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    Alpkit Hunka questions

    I have a Hunka XL, I would stick with a mat that's maximum 20 inches across, the wide mats will not give you enough room for movement. They don't feel like the thicket/strongest bivvis in the world but they are lighter...
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    Looking for my dream watch....

    Thanks for all the responses, I shall write to Traser who do watches with alarms and uni bezels - just not on the same watch. I have a couple of Nite watches and they are great, but I can oversleep whilst camping and I don't want to rely on a phone. I've tried a G-Shock aviator but it was...
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    Looking for my dream watch....

    Done loads of searching today, can't find a watch that has a rotating bezel and alarm.
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    Woodlore 30th Anniversary Stuff

    Got myself the Mora for the collection. RM is a brand and as a brand he can charge a premium because he is at the 'luxury' end of bushcraft. It will be a nice knife, but not for use IMHO, it's one for a collector, kept in its box. Unlike some celebrity brands (I mean popstars doing perfumes...
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    Looking for my dream watch....

    Hello all I'm looking for my dream watch which must include: Waterproof ( not diving standard ) 1 way rotating bezel. ( for quick timing, eg cooking, or how long ago did I order that pizza) Tritium nite lights An alarm which is a) loud b) lasts more than 10 seconds ( I sleep deeply)...
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    Paralympics

    Luckily I got to see the opening ceremony and have forked out to see the closing too. I had a great experience whilst walking the south downs way when I met Swasie Turner, who lost a leg doing police work. He's crazy in a good way, imagine doing the SDW in a NHS wheelchair! When he got to...
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    What did you buy today?

    A sabre 45 and 2 side pockets. Wondering how I can mod this to reduce all the weight adding those pockets, like the straps and zips and extra material..... Wife noticed it and couldnt beleive I have bought another backpack (this is my current third). Well I decided to replace my ultralight...
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    How do I clean a milbank bag

    Thanks guys - will use a combo of the above, hand wash a with drop of fiary liquid, then a no soap washing machine. It's old and mildewy so needs a good clean. Might boil it as well!
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    How do I clean a milbank bag

    I have an old millbank bag and I am wondering how to safely clean it and not to make my filtered water taste of washing powder! Any ideas? Thanks for your time.
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    Article: Pooping Perfectly in the Woods

    In reference to RM, his courses always have toilet protocol in the introductions. It's probably TV editing that removes any reference.
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    3000 Post...

    "NOOOOOO!!! I said pull your socks up!!"
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    NOOB ,Pocket knife recommendations

    To reinforce what Greenwood is saying, a knife with a lock is illegal and therefore not suitable for EDC. Having said that maybe local police treat it different in North Yorkshire? I'm from Croydon and here they have even used temporary metal detectors in train stations to screen for knives...
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    Stealth camping in plain sight

    For 500 squids I'd want an invisibility tent. Great post.
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    Dehydration -Yes its that time of year again........

    Try Nuun tablets. a) they taste good b) specially desined for electrolites etc c) come in a great tube that I use for tinder when emptied!