Discussion
I am doing an event in the Brecon Beacons in Jan and there are some standard bits of kit I need, I have sorted some but need some PH advice on a few bits please. Notably, trousers (hiking or military grade combats), waterproof jacket, warm kit jacket (this is if I break a leg and have to wait rescue - guidance is should keep me warm in -15 for a couple of hours).
Anyone got some advice please on how much I should spend and on brands? As with everything the range out there is bewildering from £30-£500 on most stuff. The trousers are important as I need to be able to move quickly and climb mountains. Warmth is important but I am planning on using Under Armour or similar compression base layer so wicking and manoeuvrability probably more important.
The warm jacket is confusing. Its required in an emergency so might not get used. However if I did end up in the situation I need a decent bit of kit.
I don't mind spending a bit on good stuff but I don't want to spend loads for the sake of it. I wandered round Go Outdoors earlier and was completely baffled.
I am also not sure what to wear on top when doing the event. Obvs if its pissing it down will wear the rain jacket but if its just v. cold what to do? I sweat a lot so don't want massive layers or big stuff. I also hope to be moving at a decent rate.
Anyone got some advice please on how much I should spend and on brands? As with everything the range out there is bewildering from £30-£500 on most stuff. The trousers are important as I need to be able to move quickly and climb mountains. Warmth is important but I am planning on using Under Armour or similar compression base layer so wicking and manoeuvrability probably more important.
The warm jacket is confusing. Its required in an emergency so might not get used. However if I did end up in the situation I need a decent bit of kit.
I don't mind spending a bit on good stuff but I don't want to spend loads for the sake of it. I wandered round Go Outdoors earlier and was completely baffled.
I am also not sure what to wear on top when doing the event. Obvs if its pissing it down will wear the rain jacket but if its just v. cold what to do? I sweat a lot so don't want massive layers or big stuff. I also hope to be moving at a decent rate.
The event is the Fan Dance organised by Avalanche Endurance Events.
Interesting that a couple are recommending Paramo. That was recommended by the organisers and is an event sponsor. I was a bit cynical about whether they were the best. Good to have other opinions about them.
Good suggestion about renting. I'm really hoping that I enjoy this event and will want to do more. Think it could be a good event for me. I'm not fast but I'm big and have a lot of endurance. Carrying heavy s
t over a mountain is right up my strasse.
I've gone for an army issue Bergen 2ND hand. That seemed the best and a bargain at 40 notes.
Boots I'm looking at the altberg tabbing boots.
Interesting that a couple are recommending Paramo. That was recommended by the organisers and is an event sponsor. I was a bit cynical about whether they were the best. Good to have other opinions about them.
Good suggestion about renting. I'm really hoping that I enjoy this event and will want to do more. Think it could be a good event for me. I'm not fast but I'm big and have a lot of endurance. Carrying heavy s
t over a mountain is right up my strasse.I've gone for an army issue Bergen 2ND hand. That seemed the best and a bargain at 40 notes.
Boots I'm looking at the altberg tabbing boots.
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