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As you say, getting hold of real fur ruffs in the UK is - at best - quite difficult. I know of some people - with far greater skill level than myself - who - some time ago now - bought fur coats from Charity Shops and fabricated their own ruffs for Swedish Snow Smocks and also a couple of...

How well does the ruff hold up when wet - obviously most effective in 'dry cold ' conditions but there are always occasions when it's possible to be caught out by precipitation of one sort or another. The more I research this parka, the more attractive a proposition it becomes. Best Wishes, David

I have long been a fan of the various brands of clothing offered by the 'Decathlon' range of stores in the UK. Their so-called 'Jacket Arctic Trekking Parka' looks quite interesting. https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/jacket-parka-arctic-trekking-500-unisex-x-warm/_/R-p-302432 Best Wishes, David

Thank you - food for thought, even though I have a gazillion jackets already. Best Wishes, David

It helps considerably, thankyou. Your comments above about ' ... Cold Death ...' are very true. Ironically, earlier today, for the first time in about 8 or 9 months, I got my layers wrong when out for an hour's dog-walk. Maybe I wasn't concentrating before I went out, but we normally do a...

Thankyou. The first approach you describe is what I'm familiar with and try to utilise - although not at your level of activity judging by the photos! The second approach is new to me, basically because we don't experience that level of 'coldness' and I haven't ever been in a location where I...

The part of the UK where I live sees The part of the UK where I live sees very little snow, let alone the kind of temperatures you're describing so I'm intrigued by how you incorporate 'Vapour Barrier Clothing' into your kit, as it's not something I've really researched much. Has it been a...

Well, after 20 years, I think it's fair to say they have given you both excellent service and return on your initial outlay. David

Thank you so much for the detail in your reply - that helps a great deal to narrow things down for me. Thank you also for such a speedy reponse - it is very much appreciated. Best Wishes, David

Just catching up on this thread - I like the look of the Skee-Tex boots, so a couple of questions please if you don't mind. How is the sizing on these. I have footwear from different manufacturers covering 3 different label sizes , all of which fit me perfectly. Are they roomy or tight for...

Thanks for replying. I am at the very begoinning of looking to possibly use APRS, so need to research as much as possible. Best Wishes, David

Does anyone have any experience with the APRSPro (Deluxe) app for iphone? Best Wishes, David

Hi - a quick question please. I am becoming tempted by a second-hand patriot here in the UK but have been told there is limited headroom for taller people. I am exactly 6 feet tall - from your personal experience how would you say the ampount of room is for someone tall? Thanks for reading...

For anyone in the UK - more specifically - the North of The UK, On August 28th and 29th, Otley Amateur Radio Society (OARS) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a Special Event Station and a full weekend's worth of activities. (http://www.otleyradio.org) We've tracked down a couple of...

Have just read all 20 pages of this magnificent build and related issues - would just like to add my support for a book about your adventures. Thank you so much for taking the time to post such comprehensive descriptions of your work and your journeys. Travel safely. Best Wishes, David

Okay - many thanks. Best Wishes, David

Thanks for the update -I'm really interested in one of your olr setups whe you had battery power in an ammo box for your radio needs. In my current vehicle I don't have room for a second deep cycle battery, but I don't want to permanently install the radio with iced wires to the main battery...

Thank you so much for your reply - I really appreciate it. Best Wishes David

Can these be purchased in stores in the US. Particularly New York City and San Francisco which I will be visiting this summer. I've checked out all of the online reviews etc., as well as this thread and these look just like aht I've been searching for for a while now. However - the UK price is...

Definitely No 1 for me. But then again, I'm a sucker for old rangefinders - the contrast between the sharpness of the image and the creaminess of the background makes this image for me. Best Wishes David