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by Opinel
Sun Jan 10, 2016 2:14 am
Forum: Logistics and Transport
Topic: Help me choose my new BOV
Replies: 30
Views: 21224

Re: Help me choose my new BOV

Bit of an old post now - But i would add the Stop-n-Go puncture repair set . This can have you moving within 2 mins of finding a screw or nail in the tyre . You push a repair plug into the handle Place the insertion tube over the pointed probe handle Pull out the screw / nail and shove the insertion...
by Opinel
Sun Jan 10, 2016 1:18 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: What To Replace British Army Assualt Boots With?
Replies: 33
Views: 8558

Re: What To Replace British Army Assualt Boots With?

Deeps - I am alright with my Rigger's .I do have an ingrowing toe nail problem though and the Riggers give my toesies room to spread out so i like wearing them at every opportunity , even to go shopping . But as an alternative to expensive army style laced boots , Riggers have to come near the top o...
by Opinel
Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:20 am
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: fish antibiotics for humans
Replies: 43
Views: 34541

Re: fish antibiotics for humans

Has anybody actually tried the fish antibiotics? If they are the same as human ones I would assume they have no extra 'fishy' ingredients that may harm humans? Getting hold of Antibiotics is a nightmare, I have a little girl who gets ear infections fairly regular but getting the docs to hand over m...
by Opinel
Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: What To Replace British Army Assualt Boots With?
Replies: 33
Views: 8558

Re: What To Replace British Army Assualt Boots With?

This is England , it rains - All i have ever had are leather Rigger boots .Warmer than wellies and more comfortable .Once bedded in i can walk all day in them without blisters or discomfort .Plus the steel toe caps give good protection and the deep rubber tread stops me sliding around in 8" of ...
by Opinel
Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:46 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Greetings -
Replies: 6
Views: 1581

Greetings -

Hi all , as my user name suggests i like Opinel knives . I have everything in place to bug in or bug out and was a member on here a few years ago , but following several computer failures and a sick daughter , chat rooms became a thing of the past for quite a while . I am in Doncaster and am self em...
by Opinel
Thu Jan 07, 2016 1:09 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: anyone else seen this?
Replies: 34
Views: 14364

Re: anyone else seen this?

I use a 20w solar panel to keep a 100AH battery charged .The battery powers my 2 ( front and rear ) outside 12v security lights .These are std 230v / 150w units with the internals taken out and replaced ( Siliconed in ) by a 12v 6w 48 led flat panel light unit .At only 1 amp draw for the 2 lights i ...
by Opinel
Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:39 am
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Baofeng UV-5R
Replies: 57
Views: 42237

Re: Baofeng UV-5R

The 5R is ok but the GT3 is much better with the receive being sorted and an extra claimed 3w of output taking it upto 8w from 5w . But with the 2m/70cm mobile radio's now down to the £70 mark , you may find one of these a better investment as a first base station unit as they will blow the socks of...