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Knife chat: buy now! Victorinox knives are getting harder to find

Reports from Spain suggest Victorinox has removed quite a few knives from their catalogue. There are a few surprises in the list of discontinued models and it may be wise to buy anything that interests you now, while you still can!

Knife chat

Knife chat: the NexTool Mini Sailor keychain multi-tool

The NexTool Mini Sailor combines ten functions into a single product to bring a surprising addition to the few 'keychain sized' multi-tool options available.

Cooking

Gear talk: The Edelrid Hexon multi-fuel stove

It has been a few years since Three Points of the Compass purchased this multi-fuel stove specifically for more challenging sub-zero winter backpacking trips. My terrific Edelrid Hexon stove has seen far too little use due to a series of mild winters coinciding with improvements in gas stove design

Gear talk

Gear talk: changing the mantle on a Primus Micron lantern

The Primus Micron is a gas powered lantern with a mantle. Every now and then, a mantle requires changing. It isn't difficult, but can be a mystery to those new to the process.

map measurer

Map measure of the month: George Philip & Son Rotameter

"a small, but sturdily built, wheeled measurer, fitted with a dial and rotating hands which indicate lengths of traverse up to 25 feet or 300 inches" Philip & Son

Gear

Gear talk: silicone light diffusers

Three Points of the Compass takes a glance at cheap silicone diffusers that used to provide a 360° pool of light, potentially useful in the home or tent.

Gear

Gear talk: Microspikes

Only a few years ago, there was little in the way of choice if you were looking to purchase a pair of microspikes. Today there is an almost bewildering choice. Some are good, some not so good. You makes your choice and whatever you buy will probably last you many years.

Gear

Gear talk: a minimal USB-A diffused lantern

This cheap little USB light can be plugged directly into a powerbank and may be all that is required for night time lighting of a shelter when backpacking. They don't come much lighter than this!

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Knife chat: buy now! Victorinox knives are getting harder to find

Knife chat: the NexTool Mini Sailor keychain multi-tool

Gear talk: The Edelrid Hexon multi-fuel stove

Gear talk: changing the mantle on a Primus Micron lantern

Map measure of the month: George Philip & Son Rotameter

Gear talk: silicone light diffusers

Gear talk: Microspikes

Gear talk: a minimal USB-A diffused lantern

Love England, love UK, love Europe, love World…

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