Recent content by Limaed

Both are good but I’d say the TBS has the edge. The fixed bail hangs better and the stamped measurements help when measuring fluids these features make it better than the Pathfinder.

Well quite a few hikers use their walking poles to prop up a tarp - there’s no extra weight here as they are carrying them anyway so it’s a good system. Tarps aren’t always that light and you might need a bivi bag too. When you add the weight together it might be more than a lightweight tent. My...

Have you tried the micro spikes much on rock covered in verglas? We issue crampons to our MRTs but I was wondering if micro spikes might be better in some conditions.

The GSI pan is very good - I don’t think you will be disappointed.

Just get this one...

No they won’t. They are for the Centurio / new Crusader.

The fabric is water resistant but not waterproof. Any generic dry bag(s) will fit inside or just get put in dry bags the stuff that needs waterproofing. The Berghaus side pouches that fit the Munro (and Cyclops Roc) are quite hard to find and aren’t readily available. The best place seems to be...

They do help a bit with stability and having the rucksack snug. Loosen off all the straps then tension upwards from the waist strap finishing with the shoulder straps to get a nice fit.

I’d guess 90s. The ski attachment patches were more rounded on the 80s versions.

I had one of their SAS Smocks in Egyptian cotton - similar to Ventile IIRC. I sold it eventually as it was too big (even though technically my size). The company were very good for custom builds, I had some extra plastic d rings added in the pockets for clipping gear to and you could get...

RAF MRTs & military aircrew carry a ‘Day & Night’ flare. Night (flame) indicates position and Day (orange smoke) gives wind direction / position. Civ MRTs use something similar (can’t remember exactly and it might vary between teams). RAF MRTs got rid of ground illuminating and parachute flares...

I’ve a very similar AA pack. I’m a MRT volunteer and my pack has had a pretty hard life for the last 10+ years I’ve had it. You got a very good score, I’m sure it will serve you very well for a long time.

Back size on Berghaus was (is?) 1-4 with 1 being the smallest. Based on your height I’d say you need a size 2. I’m presuming some people have long legs and a short body hence the old information. I think in reality the overall height is more important. I used Berghaus packs for about 35 years, a...

Pearl barley or rice to thicken or make a roux for a classic chicken soup.

Don’t forget your local car boot sale. Over the years I’ve picked up lots of amazing gear for very little. You do need to go regularly and early in the morning (be there for 0700!) but it’s worth the effort. Don’t expect to just pick up what you need, just be open to surprises. I recently got a...