Hi all. A Lanshan has long been a tent that has piqued my interest. I have done a lot of research and watched many YouTube videos. Would I be correct in saying that when buying this tent you will be required to seal the seams yourself? As seems the case in almost every YouTube video I have watched. ...

Giant Stoneater wrote:Care guide for ME gear

https://www.mountain-equipment.co.uk/pages/care-of-your-product

Giant Stoneater, many thanks for that, much appreciated.

Hi there. Does anyone own this particular brand of trousers, if so can I ask how you wash and proof them? They are a soft shell trousers and only provide a light DWR. I have Nikwax Tech Wash and TX Direct which I was planning on using, however I see there is a specific Nikwax product for soft shell ...

Join Mountaineering Scotland and you'll get 40% off osprey. Please be aware that the discount with Mountaineering Scotland with Osprey (online) has changed to 30%, and not the 40% as quoted. I found this out recently to my cost. Tbh, the discount can only be used online direct from Osprey website, ...

Also, if you're looking at buying a few items this year. Might be worth looking at mountaineering Scotland membership - £25 for first year and you get 15% discount in Cotswold and 10% in tiso and gooutdoors (as well as others). I needed new boots, new jacket and wife needed a new bag. I've saved mo...

Also, if you're looking at buying a few items this year. Might be worth looking at mountaineering Scotland membership - £25 for first year and you get 15% discount in Cotswold and 10% in tiso and gooutdoors (as well as others). I needed new boots, new jacket and wife needed a new bag. I've saved mo...

You can have the trailblazer key sent out to you in the post. At least you could previously, don’t know if this has changed in Covid times.

Congratulations on managing 2 at one time

You are obviously fitter than you give yourself credit for. Hills are my nemesis, hence my username lol.

Congrats again 👍

It should be easy enough to measure the distance with a map using your preferred method (piece of string works well), As to time about 6-8 hours sounds not too far off depending on how fit you are and how much you are carrying. I recently couldn't find string in my toolbox and then ended up using s...

nigheandonn wrote:Did you mean to post these privately? There's not a lot here for anyone else to admire

I really enjoyed reading that. I have a friend who has done the Lochalsh Dirty 30 numerous times. My initial thoughts were I could never do something like that. So during April I challenged myself, I managed 31.09 miles, no problems or issues. 2 weeks later I tried again (hoping to push to 35) but ...

This is an interesting thread. Would be interesting to see if someone came up with a definitive solution :lol: :lol: On that note, did anyone see the program on BBC Scotland Saturday night (name escapes me) about them? Certainly an interesting program, but after it both the wife and I were feeling a...

I really enjoyed reading that. I have a friend who has done the Lochalsh Dirty 30 numerous times. My initial thoughts were I could never do something like that. So during April I challenged myself, I managed 31.09 miles, no problems or issues. 2 weeks later I tried again (hoping to push to 35) but I...

Hi there. What I have done previously, is the West Island Way on Isle of Bute, but slightly tweaked route. After alighting from ferry walk straight out Rothesay by castle, then do south half of route. Do this as far as Glencallum Bay and wild camp there. Following morning complete southern loop (by ...

Well done to you for reaching summit in the conditions, massive respect and kudos

And this was in May? Just another typical Scottish days weather then?

Yeah Arran does that to you, it will pull you back time and time again.

Glad you enjoyed.