going walking with the mrs and a supply of water? suspicious now after your mumsnet thread  At work
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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

I would use a invigorating stream instead, with a dead sheep up stream knowing my luck  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Cotswold do discounts for many clubs/societies (eg YHA). Worth checking with any society you belong to.
Personally I hate waterproof trousers. if it's going to rain a bit I wear Rohan Bags, which are windproof and incredibly quick drying. If the rain looks fearsome I have a pair of Rohan Dry Requisites which wear just like ordinary trous but are waterproof as well: http://rohan.co.uk/mens-travel-and-outdoor...e=02891512 . As regards daysacks, I don't have a decent one at the moment but things I'd look for are waterproofness (although no rucksac is 100%) and lightness. The framed ones are often heavier. I've always been a fan of Karrimor, but that's just a personal fetish.

npinks wrote:

i can get 15% discount buying on line with them, but plan on trying all needed prior, not sure if they are local, but can travel

Oldish thread, just got my rucksack

Ended up getting a good deal on a Osprey Talon 33

Also bought a 3 man tent too Vango Chinook 300 (2012) and instead of the £200 to £250 they go for, I found it online for £157

Also bought some under armour underwear and a pair of brasher Traveller GTX shoes too

(Aswell as 15cans of spray paint and some spot lights)

Retail therapy at its best

Bergen rucksack filled with everything you can think of. Full layers of water attracting non-breathing clothing. Boots made of hardest substance known to man (apart from diamonds that is). How things have changed.

Reminiscing about army days Bish

You've got it pinks. When I was a lad etc.etc. God that makes me feel old.

bish789 wrote:

Bergen rucksack filled with everything you can think of. Full layers of water attracting non-breathing clothing. Boots made of hardest substance known to man (apart from diamonds that is). How things have changed.

Ahh, the old waterproof "crisp packets". Awesome bit of kit, got more wet through sweat than keeping you dry. I remember the old army logic of if you want to wear your waterproofs, put them on under your smock so as they don't shine and rustle when wet. Kinda defeats the purpose of trying to stay dry

And they used to make a right noise if you were on stag and it was raining. "I'm over here, listen"

Ahh the good old days

pinkies gone from house to caravan to tent, social climber? At work
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"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Well you have to escape the hussle sometimes

I'll be the best equipped camper in my back garden when it all arrives

Why does the thought of going 'camping' in the garden fill my mind with lewd images.....

At least this thread isn't in the photography section.....

That's just wrong

My wife slept with my daughter who was very giddy about sleeping in it Friday night and I did Saturday with my son, the iPad and a movie on his quest to stay up till midnight and beyond, fast asleep by 10:40

They loved it, just got to work on their walking now, 2 miles and they winge about it