"? I am really intrigued... cheers
  13. robotchicken80

    Hammock + tarp for starter?

    Thanks a lot Gareth!! Cheers
  14. robotchicken80

    best wood for a slingshot?

    Thanks a lot for your tips. Hopefully i will be able to show some progress soon... and I will remember the tip regarding "not hittinh the back of my hand" :-) Cheers! Toni
  15. robotchicken80

    Hammock + tarp for starter?

    Hi Guys maybe this question has been posted hundreds of times already so apologies in advance. I am new into bushcraft and I want to make the transition from tent to hammock. It's just that I don't know anything about hammocks... they all look the same to me! Could you recommend me a...
  16. robotchicken80

    best wood for a slingshot?

    Hi guys I want to give it a try and attempt to make a slingshot. Any particular wood that you would recommend? I will go this weekend on a "wood harvesting" trip. Cheers Toni
  17. robotchicken80

    Anyone done business with Adventurestars, Exeter?

    Hi Mac sorry to hear that. Hopefully you will get a replacement: fingers crossed. Keep us posted Toni
  18. robotchicken80

    2000th post comp winner

    Congratulations Woody. I agree: nice comp! Thanks for organizing Crosslandkelly. Cheers Toni
  19. robotchicken80

    Nextorch Flashlight

    Hi all I just got a flashlight as birthday present from my wife. It appears to be good quality, but I would like to know if any of you have any experience with this brand? This is the model http://www.nextorch.com/en/flashlights/smart-series/myTorch-18650/ All comments are welcome...
  20. robotchicken80

    2000th post comp.

    Hi I am also in: 17 kg. Cheers Toni