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    Buffalo idea?

    Ridge line coats and buffalo kit are completely different types of kit. You need to choose the one that suits your purpose. But to answer your questions I find I get some cold spots under the garment at times but this is not an issue if worn next to the skin when active in the cold. I often...
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    Alt-berg civilian vs military boots

    Alt Bergs are great. The civvy range is manufactured in Italy/Yorkshire. The Military range is outsourced to somewhere in Eastern Europe but to Alt Bergs standard. I suspect the cost difference between the two is mostly because the Military boots are ex issue and being sold off. Length wise...
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    Coat suggestions please?

    I would definitely recommend Paramo too although it's not cheap. I think the Halcon is the classic for bird watchers. But I would think that for a fisherman, a coat with a durable outer and drop liner is best. Ridge line and Seeland are at the affordable end, Harkila and Swazi are at the 2nd...
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    Do I need button compass.

    You're a big boy and you don't need our permission if you want one!! I would stay away from those two you were looking at. Suunto or Silva are the only makes I look at. They both do button compasses.
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    Fallkniven WM1

    This is bonkers. I can upload last years holiday snaps but not one single picture of the knife!!
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    Fallkniven WM1

    Fallkniven WM1 for sale. £50 Used but in a good condition. The edge has a nice profile to it, razor sharp. I'd like to think I've done a really good job with it. Zytel sheath. Here's a picture of my feet for now. When the iPad lets me post the picture of the knife that's next to it in the...
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    Is Karrimor still a Good Option

    As stated, Karrimor and Karrimor SF are completely separate. Regular Karrimor used to be outstanding. Absolutely nothing about Karrimor remained the same after being taken over. Except the name of course! The old reputation of the name is the only thing the brand has going for it, once it has...
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    Tarp press studs and eyelets (grommets)

    Thanks for all the help so far guys.
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    Tarp press studs and eyelets (grommets)

    Hi all. Hope this is the right section. I'm looking to do some tarp mods and I would like to attach some metal grommets and eyelets of a similar standard to the 58 pattern poncho. Does anyone have any ideas? Knowing where to get some canvas and webbing straps (up to 1 inch thick) will...
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    Couple of lovely birds and a little rant!

    Janne. I hear what you say about Moras. Totally agree. Have a few myself! As for the macho tool for polishing on Friday! I think that's the type of knife I'm talking about. They're too heavy, too clumsy and too expensive. These Ahti knives strike a great balance between being robust, functional...
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    Couple of lovely birds and a little rant!

    So the 2 lovely birds I refer to are the Eagle on the sheath of the Ahti Korpi and the woodpecker on the sheath of the Ahti Tikka https://www.lamnia.com/en/p/1419/knives-and-folding-knives/ahti-tikka-woodpecker-finnish-puukko-knife They cost me £40 and £30 respectively, shipped free within a...
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    Neck Puukko advice needed please

    That is a nice knife! with a few differences with size, grind etc that's really close to the mark. Its really helpful to see pictures of these things. It helps to bring the idea I have in my head to life. PS- That Bergans smock you modified for me last year is brilliant by the way. Ive been...
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    Neck Puukko advice needed please

    Hi all, I will try and keep to the point. I would like the following: Blade; 8cm, Scandi with secondary bevel, bit like a mora! 3mm thick, 12c27 Handle; No guard, barrel shape with swell at the end Straight alignment from handle to blade I'm thinking full tang with lanyard loop and...
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    Unpleasant taste from my water bottle

    Short answer is no. It will fit the us issue metal mug. If I were you I would stick with the cleaning routine and see how you get on. There's always orange powder to take away the taste! OR- keep buying sets of mugs and bottles until you are satisfied!!!!! I have settled with the surplus Dutch...
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    dartmoor trip in december

    I stayed at the Plume of feathers pub a few months back. Excellent place. Turned up late, got a Friday night pitch no probs. And a cheap fry up. From there I went south and saw barely anyone for 2 days. Weather is predictably unpredictable. Its a beautiful place but I would say be careful with...
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    Unpleasant taste from my water bottle

    You will find military bottles will go minging much quicker. Clean and sterilise frequently. Or, get a Nalgene bottle. It is less likely to go minging because of the way its made and its easier to clean because of the wide mouth letting you get a bottle brush in. Kitmonster sell a military style...
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    Teflon or silver crusader mug

    Silver. Unless you're sneaky beaky. In which case you'll need a blacked up mug and a toothbrush cut in half and wrapped in green tape etc! I've even heard from a friend of a friend that Andy McNab even uses black toothpaste. But I can neither confirm nor deny this rumour! Seriously- stainless...
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    Caravan life

    I have 3 rooms but they all get used. Albeit 2 of them not permanent.
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    Caravan life

    Swallow I didn't know that. Thank you. That makes more sense now.
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    Caravan life

    Hello people I thought this would be a good place to enquire about life in a caravan. Simply, I have to quit my job. It's not a life. My house ties me to it. It is crazy that it costs me less per month on a mortgage than to rent a similar property. There are 2 reasons for making the change...