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    2l ortlieb water bag.

    I've just bought one of these : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORTLIEB-WATER-BAG-2-LITRES-COLOR-BLUE/282607472581?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 £7.99 plus free p+p from ebay should be ideal for collecting water from rivers or streams :) I'm hoping i can attach my...
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    Mens Montane Polatec Top Orange XXL.

    Mens Montane Polartec Top, Orange Size XXL. Chest "46 inch Pit to Pit "23 inch. Top of collar to hem "32 inch. I bought this last week off eBay, but it's a tad snug fit on me. It's in nice clean condition, and freshly laundered. There's a few light marks on the right sleeve, shown in...
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    Wildcamp at Skelton tower Northyorkshire. Friday 26th may 17.

    Me and Alan, bopdude on here, went for a wildcamp at Skelton tower Northyorkshire. I set out to pick Al up from his house and with this mini heat wave were having, we were expecting a hot 2 mile hike in. We parked the car near the pub in Levisham, and had a couple of pints to cool down, then...
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    Karrimor SF Sabre 75L Rucksack + SF 12.5L Side Pockets For Sale. Olive Drab.

    Selling my Karrimor SF Sabre 75L Rucksack + SF 12.5L Side Pockets. Olive Drab. Condition - I'd class it as nearly new.. only been took out on a few trips. Only selling it as my circumstances have changed and It's now surplus to my requirements. I'd like SOLD through PayPal including insured...
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    Winter warmer ; Veggie soup.

    What with winter refusing to release it's icy grip.. we knocked up a pot of Big G's veggie soup with Gammon yesterday. Well i call it big g's soup but our mam has to take the credit.. as its a recipe that's been passed down through the family.. I'm just the glorified veg peeler; shredder and...
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    Another Legend from our screen has passed.

    :( Rip John Hurt ........
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    Just read this online, in my local paper.

    http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/missing-man-found-freezing-north-12489332#rlabs=2%20rt$sitewide%20p$9 I don't know the circumstances as to why he was up on the moors in subzero temperatures, just glad he found save and well. Our Mountain rescue teams do a sterling job.
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    Storm Barbara's on her way, batten down the hatches.

    There's a big low coming over the atlantic this weekend, Storm Barbara : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/20/storm-barbara-threatens-christmas-get-away-90-mph-winds/ Severe weather forecast for us Northerners :(
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    Small piece of deer antler for ferro rod.

    Any one got a small piece of deer antler, preferably the tip end. I need a 2-3 inch piece for a handle on a 10mm x 100mm ferro rod. I've stuff to trade or cash :) Cheers Gary.
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    Beak Hills Farm Camping (Solo overnighter)

    Here's a vid of a solo camp i went on, up at Beak Hills Farm, Bilsdale Northyorkshire, last thursday : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vXb6KPwPI4 Quick shout out went to Kit (Copperhead) on here. The Softie jacket worked a treat mate, kept me lovely and toasty :D I'm managing to get my head...
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    Home made Lasagne's & Apple, Blackberry crumble for Tea.

    Hi Folks, Done a bit of home cooking today, weather's been pants all day here. Home made Lasagne's with home made bechamel sauce. Home made Apple & Blackberry crumble, with the blackberrys & apples we picked a few days ago.
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    Movie, recommendations

    Hi folks, I watched two movies last night, the first was https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXMp9fBomJw I think they must of cut the budget for this one, it was no were near as good as the first two. I'd been waiting to watch this, but was left a bit disappointed :( The second one was...
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    Has any one got any, Double Aluminium Bubble Insulation Foil, off cuts.

    Hi Folks, I'm after a few feet of Double Aluminium Bubble Insulation Foil, i want to make a few pot cosy's for my two Trangia sauce pans, for this winter. I begrudge buying a full roll of the stuff, when i only need a few feet of it. If any one can help me out, i'm more than happy to cover...
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    I'm off on a wild camp tonight, on a local well known hill near me.

    Well folks, Looks like we are forecast some wind and rain tonight. So i think i'll get me sen out on a wildcamp, on a local hill just up the road from me, my second time out in a new tent i've just bought :) Might even see the Perseids meteor shower, with clear sky's if i'm lucky :D Note to...
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    Genuine British Army DPM Boonie Bush Hat, Size 61. ( Price Drop )

    Hi Folks, Selling a genuine british army issue boonie, bush hat size 61. Which equates to a 2xl size i think. Hat's i excellent condition and freshly laundering, only selling as it's a tad to tight on my big bonce :D Price dropped folks. I paid a tenner for it, if it...
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    British Army Arctic sleeping bag Large size with Stuff sack.

    Hi Folks, Selling a british army arctic sleeping bag, size large with stuff sack. The bags in good clean condition, the hanging band on the bottom has come away. It was like that when i bought it, doesn't affect the bag, see photos. £30.00 posted to your door.
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    Very cheap home made alternative to a Exped schnozzel pump bag.

    Hi Folks, I was gonna buy a Exped schnozzel pump bag, to blow up my exped mat. But after looking on youtube for ideas, i thought i'd make my own. I'm really happy with the outcome, only takes 3 bag's of air, to inflate my exped dlx mat. Here's how i made it, and materials needed. 1. Strong...
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    A decent cheap small tripod, for filming using a phone.

    Can any body recommend a decent cheap tripod they use with a smart phone, when out wildcamping. There's loads on ebay, but i want a decent one that doesn't fall to bits or is not stable when set up filming with the phone on it. Any recommendations folks :)
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    Day trip to Rievaulx abbey.. North Yorkshire.

    Took me mam out for the day.. stopped off at Rievaulx abbey for a coffee. Also spotted a few nice locations along the way for a camp :) A few pics from today.