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Mesquite

It is what it is.
Mar 5, 2008
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Just hit the buy button on this shirt

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adriatikfan

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May 23, 2010
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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

My fleece arrived yesterday. First impressions are very positive indeed. I am exactly 6' 0" tall, 43 chest, 34 waist - the XL fits perfectly.

Yet to try it in bad conditions and need to experiment with which layers work best but ... seems pretty good for the money.

So, again, many thanks for the heads-up.

Best Wishes,
David
 
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NS40

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Nov 20, 2011
362
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Scotland
My fleece arrived yesterday. First impressions are very positive indeed. I am exactly 6' 0" tall, 43 chest, 34 waist - the XL fits perfectly.

Yet to try it in bad conditions and need to experiment with which layers work best but ... seems pretty good for the money.

So, again, many thanks for the heads-up.

Best Wishes,
David

They are cracking fleeces. Even in the worst of the recent weather I've been plenty cosy with no more than a fleece baselayer/t-shirt on underneath. In warmer weather I've had to use the underarm vents to stay cool.

Glad you're enjoying it
 

Clanchief

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Oct 14, 2017
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Lomondside to Glasgow
I’ve clicked on a German Mountain BW sack for the hols and beach, though also I clicked to get a Norwegian Ludvig bag from Ireland, jus couldnt resist the Nostalgia of canvas and leather.
 

Clanchief

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Oct 14, 2017
43
21
Lomondside to Glasgow
The Norwegian Patrol pack came today, unused and all the leather straps everything, can’t beleive it’s in this condition, from and Etsy seller called ChevaldeGuerre.

Not sure I’ve even got a use for it
 

NS40

Nomad
Nov 20, 2011
362
4
Scotland
Finally bought the biolite grill I've been coveting for ages. It'll join my growing biolite family of biolite stove and kettle.

Had planned to give it a test run tonight but got home too late. I wonder how early I can leave work tomorrow?

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bobnewboy

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Jul 2, 2014
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West Somerset
Just received my new in-the-bag old stock "JACKET, COMBAT MVP, DDP", from Strikeforce Supplies Ltd. That is an unissued British Army desert camo 'army goretex' jacket, which will be a lot better for my fishing on rainy days than my short, leaky 15 year old Berghaus :)

I would also like to report good service from Jasper at Strikeforce, including a quick turnaround when I ordered 200/128 size which turned out massively (!) big, and then swapped it for a far better fitting 190/120 version.

Cheers, Bob
 

cbrdave

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Dec 2, 2011
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South East Kent.
Treated myself to a Nikon d3400 dslr, wanted to get into photography and get some decent photos of days out , just need to sort a way of storing it in my day pack.
Might see if someone sells an insert to fit in a rucksack.
 

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