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    British Military Modular Sleep System - Riddle me this Batman!!

    OK, So i've got myself a layered sleep system using the latest British Modular Sleep system. I've just this morning got the medium weight bag and I've also got the Snugpak version of the lightweight bag (the Snugpak Jungle Bag) - according to the MOD PDF guide of the black deployment kit bag...
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    Folding or Wood gas stoves? Preference??

    Hi there, I already have a number of (canister) gas and alcohol stoves in my kit bag so to speak. I also have a small folding wood stove (the Lidaxa measuring 80*90mm ish) in my solo day carry brew/cooking/hydration kit that I can also use in conjunction with a meths burner or solid...
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    DIY Kydex Sheath supplies

    Hello there. I will be building a new sheath for my Anglo Arms Nomad. For less than £10 the knife is a bargain but the nylon webbing sheath is already collapsing, especially where the retaining strap is. I've ordered some 2mm Kydex of EBay but I'm wondering where to get the rest of the bits...
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    EKO Bio Fuel

    Anybody got a Trangia or similar camping/backpacking stove for burning meths? I've just got some of this - EKO bio Fuel. It's MUCH cheaper than meths and burns cleaner and hotter. I tested this out this morning by boiling 250ml of water (measured with a syringe) in my new Tatonka stainless cup...
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    Some simple gear mods

    Here's a video I made yesterday with some simple gear mods for inexpensive outdoors gear. Putting a proper belt loop on a Hultafors sheath Stanley Cook pot mods for use with a hanger Lixada mini stove pot stand (for use with the Stanley pot)...
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    DD Frontline or TW Green Hornet

    I understand there may be a new kid on the block soon in terms of enclosed hammocks (with integral mossie nets) but at the minute these 2 are on my watch list in terms of specs, features and price. DD Hammocks Frontline and Tenth Wonder Green Hornet. I haven't seen either in the flesh yet...
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    New Hultafors Bushcraft knife OK4

    Anyone seen this knife in the flesh? http://snickersuk.com/knives/702-outdoor-knife-ok4.html Looks like Hultafors have upgraded the GK knife with a new handle, ground/sharpened spine for striking a ferro rod and a blackened finish on the blade. At £18 it's not too much more than a...
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    HI from South East Sheffield UK

    Hi Folks, I joined yesterday. I'm 48 and live in the S20 area of Sheffield, a stone's throw from Rother Valley Country Park. I'm a IT consultant by day and in a rock covers band in my down time. I'm a former reservist of over 13 years service from the age of 17, so I've spent loads of time...