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Which is the best wax polish for your cadet footwear? Whether you're brush polishing or bulling  this has to be one of the longest running debates within the cadet forces. We thought it was about time someone finally lay the issue to rest by putting 5 of the most popular polishes to a proper test. What we did... We started by...

Cadet Stable Belts The stable belt's introduction to the forces was initially resisted by senior officers, however it eventually became accepted throughout the forces. As the name describes, these belts were first worn by cavalrymen who worked in the stables with the horses. The original cavalry stable belts buckled at the side to avoid chafing the soldier's stomach as he bent down during stable work and also to avoid marking or...

Thanks to everyone who entered our recent Snugpak competition. The winner of the MTP Sleeper Lite Sleeping Bag is: Mr P Saunders Don't worry if you didn't win this time - you can still get 10% off all our sleeping bags simply by using the code 'SLEEP10' at the checkout. This offer includes ALL Snugpak sleeping bags, Highlander Outdoor sleeping...

Which pack is the best for you? We recently published a kit layout for CEMO (complete Equipment Marching Order) which comprises everything you might need for an overnight stay in the field. In this Best Tactical Backpacks article we've decided to review a range of popular bags to see which have the capacity to actually carry a realistic CEMO load...

From fancy to affordable, which combat boots do you rate the best? Comfort, stability, grip. These are just a few of the features you look for when choosing  a proper all round boot. Everyone's feet are different and so finding the boot for you can be a bit of a head ache, not to mention the expensive price tag that...

With the biggest change in the delivery of training since the formation of the Air Cadets more than 75 years ago comes new and improved badges. So we thought we'd share with you everything we've learnt on the upcoming Air Cadet Badges. All new cadets will undertake training within the First Class Cadet syllabus and this allows blue level awards and badges to...

Lots of you had a go at our recent 'Spot Your Next Meal' survival challenge - but did you manage to get the right grid reference? The correct grid reference was G9... Congratulations to Warrick Shaw who wins the Kammo Tactical MTP Medium Assault Pack pictured below: If you didn't win this time never mind - we are offering 10...

Can you pass our latest survival challenge? In a survival situation obtaining food can be a big challenge. Although meat is an excellent source of nourishment, trapping wild animals requires skill. Can you see the animal in the picture below? Click the grid below to enlarge... When you think you've spotted the animal, simply email the grid reference co-ordinates to us...

Bulling footwear to a mirror finish with traditional wax polish involves a lot of skill and practice. Instant bulling products have been available for some time and promise to give you an instant mirror finish without all the time and hassle. We decided to put six leading products to the test to see which product is the best all round...