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    Mora Garberg Grand

    Quick question..... is the Grand Garberg a good modern alternative to the Knivsmed Stromeng KS7?
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    Pocket Dump

    How you finding that Steeldive?
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    Advice needed, affordable 3 season tent

    Hi Rob, have a look for a secondhand MSR Elixr2. I have owned for years, and its solid. Brand new youre looking at circa £250, but you may be able to pick one up on the usual websites.
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    Pocket Dump

    Refresh of this thread into 2026! I carry this every day. Hasn't changed for years...
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    Alternative to Sabre 45?

    Check out Platatac. I have a 50ish ltr rucksack from the brand and its the perfect rucksack for me in warmer months or for shorter day trips. It has a very similar layout to the Ray Mears Leaf Cutter rucksack, only smaller in capacity. I like to have external pouches for gear I want easy access...
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    2 nights in the forest

    Happy New Year everyone! I haven't posted for a while. Ive been out lots but haven't really taken any pictures or made videos. But here's a longer form video of my recent wild camping trip. Its not much, but shows what I got up to. I wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle that Christmas...
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    Found Wanting: Get Home Prep Failure

    I'm of similar thought. The stuff I EDC is the absolute minimum for me. My car is an extention of capability I suppose. In my car is always 5lt of water and a rucksack containing: Big insulated, goretex jacket warm hat and gloves A thermal survival blanket Poncho liner Paracord Head torch...
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    Wanted Knivsmed Stromeng KS8

    I'm still looking for one!! Have you got one to sell or trade?
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    Found Wanting: Get Home Prep Failure

    Be ready for the unexpected is always going to be a bit of a challenge. You can end up going right down the 'what if' and 'apocalypse long trek' rabbit hole.... I have a small get home bag in my car, but as you have asked what folks would carry sans vehicle kit, I guess it comes down to what...
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    Wanted Knivsmed stromeng ks8

    Its getting towards Christmas. Has anyone got a Knivsmed stromeng KS8 for sale?
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    Withdrawn Swanndri Ranger Extreme SMALL

    For Sale - Swanndri Ranger Extreme size Small. Excellent warm layer. Very good condition, less a small burn hole just above the right chest pocket, a stray coal when practicing bow drill. If it wasn't for that I'd say it was excellent condition. £80 please inc postage. Respectfully, no silly...
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    Flat leather wrap, suede or leather off cuts

    Don't suppose anyone has got some flat leather wrap going spare? I'd like to wrap a marking blade so ideally would need to be about 5mm width... Also, has anyone got a scrap of leather going spare? Only about 6in x 2in. Obviously I'll cross your palm with silver. No point buying offline as I...
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    Telescopic fishing rod recommendations

    Thanks, I've looked at those but I'm really after a telescopic rod.
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    Telescopic fishing rod recommendations

    Can anyone recommend a budget telescopic fishing rod? Budget of £50. I've already got a reel to go on it. Will be used for light lure/spinner set up for when I'm roaming about and I come across something that looks fishy....
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    Homemade Jerky

    Four days later..... perfect Biltong.....
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    Homemade Jerky

    Here's my way of doing Biltong.... I buy my steak from Lidl. I like the fat on it, so I don't cut it off as others have advised. Sling your meat in a glass dish that has a lid.... Sprinkle with your common malt vinegar. Don't make it swim, just coat it. Because I like to pretend I know...
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    Modifications on Savotta 323

    I'm thinking of buying these Savotta straps, unpicking the thread from the leather straps and replacing them with the more modern ones. Thoughts...
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    G-SHOCK G100 watch ?

    Case diameter is 48mm mate.
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    Cheapest produced jerky ?

    I make my own biltong. I'll buy sirloin steak from Lidl at £3 odd each, or I'll buy a topside roast for about £8. I prefer buying the sirloin because I do like the fat on it. Method: Brush steaks with malt vinegar on both sides and put in a glass or plastic container. Liberally sprinkle all...
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    Modifications on Savotta 323

    Resurrecting this thread! I've just got a Savotta 323. Took it for its first jaunt last weekend. Very, very nice pack. The shoulder straps need some thought though. For me, they sit too wide on my shoulders and the straps themselves aren't wide enough to spread the load. I'm thinking of...