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Technora friction saw .

 The use of technora / kevlar and other Aramid cords as a friction saw to escape illegal restraints is well know but technora 950 cord is actually a great friction saw for materials other than just zip ties .

 The saw is quick to make from readily available hardware you can find on most of your gear in this case cord-locks and tac -toggles to give good grip . It takes some work to do and would never replace a decent hand saw but from a survival point of view  it could be invaluable

 Simply loop over what you need to cut and saw through using a push/pull motion in this case a seasoned oak branch . The cord gets pretty hot but won’t melt unlike standard 550 cord and its enough to cauterize the wood as it frictions through , you can clearly see the smoke it creates and the blackened cauterized wood .

Getting in some use of the Akammak Lopi Polo shirt via @alphabushcraft

 Out in the woods last summer tracking deer and scouting for timber the thermo-regulating properties of the bamboo fabric have some great wicking performance levals

 Sole UK distributor here .

https://www.alphabushcraft.com/collections/tops-and-t-shirts/products/lopi-bamboo-thermoregulator-hot-weather-polo-shirt-khaki-by-akammak

Lowa Zephyr GTX under stove light in our canvas Soulpad bell-tent .

Snow watch .

 Out&about in the recent Beast from the East storms  .

As we've seen no snow for 9 years I was well prepared for the sub zero -12 windchill in @tripleaughtdesign Ranger hoodie and shemagh , @berghaus Paclite Goretex over trousers and Power stretch balaclava , Lowa Zephyr GTX boots  and Vanquest trident 2.0 pack .