most useless kit ever seen on the market

Retired Member southey

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spare underwire?
 

Harvestman

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I've bought some allegedly waterproof footwear in the past that have been as water resistant as a colander, the prize going to a pair of Cotton Traders "waterproof mountian boots" that leaked on first use, and parted company with the sole in under a week. I might as well have bought some flip-flops.

And what is the appeal of flip-flops anyway?! Footwear that barely stays on, wears out after about an hour, provides no support at all, and gives everyone a glorious view of your disgusting feet. No thanks.
 

darrenleroy

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I've bought some allegedly waterproof footwear in the past that have been as water resistant as a colander, the prize going to a pair of Cotton Traders "waterproof mountian boots" that leaked on first use, and parted company with the sole in under a week. I might as well have bought some flip-flops.

And what is the appeal of flip-flops anyway?! Footwear that barely stays on, wears out after about an hour, provides no support at all, and gives everyone a glorious view of your disgusting feet. No thanks.

Flip Flops? A Billion or so tropical inhabitants would have to disagree with your damning assessment!

The more you wear the the less disgusting your feet may become as the toes get some stretching and air circulating around them.
 

British Red

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Dec 30, 2005
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Now theres a pretty toy :)

The stupidist thing for sale? Electrically pumped anti bacterial soap dispensers. Shown on TV cos you might pick up bacteria from a soap dispenser!

Even granting this to be true....what do you do after touching said dispenser? Oh yes, wash your hands with anti bacterial soap!! This in fact is the entire fecking point of touching the soap dispenser - because you plan to wash your hands immediately!

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Product Features
Quick, easy and touch-free — to help prevent the spread of harmful germs

No messy spills: wide opening makes refills fast and easy
Pop-off lid: makes refills easy
8cm W x 14.6cm D x 18cm H
2 year warranty


It gives me a headache to think down to the stupidity level of the purchaser!
 
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Retired Member southey

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Jun 4, 2006
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I had that argument with my mother when she commented what a good idea it was! Mums are not always right!
My next entry would be a blue force tracker but I don't think there available to buy.
 

Loenja

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I had that argument with my mother when she commented what a good idea it was! Mums are not always right!
My next entry would be a blue force tracker but I don't think there available to buy.
a bft for wild animals would be very handy lol


Looking for a compass to use in Oz as my uk silva one is not balanced for here. I found that brunton do the only braille compass in the world.http://www.brunton.com/product.php?id=89 Discuss.

how would a blind person navigate anyway?????
 

forestwalker

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Looking for a compass to use in Oz as my uk silva one is not balanced for here. I found that brunton do the only braille compass in the world.http://www.brunton.com/product.php?id=89 Discuss.

I've seen them (they are an old Silva product), and I've been considering buying one. Mostly for playing tricks on other peoples brains, of course. But imagine being blind. How many of the navigational cues that you use are now available? Still hard to imagine many applictions for it
 

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