What did you buy today?

NS40

Nomad
Nov 20, 2011
362
4
Scotland
I took a punt on a softshell fleece from a company on ebay. I've bought loads of stuff from China over the years, mostly good with a few exceptions. This was one of the exceptions...rather than good it was utterly exceptional!

Softshell fleece, extremely well made (i methodically check all the stitching, zips etc before I even try something on). Lots of nice little features like zipped pocket on the back, adjuster cords for everything. It's a perfect fit (ordered one size up from UK sizes). I've seen similar fleeces but not as great quality for £70 upwards. Mine was £22.

Was straight out for a long walk in the woods yesterday. Kept the wind out, rain off and withstood two manic hounds climbing over me. It also survived it's first trip in the washing machine (always a but of a nervous time). Rather than just a walkning jacket, I can see this becoming my mainstay everyday jacket.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fashion-Men-Soft-Shell-SharkSkin-Waterproof-Tactical-Jacket-Hoodie-Outdoor-Coat/172767241813?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=471554372872&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 

NS40

Nomad
Nov 20, 2011
362
4
Scotland
I took a punt on a softshell fleece from a company on ebay. I've bought loads of stuff from China over the years, mostly good with a few exceptions. This was one of the exceptions...rather than good it was utterly exceptional!

Softshell fleece, extremely well made (i methodically check all the stitching, zips etc before I even try something on). Lots of nice little features like zipped pocket on the back, adjuster cords for everything. It's a perfect fit (ordered one size up from UK sizes). I've seen similar fleeces but not as great quality for £70 upwards. Mine was £22.

Was straight out for a long walk in the woods yesterday. Kept the wind out, rain off and withstood two manic hounds climbing over me. It also survived it's first trip in the washing machine (always a but of a nervous time). Rather than just a walkning jacket, I can see this becoming my mainstay everyday jacket.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fashion-Men-Soft-Shell-SharkSkin-Waterproof-Tactical-Jacket-Hoodie-Outdoor-Coat/172767241813?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=471554372872&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 

Bishop

Full Member
Jan 25, 2014
1,720
696
Pencader
Taking a ride for me on the slow boat from China is the little beauty.
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1.2 Litre and cheaper than smallest Zebra pot including delivery!
It could be flimsy and really horrible but our Asian friends have surprised us before and I hope they do so again.
With luck it may even arrive before christmas.
 

Amon81

Nomad
Mar 9, 2009
368
127
43
Birmingham
Finally got my self a much needed pair of good boots.

Scarpa Terra GTX from blacks for £101. They feel great. I have wide feet and these at 10.5 feel perfect.

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Clanchief

Member
Oct 14, 2017
43
21
Lomondside to Glasgow
Since it’s my 50th this year I have splashed out the whole year, I’m allowed I think this last few weeks.

Binned my 34 year old Karrimor sack and got a Ray Mears bag, totally perfect.
Got a woollen shirt from Bison Bushcraft, suits what I want.
Since I’ve had a super swede for over 30 years I picked up an Eka w12, I’ve youve never tried one have a look they will last you a lifetime.

Not to forget my staple a Snowfire stick, wouldn’t be without one.

Atb
Chiefy
 

Paul_B

Bushcrafter through and through
Jul 14, 2008
6,410
1,698
Cumbria
What did you buy today?
Finally got my self a much needed pair of good boots.

Scarpa Terra GTX from blacks for £101. They feel great. I have wide feet and these at 10.5 feel perfect.

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I'm sorry to say this but that's a very good price but you might have got it a bit cheaper. Don't mean to put a negative on a really good bargain like this but they sell this boot at go outdoors for £135. However they price match if you have a £5 membership card plus knock off an extra 10%. Save either £10 or £13 depending on how they calculate the extra 10%.

Everyone buying mainstream kit should check out go outdoors.

I went in store and chose a £112.50 pair of Salomon shoes. That's a decent price since most shops I usually go to sell them at £125. I googled when walking to the checkout and found the same shoes (has to be same size and colour) for £85. With the extra 10% taken from the full price it meant it only cost £75.

I got the shoes I wanted but at a cheaper price than I've paid in the last 8 years for such shoes.

It doesn't always work.
 

shindig

Tenderfoot
Dec 30, 2013
63
2
Scotland
Bought myself a cheap pair of breathable waterproof trousers for mucking about when putting upl my tarp and cutting firewood. £15 from local farmer supply shop.
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adriatikfan

Full Member
May 23, 2010
265
10
North Yorkshire
I took a punt on a softshell fleece from a company on ebay. I've bought loads of stuff from China over the years, mostly good with a few exceptions. This was one of the exceptions...rather than good it was utterly exceptional!

Softshell fleece, extremely well made (i methodically check all the stitching, zips etc before I even try something on). Lots of nice little features like zipped pocket on the back, adjuster cords for everything. It's a perfect fit (ordered one size up from UK sizes). I've seen similar fleeces but not as great quality for £70 upwards. Mine was £22.

Was straight out for a long walk in the woods yesterday. Kept the wind out, rain off and withstood two manic hounds climbing over me. It also survived it's first trip in the washing machine (always a but of a nervous time). Rather than just a walkning jacket, I can see this becoming my mainstay everyday jacket.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fashion-M...var=471554372872&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Thanks for the heads-up on this. I have one on the way to me now. Hopefully be here soon.

Best Wishes,
David
 
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bobnewboy

Native
Jul 2, 2014
1,318
870
West Somerset
I made a new Varusteleka order, which has been delivered: a merino beanie, a pair of knee length merino terry socks, and a mini-skrama blade. So I should be warmer while fishing and 'pinging' (field archery), and I will have some handle and sheath making to do :)
 

Nice65

Brilliant!
Apr 16, 2009
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3,270
W.Sussex
I've been a little naughty. I lost my very useful Zebralight SC600 torch a while ago and have been missing it during these dark winter days, so I replaced it with the MK iv HI version.

http://www.zebralight.com/SC600w-Mk-IV-18650-XHP35-Neutral-White-Flashlight_p_209.html

And having sold one Minipresso and donated another to a friend, I'm eagerly awaiting the Nanopresso with the barista bundle for double espresso at home or out.

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Expensive I know, but I haven't bought a knife, torch, bag, boots, jacket, tent, hammock, stove, saw, hat, gloves, sleep mat, sleeping bag, blanket, tarp, axe etc, for quite a while.A decent light, decent coffee, and the expense justified to myself in a couple of sentences. Thanks BCUK :)
 

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