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    Suggest a leaving gift (knife)

    Leaving my current job and have been asked what I'd like for a leaving gift. Normally, people get an engraved glass or something similar, being a non-drinker it would be a bit of a waste. I'd like a new knife though, any suggestions around the £40 mark, could possibly stretch to £50 for...
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    Rucksack mods?

    I've been using a Berghaus Free Flow rucksack for years, it has suited my needs perfectly and the fit is fantastic. However, I've now pretty much completely ditched the tent/roll mat in favour of hammock camping. Unfortunately, it's now getting difficult to pack a weekend into a single bag as I...
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    Swaps: Garmin GPS for almost anything....

    Moving on to another model, so up for sale is my Garmin Etrex H GPS. Had to move on as the cable supplied doesn't work with windows 8, other cables can be sourced which do, I decided to take the chance to upgrade. Comes with 2 bike mounts, usb cable, driver disc, manual, quick start and...
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    3x Primus 210 stoves and extras

    I've been given these off an old friend on the family who's no longer able to use them. However I've no real wish to carry one around (bit of a lightweight weeny). So I'm looking for some swaps! Will consider anything except bags and clothes (after knives/tools/other cooking equipment etc)...
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    Trial by fire, literally!

    Well I've been wanting to try the old Penny Stove, and tonight I had the chance... Probably not the greatest of ideas, but I butchered my coke cans for the very first time in front of 30 Explorers and Leaders... Thankfully, it went swimmingly and burst into some lovely stable flames with...
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    What to fit inside ikea stove

    Just jumped on the bandwagon when it comes to making my own little stove from an ikea cutlery drainer... But id like to pack it with my firelighting kit to save space elsewhere. Anyone found a good waterproof container or setup to hold stuff in the stove while walking? Im planning to put...
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    Can't find backpack...

    A while ago i'm sure I saw a backpack which was basically just a panel with shoulder straps and belt.The panel had a mounting system which you could strap all your kit too, so it was all external...But for the life of me I can't find any pictures of it now, and would really like to do some...
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    Blacks and Millets deals

    Popped in while waiting for my opticians appointment, some GREAT deals on in store.. I got: Eurohike Durawrap 8.5mm x4m tent pole kit. RRP £8.99 Mine for £1 2 Compression Sacks. RRP £8.99 Mine of £1 each Blacks non-stick cookset, 370g set. RRP £17.99 Mine for £5 Very happy day of bargain...
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    Poncho Liner does not an underquilt make?

    I'm looking to butcher together some sort of underquilt, and i'm on a reasonably short timescale as i'd like to get the hammock out on the 11th Feb. In time I plan to build something, but for now I need a simple hack.I was going to get a poncho liner for the PLUQ, but wanted to check if UK issue...