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- Tue Jun 03, 2025 11:29 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Ospray escapist 32 rucksack
- Replies: 6
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Re: Ospray escapist 32 rucksack
Sounds like yours is the same as mine, and you have the same opinions about it as me. The front one with the zip I find good for collapsible water bottle(s) for the journey. There's a small pockets above it I use for shades. The inner large thin pocket I use for things like charging cables and medi...
- Tue Jun 03, 2025 11:21 am
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: Saying hello
- Replies: 15
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Re: Saying hello
I’m a shelter-first bushcrafter with 4 seasons of deep-woods experience, strong on fire-making and foraging. Keen to trade hard-won tricks and pick your brains on advanced traps or wild edibles most overlook 
- Sun Jun 01, 2025 8:12 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Ospray escapist 32 rucksack
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2157
Re: Ospray escapist 32 rucksack
I currently use the Osprey Farpoint 40L Carry On for shorter trips. It’s a really good backpack, although the interior is a bit smaller than I expected because the internal compartments take up quite a bit of space. However, they’re very useful for organizing gear. It has one large external compartm...
- Sun Jun 01, 2025 8:09 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Binoculars
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8155
Re: Binoculars
Great choice with the Swarovski NL Pure 8x40 – I’ve heard it’s truly a top-notch model. I agree that it’s better to have one high-quality pair of binoculars than several cheap ones that don’t quite meet expectations. I also have my own binoculars that I use during survival trips and camping. They’re...
- Sun Jun 01, 2025 8:04 am
- Forum: Equipment
- Topic: Phone powerpacks
- Replies: 36
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Re: Phone powerpacks
From my experience, the bigger the power bank, the better—especially if you’re planning longer trips or emergency situations. Of course, higher capacity means more weight, but it’s worth considering. Watch out for those “astronomical” capacity claims you see on Amazon or eBay—it’s often more marketi...