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Thank you for sharing - lovely account to read. (Great choice of rucksack too.)

I've managed to acquire a couple of Rob Evans' knives: a Bushtool and a MK2. I like both but prefer the newer one - it's replaced the older as my favourite. Both are used regularly with my Scout troop and I really enjoy owning them. As noted above by Woodcutter, it's possible to complete...

Oooohhh! There's lovely!

I like to be under a wee basha - even a DD Magic (Flying?) Carpet type rather than nothing - inside a bivi bag. I also like a small ground sheet under me + a 3/4 length mat (sawn-off issue type). Hiking poles = o/n basha poles with a couple of titanium pegs and some paracord. Basha and sheet...

Really sorry to read this news. RIP a great and inspiring teacher.

Nice. Please provide a little more information: length, weight, manufacturer, etc

Has the TBS Sherwood Small Forest axe - unused £40 gone?

This thread is worrying! A couple of years ago I visited a museum that had a display of “old children’s toys” that featured three toys I owned. Now my Scout knife is getting the “oldie but goodie” treatment. I still have it, together with its original sheath. I haven’t used it for a while...

What a blast from the past and in such great condition. This is a classic pack. I had one many moons ago. If you’re looking for something that is solid and durable, this is the one for you. (No association with seller or Karrimor)

Thanks for all the input. In case anyone was wondering, I went for the Desert Night pattern. Happy with that choice and think I was right not to go for the Brown. (I once tried on a dark Swanni in a store in New Zealand: I could see a smirk on the assistant’s face and SWMBO made overt...

Can I add to this thread, please? I’m trying to find out more about the Bushmen Thermo Tarp (NOT bivvy bag). Since cresting 50 years young a while back I have felt the cold more, especially when in a bivvy. Recent Scout events here in NE Scotland have underlined my enthusiasm for a warm down...

Thank you all for posting and contributing to this very helpful thread.

thank you for that input. I've been looking at the Desert Night Camo as it's sort of "camo lite" - not Action Man, not plain. If you able to post a few pictures, I'd be grateful.

Helikon have a sale at present! Thanks for input. Anyone seen the dark (“chocolate”) brown version? I have their smock in that colour and find it very forgiving on long Scout camps + it blends in with trunks. My fashion sense (yeah, right) worries about overdoing one colour…

To the hive mind, I’m thinking of asking nearest and dearest to buy me a Helikon-tex Swagman Roll for Christmas. I’d value input on the following: 1/ is it a useful garment for sitting still at camp and/or observing nature? 2/ what colour do you favour - not DPM or MTP or Woodland as I’ve worn...

Unfortunately they have an outrageous price policy for “Highlands and Islands” so the England-shire bias strikes again.

Bargain - looks smart and should show up nicely on the forest floor.

Nice job. The extra length option is an excellent addition

Is the Pilgrim still available? If it is, please post pit to pit measurement (in inches if possible) when laid on a flat surface - sorry, but mixed information about sizing online and no reply from stockists.

Thanks.