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I've recently acquired a slightly 'unusual' side pouch for my Sabre 45 - it's made by PRI and is labelled as a Lightweight Antenna Carrier. It is around 28" long by 9" wide and consists of a full length main pocket secured by two QR buckles and a smaller 13" pocket on the front secured by one...

New series starting next week on ITV Bob

Hi all, Picked this up from a charity shop yesterday. It appears to be a Bergen-type rucksack, made by Berghaus, possibly from the 1980s / early 1990s (going by the buckles). It has a few 'quirks' though which makes me wonder if it is a civvy version, or perhaps one modified by a previous...

Hi all Although we don't often get much of the white stuff down here in Dorset (at the moment just endless rain and flooding) when we are lucky I like to get out and about tracking in an old set of white / green camouflage which I picked up back in the '80's and I believe is German army...

Hi all Does anyone remember a book that was around in the 1970's written by a woman who I think had the surname of Urquhart or Urqhart. It was written along the lines of a self sufficiency / survival guide and I remember taking it out of the library on an almost permanent basis! Alas though I...

Reading through RM's new book this weekend and I've come across a reference to his first TV appearance - apparently TVS filmed him for a documentary prior to his becoming involved in 'Tracks'. Has anyone here ever seen this programme? It's news to me and I'd be interested to hear from any who...

Hi all Does anyone know a UK supplier of the clips that fasten over the (sealed) ends of 2 pieces of paracord in order to form a loop / finish off a weave (i.e. for a pull tab)? To clarify I don't mean buckles - I've already got those but I can't for the like of me find these clips anywhere...

Recently I pickled some beetroot off of my allotment. As it was the first time I'd ever done this I used some shop-bought 'Sarsons pickling vinegar' but the result is a bit to acidic for my taste. Is it possible to alter the taste of my next batch by altering this vinegar, i.e. diluting it...

OK - one for you Techies out there! A few years ago I was given a DVD which contains several episodes of a series recorded back to back. Although the picture quality is good the soundtrack progressively becomes out of synch with the picture - to the tune of a whole 8 seconds difference by...

A couple of years ago I drew up a list of approx. 40 / 41 programmes that made up the Tracks & Country Tracks series of the mid-90's. I posted this list on the forum in response to enquiries about these series. However it appears that the thread containing this list has been archived and...

Can anyone enlighten me as to the current status of the mag.? I'm sure my subs are up to date but the last issue I received was sent as a pdf last autumn. I've haven't had a paper version, or any later issue since. Is the mag. still in existence? Unfortunately I have problems accessing...

Received an email today from the binocular company 'Maushaus' regarding supplying Park Rangers in the Congo with secondhand binoculars (and other kit). In brief, any redundant binos in working order will be passed on and used by the Rangers in their role of gorilla protection. Maushaus are...

Just thought you might like to know that these are now available in the UK from Woodlore, priced at £8.95 including p&p. I saw one on the site last Thursday and so phoned through an order. It arrived yesterday (thanks guys!) and I spent a happy hour playing with it!! It's basically a...

A very lucky friend of mine has just been given two wood and canvas open canoes. The downside however is that both need re-covering with new canvas! So - as I've been volunteered to help him I've a few questions which I'm hoping someone here knows the answers too!! 1. What weight / type...

I'm thinking about putting a wooden handle on my Mora - and wondering how to do it!! :rolleyes: Did a quick Search of the forums but couldn't find anything obvious pointing to any previous threads on this subject. Does anyone know if this has been broached before and - if so - where the...

OhShit! sorry Tony i didnt know, I wasnt aware that we didnt have the actual slogans Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry :-( :sulk: :boot: :tw:

Just popped into my local 'The Works' (discount bookshop) and found several copies of this RM book for £ 2.99 Anyone interested should check out their local outlet - it might be a job lot! Regards Bob :-D

No - I'm not suggesting home cinema! Occasionally I find text in a thread which is spread out 'wider' than my screen. I therefore have to use the arrow keys to read it all - which is a bit time-consuming and disjointed! Does anyone else experience this - and how do I bring it back into a...

I'm looking to get a lantern now the nights are drawing in so I thought I'd cast around for suggestions / favourites. Ideally it will be a small but robust one that will throw out a decent level of light, will be safe to use inside a tent but also won't blow out under a tarp, and uses mantles...

Does anyone know if conkers can be used as a food source (with preparation)? In their raw state I believe they are poisonous, which is a shame when they appear in such abundance - especially this year. On the same subject - does anyone have any other use for this tree? I've used the leaves...