Note – 2024-06-16 12:02
Been messing about trying to convert some very old outdated/unused mobile phones to be used as GPS devices in the hills. Might as well get some value from them, yes? BQ Aquarius 4.5 running Ubuntu Tou...
Tag: gear
Note – 2024-06-04 16:12
Our Crux Raid single skin, 4 season tent is a bit of a tight fit for 2 people, but is so easy to put up and the most reliable mountain companion. Not the best for expeditions where space on bad days w...
Note – 2024-06-02 12:48
"Don't Pack A Halfie"! Been transferring half empty gas cannisters to top up my small ones. Really works well using the Flip Fuel from https://flipfuel.co Good way to conserve weight and redistribute...
Note – 2024-05-13 19:23
Just watching on Netflix. At first I didn't like the black and white but after a short while I realised it's essential to accompany the stunning cinematography. Andrew Scott is superb in the menacing...
Note – 2024-04-22 13:49
Packing for an overnight mountain trip into the Sierra Nevada for tomorrow and Wednesday. Had to get my big expedition pack out to fit it all in! 9 kilos is much more than I am used to carrying but I...
Note – 2024-04-18 18:28
Today, a client borrowed and tested my Six Moon Designs sun umbrella. Like me, he seemed happy with it as it really does create some cooling shade. Will be a standard item in my backpack during the fo...
Note – 2024-03-23 08:13
@[email protected] Yes, I had that same rucksack too I believe. Canvas, heavy but tough as nails. Thanks for sharing info about ESS. Interesting. I love supporting small cottage manufacturers. Th...
Note – 2024-03-20 18:22
Great to have friends in New Zealand as cant get in Spain Product Description (Macpac website) ... "Ideal for any pursuit that requires a lightweight, breathable layer for protection. Think mountainee...
Note – 2024-03-14 12:22
Passport wallet and cash/credit card holder received from https://atelierlonguedistance.fr Combined weight of 24 grams. Wish I was talented enough to make my own gear like this. Very well made.
Note – 2024-02-07 09:15
@AdamBishop Also helps as he has a bright yellow rucksack and bright t-shirt that stands out in most landscape photos
Note – 2024-02-01 15:30
@TimKStanton I have heard that long term durability might be an issue with such fabrics. They are amazingly light but feel so flimsy. I was aware of this possibility during Tuesdays hike so avoided br...
Review of the OMM Core Hoodie integrated into a lightweight mountain clothing system
My experience of how the OMM Core Hoodie fares as one layer of a 3 layer adjustable, flexible and lightweight mountain clothing option
Note – 2024-01-16 17:37
Practice day on crampons and ice axe for us today. No matter how often you have done this, it's still good to practice. Enjoyable too. Coming up the slopes out of the Barranco de San Juan, Sierra Neva...
Note – 2024-01-14 13:27
After many years of using spreadsheets, I've started using Lighterpack https://lighterpack.com/ to record and control my backpacking gear lists. Works pretty well. Just wondered if anybody could recom...
Note – 2024-01-12 15:49
A few from today's excursion into Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains. Once away from the ski area we saw nobody all day and had to make our own tracks through the snow. Varying conditions, some hardpack,...
Note – 2023-10-16 10:09
@[email protected] I believe so too. When I first went to the Patagonian Icecap in 2006, we had no gadgets, just compass and map. In fact the only published map was 1:250000, far too big, so I ma...
Note – 2023-07-29 08:28
New head torch ... Nitecore NU21. At 43 grams and only €35 it seems like good value on the face of it. Testing it on an overnight soon.
Note – 2023-07-27 05:20
@jds still plenty of snow patches. Would you need crampons to pass safely or is it too soft this late in the summer?
Note – 2023-07-13 16:06
@TimKStanton Yes, I find Garmin software isn't too user friendly. For a big company I expect better
Atom Packs Lightweight Trekking Backpacks
My Atom Pack 40 weighs in at just 680 grams and is, in theory, perfect for multi day summer trips into the mountains. Saves me a whole 700 grams on my current Deuter pack.