11-03-2009, 08:13 PM
On reflection goatskin would have been tougher, but I just had to use up those pigskins.
If nothing else the oiled leather will make an excellent waterproof shelter or groundsheet
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If nothing else the oiled leather will make an excellent waterproof shelter or groundsheet
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John Conyard
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