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    Optimus 99 or 8R?

    As far as I know they work, easy to repair & proven through use (also tilley lamps as well) .Have a look here https://www.bas.ac.uk/polar-operations/life-in-the-polar-regions/food/
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    Optimus 99 or 8R?

    & optimus 45's :)
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    Are you a GEARDO?

    It's also known as GAS - Gear aquisition syndrome
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    Walking stick thingy.....

    A walking pole link as shown above in the accessories section,these work well.
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    For Sale Camping Odds & Sods

    Mini tangia arrived today , well happy. Thanks for the smooth transaction
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    For Sale Camping Odds & Sods

    Just replied :)
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    For Sale Camping Odds & Sods

    Is the Mini Trangia still available ?
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    Camera recommendations

    All the major brands (Nikon, Canon,Olympus, Fuji & Sony) offer great cameras. I would not recommend more than 25mega pixels as over that one can get pixel blur and very large files for procesing. I would also suggets looking at cameras that offer built in stabilisation in the camera body...
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    Vintage lighters anyone ?

    What are you using for wick material?
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    Are there any natural ie plant cures for coldsores

    Could you tell me who is the author of the hygene for nurses as there seem to be various editions about . Thanks in advance
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    Waterproof outer layer advice

    I have the following, mostly obtained via charity shops/army surplus & bootsales US ECW jacket (2 / 3 layer & goretex with goretape seams -great jacket ,available in different sizes & lengths ,obviously cammo patterned ( woodland & 3 colour dessert) .Really good build quality (beware some...
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    Woolley Jumper - recommendations?

    Submariner jumpers These are nice - got mine form a charity shop https://uk.originalmontgomery.com/collections/mens-merino-submariner Also available via suurplus stores (google-army surplus submariners jumper)
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    Endurance -Race to the Poles with Ben Fogle and Dwayne Fields

    Did anyone watch this & what did you think of it. They were using historical clothing (made to 'original 'specs'designs in the uk-who by does anyone know ?),original style tents & a primus stove (which are still used by the British Antartic survey when out on the ice - I did note some Titanium...
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    Sold Crag hoppers Nosi-life Cargo trousers

    Crag hoppers Nosi-life Cargo trousers ‘Slate’ grey colour -36 inch waist 30inch inside seam As new condition, tried on once & too small for me Features Zip'n'Clip security pocket Dry bag Mobile phone pocket Drying loops Wicking mesh cooling inner waistband Heel tape Part elasticated waist...
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    Crusader cup and metal (aluminium) bottle /canteen

    Thought some may be interested in this combo - Austrian bottle (available from here https://preppersshop.co.uk/austrian-military-aluminium-bottle-with-cover-71524-p.asp) Crusader cup & UK pouch.Bottle capacity near enough 1L
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    Budget merino wool

    Have a look in local charity shops i've found a few merino jumpers which i use as base/ mid layers in winter
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    Mess kits

    This blog may be of interest to some http://joyoffieldrations.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-mess-tin-primer-part-ii.html
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    Sold Swiss Army water bottle (SIGG) & cup

    Sold pending funds