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Re: B1 vs B2 boots for winter mountain walking

If it's for winter hillwalking then I think B1 are sufficient. I've been using Scarpa SL M3's for years which are B1 but with Grivel G12's which are c2. Never had an issue, there's little sole flex in my boots. This winter will be the M3's last unfortunately. I'll take my crampons with me when I go ...
by Wanderer Gaz
Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:30 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: B1 vs B2 boots for winter mountain walking
Replies: 15
Views: 2765

Re: Dogs fouling on pathways

A blight of many parks in populated areas. One of the most depressing sights other than large scale fly tipping is plastic bags of dog s*!t hanging from branches after folk have launched them into the woods instead of binning.

I don't like people sometimes :(
by Wanderer Gaz
Mon May 03, 2021 6:08 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: Dogs fouling on pathways
Replies: 2
Views: 915

Re: Banshee 200 (2017)

Vango items are a bit hit and miss these days, some are excellent and others cheap tat. I've had a F10 Argon200 for a few years that I thought was flimsy and wouldn't last, I was wrong. This tent still looks like new and has withstood some horrendous wind during summit camps. Modern fabrics used in ...
by Wanderer Gaz
Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:05 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Banshee 200 (2017)
Replies: 9
Views: 1808

Re: Belts.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D2BTS93/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QxocDb112GQBP

Been using this for a good while now. Not expensive and seems well made.
by Wanderer Gaz
Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:27 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Belts.
Replies: 9
Views: 2007

Re: The Mountain in the City

A great reminder to appreciate the hills for what they are rather than see them as red blips to turn blue :D

Some atmospheric photo's, you've got me considering a hogmany up there now :lol:
by Wanderer Gaz
Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:50 pm
 
Forum: Walk reports - Scotland
Topic: The Mountain in the City
Replies: 17
Views: 5382

Re: Corrour damaged!

It feels like there's no escape from these people at times. Living close to and working in Glasgow, my time in the hills and outdoors is some escapism. The people you meet are usually like minded "good people". It infuriates me whenever these idiots behaviour impacts the life of good peopl...
by Wanderer Gaz
Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:16 pm
 
Forum: General discussion
Topic: Corrour damaged!
Replies: 9
Views: 2665

Re: head torches

Waterproof has to be the main criteria I think, conditions are likely to be rotten when you'll have to rely on it the most :roll: I have a black diamond, can't recall the model but it's one with a separate battery pack I can put in an inside pocket whilst in use. Nothing kills batteries faster than ...
by Wanderer Gaz
Fri Sep 28, 2018 11:51 am
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: head torches
Replies: 6
Views: 1655

Re: Crampons - any info appreciated!

From my experience I say the boot and crampon rating is a very rough guide. I live and walk in Scotland and couldn't justify the expense of a b2 boot given the limited usage it would get. I've been using Scarpa SL M3's which are b1 and a pair of Grivel g12's which are c2 together for years with no i...
by Wanderer Gaz
Mon Nov 06, 2017 2:08 pm
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Crampons - any info appreciated!
Replies: 30
Views: 9851

Re: Garmin 64 help please

Re the fuzzy screen, I think you might just be finding the resolution limit of the garmin. Compared to what we're all used to with modern mobiles it's pretty woeful to be honest! It is however fit for purpose whilst using the 1:50k maps, I've read that it can be an issue whilst trying to see the det...
by Wanderer Gaz
Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:45 am
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Garmin 64 help please
Replies: 1
Views: 990

Re: Really waterproof jacket & overtrousers

I run hot and I've given up with she'll jackets using Goretex and Event fabric. I end up soaking with my own sweat and ultimately colder if out for a few hours. I moved over to Paramo stuff a couple of years ago and find it better suited to me. Ultimately not as waterproof as Gore and Event but more...
by Wanderer Gaz
Tue Oct 24, 2017 12:41 am
 
Forum: Gear and Equipment talk
Topic: Really waterproof jacket & overtrousers
Replies: 9
Views: 4501

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