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On the off chance, would anyone be interested in a Sprayway Torridon Jacket before put it on Ebay / Vinted.
Its in this colourway which was a limited run
Used twice then had to face facts that I was too chunky so bought the exact same jacket in a larger size
https://outdoorsmagic.com/article/sprayway-torrido...
Its in this colourway which was a limited run
Used twice then had to face facts that I was too chunky so bought the exact same jacket in a larger size
https://outdoorsmagic.com/article/sprayway-torrido...
Matt.. said:
troc said:
I use a katadyn one when I know the water will be basically ok.
Me too. But this mostly means I rarely use it in the UK but do use it abroad. Our “national parks” are full of farm land and I am not drinking water where there are sheep around. 
baaaaaaaaahd water. During my camping practice weekends for my big trip this year (assuming no big wildfires!) I am working my way through the Welsh nuttalls list. Is anyone else nerdy enough to be working through hill lists?
I highly recommend this app for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hill-lists/id3152006...
I highly recommend this app for iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hill-lists/id3152006...
ben5575 said:
If you're on Strava, then Summitbag.com is good fun.
Yeah that one is interesting as well. My stats on SummitBag are 540 activities, 6,400km, 302,000m ascent, 72 days. I’m slowly working my way through Welsh nuttalls (108 down) but have done many other UK peaks. I’m at 61 wainwrights but the Lakes are so far away I doubt I’ll complete that one. I’m nerdy with the numbers.
That's mental stats. Fair play.craig1912 said:
It is a risk, I MTB I've seen fresh blood on trees etc. even the best prepared get lost, but still better to take risks than not at all. The truth is if it your time, not much you can do.mickythefish said:
craig1912 said:
It is a risk, I MTB I've seen fresh blood on trees etc. even the best prepared get lost, but still better to take risks than not at all. The truth is if it your time, not much you can do.That’s a location where I would never have thought I’d fall and even if I did, that it would almost end in the loss of an arm.
Think I’m just pointing out that even the best prepared and experienced hikers/riders can get caught out. The whole ‘I did it in trainers and jeans and I was fine so it’s all easy peasy’ attitude is great until it isn’t and then you will wish you had a spare coat, non-cotton clothes and a space blanket.
Matt.. said:
I’m very risk averse but sadly that definitely doesn’t make me immune to having an accident. I do have a Garmin InReach that I’ll start using more often now I am backpacking into far less popular areas. I have an iPhone with sat connection as well. I’m not exactly concerned but perhaps that’s part of the problem! I hike so much and have done for years that I’m now very comfortable and confident being in the middle of nowhere off trail.
As an aside - how does your iPhone have sat connection? Thx
mikeiow said:
Matt.. said:
I’m very risk averse but sadly that definitely doesn’t make me immune to having an accident. I do have a Garmin InReach that I’ll start using more often now I am backpacking into far less popular areas. I have an iPhone with sat connection as well. I’m not exactly concerned but perhaps that’s part of the problem! I hike so much and have done for years that I’m now very comfortable and confident being in the middle of nowhere off trail.
As an aside - how does your iPhone have sat connection? Thx
Matt.. said:
ben5575 said:
If you're on Strava, then Summitbag.com is good fun.
Yeah that one is interesting as well. My stats on SummitBag are 540 activities, 6,400km, 302,000m ascent, 72 days. I’m slowly working my way through Welsh nuttalls (108 down) but have done many other UK peaks. I’m at 61 wainwrights but the Lakes are so far away I doubt I’ll complete that one. I’m nerdy with the numbers.Phil. said:
Try the Salomon X Ultra 4 too. More substantial and usually available discounted with a quick Google search.
I got a pair of these for Xmas and ended up returning them - toe box seemed narrower than the previous model which I had for years and loved. Bit stiffer though but that just felt less comfortable to me.
Heading to do Scafell Pike myself this Saturday and looking forward to it - then maybe Haystacks and Coniston in the week after.
yellowbentines said:
Phil. said:
Try the Salomon X Ultra 4 too. More substantial and usually available discounted with a quick Google search.
I got a pair of these for Xmas and ended up returning them - toe box seemed narrower than the previous model which I had for years and loved. Bit stiffer though but that just felt less comfortable to me.
Heading to do Scafell Pike myself this Saturday and looking forward to it - then maybe Haystacks and Coniston in the week after.
Have a good weekend!
Phil. said:
My wife and daughter love Salomons but they are too narrow for me.
Have a good weekend!
My feet are wide. Looks like berghaus are best shoes.Have a good weekend!
I've seen some Adidas trail running shoes heavily reduced might give them a go . Only 40 quid.
Terrex Agravic Flow 2 Trail Running Shoes
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