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In reply to Post #53
do you mean these ones ? you can find them cheaper its just the best description
LINKY POO    
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In reply to Post #52
You know more than me,I don't think they are candles they sell though 
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In reply to Post #51
Anne Summers probably.
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In reply to Post #47
my wife gave me a candle that was citronella oil.That thing did bloody work,typically she can't remember where she had it from 
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In reply to Post #1
Gardner braided hair needle is the only bit of kit i cant remember not using. Simple and doesnt stick in my leg or ass when in a pocket.
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In reply to Post #48
Forget about that, shame on me – would be lost without mine, used the first one I had until the hinges wore away.
Another I forget about - my Esbit Cooker, quality bit of kit that can't breakdown, and will run on many fuels including twigs.
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In reply to Post #1
Ridgemonkey sandwich toaster, absolutly game changing bit of kit. Ive got 2 and the original one was one of the 1st to come out, its had an absolute hammering and its still going strong, this one i use at home and my new one in my kit bag. Not many on the bank who dont have a ridgemonkey toaster.
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In reply to Post #42
Had one for years. Use it on every trip with citronella candles that doesnt stop the mozzies but makes my bivvy smell nice 
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In reply to Post #45
As a designer I judge on usefulness vs aesthetic - in the words of Louis Sullivan / Frank Lloyd Wright 'form follows function' . . the two need to be intrinsically linked and in harmony to produce an effective product. Just because something 'functions' for decades does not equate to 'good' design IMO (although it does help the wallet etc); similarly a beautiful product that requires constant maintenance because it struggles to function could also be classed as poor design . . .
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Best designed, these days it’s more a case of “Best copies” there’s been nothing new for years.
But what stands out in my own kit- which I use for all forms of fishing
Army Bergan: mine a long back 1989 and only now is the PVC inner coating starting to peel a bit, all stitching and Zips work as new, think it will see my life time out - well made with no "Time faults" to give it a limited life span.
JRC Solar DSi Alarms; must be around 23 years old now, they were only distributed by JRC they were actually made by a Czech Electronics company. Been 100% faultless, which you would expect with being a fully sealed unit with never having to change any batteries.
My own Modular set up: with not just Carp fishing, I use 2 and 3 Rod set ups, sometimes single bank sticks, sometimes as 2 or 3 Rod Pods , sometimes 6ft up high – I can build up as needs be on the bank with just a few parts, to suit my needs at will - but that's why I made it.
Struggling to think of anything else, as Rods, Reels, Bivvys, Brollies, Mats, Nets etc.... are all pretty much all the same, nothing stands out as “well designed” or ground breaking.
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In reply to Post #1
I spent a significant period chopping and changing my stuff when I was younger because I wasn't married at the time! The advantage of that was that I knew now what not to buy. However, there are a few items that I would purchase no matter how old they are...
Daiwa Linear Rods
Solar Fluro Bobbins
Chris Brown Buzz Bars (The Bank sticks need araldite on occasions)
Chris Brown Net - I still need to replace the one I stupidly sold
Daiwa Emblem Black Editions
Daiwa Emblem S
Fox Microns (Pre Facelift Models)
One item I wish I still had was the old Solar weigh sling with the yellow handles.
I think the general consensus is that "they don't make 'em like they used to"
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In reply to Post #1
Fox Rucksack from the mid 90s ... I only retired it last year because I reorganized my tackle. After all these years and 100s of nights out in the rain, snow, mud and heat, it still looks like new
Meccanica Vadese Nick Evolution rod pod ... no matter the circumstances, when going to an unknown destination, I know that this rod pod will adapt
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In reply to Post #41
The uco lanterns are very good too 👍
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In reply to Post #39
 that's the one...just had a look on their webby £47 now....Good god!
No, its £34, the deluxe with bag is £47.
Edit, like the mozzy patch holder, could have done with that base back then too!
for those interested click here
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Very few items that I would say are perfectly designed and manufactured.
Dymag MkII landing net, simply perfect.
Nash Groundhog brolly, many years of faultless use, equalling hundreds of nights.
Solar original slim fluro bobbins, simply perfect.
Solar original Grip Clips, again perfect for the job.
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