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Suffolkrafter

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In my quest for perfect cordage, I just bought some Atwood microcord, 1.18 mm diameter, 46 kg breaking strain.

Now i wouldn't dangle myself off a cliff with it, but other than I can't think of much I wouldn't use it for. I'd have thought it would even work for a tarp ridgline and guy lines. Anyone else used this stuff?
 

nigelp

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In my quest for perfect cordage, I just bought some Atwood microcord, 1.18 mm diameter, 46 kg breaking strain.

Now i wouldn't dangle myself off a cliff with it, but other than I can't think of much I wouldn't use it for. I'd have thought it would even work for a tarp ridgline and guy lines. Anyone else used this stuff?
I have used similar that I bought at a Yacht chandlers. Very strong and I use it for a light weight tarp line: I have two prussick knots with a carabiner on each ‘loop’ set at the distance required for my tarp. I have hung all my gear on the line and it barely stretches.
 
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Herman30

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A surplus sleeping bag. Have no use for it now, bought it with prepping in mind.


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tombear

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Being impressed with the ones I got the wife and youngest a week or so back I visited Outdoor Action again and had a root through all the 17 quid Craghoppers fleeces they are knee-deep in and found a 4XL in an acceptable green. Also got a slightly reduced Trangia small mess tin.to build a basic shelter/hot drinks/ signalling/ days worth of personanal meds kit to be carried on my person rather than in a bag.

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ATB

Tom
 
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tombear

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In anticipation of some ebay sales and since the Go Outdoors in Blackburn is having a closing down sale we had a bitof a binge today on top of some stuff being delivered. It's supposed to be a temporary closure but it was still at least 30% off which stacked with some scout based money off thing herself has. Anyroad I got some stuff I'd wanted to for a while like a winter Tilley Tec Wool hat with ear covers but couldn't previpusly afford and got a few presents for her self, the hemp Tilley, socks and bizarrely since she doesn't fish tge line and hooks. Also got a son the 4 lake district maps he moaned I didn't have for him to use.

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Also got a few bits in other shops but most was from. GO.

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Mesquite

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Nice. I'm a big fan of DeWalt 18V XR tools. Their battery 4.5" angle grinder is superb

Have you tried these? I'm always suspicious of "off brand" batteries
Their angle grinder is next on my list.

My mate recommended them to me, he said they're fine in his saw and jigsaw but the drills and grinder don't like them much so he uses genuine Dewalt batteries in them
 

British Red

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Dec 30, 2005
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Their angle grinder is next on my list.

My mate recommended them to me, he said they're fine in his saw and jigsaw but the drills and grinder don't like them much so he uses genuine Dewalt batteries in them
Thanks Steve! The grinder is awesome but if doing serious grinding it will go through a 5.0ah battery quite quickly. We have a few batteries because we use them on hedge trimmers, strimmers etc. The batteries charge fast too, so no real issue, but if working on a "no power" site, take a few spares or an inverter in the car.
 

SaraR

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I’m waiting for a Tecsun PL-368 radio and a (passive) MW loop antenna to make their way across from Hong Kong. At home, my old Freeplay Summit radio is still in near-constant use, but it’s a bit to big and heavy to bring along when I’m out and about. The Tecsun will hopefully be a good and more portable substitute for travelling. Since the Tecsun is is quite tall and narrow, I’m also getting a little 3D-printed stand, but it’s a shame there’s no foldable stand for it.
 

Jared

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SIGG stainless steel lunch box. Cheaper than most other SS options @ £17
Superfoodio Peanut Butter Buttons, not tried but curious.
 
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Jared

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SIGG stainless steel lunch box. Cheaper than most other SS options @ £17
Superfoodio Peanut Butter Buttons, not tried but curious.
Arrived. SIGG box is nice and solid, lid has a heft to it.

The peanut butter buttons are a disappointment. There are 7 buttons (~20mm diameter and 9mm high) per pack. Which puts each button at around 20p each.
Only tried the plain original ones so far, and they are ok, chunky peanut butter with a solid chocolate style texture.
Have coco crunch and pb&j (strawberry) varieties still to try.
 
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