The hiking gear and adventures thread...

[Faust66]

TGCOTF-dewey said:

mickythefish said:

I bought a 70 quid MTB technical jacket. I still sweated loads and was useless. I guess we are all different but I run hot and sweaty a lot, sone just prefer normal stuff.

I am looking at getting decent shoes for scarfell, only because it gives me more options on the day, will probably keep my trainers they work for me .

That's why a dry base layer to swap into when descending is a must for me.

Yep.

I've gone right off Merino base layers recently. They do dry quickly but they just seem to give me that horrible cold clammy feeling (similar to cotton).

The Keela ADS tops (about 25 quid each for the long sleeve type) are my main choice at the moment for colder weather. Under Armour Tech 2 t shirts are great for hotter weather.

[Faust66]

mickythefish said:

Kinder and Mar Tor done, proper knackered, the shoes stood up well. Looking at Scarfell pike next and a Sweden walking tour.

As this is PH car included. 20km walk

definitely investing in a decent back pack, and shoes

Kinder Scout is one of my favourite walks... about an hour and 20 min drive for me, so I go there fairly often. Normally do a modified 14 mile route including Brown Knoll.

I do try to avoid Mam Tor though as it gets very busy and I don't like crowds.

If you want some more Peak District walks:

https://peakdistrictwalks.net/win-hill-walk-crook-...

https://peakdistrictwalks.net/hathersage-walk-padl...

https://www.alltrails.com/en-gb/trail/england/derb...

[Faust66]

I might add a poll to this thread...

What's the most divisive/contentious issue with hiking?

Walking Poles?
Footwear?



Can't wade in (pun intended) on the trail runner issue as I've got big feet so I've never found any to fit me. I'll keeping tramping along in my Lowa combat boots (with gaiters when it's really muddy) and enjoy my dry, if slightly hot in the summer, feet.

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Matt.. said:

I have weird feet and these Topo trail runners are the only ones that fit me which is why I bought so many pairs!

I’m very pro hiking poles. I think it’s a weird British thing to not like hiking poles. They’re so normal in other countries.

Don't think my feet are weird as such, just big (size 15 as I've mentioned before on here).

Totally agree on the hiking pole thing: I use mine a lot and never go for a walk without them (proper walks that is... not a stroll to the shops). They are a lifesaver for the old knees when descending dodgy slopes. Probably gone and re-ignited the debate now.

[Faust66]

Not been up to Giddy Pass... will have to check it out.

I'm off to the Peaks tomorrow: Edale>Brown Knoll>Kinder Scout>Grindslow>back to Edale. Looking a bit showery at times, but better than baking heat IMO.

Walk I've done loads of times, but I'm on my own (my missus is working) so I'll save the more exciting/new walks until we're out together.

If you want a good water bottle, try a an Alpkit Refresher. Keeps water cold all day in the summer. I also use Sigg bottles (they don't keep water cold so they get buried in my pack for insulation).

https://alpkit.com/products/refresher-1000-insulat...

Edited by Faust66 on Friday 17th May 20:35

[Faust66]

Posting pictures of yourself on PH?

You're either very brave or very foolish!

[Faust66]

VTECMatt said:

They closed the road to Wasdale Head today, it was that busy,

Bank Holiday weekend + nice weather = hordes of fair weather walkers. Litter. Noise. Crowds. Hell.

Cold and wet weekend in February = no issues. Solitude. Bliss.

'Twas ever the case.