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For very sunny and warm days

Does anyone have experience with the bestways alpine lite sleep pad. I’ve seen a few YouTube reviews and brought one (£36) just curious if anyone here has used one and how they found it? Edit. 7.3 R value stated

Edit I already own all of the Stove System, Water Filtration, Tech Bag & First Aid Kit

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I’ll be using this kit for Coast to Coast, Dartmoor, The Lake District, The Peak District, Southwest Coastal Path and eventually John O’ Groats to Lands End. If you have any gear tips or additions/removals etc for my kit any comment is welcome

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Hey there👋 After a successful thruhike of the PCT this year I was revisiting my gear and made a few changes. Decided that I will try a 20+ liter backpack as long as I don't need to carry a bearcan. Tested the kit in shoulder seasons and so far I am quite satisfied. Any suggestions from your side how to improve? What gear would you change? Feel free to ask me anything. https://lighterpack.com/r/t97drh

Possible non-dairy alternative to milk powder (such as Nestle Nido): https://overherd.uk/

Is there a place, preferably central London or southeast, where I can try Topo shoes?

Looking to buy one for the partner but suggests they've shot up to ~£200. Pretty sure i got mine last year for ~£100. Is it just bad time of year or have they jacked up the price?

Anyone recommend a decent priced one or equivalent pad? It's for a female that's always cold.

I’ve had my eye on a few DCF tents but never actually owned one, a few aspects of DCF worry me, mainly the lifespan.

What is the lightest non DCF tent that can actually handle UK weather? The X Dome and regular Notch look to be it from research but wondering if anyone had some input.

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Had one on my Christmas list for years but couldn't stomach paying £130. Not really interested in brining it on a hike, either, I just really like sitting down and want to have a chair with me at all times.

Hope this is allowed

The US UL guys seem to like "wind pants": wind resistant, somewhat breathable (moreso than waterproof trousers) and somewhat water resistant trousers, usually in nylon. Sometimes these are referred to as "dance pants".

Has anyone found any of these available in the UK? The US Amazon links never seem to correspond to anything on the UK site.

Ideally less than 100g and pack really small.

Cheers

I'm thrilled to have moved from the south of England to north Wales. I got into hiking a few years ago, getting major GAS and buying up everything I'd need in order to enjoy the UL life.

It's great fun but I hang my trekking poles up at the first sign of wind/rain, and I'd like to change that. While I've done a lot of hilly, long distance hiking (TMB, PW, WHW, C2C, GR131 etc), living in southern England meant I never regularly experienced terrain much more challenging than a speed bump

Now I'm in north Wales, surrounded by incredible mountains, looking out at snowcapped peaks though a howling gale, and I'm thinking my fancy ultralight (mainly American-manufactured DCF) gear might be inadequate.

I was hoping people might have some recommendations for winter and wind worthy tents that will keep me roasty toasty.

I'm happy with 1p (with a large vestibule) but am probably erring towards 2p. Small pack size is preferred. I'm the shorter side of average. I use trekking poles but figure I'd be better off with freestanding? I'd love to keep it light but I don't mind extra weight if it means I'll get a good night's sleep. Budget's not an issue.

Things I've been looking at:-
Hilleburg Unna - Looks tough as hell but also huge and heavy
Durston X-Mid Solid - Looks light as hell but also not 4 season
Terra Nova Laser Compact AS - I spent a lot of time in a Laser Competition 1 and while small, it always felt solid
Terra Nova Southern Cross - Would this be a better call than the Compact AS?

Any thoughts/recommendations would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance

Hi, is anyone in the dales today, planning a hike tomorrow so wanted to know if there’s any cloud inversion?

As the title says anyone have any recommendations for a lightweight square/rectangle sleeping bag. I’m an active and warm sleeper and like my room, I have a nature hike sleeping bag at the moment but just wondering if there any other suggestions? I appreciate rectangle may mean it’s not as light as a mummy design etc but I need the wide fit for my kicking feet.

I’m looking for a -6c UL bag/quilt for the pct next year. I’ve got a budget of around £250, I was wondering if you guys had recommendations for European brands or where to get US stuff for a reasonable price?

Many thanks

I live in the north east of England (between Sunderland and Newcastle) and I’m looking for a wild camping spot that I can get to within an hour. The reason is I want to be able to go after the kids are in bed which is around 6pm (I don’t mind night hiking). I’d head off on the night and be back early the next morning before they wake up. Don’t really want the place to be a coastal camp as I don’t like dealing with sand. Somewhere like high cup nick or some kind of peak/mountain/hill would be ideal. Any suggestions and any of you new dads/mams do anything like this? I’m struggling to find time to get out so this is the only solution I can come up with! Thanks.

I’m very indecisive between the Bonfus Middus and the Tarptent Notch Li. I would be getting the Middus 2P with the 1P inner (645g) so the weight is very comparable to the Notch. My only worry is head room when lying down. I use a 4 inch bad and occasionally a foam mat underneath. Would i be touching the inner with my head? I do not mind being close to the mesh as long as not touching. Same question for the notch also.

Both look very good in wind and suited for uk conditions.

Another point is I already have a Hilleberg Soulo and the xmid 2P solid. Would you say I’m just going sideways buying a tent like this? I don’t do many trips longer than 2 nights but do tend to cover a lot of distance and elevation. I almost solely camp on summits so usually the Soulo comes with me.

