A place to discuss all that geeky gear we all love, from torches to trasers.
Q1. Are there any rucksacks/day sacks manufactured in the UK? Failing that does anyone know which makers are UK companies but have them made outside of the UK? Q2. Is there a list of UK outdoor clothing and gear makers anywhere? I remember people talking about a Scottish brand of good clothing...
I have created this thread to try and offer assistance to anyone who has questions regarding the purchase and operation of G.P.S. (Sat Nav) equipment. I have noticed a few threads recently with members asking a variety of questions with regard to "will this unit do XYZ".e.t.c and thought I may be...
Been thinking for a while that it's loads of fun filling tins and pouches with useful bits and bobs, but that in the UK we don't really get into fishing /snaring/ water still-type survival situations. We get hurt and wet and hypothermic. To narrow the field a bit, I'm thinking my most likely...
I'm astonished we don't have one of these already. Let's hear the good word on Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, Astronomy Scopes and other stuff for looking through. Basically, beyond the guiding principle of optics purchasing being: "Get all the money you can into a big pile then go and get...
After some friendly bullying by Danzo. :D I have written a few words (quite a lot actually) on Torches. Have Fun and don’t hesitate to ask a few questions, if something is still a mystery to you after reading this. I will try my best to answer them. Thanks Mark Torches, Batteries and...
I was seeking info about lasers at Candlepowerforums, and found this... If you have, or are intending to own a laser, toy or high powered laboratory instrument, please read this link...4 pages, and well worth it!!!! http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=167718 I will make...
Got a new toy from the nice postman today - A Garmin GPSmap 60CS. It looks well cool, 256 colour screen, 56Mb of internal memory for maps, built in compass and altimeter. http://www.gpsinfo.ru/news/2003_2/images/garmin_gpsmap60c.jpg I got this model partly because it can use the city select...
Hi everybody I haven't used Skype before but am looking into getting set up with it on my home PC. Does anyone have any recommendations for a budget but good quality headset for this purpose? There is a cheap one on Amazon for £3.99 but it has mixed reviews. Also, would I be able to use...
I need a watch for a forthcoming Afghan trip, and I think it's going to be one of Casios finest, but which one? Amazon have some good offers one but what would people recommend? I need analog and digital faces, an alarm and a good back light/lume and that's about it, so can someone who knows...
I just took delivery of a lightly used Mezzo d9 from off one of the BB classifieds. Have been practising folding the thing. The instruction book says i have to 'shift the chain into the middle of the sprockets before starting the folding procedure' but I have no idea how I do that. The gears...
Having had a large number of enquiries for survival equipment, I'm planning to supply a small leather drawstring bag filled with combustible goodies but would appreciate some help deciding on the contents. Has anyone got strong opinions on the subject? Tinder? What sort is best? Why? Magnesium...
As the search for my Fenix P3D continues to come up blank (I know it's in the house somewhere:rolleyes:) and I need to replace it fairly sharpish, can anyone recommend a flashlight of a small 'ish size suitable for EDC as part of my duty kit? I would like something small enough to attach to my...
I seem to have acquired a few of these & love em all ,what ever you got please feel free to add pics comments :biggthump or :yuck: cheers in advance Mike. Here's a few of mine http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr14/KIXMC/patches017.jpg Oh maybe i should add i don't use the pack like this...
Googlemaps is brilliant, a piece o' cake when coming to planning a route. I was told there was a way of saving the route in this http://www.elsewhere.org/journal/gmaptogpx/ then opening it up in Mapsource I've had a go, but did not work......mebbe my Mapsource needs updating, but anyone managed...
I wonder if any watch afficiandos out there can help. I'm thinking of trading in my Rolex Explorer for something a little different and what's really caught my eye is the IWC 1936 hand-wound Pilot's Watch. However the price is a bit daunting; at £6,500 in stainless steel, it seems to be wandering...
I know nothing about compasses but am interested in getting a inexpensive quality compass as a backup to my GPS for my kit. What brand/model do the experts here recommend? Links appreciated Thanks :) Tenbrook
This is the latest top of the range outdoor GPS from Garmin. Compared to previous products, it comes complete with an inbuilt 100K topo map of the whole of Europe. Although it is fully capable of using OS mapping, it does a superb job using the map supplied with the unit. ...
The wee case they come in is nice but maybe not just substantial enough for EDC. I have a few wee Peli / otter cases but they are a bit heavy / bulky so I'm thinking maybe a decent small padded compact camera case type thing, anybody any recommendations before i hit Jessops?
Can you recommend me a watch for maximum £250. Cheers Frase.
http://www.solarforce-usa.com/images/Master%202.jpg at the moment itc shop on ebay has it for less then just the head and led, the whole lot for £57 the head alone is selling for £58. and as I'm starting to feel the onset of darker nights I thought I'll treat myself. and at £57 thats not bad...
i'd like to try some engraving on some of my items, for me and if it works well for gifts and the like i've seen some engraving pens and stuff, does anyone have experience of them? as usual, my budget is tighter than an italian waiter's keks but i would like something that will work well and...
I've been having trouble playing DVDs on my PC (which is all I have to play them) The sound is fine for things on the hard drive and seemed ok with a CD (but it was DJ flex so I can only assume it's meant to sound like that) I've tried a number of DVDs The DVD drive and DVDs are region 2 I've...
hi any recommendations for pocket size folding pliers men? i have tried the gerber clutch (POS) and the leatherman squirt p4 (not good enough for the money) before. i really only need the pliers (don't need a blade, would happily take a wood/metal file and an awl though, but pliers are the...
A warriors Spork! http://www.americankami.com/swag.html
Just spotted this new addition on the Kifaru site: http://www.kifaru.net/otw.html http://kifaruforums.net/showthread.php?t=22686 I like the wide opening top for easy access and visibility of the contents. I may have to start saving now for the EDC version when it is released at a later...
Ru gave me a parachute that looks like it came from a hercules cargo drop system. They zip n'clip together for varying loads and this is a single one. Its a bout 10' or so in a large triangle. I spent most of last night sewing on some milspec webbing tabs which although not pretty, work as loops on...
What is the Sebenza of the wristwatch? I have a GShock Casio at the moment and want to get a ticker that reflects my status as a collector of fine things! :p
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