The Fitbit Versa and Sense, both waterproof have a facility to increase text and info on the watch so you can read it as a usual watch. You use your phone linked with it to use ViewRanger. The sense as I was saying before has an independent GPS. I wear glasses and its the bane of my life. I can at l...

I have done many a munro and multi day walk including the CWT with my Fitbit versa. The battery lasts about 5 days and links with my phone which has viewranger. Can then download when you have reception to upload to your phone. It can be set to monitor individual routes and they have a new version o...

I have had a few ‘wobbly’ experiences when coming across cattle on my travels. I too, have dogs and one now who couldn’t outrun cattle as he is an elderly boy, is deaf, partially blind and wouldn’t know what was coming. I remember before COVID, I had gone into Glen Nevis where many people walk to th...

I have a 35 litre pack and it holds an overnight or two for three seasons. BUT,, My 60 litre Granite gear is actually lighter than the 35 litre pack so it makes sense to use that instead, I try not to overpack it and in winter, it allows for additional winter gear. It rolls down well anyway and very...

I have the ruffwear webmaster for mine and had it many years now. Have a wee look at their website as they also give good instructions for how to have them fit properly. Its been a godsend to help me with my older dog who needs a hand now and again and the handle is brill for that. It fully supports...

Tiso in Couper Street showing as open

I think Tiso are open now? I was in the one in Aviemore a couple of days ago? The one in Couper Street would not be too far out of your way and if you were there sharp at 10 when it opens then you should still have plenty time to make a start on your walk? Not too far from the bus station either. Ob...

Have never really looked beyond the next Munro and really didn’t ever consider that I would finish them all. Perhaps that isn’t an unusual way to think ? But if I do get to that point and I am fit and able do complete then perhaps unusually for me ,, I haven’t yet done Ben Nevis? This wouldn’t be de...

I just walked around the fenced area when I got near to the enclosure where the stiles are. Took a bit extra time but no problems encountered at all . You will see it on the OS map...

With the exception of winter, my Ultras are brill. I have done many a Munro, long distance walk including CWT in mine (and had relatively dry feet, but it was good weather) and really comfy. I am on to another pair as my first did what Salomon seem to do, and began to leak. They were well out of war...

I have followed this thread with interest because it appears to be one of the few places a genuine, respectable and intelligent dialogue is encouraged without it turning into a slagging match. So,,, I am going to pose an question :-) . I have been trying to find in all the government guidance, where...

My lass from many many years ago was called Saoirse which is Gaelic for Freedom . I think it’s used as a female name. It might be Irish Gaelic tho? I’m sure someone can correct me if I’m wrong . Anyway it was my name for a beautiful wee dog I will never forget .

I use a thermarest closed cell mat for my two. Actually it’s my first mat from many years ago and cut down to size , it seems to be good for insulation. I carry an alpkit cloud cover quilt which gets thrown over the two dogs and me dependent on whether I take it and if not, I use a quilt bag now whi...

When I take mine camping then they are normally pretty tired by the time we get to where we are going and have seen them trying to get into the tent before its even up properly! The main issue is the morning when they are raring to go. I normally take them a wee dander around where the tent is and l...

Re the water. I didn't filter at all and lived to tell the tale. In the Dovrefjell area re your query re the wildlife There were Musk Ok that are fab to see and advised to keep a safe distance from