Recent content by leon-b

I’m currently living abroad - in a flat, in the city centre and I’m pulling my hair out slightly! So, I figured I’d try and find my creative side (which is extremely hidden) and have a crack at some crafts. I’m after any ideas and advice to get started. Needs to be something I can do in my...

Welcome, I’m also a Suffolk boy!

I just gave my stainless Opinel no.8 to a local knife shop for a sharpen and wasn’t that happy with the result. I used to run it through a cheap pull through sharpener in the past and because of this it’s got a dull spot that protrudes at the bottom of the blade near the handle. I was hoping...

If only this wasn't large!

Picked up an Msr pocketrocket from go outdoors this weekend. First impressions are it’s really small/light but packs a punch! I’ll use it at work tomorrow.

Ah, I’ve left it inflated with the valve closed while I’m away the weekend. The end with the valve seemed much chunkier than the foot end, hoping it sorts itself over the weekend.

Always wise to take care of your feet. Need to invest in some decent socks too, I think. Alpkit Dortnag arrived today, with a little handwritten note which I thought was a nice touch. I've inflated it and will leave it for a night or two as directed - I guess to let it sort itself out after...

I'll ditch the rucksack altogether and leave with what I can fit in my pockets....

I know there's lighter bags but I wanted something tough that would last me. I'll have to sit down at somepoint and put everything I plan on taking, minus the sleeping bag etc which I don't have and see what it leaves me.

Thanks guys. My alpkit Dortnag and sabre 45 should both be delivered today! Ooooh I like buying shiny new things!

Like I say, the sleeping kit is a backup really but will be well worth taking! That stove looks cheap enough and small, Gas shouldn't be too hard to pick up if I run out?

There may be two of us so might be handy in that respect and I've already got it so saves buying another. I'm aiming to go as light as possible, around 10kgs ideally.

That sounds like it'll do the trick. I think I'll take my DD 3x3, dirtbag mat and suitable down bag. Now to decide on stove or no stove..

I don't plan on sleeping outside that much, just wanted to be covered for when I don't secure somewhere to stay. Sleeping bag choice is tricky because I'm hoping to head for warmer climates but also don't wanna get stuck somewhere and freeze to death lol

Tarp tent combo sounds a bit excessive? I'm hoping to use hostels/couch surf most of the time. The kit is really so I don't get stuck out with nothing if I can't find anywhere.