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These two travel with me. Seiko Turtle from my birth year (let’s just say it’s over 40!) and Tudor Bronze Bay. Both on Erika’s Originals Marine Nationale straps - which I highly recommend.

Samarkand Para Silk Windproof is what you’re after. Think they’re £120-£150 depending on configuration. I think you have to email Avalanche Endurance Events to inquire about them as I don’t think you can just buy them from an online store. They’re not made of parachutes, but I rate the Arktis...

There’s a leather worker called Terry that has a shop in Lewes, he does some nice work although I don’t think he makes many sheaths, but I have seen one of his and it was pretty decent. I can drop you his email address if you like.

Same as Chris, I’ve had my Special 6 shirt for 20+ years. Far too hot for for on the move, but little beats it when you’re wee wet through and stopped for a while. I think it’s a really good value bit of kit given that you should get a couple of decades out of it. Can’t speak for the Montane...

Yukon Photon XT 6.5x50 night vision scope in excellent condition. Fully working with carry case. Really great budget night vision scope. Comes with fully adjustable SportsMatch scope rings that were about £120 alone. £260 posted, bank transfer only please as I don’t use PayPal.

Yes, I think this will be aimed squarely at experienced SNCO’s in technical trades and Officers who have already had a full career. I’d like to think we aren’t going to be getting into a situation where Godfrey and Wilbur are having to fix bayonets. It’s quite funny that you think of it as a...

Reservist recall is part of the deal unfortunately. I don’t see this as anything concerning though, reservist recall liability is 6 years (2x3 year periods, under slightly different terms). I don’t think this has changed, but obviously it now means that previously if you left the mob at 55 you...

Brand new with tags, never worn Aku boots in size 10M. Fantastic lightweight Goretex boots, extremely comfortable. £65.00 posted, bank transfer only please.

I have one that’s about ten years old and still going strong. Lightweight, easily packable and makes good coffee (just not as good as a Bialetti)

I use an Overboard Pro Light 30 when working in boats. It does the job, but it’s probably overkill for what you describe. As others have said, just put a dry bag in your normal pack. Ortleib are the gold standard - they’re heavy and expensive for a reason, durability.

It’s for food prep, so I’d assume he wants something easy to clean that isn’t going to be a health hazard after heavy use. I like my Stuart Mitchell Portland 90 Ultralite, beautifully made little knife from SF100 steel, sounds like it would fit the bill for you.

No problem, an ACR Firefly is about £70 (or under 5 cheap strobes) and will provide many years of reliable service, I carried a military version as part of my diving kit for years and years - always worked without fail as long as you look after it. Whilst I agree that knowledge is King, being...

This is also correct, there’s a reason you get a whistle on your life jacket. Yet another opportunity to break out your Morse code and start blasting SOS.

Most SOLAS strobes are cool white, so I’d not bother trying to reinvent the wheel with whatever reasoning comes to your mind. Stick with the industry standard - cool white and learn SOS in Morse or just buy a strobe that transmits SOS. Light without context is just that. A flashing light is a...

63cm shoulder to cuff, 48.5cm armpit to cuff

Thanks! How do they get their pound of flesh these days?

Swanndri Hudson hoodie - size medium, barely worn so I’d say in nearly new condition. Great bit of kit, just a bit too short in the sleeves for me so I can’t wear it without looking daft! £110 posted, payment by bank transfer please. Manufacturers details...

Back to the top for this year. £100 posted anyone?

How about stop banning things as all it does is infringe on personal freedoms without having any effect on criminals. Total waste of time and money.

If you’re looking at t-shirts, it seems a little pointless unless you’re going to be camming up your bare skin too. Just stick with muted greens and browns.