I’ve been a long time user of Keen’s Targhee’s, in low and especially mid form. I used them on my recent West Highland Way trip, and on various stuff from walks in the park to hike-a-bikes to scrambling. So I was interested to see the Voyageurs, which are in essence a Targhee without the waterproof [...]
Posted on May 31st, 2008 by PTC*
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I met Craig for lunch and banter. He ran the Edinburgh marathon on Sunday, in 4′23″. His first marathon, and with only 30km of training he never broke sweat and was “bored”. It’d make you sick. Crossfit has a lot to answer for.
However, pavements are where you leave the bins out on a monday morning, not have a happy [...]
Posted on May 30th, 2008 by PTC*
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I’ve often spoken with misty eyes gazing to the horizon about the old Alpiniste 45+10. It was my favourite pack for many years. But underneath I do know that it is comparatively heavy, lacking in usable features and probably belongs in my cupboard only to be taken out on photogenic winters days. But when you see [...]
Posted on May 28th, 2008 by PTC*
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Competition Closed
Thanks everybody who entered :o)
The Big Agnes Competition closes on the 30th May (although I’ll be in the mountains this week and it’ll probably run on a little bit). Holly will pick the winner from her baby bowl as soon as she’s in the right mood after that.
We’ll be doing the trip to the winning [...]
Posted on May 26th, 2008 by PTC*
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I was through seeing the guys at Big Agnes and came away with this for Joycee. It’s the Roxy Ann, ladies specific down top bag. All the usual features, but wummin shaped. It’s also got a wider foot that most mummy bags. Needless to say she’s all excited and keen to get out and try [...]
Posted on May 24th, 2008 by PTC*
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This months column is pretty simple, the basics of lightweight cooking and eating on short trips. There really is no need for carrying a lot of heavy shite unless you’re away for ages or going really high up and have to use liquid fuel. Simplicity and quick cuppas are where it’s at.
There’s plenty other stuff [...]
Posted on May 23rd, 2008 by PTC*
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That, or variations of that is what Marlon Brando says in The Godfather. After a long gap in viewings, with fresh eyes (and ears) I’m now convinced Brando was taking the piss. “I’m going to sound world weary and add gravitas by using my expert power as the best actor in the world and filling my [...]
Posted on May 21st, 2008 by PTC*
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Competition Closed
Thanks everybody who entered :o)
Big Agnes have given me a fantastic Lost Dog Primaloft sleeping bag to give away. It’s a killer bit of kit for lightweight summer camping. It’s a left zip/ regular length.
It’s a great prize so I’m going to make it a quirky competition. I’ve got a new Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 [...]
Posted on May 20th, 2008 by PTC*
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I’m sorting out the tools, none of which are in the right boxes, bags of fittings and burst boxes of screws when I saw this wee bugger wander up. Obviously tame, it had a peck about the ground and then moved onto my shoes so we got it some of the stuff from the bird [...]
Posted on May 20th, 2008 by PTC*
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Now that is a wacky looking pair of trail shoes above. But looking closely we’ve got some interesting features on the snappily titled RX1441AT’s. Soft compound aggressively lugged sole, stitchless upper construction and a removeable ankle gaiter. The sole is how I like it, stiffer at the back and with good toe flex.
Below we have [...]
Posted on May 20th, 2008 by PTC*
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The Gore Tex lined Roclite 390s have caused much debate since their launch last year. Now we have the non-waterproof version, the Roclite 370, to stir it up again. They look much the same, but slightly lighter and they’re a better colour. Flexible, a grippy sole, and of course that ankle cuff that sets them apart. I don’t wear boots, but I [...]
Posted on May 19th, 2008 by PTC*
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Normally I’ll take oatcakes to give a bit of texture to dinner time with a dehydrated meal. A Pitta bread even. But last week I took a couple of Holly’s rusks to have with my Expedition Foods Chicken Tikka. Bloody marvellous is was.
Posted on May 19th, 2008 by PTC*
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