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by QUAID
Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: stove
Replies: 29
Views: 6725

Re: stove

Yeah, very true, the layered approach is a sensible option.

I'm gonna keep them both for now. At worse case, then thats where your bushcraft skills come into effect.
by QUAID
Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: stove
Replies: 29
Views: 6725

Re: stove

Ive always been a fan of the hexi stove - Simple and not a lot can go wrong but was looking for an alternative..... So thought i would try another experiment: Trangia vs Hexi Cooker To Boil 600ml of water in windy, cold conditions (no lid on metal mug) Hexi took 7 mins Trangia took 10 mins with a fu...
by QUAID
Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:51 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Testing out kit
Replies: 16
Views: 3788

Re: Testing out kit

Dangerman, just go out there and enjoy yourself. You will never learn all there is to know - it takes years of trial and testing. Initial thoughts are that you'll be surprised how heavy your bergen can be. Your Water bottles will drain quick. Mozzies and midgies can defeat armies, so have a good hea...
by QUAID
Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:02 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: What does CAT 1, 2, 3 mean in this?
Replies: 5
Views: 1489

Re: What does CAT 1, 2, 3 mean in this?

It's all to do with the priority of kit and equipment issue.
Cat 1 essential and of priority to 'xyz' personnel etc.
by QUAID
Sun Mar 08, 2015 1:59 pm
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Moving to an island?
Replies: 13
Views: 5754

Re: Moving to an island?

Are there any forested areas with wildlife on the island?
by QUAID
Sun Mar 08, 2015 1:56 pm
Forum: EDCs, BOBs, GHBs
Topic: Great little BOB/GO bag I bought my wife
Replies: 13
Views: 4230

Re: Great little BOB/GO bag I bought my wife

Looks like a nice piece of kit. I like the side and rear pouches.
Has any one walked for any period of time with this on their back?
A decent review with pictures would be good.
by QUAID
Fri Feb 20, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: !!Getting Out!!
Replies: 72
Views: 17566

Re: !!Getting Out!!

A summary of my little Ebola relocation: Lessons learnt: No matter how much stuff I had, the impending SHTF thoughts that 'could have' been upon us led me to always want more. Information gathering via news sources was key - listening for any indication of a UK 'break-out'. Hard wearing gloves are e...
by QUAID
Sat Jan 17, 2015 5:23 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: !!Getting Out!!
Replies: 72
Views: 17566

Re: !!Getting Out!!

Starting relocating back home tomorrow, been nearly 3 months away in a semi-isolated state. i will sum up some of the lessons learnt when maybe next week when i am settled back.
by QUAID
Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:59 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: !!Getting Out!!
Replies: 72
Views: 17566

Re: !!Getting Out!!

Decided that our decision point to return home would be in the first week of Jan 15. If no UK cases, we will go back.
by QUAID
Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:30 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: !!Getting Out!!
Replies: 72
Views: 17566

Re: !!Getting Out!!

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