I'm looking for a bit of advice and recommendations please... my other half has asked for handheld GPS but I'm completely lost and have no idea where to start. Can I please have some recommendations on the best mid priced devices please? Thanks in advance

Anyone used a pro 2+? How does it get on in our lovely windy weather?

Hello, I live in Scotland and work in Film/TV which means often time I’m found filming outdoor in whatever the weather throws at me. I have had a Berghaus Arran Jacket for the past 7 years. It serves me well but I do find it a bit bulky and not very breathable.

Would anyone be able to recommend a more lightweight rain jacket that I can use in conjuction with the Berghaus Arran?

Had a look at the RAB Kangri GTX in a store and I like it although not sure if it’s much less bulky? Also had a look at the downpour plus 2.0 and it was much more lightweight, but would it be waterproof enough?

Thanks!

Looking for an all round pair of hiking boots - if some quality brands can be recommended that are durable

Mostly because I took up running, my past couple of holidays I've taken trail runners as my only pair of footwear instead of Brasher Supalite GTX boots.

It's been great, including the couple of hikes I did on the trips. Next year I'm planning a long trip to South America including the O Trek in Patagonia and more hikes than I usually do overseas (my usual hiking trips are to Scotland).

A big problem with trail runners has been the slippiness on wet concrete or rock. I could've had a bad accident in Athens when I slipped on a ramp and into a road.

I have and all are slippy in such conditions:

Brooks Divide 3
Saucony Endorphin Edge Trail
Karrimor Sabre 3

A Karrimor pair I had were actually really good, but they don't have that model any more. I've ran over 500 miles and walked about 300 miles in them, and they're still going! Not in the best condition now.

I'd like something with cushioning and support, which the Endorphin Edge are good for (I like the carbon-fibre plate too).

Hi,

Looking for some winter hiking boots, was thinking Scarpas as they are highly rated. Any experience with them or other recommendations. I’d prefer boots due to the stability in winter.

Hi all,

For those who cold soak, what are you using to do it in? Have a trip coming up where a stove won't be feasible. After something around 600ml.

Thanks!

edit for anyone who searches this question in the future: I ended up buying the Grom container from Waitrose. Worked well, and while not 100% leakproof (I tested it by filling it with water and shaking it about... some water escaped) it was more than adequate for standard use i.e. putting it in the top of your rucksack, outside pack liner. Would definitely recommend. Bonus, I got to eat a load of tasty ice cream.

What sleeping bag/quilt do you use for the winters when camping above the tree line. I have a budget of about £500. Looking for a buy once sort of item.

I didn’t think I had a big head but I must do, every woolly hat I have is a tight fit.

Any recommendations for me?

Thanks :)

I have a pair of On Cloudventure Peak (v2), which are coming to the end of their life, and am struggling to find a suitable replacement. Can anyone help please? I've done quite a bit of researching online recently, and while I might be being overly-picky, I can't seem to find anything that feels like it would meet my criteria - everything seems to be over the top on cushioning everywhere these days, or just more bulky than I would prefer.

On changed the shoe a lot for the v3. It's now aimed clearly at speed, so doesn't appear suitable for distance (more flimsy materials, next to 0 cushioning, reduced overall sole area).

I've tried a couple of highly recommended options, and tbh was very underwhelmed by Lone Peaks and Olumpus. The fit around the heel and mid foot feels sloppy, even after trying some different sizes on.

What I like about my Ons:

• Super snug fit overall, but not cramped in the toe box - they really do lock your heels in, which results in no rubbing, and great stability when moving downhill (toes never touch the end)
• Great grip overall, though on wet smooth surfaces, they're not so good
• The Aggressive lugs and slightly flared sole provide great support on uneven surfaces
• Lightweight, and don't feel like you're wearing a long distance or hiking shoe
• Flexible enough to allow for good foot movement, but enough protection underneath to prevent fatigue and irritation from sharp rocks
• Thinner materials around the top of the heel and sock area - I'm not a fan of bulky big cushioning on uppers

I don't think I need something with crazy amounts of cushioning like most Hokas or Altra Olympus. While a slightly wider toe box would be nice (I certainly don't want anything that feels cramped), It doesn't necessarily need to be as pronounced as Altras.

I’m looking for a 4 season tent for UK conditions that is approx 2kg as I don’t believe the 1kg tents are true 4 season. Heard the Scarp is almost the perfect tent but not a 4 season shelter. I’ve used the Akto and it just flaps way too much to sleep. Is there any tent out there that really meets the criteria? Kuiu storm star seems promising but not many videos on it.

Update: a hell of a lot of replies which I didn’t expect! I am pretty much set on the storm star as my akto will do for most use so I think the scarp wouldn’t be a good purchase as they cover the same ground imo (I’d rather be in the akto but it might not be as comfy as the scarp. The storm star seems perfect as I’m not needing anything ultralight for my winter tent as the rest of my pack is pretty solid weight wise.

I’m in the UK and like to camp through the winter. I already own some good warm and lightweight layers, but my current down jacket is 780g. I would like a down jacket to wear over a t shirt and fleece and maybe under a shell if needed. Ideally I could wear it in warmer camps with a T shirt also but this isn’t a necessity. Lowest temp would probably be -5 (-10 to account for wind) and highest temp I’d consider to bring it would be 10-12C.

Any recommendations? I don’t really have a budget I will spend whatever i need to.

Current ideas:

Norrona Superlight Trek 100/500 Rab Electron Pro