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Maybe I should have bought a load of those Swedish jackets and flogged them on here. Glad to be of service, though! FYI, I found that the buttons don't go quite far down enough at the front for when it is cold and windy. I've added a big press-stud lower down and it works well.

Swedish Army field jacket (not me in the photo!). Button-up, heavy wool, big pockets front, rear and inside. I paid less than 30 quid for mine (an un-worn 1942 example). It's a great jacket and I've never had so many (positive) comments/questions about an item of clothing from friends and...

I've (possibly) managed to get past the injury phase now. I don't think that there is that much too it, really. I found some of this Chi Running info useful...

I have a pair of light brown Hush Puppies Grassland shoes. I removed the thick footbed and replaced with a volume reducer and insole. The sole is very thin, with no heel drop. You need to walk gently until you get used to them. They are also excellent for driving in, if you like feeling the...

I started mid-foot running in lower heel drop shoes in January. I initially had a lot of calf stiffness and I did presumably go at it too hard (although I tried not to) because I've been suffering with various calf problems (strains and possibly a tear) since about April. I wear low to zero heel...

I'm interested in this thread. I've gone from wearing orthotics (and support trainers for running) to correct flat feet to wearing lighter, lower heeled shoes, casual footwear and running shoes. I've concentrated on improving my gait/form and my feet and knees are feeling great. I have found...

I bought a pair of these. Unfortunately, despite the waist and length being fine, the 'fit' was far too tight for me. They were also less 'substantial' feeling than I was expecting. Then again, my 5.11s (both canvas and Taclite), that other people have said that they don't get on with, are a...

Although I wear a Paramo Velez Adventure Light jacket and think that it is very good, I wear the heavy-duty 'goretex'(or equivalent?) British Army Surplus trousers so that I can sit, kneel down (and wear with my surplus Hi-vis Goretex jacket on my motorbike) in the wet.

My Velez Adventure Light keeps me dryer and more comfortable overall than any other rain jacket I've owned, although I've never tried it on a multi-day camping trip. I wouldn't want the heavey, non-"Light" version though, although the material is apparently tougher.

Any more ideas?

I currently have a pair of Goretex-lined Merrell shoes for light outdoors duties (ie. when not wearing boots) I have begun wearing lower heeled shoes for running to promote a 'mid-foot' strike and have been wearing flatter shoes for day-today use. Having worn the Merrells for a forest walk...

Heavy rain, as we appear to experience frequently for extended periods nowadays, appears to cause/accelerate a lot of the erosion and bogginess around here.

That looks as if it might be even better, but much more expensive (and less rain-friendly) than my reduced-from £19.99-to-£7.99 Aldi winter jacket.

I also like Merino a lot, but it does tend to absorb sweat/water more than a synthetic top. For maximum breathability/dryness in strenuous activities I'd er towards a Coolmax base layer and a fleece under my Paramo Velez Adventure Light smock. Bimbling about with the family, I just wear...

synthetic wicking layers from other manufacturers seem to work fine underneath my Velez Adventure light. Paramo isn't magic, it's basically a water resistant material held away from your skin by a thin wicking layer.

I've a pair of Lowa Mountain GTX. They must have changed the sole in recent times because they are grippy Vibram units on mine.

It sounds like a copy of my Aldi jacket ;) ....although admittedly the clearance-priced Aldi jacket doesn't have a hood.

I gave it some "field" testing today -Walking very slowly and stopping a lot with my 2 year old daughter. At ~1DegC and a cold breeze, with the Aldi jacket, a neck warmer, a Merino jumper and a T-shirt I was very comfortable. I had expected to be a little cold because the jacket is very light...

I suspect that Impact adhesive might not last long, but does depend on the surface prep. Shoe Goo is supposed to be good.

I picked up one of these desirable jackets, left over from a previous "Thursday Special", in my local Aldi for the grand sum of £7.99, down from £20. As it packs quite small, the intention was to use it as an extra/lunch layer to keep in my rucksack, but the "lofting" and fit is better than I...