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  1. Laurence Milton

    Chest Packs - Helikon-Tex Numbat

    There are many You Tube reviews online, so I won't reiterate it all here: the thing seems well made and robust. Early days, but also seems comfortable and easy to use with a rucksack. There is a removeable section which includes a small map pocket, and most people apparently do remove this: I...
  2. Laurence Milton

    DARTMOOR- no more wild camping?

    13/1/23........have I heard correctly on the news: that a court has overturned the limited right to wild camp in areas of Dartmoor, contrary to the bye laws that were in place?
  3. Laurence Milton

    For Sale SNUGPAK 100 litre Bergen

    As new, and unused. In hopefully mint condition. Complete with yoke for joining/carrying the 2, 15 litre "rocket" pouches if wished. Very impressive pack, bought for a trip which never happenned , hence for sale. As information is all over the web and U tube , I won't duplicate it all here, but...
  4. Laurence Milton

    Sold DUTCH ARMY SURPLUS 1 man tent

    Rare variant as has flaps over zips rendering it entirely rainproof, as nothing comes in through the zips. In good sound condition, no holes or tears, and in green DPM Uprights are steel and complete with all pegs and valise. New guylines (black paracord) all round £50 for collection. (cash or...
  5. Laurence Milton

    For Sale SNUGPAK 100litre Bergen

    Regrettably for sale, love this pack. Colour : Olive 3 packs in one: with removeable rocket pouches and included yoke, 30 litres, 70 litres and 100 litres all together Unused, basically mint, as bought for a specific trip which never happenned. Complete with yoke. Suit back length 19-22 inches...
  6. Laurence Milton

    Snugpak Ionosphere...bivvy or tent?

    The Snugpak Ionosphere...unboxing. Is the Ionoshere a 1 man tent...or a bivvi? I think of it as a glorified bivvi................... Love the Stratosphere, but can't get on with the condensation......so in a similar vein, (light, small, discreet and hopefully effective?) and at a remarkable...
  7. Laurence Milton

    Snugpak Stratosphere Hooped Bivvy Bag

    A first impressions and first useage review...... I won't repeat all the information (or too much of it) that can be found all over You Tube, but suffice it to say, that this is a side entrance hooped bivvy as opposed to top loaders which are to my mind , an unnecessary faff to get in or...
  8. Laurence Milton

    LOWE ALPINE STING

    MM have these excellent backpacks in stock. I can vouch for them being genuine article and in excellent condition and price, having just got one. Camo only, sadly. Apart from the quality, these things (for those that don't know) have adjustable back lengths to ensure a comfy fit.
  9. Laurence Milton

    FireTrough......RichardOutdoors

    https://richardoutdoors.com/products/fire-trough-stove Have recently been using one of the above, and has become my favoured (of too many!) stove. It packs flat and is easy to carry, can use a variety of fuels, wood/alcohol or gas, can cook 2 pots simultaneously, and with the optional pot stand...
  10. Laurence Milton

    ITISA tent

    Does anyone here still have an original ITISA. The grandson of the designer is trying to track surviving examples. The tent is the forerunner of the Blacks Edgington/of Greenock Good Companions range, but was also made I believe by Camptors?
  11. Laurence Milton

    OneTigris Black Orca Smokey Hut

    I'm finding my kit splitting into 2 camps...sorry for the pun: 1 cotton, heavy, surplus, the other, lightweight and compact....horses for courses? Anyway, the latter has bought me to lightweight tents and tarps, which of necessity are not cotton or canvas, which is delightful to camp with or...
  12. Laurence Milton

    SEA to SUMMIT collapsible plastic trowel

    Very compact and small hand trowel. Very light. As such easy to pack for a load out. The handle is hollow, so small sundries can be stored therein if wished. The handle has a "thumb off" cap on the end. The blade is located with a sprung button. Many find this too stiff in some reviews, but I...
  13. Laurence Milton

    SNUGPAK Softie 15 Sleeping Bag

    Unboxing pre rather than a re view? I wanted a "winter" bag that was just a little lighter and more portable for rucksack usage than my army surplus M90, ( superb for canoe and car carrying?) which is a fabulous bag, especially at £48, but very heavy and bulky. I'm guessing the weight of the...
  14. Laurence Milton

    SNUGPAK sleeping bags...

    Does anyone on here use either a Tactical 4 or Softie 15 sleeping bag from Snugpak? Any thoughts or opinions on either of these bags? Many thanks.
  15. Laurence Milton

    Dutch Army Surplus 1 man tent

    A ubiquitous Bushcraft tent, which has had more than it's fair share of drivel and inconsistent reviews laid on it. What is it? It is a ONE man polycotton transverse ridge tent with a sig. As a one man tent there is room for bags, etc. The dimensions are 8' x 3' x 4' high. If you both are 4'...
  16. Laurence Milton

    Song of the Paddle forum.....

    Does anyone here also use Song of the Paddle forum and know how to contact anyone? I have an account but can't log on or set up a new one? I wanted to ask whether anyone can confirm that Old Town have discontinued (in all materials) the Charles River canoe? Many thanks.
  17. Laurence Milton

    BASE CAMP SIMS

    Looking for some advice on base camp SIMS, good quality, durable, about 5cms thick, decent width and length? Not for backpacking...…….. Any thoughts? Currently thinking along two Thermarest options, their BaseCamp XL or Prolite?????
  18. Laurence Milton

    French Army F1/2 pup tent in cotton review

    ...not to be confused with the more readily available polyester/nylon ones.... There is a lot of inconsistent info. on these on line, and some are offered for sale at ludicrous prices. This is a small, possibly 2 man, but really 1 man and kit, pup tent with woven sig., as the title suggests...
  19. Laurence Milton

    Belgian Army 25 litre back pack review...

    ......more old school stuff, and available for under £7 as I write from GoArmy............ A small, incredibly tough and waterproof day pack, made from some sort of impregnated heavy nylon, often said to be pvc.? rendering it waterproof. Two small side pockets, and two integral document or mat...
  20. Laurence Milton

    10T Polycotton tents/ Jambo 4 ridge tent

    Having fallen out with Sports Direct concerning possibly buying a polycotton Navajo 4 (Robens Fairbanks copy?), my eye has caught the !0T Jambo 4 ridge tent, which can be found online for £180.... Again does anyone have any knowledge of 10T or more specifically this tent, and does it actually...