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    Silva compass

    Yea, I wont be doing that again! We did have a map, but not a very good one tbh. We just came back from the Black Mountains and again the phone was acting up so I am done with mobile navigation. (at least we did have a good OS map this time though) I ordered the Expedition 4 and will do as...
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    Silva compass

    Thanks, yea I noticed that while researching the differences. Apparently he Silva Expedition is different from the Silva Expedition 4, its just a new model (with a confusingly similar name) that is available outside of the UK, I think only one shop sells the Silva Expedition with the yellow. The...
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    Silva compass

    After my last trip last week in Snowdonia and my phone dying and being without any navigation tools I have decided to get myself a compass . I can get a Silva Expedition 4 for £20 or a Silva Ranger 3 for £15. Which of these 2 do you guys think I should go for? I know the Expedition 4 is quite...
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    Washing Maxpedition gear

    good to know, thanks. ill soak it for a bit in vinegar/water then give it a quick go in the washing machine with a bit of tech wash.
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    Washing Maxpedition gear

    Just won a bunch of Maxpedition packs brand new from ebay for a very low buy it now price but they all have a moldy/mildew smell to them. No visable mold of any sort but you can smell it from a meter away. I called the company but they were pretty useless and said they do not recommend I wash...
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    Waterproof ripstop sheet

    Just came back from our trip, I bought a PU coated Nylon sheet in the end. Worked ok, we did not need to full cover ourselves with it just under the dog so did not get stuffy under it. Also served its purpose for when we had to get into the tent without getting everything wet (wetter). We had...
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    Waterproof ripstop sheet

    Hello, We are going on a few trips to Scotland with our dog in a few weeks and wanted to get a sheet of fabric of some sort to cover our sleeping bags. We are in a Terra Nova Laser Comp 2 tent so the dog will have to sleep on top of us and from past experience he always gets the sleeping bag wet...
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    Backpacker cookware for 2

    Thanks for the replies! The Primus Litech does look like a great option but would it be worth the extra weight to get the Primus Eta Power pot which is the same thing but with a Heat exchange on the pot? Another thing is im not sure the Litech or the Eta Power is big enough for the two of...
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    Backpacker cookware for 2

    Hey guys, im having a hard time deciding what to buy for our backpacking trips. We havent had much backpacking experience because we always had some1 with a car to bring us gear while camping. We are planning on backpacking/camping around england for a bit and still havent decided on...