heinous seamus
Perfect in an empty room
I got myself some new boots last week. Berghaus Hillmaster 2s
Hopefully they'll be worth the investment!
Hopefully they'll be worth the investment!
The Outdoorsy "Sofa".
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LDC
On est tous des pangolins
Not used it enough to comment on durability, although the outer fabric does have quite a soft feel to it that doesn't feel like it would be very tough, but all the reviews and reports I read seem to have found no problems bar a bit of bobbling.
It's an excellent garment though. On every day I wore it this winter I could get away with that and just a thin hooded base layer on underneath without getting cold or too hot when walking or climbing. The wind does cut through it a bit (which is partly the point) so do need to chuck on something warmer/more windproof if you stop for any length of time in the cold/wind.
The only thing is for me the cut is a bit off, it's a bit baggy in the torso/abdomen and the sleeves are slightly too long. I really like the insulation though, works brilliantly. Maybe I'll try the Arcteryx version as their cut fits me perfectly.
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
Not used it enough to comment on durability, although the outer fabric does have quite a soft feel to it that doesn't feel like it would be very tough, but all the reviews and reports I read seem to have found no problems bar a bit of bobbling.
It's an excellent garment though. On every day I wore it this winter I could get away with that and just a thin hooded base layer on underneath without getting cold or too hot when walking or climbing. The wind does cut through it a bit (which is partly the point) so do need to chuck on something warmer/more windproof if you stop for any length of time in the cold/wind.
The only thing is for me the cut is a bit off, it's a bit baggy in the torso/abdomen and the sleeves are slightly too long. I really like the insulation though, works brilliantly. Maybe I'll try the Arcteryx version as their cut fits me perfectly.
I plan to use mine as more of a midlayer, hence the hybrid rather than the original. So for hiking in (with a pack) on cooler days - chucking insulation or shell over the top when stopped/necessary, and for more stationary/insulation use in the Summer.
I wish mine was "a bit baggy in the torso/abdomen"
it's a reminder that I still need to drop a couple kg 
. I've a casual Patagonia shirt in a Medium which fits well, even a little loosely, but my Nano is a Large and is trim. To be fair I love the trim fit, away from my gut the fit is perfect. And, it's only a cm or 2 (i.e. a week or two of stopping eating cake every day) from being perfect on the torso too. By God, it feels lovely on though. It's a proper luxury piece.
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
Going anywhere nice?
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
Bought some new merino socks to replace the ones that shrank in the wash ages ago. Mmm, comfy 
Littlest pipelet is going for his primary 5 outdoor education residential next week so I asked his dad to get him some stuff he needed. Gobsmackingly he has come home with a pair of really nice little North Face waterproof hiking boots! Quite jealous.
Littlest pipelet is going for his primary 5 outdoor education residential next week so I asked his dad to get him some stuff he needed. Gobsmackingly he has come home with a pair of really nice little North Face waterproof hiking boots! Quite jealous.
LDC
On est tous des pangolins
Lakes, more to catch up with a visiting friend, but planning on getting one day up the fells tomorrow.
Supine
Newt Member
Me too!
bellaozzydog
rolling turds in glitter
Went dog walking this am with a buffalo 6 shirt on with only a vest underneath. Despite being fully vented I was soaked with sweat. Time to step the warmers kit down to something more suitable for the micro climate I seem to live in
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Managed to go through Betws y Coed with no major purchases. Thing is I could have quite easily been convinced to spend money as need both trainers and a jacket for running, but things either didn't take my fancy or wasn't paying absolute top dollar rrp.
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
I rarely buy stuff in Betws these days.
It's no Ambleside ir Keswick to be fair...
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
I'm in Ambleside next week. Although under the watchful eye of my other half...
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Just saw this on Facebook, but I've got an Msr reactor and bought memory map recently. I wouldnt normally buy Trail, but I'd read it if free...
kebabking
Not a Girly Swot, but I like them....
You're not alone - I walked the dogs at 5am yesterday in just an old Arktis stowaway top and shorts, no t-shirt and I was more than warm enough.
I hate it. I hate being hot, and I don't spend vast and unsustainable amounts of cash on nice things so they can sit in my cupboard for 8 months of the year..
The Sun: fuck off to the other side of the galaxy!
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
Also posted on the cinema thread....
Second Installment of the Banff Mountain Film Festival last night.
Standouts were this beautiful simple film about a Finnish Ice Diver:
Johanna
and this climbing film:
Safety Third
(for which I can't even find a trailer for online
)
Second Installment of the Banff Mountain Film Festival last night.
Standouts were this beautiful simple film about a Finnish Ice Diver:
Johanna
and this climbing film:
Safety Third
(for which I can't even find a trailer for online
)
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Ambleside we are here. Paddled up from Newby Bridge this morning. Pints in the sun now and fish and chips 
bellaozzydog
rolling turds in glitter
Ambleside we are here. Paddled up from Newby Bridge this morning. Pints in the sun now and fish and chips View attachment 133204 View attachment 133205 View attachment 133206 View attachment 133207
Put your bloody life jacket on!
You'll last about two minutes if you fall in
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Put your bloody life jacket on!
You'll last about two minutes if you fall in
Ha. You are totally right. Wore it all the way up the lake, that was at the end when we were parking the boat having checked into the YHA and my GF was on the shore taking photos.
It's a buoyancy aid btw.
baldrick
hmmmmm
There's a Thai place not far from zeferellis, it was pretty good. At least there was last time I was there.
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
I think iirc they have a couple of pkaces including one in Bowness that I may have been to years ago and found ok. But I think my wife went to the Ambleside one last year and was disappointed.
baldrick
hmmmmm
Last time I ate there was 2 years ago so yeah, not surprised it's changed. Always the way!
LDC
On est tous des pangolins
Oh yeah, I forgot that, it's excellent there.
baldrick
hmmmmm
Bought some new OS maps for my next UK trips, to Matlock and somewhere on the coast in Northumberland.
Assume we still like old fashioned map and compass in this group and not all this GPS tomfoolery?
I did go through a period of using the online OS subscription but I found myself having to print stuff out in order to plan properly, so I didn't renew. The weather proof maps are worth the money anyway I think.
Assume we still like old fashioned map and compass in this group and not all this GPS tomfoolery?
I did go through a period of using the online OS subscription but I found myself having to print stuff out in order to plan properly, so I didn't renew. The weather proof maps are worth the money anyway I think.
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
I forked out a silly amount of money this year on memory map so could have them all downloaded to my phone, rather then the tiny sections the OS one allows. On the plus side its going on my tax return. Still use proper maps of course, especially as you say when planning, but certainly has its place, especially now I'm trying to get out running in the hills.
