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I recently picked up a surplus plce infantry long back bergan as my big "65l isn't cutting it" bag for longer or more kit heavy trips. While prodding about the internet to pick up a couple of side pouches, I came across a couple of places (www.dragonsupplies.co.uk and www.dragonsupplies.co.uk)...

I'm looking for peoples recommendations on dry bags. My old exped ones have just given up the ghost, and my couple of newer alpkit ones don't seem to be available at the moment. Can anyone suggest what options I have for decent quality, preferably fairly lightweight, drysacks, in a variety...

Hi all, I'm looking for a new rugged watch for the times when I don't want to risk my nicer EDC watches (a citizen and a seiko) It'll be used for bushcrafting, climbing, DIY, working on the car and anything else where I'm likely to scrape, hit or otherwise dammage the watch. as such, I'm...

Just thought I would stick a quick review of my recent purchase of a couple of bits from surplus and outdoors (not the simmiarly named surplus and adventure). ordered some cammoflage cream and a machete sheath from the site a few days ago. the sheath was cheaper than anywhere else, and the cam...

I'm looking at sorting out a new sheath to replace the disappointing bit of kit that came with my SOG Northwest ranger 2.0 the problem I have, is deciding which way to jump on the options of either acquiring a commercial sheath, a custom made sheath or trying my hand at leather-working, and...

a few weeks ago, Heinnie had the SOG knives northwest ranger 2 (NWR from here on in) on offer, and having read the few reviews that seem to be around, I decided to take the plunge. these are my first impressions, sort of a desktop review hopefuly over easter I will get a chance to give it a a...

I am looking to put together a small personal First aid kit, as an alternative to my big one, for when I'm out on my own or as part of a small group. as part of this, I've been looking at bandages, and I must admit, I'm confused. for example, in my big First aid kit (a lifesystems mountain...

I'm looking into getting myself a new folder, and during my research, I've come across an axis-alike folder made by schrade. while I've seen reviews of schrade fixed blades and traditionals, I can't find any reviews on their more modern folder designs. does anyone have any reviews? or informed...

in a few months time, I'm thinking of upgrading from my mora clipper, to something a little more substantial. it seems that the cheapest source of said knife is a site in the US, who sell it for about £68, including P&P, while in the UK the going rate is around £110-£115 problem is, I'm not...

I've been looking at a way to carry a simple, compact and fairly quick method of obtaining drinking water that doesn't involve sticking bad tasting tablets/droplets into the water. the obvious answer is some kind of filter system (ideally with in-built chemicals, but so long as it removes the...

I am currently looking at setting up a group buy for members of the scout group I help out at, as we recently went on a survival camp and a number expressed interest in aquiring a mora clipper (and a number of other smaller items) obviously as they are all under 18, I will be requiring their...

after my old pair of sunglasses broke I am now looking for a new pair before the summer. now after watching a bit too much "top gun" I find myself wanting a pair of the "aviator style". I found these on the site reccomended in this thread. does anyone have any experience with these...

Does anyone know the best, I.e. cheapest(inc P&P), reliable place to get mora knives, particualy the clipper model? I know this may have been asked before, but searching "mora clipper" and "cheap" is like opening the floodgates.

This is the first sheath I've ever made. It is made from sheepskin taken from an old jacket, and the thread is whipping twine for whipping the ends of ropes. I punched the holes for the sewing using a bradle, then threaded the twine through them. front: back: trimming the excess wool...

iv'e been active for a few days now, thought I ought to introduce myself properly I'm 16 live in blackfield near southampton, and am an active member of my local explorer scout troop, a young leader for the scout troop, and attend ferny crofts explorer scout unit (an explorer unit attached to...

I have been looking at purchasing a new first aid kit. The life systems kits look particuly good, as they appear to be quite well priced, while still being designed for the job I have in mind But are they good quality, or do the contents not live up to expectations? from previous experience...