UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
If you want to do two boil in the bag type things then the MSR reactor does one with a bigger pot although it's certainly something to wait on a sale for.
The Outdoorsy "Sofa".
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If you want to do two boil in the bag type things then the MSR reactor does one with a bigger pot although it's certainly something to wait on a sale for.
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
For just boiling water a JetBoil is a neat bit of kit. I like mine. To the pint that dive been known to use it on day hikes to brew up rather than carry a flask.
Alpkit and others do similar set ups.
Otherwise my PocketRocket served me well till it was nabbed. There’s a new version out now.
My newest stove is an Alpkit Koro. Remote, so better in Winter and able to take a slightly bigger pan than Pocket Rocket types. Not had chance to use it yet as I’ve also got to replace my pan set that was also nabbed.
Alpkit and others do similar set ups.
Otherwise my PocketRocket served me well till it was nabbed. There’s a new version out now.
My newest stove is an Alpkit Koro. Remote, so better in Winter and able to take a slightly bigger pan than Pocket Rocket types. Not had chance to use it yet as I’ve also got to replace my pan set that was also nabbed.
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
I got a Coleman one that's remote from the gas bottle in a Go Outdoors sale recently. Can't see the point in spending much on those and pocket rocket type stoves. They all seem to work of the same basic principal. Dispense gas and burn it. They are all light enough.
I'm staying in the Betsy Y Coed YHA tonight. It's fucking freezing. Sure it's a whole lot nicer then the normal bunkhouse, but it's not much warmer and I'm paying a fair bit more for it. Won't be staying here again.
Going to Pete's Eats for breakfast. I know it's a bit of an instituation, but not been there for a few years as not often in Llanberis around breakfast time, in fact don't do cafe breakfasts that often. I'm quite excited, but also prepared to be a bit let down in what I remember. I'm sure the breakfast thread would make short work of pics I post in any rate.
I'm staying in the Betsy Y Coed YHA tonight. It's fucking freezing. Sure it's a whole lot nicer then the normal bunkhouse, but it's not much warmer and I'm paying a fair bit more for it. Won't be staying here again.
Going to Pete's Eats for breakfast. I know it's a bit of an instituation, but not been there for a few years as not often in Llanberis around breakfast time, in fact don't do cafe breakfasts that often. I'm quite excited, but also prepared to be a bit let down in what I remember. I'm sure the breakfast thread would make short work of pics I post in any rate.
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Sounds like we are going to have some epic winter conditions this year!
Although I can't see myself getting a chance to go out to play for a while.
Although I can't see myself getting a chance to go out to play for a while.
craigxcraig
Prefers 'cxc'
Nice Berghan 
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Are you planning to follow the advice written on the table?
kebabking
Not a Girly Swot, but I like them....
Well, duh, I'm not going to have a wank am I?
kebabking
Not a Girly Swot, but I like them....
Nice Berghan
Fucking old skool muthafuka.
craigxcraig
Prefers 'cxc'
kebabking
Not a Girly Swot, but I like them....
Oh yeah, if anyone happens to find an orange Black Diamond ice axe spike protector somewhere between Teifi Pools and Llangurig, could they pass it along? Cheers.
You'll know it's mine because it looks brand new, which it fucking is..
Certainly is, I've not used the Vulcan in an age, preferring the much lower weight of the Roc or, if necessary, the Crusader, but it's got to be said that the Vulcan, despite its monstrous weight, is quite comfortable.
All of mine are antiques, all from the late-80's/early-90', and they've all survived the less than careful treatment of the last 25 years (shit, that make feel really old) and the opportunities for camping holidays it has so generously provided....
You'll know it's mine because it looks brand new, which it fucking is..
kebabking Innit, ive still got mine, must be 27 years old, maybe a year or two more. Its an absolute quality bit of kit
Nicely taped too!!
Certainly is, I've not used the Vulcan in an age, preferring the much lower weight of the Roc or, if necessary, the Crusader, but it's got to be said that the Vulcan, despite its monstrous weight, is quite comfortable.
All of mine are antiques, all from the late-80's/early-90', and they've all survived the less than careful treatment of the last 25 years (shit, that make feel really old) and the opportunities for camping holidays it has so generously provided....
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
I've just entered the 2018 Classic Sweden
Never done an organised thing before
I'm usually a (very) solitary hiker.
Never done an organised thing before
I'm usually a (very) solitary hiker.
craigxcraig
Prefers 'cxc'
heinous seamus
Perfect in an empty room
How many people will be doing it? Are there bears in northern Sweden?
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
2000 over the course of the event.
Yes, there are bears. I won't see one though. European Brown Bears are pretty shy.
Lorca
Call in Sick Tomorrow
managed to get out to the brecon beacons this weekend, parked at Llantony Priory then hiked about 8ish miles and camped. Was brutally cold and I had that wind where you hear it rumbling in the valley like thunder, then it slams into your tent like 5 seconds later! Was pretty challenging tbh, pitching tent in icy wind with numb fingers, but enjoyable - can be good to get out of your comfort zone occasionally imo.
At one point I thought the tent might collapse - the poles were bending alarmingly, but it held up well, its hand made in Scotland and made for serious conditions. Once in the tent, I was snug as a bug, listening to the radio with a hot brew, but if I even stuck my nose out of the sleeping bag it went numb within a minute! Not sure what temp was overnight, but guessing at least around -8 windchill. Next day had a lovely walk along the top of the hill and back to the car. Sweet!
At one point I thought the tent might collapse - the poles were bending alarmingly, but it held up well, its hand made in Scotland and made for serious conditions. Once in the tent, I was snug as a bug, listening to the radio with a hot brew, but if I even stuck my nose out of the sleeping bag it went numb within a minute! Not sure what temp was overnight, but guessing at least around -8 windchill. Next day had a lovely walk along the top of the hill and back to the car. Sweet!
baldrick
hmmmmm
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
From the cinema thread but just as apt here...
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Is it a bit sad that I got excited about getting one if these today ?
Poo with a view
UnderOpenSky
baseline neural therapy
Wondered up Kinder today, still a surprising amount of snow and the wind was bitter. Was the first time I've entered Edale on a train. Made the most of it by demolishing a few pints in the Nags Heads along with an alright burger. The wait at the station afterwards felt Arctic though.
