shopping trip

[dirty ben]

Twas my birthday on the 12th and as i have been a very good boy my wifey has promised to take me shopping to a very well known surplus shop in Exeter,i have made a little shopping list because the thought of looking at all the goodies brings me out in the sweats,i was wondering if you guys could take a moment to look at my list and give your views on the merits of each item or even suggest replacements,here goes

Stowaway flecktarn smock-for brew stops and evenings wild camping.
Dutch cup-for the above brew stops.
Folding cups-also for the above brew stops.
M65 liner-for my M65 jacket.
U.S. billy set-a little bit worried about the aluminium quality.
Volcano stove-i like the compactness and versatility of the stove.

Any help would be gratefully recieved

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Well 1st grats on your birthday

imo you can never go wrong with a Norwegian shirt

or just ask for the credit card and send the nice lady to a tea room while you go mad!!!!!!!!!!

 

[tetra_neon]

I heard the 'Alpha' brand M65 liner is much warmer/well made than the US issue one - can't vouch for it, but i'm thinking of getting one for mine.

 

[Mesquite]

See if he's got any of the Arktis DanCam jackets in your size left. If he does then grab it, you won't regret it.

 

[dirty ben]

is that the goretex jacket mesquite

 

[Big_bazza99]

Can't go wrong with the Swiss Army Volcano Stove - here's mine boiling away!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdmBl95rhLo

 

[WeThePeoplexfbm]

i'd try and stay away from aluminium billys i dont think there very safe

 

[rik_uk3]

Which US set, the mountain troup or oval?

Nothing wrong with Aluminium the health nonsense has been shown to have no basis in clinical fact.

 

[northumbrian]

the frying pan/lid on the american billy is stainless steel and the pot is aluminium.

 

[11binf]

hi dirty ben,happy late birthday !! as for the m-65 liner try and get a genuine item.. the later issues of liner that i have have buttons in front along the button holes so you can wear it on its own like a "smoking jacket" lol..what U.S. cookset do you mean ?also see if you can find a genuine U.S. stainless steel canteen cup these are the best..great list and enjoy..vince g. 11B Inf...

 

[dirty ben]

Well i purchased 2 folding cups,1 dutch cup,1 volcano stove,and 1 m65 liner,shame the button holes do not line up,job for the missus me thinks,the US billy set was a little too big for what i needed it for.

 

[Big_bazza99]

Well i purchased 2 folding cups,1 dutch cup,1 volcano stove,and 1 m65 liner,shame the button holes do not line up,job for the missus me thinks,the US billy set was a little too big for what i needed it for.

Well done - hope you enjoy using it all....!