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Shattered an original WWII cartidge case (sixth piece of my "collection") while trying to remove rust. Fortunately the lower part remained intact and I managed to identify it as a Soviet 7.62 x 54R. Not a very big deal though, probably I could dig up a dozen more in the garden.

Being relatively new to bushcraft, I've only done single-day trips. I always carry about 3 l of water, a 2 qt US collapsible canteen in the backpack, and an 1 qt US canteen on my belt for quick access. Also, I have a rule to replenish the canteens to full whenever possible. Had some situations...

I have to disagree with you on this one. Flocculation removes suspended particulate matter, and, if the system is designed so, arsenic. The principle of operation is the following: these particles are negatively charged and thus repel each other, remain suspended. We add some water-soluble...

Judging by the article, the thing is not really good against heavy metals. It will precipitate some of them, more or less, but definitely not all. Transition metals don't react with hypochlorite, and not all the sulfates are insoluble. The product is designed to remove floating stuff and...

Being a student in environmental engineering, I think I can offer some help. First of all, this is a very important point: I thought the thing over once more, and removed most of the original post. The thing I suggest is that you get official information regarding the water quality of the...

Hello, thank you all for your help and information, it has been really useful. Looks like the 45 l pack may be good, so I'll try to check one out personally.

That's what I was afraid of, that it would be just a bit too small in one dimension. Anyway, thanks for the help, I checked out the Polish bag, might give it a try, but: I was looking around on some stores' websites, and found other packs which potentially be good for me, one is the Other arms...

Hi guys, I'm in need of some information about the British NI patrol pack. First, is there any difference regarding the size between the older DPM and the newer MTP version? Second, I want to buy a backpack that I can fit a 30*25*40 cm (width*depth*height) fencing headgear into. I've sent...

I've done some pyrography myself, although never went as far as buying purpose-made equipment, I only used my precision soldering iron. It's doing great nonetheless, I'll add some pictures later, as my best pieces were presents for family and I don't have photos available. Anyway, probably the...

Hello guys, I've just bought a new leather belt, to replace an old torn one. Width matches perfectly with the buckle's, but I've ran into a problem I didn't even expect: the belt is too thick, and I simply can't get it through the buckle. I've tried thinning it with a knife, but without much...

I wouldn't use iodine for water purification unless as a very last resort. Chlorine-based tablets/powders are more available and safer (since running water is often chlorine treated, our system is more used to it, and chlorine definitely won't cause thyroid problems if ingested). Another option...

If I were in your place, I wouldn't experiment with chargers, no matter how much calculations were made. In my opinion, the best thing to do is to take your device to an electric shop and ask the guys there. I had a similar problem some years ago and they were able to help me pretty quickly. As...

Wow, you're saying something... I focused so hard on getting some info on the DPM and MTP that I forgot to look for other stuff. But indeed, flecktarn is good camo, and BW clothing might be available in plain olive as well. I'll go to the store tomorrow and check it, thanks for the tip!

Thanks for the quick replies guys, I think I'll go with the MTP, as nearby woods aren't too thick or dark and I can still paint or dye it if it was too bright. As for plain olive clothing, getting some good quality pieces 'round here is far from easy, if you believe me, so I won't waste my time...

Hi folks, I'm looking to get myself some camo clothing to blend in better while out in the woods. I found a local surplus store where they sell both DPM and MTP at fairly reasonable prices. If it were only the colour to consider, I'd definitely take DPM, but I hear it a lot that army-issue...