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    Best buy for under £50

    Hi folks

    Well I've been working really hard in my day job and picking up some work on the side too, as a consequence I now have the princely sum of £50 burning a hole in my pocket.

    So here's the question, I've been into bushcraft/wild camping etc for half my life and I think that I've got all the shiny unnecessary crap that anyone could want, but the money keeps whispering in my ear. I lay in bed at night and all I can hear are the voices saying "spend me, spend me"!

    So I put it open to you fine folk, if you had a spare £50, what would you buy?

    Ade
    Ps. Let's not have any sensible suggestions like, pay some bills or fill up on fuel. Or worse still, nobody is allowed to suggest that I take my wife out shopping for shoes!!

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    My best buys I'd buy again:

    Thermal Mug - tenner

    though I am now considering

    Cafetiere Version - 12 quid

    Since I already have the brilliant

    Cafetiere Cup - normally about 4 quid

    (PS I'd really like a hand grinder for coffee)

    Never stand around in the cold without

    Summit Socks - 15 quid

    Ideal compartmentalised shoulder bag

    Finnish Gas Mask Bag - six quid - you might like to restrap it

    For mud, dew and brambles

    British Army Gaiters - 15 quid

    For storage and making a pillow

    Exped XL Dry Bag - tenner

    But if you want to blow the whole lot on one thing, I never leave home without

    RAB Double Pile Fleece - about 50 quid
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    Hunka XL bivvi for £40. A feather weight bit of protection from the elements. Mine now goes in the pocket of my jacket just in case.
    Infamy infamy, they've all got it in for me.

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    Oh, another one:

    Thermal Sit Mat - six quid
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    Hi Ade, for me it would have to be a doggie bed and quilt, then a sift through guntree and give a dog a new home, the plus side being a great excuse for getting out and about, and going on "mini adventures" with (lol). There also a great ice-breaker, and a good way of starting conversations, Personally I'd go for a retired greyhound, but I'm biased.



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    got to be a honey stove its next on my list
    Bush Craft Is For Everyone Its Only Fair To Share!!!

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    Hi Ade, this thread has really got me thinking, I actually want for nothing at the mo. I'm really trying to think of something to add to my kit, but I'm struggling. Mebbe a traditional steel for striking flint, or some leather crafting tools. Some Mead?
    Storms have a way of teaching what nothing else can.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fatsnacka View Post
    got to be a honey stove its next on my list
    You coming to the RV? You can buy mine if you want. I've used it once.
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    Thanks to one and all for your suggestions.

    Although I am starting to feel more and more like this is really a "want" as opposed to a "need" because to be honest I already have all the gear that I need whilst I'm out.

    I have the flint and steel, the honey stove, the dog, the jackets, the sleeping bags, the pots and pans etc etc.

    So maybe I should be sensible and just put the money away until something catches my eye.

    Although, I am looking for a street legal EDC knife........
    Thanks again

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    Opinel without the collar?
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