Ah well. Thanks very much for this Whitestone

I've been pondering my sleeping mat system and was wondering if a Tyvex groundsheet would offer any additional insulation value - that is, some sort of R value in addition to the R value of my sleeping mat. Anyone know?

Martin B wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2024 10:08 am I've used Tyvek to make a crampon pouch. It was an offcut that i had lying about. It's cheap, light and relatively durable, It's done 3 winter seasons so far and is still going strong

That's a good shout, thanks Martin

Good idea, thanks

Wonder if anyone can help, I'm looking for material to make a minimalist crampon bag ahead of winter. Something durable enough to protect my pack from the points, but easy enough to use with a household sewing machine? Any idea what and if possible where I could get this from?
Many thanks

I seem to be moving back to doing more backpacking these days, so fancy treating my tired old legs at the end of the day. Does anyone have one of those collapsible Helinox camp chairs they'd be keen to sell?

Dunno if this is helpful, but I lived in the US for a while and moved back to the UK in 2018. At the time I brought my bike back with me (purchased over there) as it was surprisingly cheap to do so. I acquired a large cardboard bike box from REI, part disassembled the bike and filled up the box with...

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll look into both..

Slightly off topic so apologies, but hopefully someone can help me! I'm after a new pair of trail shoes for hiking and general outdoors stuff. I don't have many specific requirements, just shoes that will last more than a year of regular use (does such a thing exist these days?), have decent grip in...

Had this since 2021, bought from Ultralight Outdoors. Used maybe 4/5 times. Colour is olive green Uber spacious for 1 person but can fit 2 people Official weight of tent is 446g, but says 466g inc stuff sack on my kitchen scales Official weight of inner is 548g, but says 573g inc stuff sack on my ki...

Thanks for the info folks - much appreciated

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Cheap 510 the kestrel are all sizes and spd but mainly flats

Anyone know what the 510 fit is like - go up/down a normal size?

Great deals on Five Ten Trailcrossat Evans, lots of sizes available... https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/five-ten/trailcross-mid-pro-mountain-bike-shoes-140194?clickref=1101lxX8Tayu&app_clickref=1101lxX8Tayu&utm_source=partnerize&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=digidip_net#colcode=...

Could I have this please if still available?

I also read online that Isla Bikes had ceased production... such a shame
https://www.islabikes.co.uk/pages/cease-of-sale

Can you just use any brand of (wall) charger with the eneloops?

Yes please, I'll PM you

Good idea, I'll have a dig around the garage to see what I have.

I'd take that Barzo off your hands if it's black/grey? If it's new then happy to pay something for it.

Sorry I'm now sorted. Thanks anyway Steve and Ton for the offers

Ok, I'll need to consider packsize and weight so I'll maybe wait and see if there's anything else out there. Thanks v much.

ton wrote: ↑Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:18 pm i have a huge goretex one. like 7ft tall. any good ?

Not sure I need a huge one Ton - is it like the Hunka XL? Also sounds like it might be quite heavy?

Thanks, but I'm just after a 'standard' bivy to use with my tarp.

Decided to try a bivvy bag again, probably along with a tarp once midgie season is over. I don't suppose anyone has one in good condition that's now surplus to requirements? Thanks

During my hike the local SAR helicopter appeared in the next glen, circling around and obviously looking for someone, so I started to think about being able to accurately give my position if required... I guess that's one of the reasons you shouldn't completely rely on electronic gadgets and always...

Thanks for all the comments, some stuff I didn't know but will look into. During my hike the local SAR helicopter appeared in the next glen, circling around and obviously looking for someone, so I started to think about being able to accurately give my position if required... I guess that's one of t...