What did you buy today?

[TeeDee]

One of these.

MFH MOLLE Operation Bag 12L OD Green

OD Green MFH MOLLE Operation Bag 12L is available now at Military 1st, an online based tactical store. We stock a full range of shoulder bags, army packs and hiking rucksacks, and will ship across the UK.

www.military1st.co.uk

 

[bren73]

Something to keep the bike (and me) dry when touring this year.

Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel 2

 

[SaraR]

I might have gone slightly nuts over on the TJM Metalworks website. Thankfully, they won't ship more than 20 kg so had to put some things back.

 

[richy3333]

I might have gone slightly nuts over on the TJM Metalworks website. Thankfully, they won't ship more than 20 kg so had to put some things back.

Just split it up into multiple orders

 

[SaraR]

Just split it up into multiple orders

I've already placed two orders in quick succession. Think I should calm down and be patient now.

 

[Nice65]

Oooh... Like those, would they be a wide fit.?

Said I’d get back to you Robbi. I don’t think they’re going to suit a wide foot. Like I say, my feet are narrow and they fit great.

To anyone else looking for a bargain boot, these are a steal at under £70 with a free Gerber Shard chucked in.

 

[Robbi]

Said I’d get back to you Robbi. I don’t think they’re going to suit a wide foot. Like I say, my feet are narrow and they fit great.

To anyone else looking for a bargain boot, these are a steal at under £70 with a free Gerber Shard chucked in.

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Cheers Rich,

Nice looking boots but I would say too narrow for me, I've found the Miltec side Zip combat boots great for the wider fit.

I wish you many comfortable miles Sir.

 

[Robbi]

Said I’d get back to you Robbi. I don’t think they’re going to suit a wide foot. Like I say, my feet are narrow and they fit great.

To anyone else looking for a bargain boot, these are a steal at under £70 with a free Gerber Shard chucked in.

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Moleskins.?

 

[Nice65]

Moleskins.?

No, they’re Ridgeline Pintail Explorers. Nice troos, especially as I got them as a free replacement for a pair of Rangers that had mysteriously started to disintegrate. Great service from Ridgeline, the Rangers were discontinued late 2018 so they had no obligation to offer a replacement.

Very warm and comfy, I’ve been living in them since I got them and been ideal for sitting or kneeling on wet ground.

 

[nitrambur]

Said I’d get back to you Robbi. I don’t think they’re going to suit a wide foot. Like I say, my feet are narrow and they fit great.

To anyone else looking for a bargain boot, these are a steal at under £70 with a free Gerber Shard chucked in.

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I may have missed it but, where from?

 

[Nice65]

I may have missed it but, where from?

Sorry mate, they’re 5.11 Fast-Tac from Tactree. £68.40 posted with the Shard included. I’ve had them on most of the day after a good soaking in NikWax spray and they’ve been so light and comfortable. Most comfy boot since my Bates GX8.

5.11 Fast-Tac 6 inch Desert Boot (Dark Coyote)

Whether you need a rock-solid reliable, yet cushioned boot for patrol duty or deployment, the 5.11® Fast-Tac® 6" boots fit the bill. The Ortholite® footbed gives you a cooler, drier platform, with enhanced cushioning you can feel instantly and every time you put on this boot. The 840D nylon...

tactree.co.uk

Hope you’re keeping well, ATB.

 

[Woody girl]

Got it yesterday. A petromax cast iron fry pan 30cm. Already cooked steak, chips and mushrooms for last nights meal, plus panckes,bacon and eggs for breakfast in it. Loving it. No more non stick Teflon particles and nasties in my food.

 

[bearbait]

Got it yesterday. A petromax cast iron fry pan 30cm. Already cooked steak, chips and mushrooms for last nights meal, plus panckes,bacon and eggs for breakfast in it. Loving it. No more non stick Teflon particles and nasties in my food.

I bought myself a set of cast iron cookware (frying pan, dutch oven, griddle, etc.) for outdoors' use some years ago. And the frying pan, especially, has become my go-to pan for use in the kitchen, let alone outdoors!

 

[Keith_Beef]

I do a lot of cooking in cast iron pans, mostly bought second-hand.

 

[Tengu]

But how do you perform a safe re-entry in them?

Ah, what did I buy...No less than THREE half sized demijohns in the local charity shop.

 

[Woody girl]

I bought myself a set of cast iron cookware (frying pan, dutch oven, griddle, etc.) for outdoors' use some years ago. And the frying pan, especially, has become my go-to pan for use in the kitchen, let alone outdoors!

I got a cheap griddle in lidels last summer. I'm not impressed with it, it looks rough, and the cooking surface isn't smooth, it has a ripple in it, but my little aldi fry pan is great, just on the small side. Two slices of bacon and it's full!
I needed a bigger one.
I now have 3 Dutch ovens, two petromax and one of indeterminate make. I think it's worth getting the best quality if you can save up and afford it.
I'm saving for the carry case now. Keeps it clean and scratch free during transit.

 

[Kav]

10’x10’ oilskin tarp, stakes and matching ground cloth with merino LiningfromBC Spain
It’s POURING rain again in California.
I had a horrid nightmare this AM just before the alarm went off.
We had ‘ The Big One’ and my apt red flagged. Eggs went up again past $6 a dozen and Justin Bieber moved back here.

 

[Kav]

I got a cheap griddle in lidels last summer. I'm not impressed with it, it looks rough, and the cooking surface isn't smooth, it has a ripple in it, but my little aldi fry pan is great, just on the small side. Two slices of bacon and it's full!
I needed a bigger one.
I now have 3 Dutch ovens, two petromax and one of indeterminate make. I think it's worth getting the best quality if you can save up and afford it.
I'm saving for the carry case now. Keeps it clean and scratch free during transit.

Cast iron can be cleaned up with progressive sanding to remove casting marks. Then reseason
carefully and the performance improves remarkably

 

[Woody girl]

Cast iron can be cleaned up with progressive sanding to remove casting marks. Then reseason
carefully and the performance improves remarkably

I did try to reason carefully with it...but it remains stubbornly reticent to smooth itself out.
Thanks for the tip, though I can't see myself spending weeks of toil, and half a million pounds on sandpaper and an elbow replacement. I will have to see if I can find someone with proper tools to do that. It would be good to save it, though I've learned my lesson on cheap lidel stuff.... check it out of the box before putting it in the trolly!

 

[Kav]

If you have access to a power drill the wire wheels work just fine. Lots of YouTube instructional posts.