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Quote: Originally Posted by Creeping Past Hemp has been mentioned in various threads relating to rucksack and uniforms. Hemp was used to make linen, I believe. It's tough and hard-wearing and resists moths. It may even make a man more attractive, for all I know. So where are all the hemp adventure clothes? Why is hemp only made into hippie garments? Hippie garments! I've often wondered that myself! Hemp is actually a really useful,...

Quote: Originally Posted by H.Johnson They do a buckle-top version canvas jungle boot (like the Palladium) that is not stiff at all... I have a pair of French "jungle boots" from the '50s, without the buckled cuff, they are quite chunky. They have jute insoles. I like them. B T

Quote: Originally Posted by Jerekson Yeah, like a Drizabone, but I don't care about the brand. I actually have a liking towards the Kakadu ones... Drizabones are so darn expensive...is there anything similar that won't break my wallet? Try www.outbackoutlet.com A bunch of us have been purchasing Akubra Riverina hats from this site and doing the safari conversion on them. Outback Outlet also sells a lot of Outback Trading Co....

Thank you for your reasoned response. The "so American" line was unnecessary and ticked me off. Don't look to Hollywood or TV for what the real gun culture in the US is about. I certainly don't claim that simply being in the military gives anyone a pass on correct gun handling. I was merely pointing out that there is a large difference between carelessly handling a weapon while "assuming it was...

Jerkson try this link for the duster. I used to work at this store and the oilskins are really nice. I have one that is about 13 years orld and still haven't reproofed it. http://www.wwmerc.com/cgi-bin/Catego...014&type=store

Quote: Originally Posted by Jerekson Does anyone have any leads or sources to finding a good Aussie style duster? http://www.walkabout.com/shop/coat-dz-durapelriding.asp http://www.classiccountrycomforts.com/ http://www.wellingtonsurplus.com.au/showProduct/KK00055 Like a drizabone?

They'd be terribly hard to fit through the holes unless the holes were made insanely large, and regardless they would hurt the throat when you move your neck, like a collar that fits too tightly. They would also get caught on things when moving through dense brush. Simply don't look very practical to me.

Quote: Originally Posted by nobodyspecial http://www.speedystitcher.com/main.html I swear by this type of tool for minor leather repairs. Alan

Sigg products are terribly addicting. I have quite a few items, some vintage and some modern, and want one of the old style flasks and also the 100 year bottle now that I have been made aware of them. Thanks.

Quote: Originally Posted by carebear Load one, shoot one? Like modern shotgun technique? The magazine holds 10, but top-off one at a time. The magazine cut-off was used for volley fire, which generally entailed single-loading after every volley (the idea being to force the troops to keep their magazines full until needed for rapid-fire). Quote: Originally Posted by Mark G It might also have to do with the white Africans getting the...