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by greyman
Sat Sep 22, 2018 10:53 am
Forum: Books and Educational Materials
Topic: Survival & Austere Medicine pdf 3rd Edition
Replies: 11
Views: 10615

Re: Survival & Austere Medicine pdf 3rd Edition

Thanks, downloaded and had a quick flick through, definitely one for the library. TY
by greyman
Mon Apr 17, 2017 2:09 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Home Security Upgrades
Replies: 197
Views: 51977

Re: Home Security Upgrades

Seen a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher used to good effect too
Maybe worth one on the top of your stairs, multiple uses :D
by greyman
Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Home Security Upgrades
Replies: 197
Views: 51977

Re: Home Security Upgrades

Must agree with the maglight and use Duracell batteries as they are heavier. A quick shine in the eyes first gives you valuable seconds,those million candle power lamps are good because you can't see anything when it's in your eyes. Wind chimes above inward opening doors are a cheap early warning sy...
by greyman
Sun Apr 09, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Portable Solar Energy
Replies: 20
Views: 5052

Re: Portable Solar Energy

@katilea a penny stove is just a cheap and easy methylated spirits burner/stove. Been mentioned a few times on here.
I tried one in my storm kettle and it worked a treat,boils as quick as the sticks.would be handy for you for the times you can't get out for sticks/wood, plus it's indoor safe.
by greyman
Sun Apr 09, 2017 4:47 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Portable Solar Energy
Replies: 20
Views: 5052

Re: Portable Solar Energy

Katilea try a penny stove using meths in your Kelly kettle,works a treat and can be used in doors. I was thinking about a wood burner (gas bottle burner)inside the house if you haven't got a chimney. This is my idea so any thoughts would be welcome. Remove the glass from a double glazed window and r...
by greyman
Tue Mar 14, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Cooper Pipe Grill (DIY) video
Replies: 4
Views: 2056

Re: Cooper Pipe Grill (DIY) video

I like that and Mrs shockers idea is a good one.
by greyman
Sun Jan 22, 2017 8:31 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: ford mondeo estate?
Replies: 9
Views: 5325

Re: ford mondeo estate?

Had two Mondeo's and loved them,earlier 1.8td R-reg diesel was awesome,made regular 1000 mile round trips to France and was getting 50mpg, a later 2.0 diesel 53plate was fast and loads of room and averaged 40+ mpg just mooching about,the clutch started to go on that noticed by a slight whistling noi...
by greyman
Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: My new tent...
Replies: 12
Views: 4142

Re: My new tent...

@dangerman,d not know what bike you ride? have you tried Ventura luggage systems.
I had one on my zx9 loads of storage space,unclips in seconds and stable and secure at autobahn speeds ;)
Bit expensive but we'll worth it .
Sorry for a bit off topic.
by greyman
Sat May 21, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: B&M 4 gas cartridges £3.99
Replies: 4
Views: 1410

Re: B&M 4 gas cartridges £3.99

Deeps wrote:They seem to have been that price for a while too, I don't think its a special offer.
Sorry to have wasted your time.