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[mackem 23,897]

1 hour ago, Greyman said:

Got to have nice pants on when out on the trail, lol 

I will take some footage,jeans and stuff doesn’t cut it,got to be lightweight and hydrophobic.

7 hours ago, Leo Sayer said:

Looks good mac. Check out PHD Designs gear jackets and bags ect. Based in Harrogate but the factory were they make them is in the mill down the road from me. Expensive but quality gear, they got an autumn sale on sleeping bags at the moment. 

 I will check them out,only went for Kuiu because of the reputation,to be honest I am spoilt for choice over here,Canucks have a rep for being outdoorsy types,the kit is top notch,Kuiu is what a lot of people get when heading to Alaska and northern Canada so I know it will be fine in the alps and himalaya,packs down to nothing as well,they have a 100% waterproof floatable dry bag rucksack,I have used dry bags before,will probably go for their bag.

just having a coffee in Timmies,last day of the Salmon season,hoping for a biggie.

[Greyman 25,415]

27 minutes ago, mackem said:

I will take some footage,jeans and stuff doesn’t cut it,got to be lightweight and hydrophobic.

 I will check them out,only went for Kuiu because of the reputation,to be honest I am spoilt for choice over here,Canucks have a rep for being outdoorsy types,the kit is top notch,Kuiu is what a lot of people get when heading to Alaska and northern Canada so I know it will be fine in the alps and himalaya,packs down to nothing as well,they have a 100% waterproof floatable dry bag rucksack,I have used dry bags before,will probably go for their bag.

just having a coffee in Timmies,last day of the Salmon season,hoping for a biggie.

I prefer cotton dries out as fast as it gets wet, never wear denim for anything other than going out, did you buy a fanny pack to match the pants lol 

[Leo Sayer 1,718]

36 minutes ago, mackem said:

I will take some footage,jeans and stuff doesn’t cut it,got to be lightweight and hydrophobic.

 I will check them out,only went for Kuiu because of the reputation,to be honest I am spoilt for choice over here,Canucks have a rep for being outdoorsy types,the kit is top notch,Kuiu is what a lot of people get when heading to Alaska and northern Canada so I know it will be fine in the alps and himalaya,packs down to nothing as well,they have a 100% waterproof floatable dry bag rucksack,I have used dry bags before,will probably go for their bag.

just having a coffee in Timmies,last day of the Salmon season,hoping for a biggie.

Nice one Mac , have a good day and get some pics up .  But do check out Peter Hutchinson Designs gear , proper artic stuff. Am hovering over a winter sleeping bag in the sale . 

[Bush Rummager 3,800]

I've only heard good things about the PHD gear Leo. My sister picked up one of their bags only used once and got a mega deal on it she was saying. Only downside was it didn't have a zip on it!! Lol!! She was aware if that by the way. I can't actually remember what she was quoted for having a zip fitted but it kind of ruined the deal!!  Oh well!! Lol..

I'll have a good poke about on their site later. I don't need owt as such bit always good to have a gander eh!!

PHD | Sleeping Bags and Mountaineering Clothing | Made in England

WWW.PHDESIGNS.CO.UK

 

[Leo Sayer 1,718]

1 minute ago, Bush Rummager said:

I've only heard good things about the PHD gear Leo. My sister picked up one of their bags only used once and got a mega deal on it she was saying. Only downside was it didn't have a zip on it!! Lol!! She was aware if that by the way. I can't actually remember what she was quoted for having a zip fitted but it kind of ruined the deal!!  Oh well!! Lol..

I'll have a good poke about on their site later. I don't need owt as such bit always good to have a gander eh!!

PHD | Sleeping Bags and Mountaineering Clothing | Made in England

WWW.PHDESIGNS.CO.UK

 

Yeah av a gander bush. My mate owns a MOT station in the mill were it's all made. Am always seeing if he can get  me summat fell off back of a lorry or if can can me a decent discount. You know what it's like mate were all tight as fook up  here in the grim north lol. And I couldn't be doing with a bag with no zip after 8 brewdogs lol. 

[Bush Rummager 3,800]

7 minutes ago, Leo Sayer said:

Yeah av a gander bush. My mate owns a MOT station in the mill were it's all made. Am always seeing if he can get  me summat fell off back of a lorry or if can can me a decent discount. You know what it's like mate were all tight as fook up  here in the grim north lol. And I couldn't be doing with a bag with no zip after 8 brewdogs lol. 

Exactly matey.. I was harassing my Mrs this morning.. if you don't ask you don't get!! Haha..

I'll ask my sis if had the zip fitted out of curiosity. Probably not because she is a tight arse!! She's coming down end of October and wants me to take her for a refresher walk over Kinder as she has her Mountain leaders qualification course coming up soon and the first half is based in the Peaks so I'll look forward to that!

[mackem 23,897]

11 hours ago, Greyman said:

I prefer cotton dries out as fast as it gets wet

Ummmm,yeah,I think I will stick to wearing what I know works best for me.

 

[mackem 23,897]

9 hours ago, Leo Sayer said:

Am always seeing if he can get  me summat fell off back of a lorry 

Used to get barbours and berghaus from the factories,at one time I was told most people in southwick were wearing decent berghaus jackets as a local lad worked in the factory,I only wore it because I was getting it cheap,never really liked berghaus.

Edited September 30, 2023 by mackem

[mackem 23,897]

11 hours ago, Leo Sayer said:

Nice one Mac , have a good day and get some pics up .  But do check out Peter Hutchinson Designs gear , proper artic stuff. Am hovering over a winter sleeping bag in the sale . 

Just had a look at his Everest stuff,things have came a long way since Mallory and Irvine ain’t they?His jackets look like some of the high altitude stuff that’s summited Everest on display in the mountaineering museum in Pokhara.

[Greyman 25,415]

9 hours ago, mackem said:

Ummmm,yeah,I think I will stick to wearing what I know works best for me.

 

Bless you Mac, I may have my fabrics mixed up but think I,ll stick to what the military of the world have worn for years along with nomadic dessert people and camel jockeys rather than what the posh tourist wears on his park walks, but cheers anyway 

[mackem 23,897]

On 06/09/2023 at 16:24, keepdiggin said:

What if you come across a grizzly bear?

Just watching the news,Grizzly is on all of the channels,killed a man,woman,and their dog.

 

[mackem 23,897]

The bear attacked the first responders and was shot.

[Leo Sayer 1,718]

40 minutes ago, mackem said:

Just watching the news,Grizzly is on all of the channels,killed a man,woman,and their dog.

 

Phenomenal beasts, mac did you ever watch the movie ' Into The Grizzly Maze ' about 2015 was a cracking film 

[mackem 23,897]

8 minutes ago, Leo Sayer said:

Phenomenal beasts, mac did you ever watch the movie ' Into The Grizzly Maze ' about 2015 was a cracking film 

I did see the film mate,my sons been in the general area the couple were killed in,first thing I said to him was be careful of bears.

https://youtu.be/bP4XCk25Qzs?feature=shared

[mackem 23,897]

Anyone with an interest in the Himalayas or Alps (you see the Mt Blanc range)recommended.