Another one that was good, was Devil's Guard. It was about SS soldiers that joined the French Foreign Legioin after WW2 and went to fight the Viet Minh in Indochina. (Vietnam in the 50's) Great book....
Liked On: 18-02-2025, 06:58 PM
if you like those books you should track down a copy of Forgotten Soldier by Guy Sajer.
Liked On: 18-02-2025, 06:56 PM
Big Agnes Rapid XL sleeping mat. I've tried a few mats and I have never slept so well on the hill. The little extra weight is worth it.
Liked On: 05-01-2025, 07:24 PM
I find them great for phone calls
Liked On: 05-01-2025, 07:24 PM
This manufactured histeria is identical to the articles I used to read in the UK 25 years ago. It's a formula of sensational articles,graphs for the weak of mind,assurance from the Police that...
Liked On: 05-01-2025, 08:27 AM
Probably Wear On Earth canvas down jacket (same as the Cactus ones) thrashed the crap out of it, hose it with the high pressure hose whe it gets too dirty. Warm as a warm thing
Liked On: 29-12-2024, 09:47 PM
Thought I'd do a wee review of sorts since I have managed to put this kit together and have had it running a bit to test. I have mixed feelings about the development of communications for the...
Liked On: 23-12-2024, 06:53 PM
Mongar 2 comes in a few different fly weights. Can't remember what mine is but it's 1.8kg 330gram difference for a $400+ difference. (Mongar 2 landed was $220nzd) Had it in some shit weather with no...
Liked On: 20-12-2024, 06:42 PM
I have the Hubba Hubba 2 and the solo version, both for around 7/8 years ( first model ) both have been used extensively in all weather conditions and have held up perfectly
Liked On: 20-12-2024, 05:51 PM
I have had a Hubba Hubba 2 person for about 5 years now, I have never camped Alpine but it has done all I have asked of it year round in the central north island. I have no real comparisons, but I...
Liked On: 20-12-2024, 11:39 AM
I think the Naturehike Mongar 2 is about 500g heavier than the Hubba Hubba I believe(freestanding), so if weight is of a concern the MSR is the way to go. I don't walk far enough to worry about...
Liked On: 20-12-2024, 11:39 AM
Just buy a naturehike mongar 2 and save a heap of $$
Liked On: 20-12-2024, 11:38 AM
It is a very bad thing for the small sole-trader gun shops. The equivalent of the Warehouse coming to your small town and destroying all the small shops
Liked On: 04-11-2024, 08:31 PM
It is obvious. Again I am left the responsibility of reminding the world of the 4wd Hiace van. Save your thanks, buy a Hiace.
Liked On: 27-07-2024, 06:26 AM
A large will fit the full tent. A medium will fit the fly if you decide to not use the inner during summer, then poles and stakes just slot into the pack where there is available room, just using...
Liked On: 14-07-2024, 02:49 PM