what's turned your head this year?

[Mike8472]

Robbi the back has a porch bigenough to fit your bergen and a pair of boots in. At a push you can cook in it if you really had to.
I just tend to have a poncho strung up next to it as admin/cooking area

 

[bilmo-p5]

True North Big Tarp & Primus Etapower 1litre pot.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

JRC connect with arms carp fishing chair

 

[Tengu]

My laminate japanese knife.

Guess who had the swankiest blade at the knife show?

 

[EdS]

What's turned my head this year was Nell McAndrew coming out of All Saints down at Clarence Dock with a lovely short skirt and skimpy top.

but I've seen her a couple of times first think in the morning with no make up - but that was a few years ago.




Ok she was doing a photoshoot on the estate where I live. Much more pleasant and people friendly than me at that time of the morning I must say.

 

[R.Lewis]

Worst thing- A Eurohike Hydro 60 Backpack, split after one use, impossible to pack properly, gimmicky. Refunded!

Best thing- Really tough! Military poncho, awesome kit, so usefull. My new JLT nesmuk knife I got from here rocks, love it. But best of all that turned my head, so to speak.... My Robert Sorby camp Axe, amazing steel makes a gransfors look like a chocolate axe...

 

[Puchal]

My most radical purchase this year was my JUNGLE HAMMOCK & FLY. Once you try it, you will never like to sleep on the terma-rest again.

From all equipment I purchased this year, my vintage, military canvas US anorak is brilliant. I love it's weight, breathability, and simplicity:

My bigest failure were paddles I purchased for my canoe.

These are mass production, heavy and stiff peaces of pine. I had no idea how bad they are, until I swap them for those custom made feather-light reflective peaces of art:

 

[darrenleroy]

I love the idea of a quilt as I toss and turn at night and my mummy bag gets tangled. How warm is it though? And don't you lose a lot of heat underneath you if you're on a mat?

 

[Timbo]

favourite was a Boker Fellow knife, haven't bought that much so gladly no bad purchases (although last year I bought a 5.11 BOB which I hate), got a Fenix Tk20 too which is a pretty good flashlight so looking forward to the dark evenings for out walking the dog

 

[Wayland]

Double post.

 

[locum76]

The Mardale smock I just got off the forum.

 

[bikething]

I'm still enjoying my Transit Compass, amazing value.

It would be my transit compass I guess.

Best value buy I've had in a long time.

There's a touch of D'eja-vu about this thread

 

[Wayland]

Oops.. Hadn't noticed I'd already posted.

 

[basha]

My GoLite Shangri La 3 bought second-hand from MT350.
I’ve used it a few times and like its simplicity; it has a good feel to it……

 

[sirex]

I own several diffrent screw-on gas stoves, the two major downsides of these are:
1) stability, as it sits on top of the canister.
2) swapping cans when hot if one runs out.

I've always wanted a tube type stove, without paying the earth for it.

Today i found this: http://www.springfields.co.uk/camping/cooking-and-eating/brunton/?id=5379

that's going to be on order in the next 30 seconds !

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

cool anorak, whats the description on the label? might have to have a scout for one of those? it looks like us army camo, but don't recognize the actual item?

My most radical purchase this year was my JUNGLE HAMMOCK & FLY. Once you try it, you will never like to sleep on the terma-rest again.

From all equipment I purchased this year, my vintage, military canvas US anorak is brilliant. I love it's weight, breathability, and simplicity:

My bigest failure were paddles I purchased for my canoe.

These are mass production, heavy and stiff peaces of pine. I had no idea how bad they are, until I swap them for those custom made feather-light reflective peaces of art:

 

[JonathanD]

Oops.. Hadn't noticed I'd already posted.

I thought I'd read it twice, thought I was going mad.

 

[Paul_B]

Been seriously considering one of these,how much room is in them I'm 6'4" and 20 stone.My main concern is will it cover me and still have some to tuck underneath me.

I am 6'5" tall and got the XL version of the quilt. It is certainly long enough for me. In fact I can get inside the quilt with it over my head despite it really only meant to cover the body. I am relatively slim so I think I can wrap the quilt all the way around me quite easily. Anyway since ther are two straps which you can adjust then you can always keep it in position where it needs to be to keep you warm. That is on top and around your sides. You don't need to tuck it too far under you. It drapes nicely to your side IF you are big. IMHO I reckon you would be ok with it but it is expensive at abotu £280 now so please make sure and try it if you can. Try outdoorwarehouse in Windermere if you are ever around the area.

 

[Puchal]

Rabbitsmacker: here you can find contract number:

I hope, this helps
Regs
Puchal

 

[Rabbitsmacker]

hiya, cheers for the pic, the code search i just did brought up 'trouser, camouflage' so will have to hunt round visually i think to find the anorak.
looks good
Rob

Rabbitsmacker: here you can find contract number:

I hope, this helps
Regs
Puchal