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    Washing your kit in the field..

    For your enjoyment http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded& v=nSFeU_U-2yw Swampy
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    Karrimor sabre 75 review

    Here you go ladies and gentlemen my review on the Karrimor 75 that I have just got sent over from Blighty. Now I tried a different filming and editing thingy for this review and I am open to constructive crit on it dont just say it is S**T tell me what you think. Thanks Swampy...
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    Quick and easy hammock hang.

    Here you go people. Over the years I have tried many many many ways to hang a hammock some better than others but now I think I have found the best, easiest and quickest way to put up and take down my Hennessy Explorer deluxe hammock. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PViK68boZYU&nofeather=...
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    Predator side pouches

    Just a quick question to those who have predator side pouches. Can you fit the Nalgene WMB 1ltr into the mag pouches. I cant find the answer anywhere and all the details talk about 3 SA80 mags. Have no way of looking at one in Australia to check myself. Any photos would be nice as well...
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    Building the Zombie outbreak response bike.

    Here is part 7 of an ongoing project of a motorised bicycle Im building at the moment. The rest of the project is on my youtube page. Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCz3m-KRFao&feature=youtu.be
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    wildstoves wood gas stove. A review

    Hello you beautiful people. Here is a review of the wildstoves wood gas stove I have just got from www.wildstoves.co.uk Yes it may be a bit long but I feel I have covered some things that most other reviews did not so should give you a more informed choice. Enjoy. Swampy...
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    Got me a karrimor sabre 45.

    Now I know this is proberly been done to death but I got one and the review was more for the guys on BcOZ than the UK but here you go I might mention something that hasn't been done before.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVdoP38ehlU :)
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    Pathfinder Self reliance mags for free

    Pathfinder (Dave Canterbury) has put up the first 6 issues for a free download only availble till the end of the year http://www.selfrelianceillustrated.com/free.htm
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    Hypothetical qualification question posed to me.

    Now this may have been asked before but if you wanted to set up a survival/trekking company in a different country (not Australia or UK) what qualifications do you need to claim you are a survival instructor? This was posed to me by a friend who wanted to possibly set something up in...
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    The ORIGINAL Bug Shirt

    I am thinking of getting one of these http://www.bugshirt.com/welcome.htm I want it to use in tropical rainforest and sub tropical areas and in the Australian outback. Has anyone got one and used it and is it robust enough to deal with jungle trekking or will it just get ripped to bits...
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    Trueways survival knife/tool

    The quest for the ultimate all rounder goes on. I have seen this on the DVD and was wondering if anyone else has one and what there thoughts are on it http://www.survival-school.org/Default.aspx?tabid=246&ProductID=1027 I was going to go down the Kuhkri route but they are ether to small or to...
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    QR Keyring heads up

    Hi all I know some people, myself included have been looking for these for some time. Well I was in the Arndale shopping mall in manchester this weekend and found a new shop called Clas Ohlson. Bit like ikes but more shiney stuff for men. They sell these for less than £2 and you can buy on line...
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    Tomahawk

    Was thinking of getting one of these for a long time http://www.coldsteel.com/trailhawk.html Always wanted one after seeing last of the mohicans but are they any good for camp stuff? All cold steel think I would use it for is smashing up cars and killing cows want to use it for splitting...
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    Oh what to get. Need help

    I have a budget of about £40 and I am looking for a good all round multi fuel cooker (none of that petrol crap) I allready have a SSteel SA Trangia that I am happy with but looking for one that can burn wood in so have narrowed it down to this list of 3. 1. BP Light honeystove 09...
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    Parang

    Found company in Australia that does the good old RM style parang. http://www.knivesaustralia.com.au/knives.html#SICUT May be of interest. Looks like one of the new toys I shall get when I move out in October
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    Lanksy. the Puck sharpening stone.

    has anyone used one of these as I am thinking of getting oune for my Kukhris when out in the field.
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    you don't need trees

    This is me inside the police cordon on CBRN duty for Operation Glencoe (G20 summit) at Stanstead airport. was a hot and long day and I had my patrol pack in the car so I was allright jack and everyone else had to sleep on stretchers or sit in lawn chairs. DD hammock with modded straps and...
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    Modded Hex fly

    I was haveing a right nightmare witha ridge line on the hwx and could not get it to sit right. Plus the tie outs on the corners were plastic rings sewn to the hem that came loose in the wind so needed replacing so this is what I have done. This is loads better now and it makes it my...
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    Canvas tarp heads up

    Found on evilbay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLEARANCE-LAND-ROVER-SAND-MOD-CANVAS-TARPAULINS-x-4_W0QQitemZ160317122246QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CommercialVehicleParts_SM?hash=item160317122246&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1701%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 Nothing...
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    Jungle kit

    I am looking for some jungle type boots and the ones that I have found range from £30 to £125. The low end ones are looking a bit dodgy and not quite what I am looking for. Was thinking would desert boots do the job just aswell, what would my learned friends think. Answers on a postcard