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Gear talk: The Soto Windmaster gas stove

The Soto Windmaster has proved to be a reliable and efficient performer and is now a first choice for three season use

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Gear talk: The Flat Cat Gear Ocelot heat exchanger kit

The simple adapter plate from Flat Cat Gear enables a Fire Maple stove to be used with heat exchanger pots

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Gear talk: A lightweight windscreen for the Kovea Spider

A glance at the excellent Flat Cat Gear Ocelot windscreen for the Kovea Spider stove, and knocking up an even lighter titanium version

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Gear talk: Kovea Spider

As the temperature creeps down, it is time to use a gas stove admirably suited for winter use- the Kovea Spider

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Gear talk: Liquid fuel lighters- do they have a place on trail?

Three Points of the Compass has covered his quest for […]

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Gear talk: making a stove on trail

Like everyone else, Three Points of the Compass is currently social distancing while staying at home on Government advice during the current Coronavirus pandemic. My plans on completing two longer […]

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Trail talk: Official campsites on Gran Canaria

Three Points of the Compass does like to disappear off […]

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Gear talk: What gear wears out on a long hike?

Lightweight modern gear can be surprisingly tough. With care much […]

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Knife chat: A top five of 58mm Victorinox knives- my number five choice

‘Simple’ knives on trail Very frequently all that is ever […]

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Gear talk: Firefly- a simple addition to your kit

I recently received a sweet little package through the post. […]