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by QUAID
Tue Dec 26, 2017 3:04 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Getting your ham radio license
Replies: 17
Views: 18110

Re: Getting your ham radio license

Not wasting my time with a Radio License and its 'regulated' test!
If the SHTF i will have no worries about transmitting.
by QUAID
Tue Dec 26, 2017 3:02 pm
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: flu jab .
Replies: 8
Views: 3736

Re: flu jab .

NEVER had and NEVER will get the flu jab.....
I just take Colloidal silver....
They can keep last years strain or 'best guess' strain.
by QUAID
Thu Dec 07, 2017 2:39 pm
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: New Bergens on a budget
Replies: 51
Views: 24263

Re: New Bergens on a budget

I prefer and used to use the SAS/Para bergens, now they're too expensive... For what use i am going to get out of one i got one of these..... Pretty good for what it is https://www.fishingrepublic.net/infinity-rucksack-70l.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3ufj4uHS1wIVy53tCh2DaQKvEAQYBCABEgI7cfD_BwE and for th...
by QUAID
Thu Dec 07, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: BOB/GHB clothing for Britain.
Replies: 62
Views: 17427

Re: BOB/GHB clothing for Britain.

Ever since wearing Merino wool long sleeve T-shirts, i wouldnt go back to cotton...
Winter for me - Merino shirt | Buffalo Jacket | Goretex outer for downpours.
by QUAID
Sun Sep 04, 2016 4:38 pm
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: EDC update and dilemma
Replies: 20
Views: 11912

Re: EDC update and dilemma

Its gonna be an expensive do, if you lose that pouch.
by QUAID
Sat Jul 30, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Medical and Healthcare
Topic: Hayfever
Replies: 12
Views: 4844

Re: Hayfever

I've had Hayfever every spring/summer for over 30 years, sometimes quite bad as i live in a farm area. (Rapeseed everywhere). ALL the usual medication has side effects, mostly giving me mood swings. This year i tried ORGANIC NETTLE TEA, 4 CUPS A DAY. This year i have only had really mild effects. Is...
by QUAID
Fri May 20, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: EDC/GHB how much is too much?
Replies: 25
Views: 14032

Re: EDC/GHB how much is too much?

What he said.
by QUAID
Sun Apr 03, 2016 11:54 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Rucksack
Replies: 21
Views: 6255

Re: Rucksack

These are robust and good quality used them for years.. would highly recommend them. Good zips buckles straps comfortable etc http://www.ldmountaincentre.com/walk-hike-c1/bags-c44/day-rucksacks-c1119/berghaus-munro-backpack-p62/s117?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=berghaus-munro-ba...
by QUAID
Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:09 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Are ferro rods fragile?
Replies: 12
Views: 2831

Re: Are ferro rods fragile?

Another fail.... this time a 'Treckmates' ferro rod.. The rod cam out of the plastic end holder.
Nice rod - soft - that produces a good strike.
by QUAID
Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:47 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Are ferro rods fragile?
Replies: 12
Views: 2831

Re: Are ferro rods fragile?

They are very brittle..... I bought a standard looking ferro rod when i was trying them for the first time from bcb for practice. I snapped it in the middle on the first use.
My advice, practice how to use them ... a good video is this:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x19onD1azfg[/youtube]