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I got some fairly heavy-duty braces from Ebay. I use them with my fairly leather motorbike trousers. On the bike I had to experiment with tightness to prevent pulling on the shoulders.

What you're describing is basically the basis for Paramo clothing. I've been very impressed with my Paramo Velez Adventure Light smock. It breathes extremely well and has kept my dry and warm so far in drizzle and in heavy rain. It also dries out quickly. It also seems to work well as a thermal...

bay, Somebody I know of uses quite an old car (a Chevrolet?) with a hole cut in the floor for his ice fishing trips. He's not too far from Green Bay, so maybe things are different that side of the Lake?

I have a Windstopper neck tube that I bought on Ebay from a woman who made them (and dog coats I think). I wear it in winter for commuting on my motorbike. I've worn it in foggy conditions at -2DegC (there's a fair bit of potential windchill at 60mph) and it did the trick.

Sizing can be a bit odd. Mine are in good condition, but are extremely voluminous(very thick inner-sole and 2 pairs of socks needed), although others I have tried on of the same size (same numbers inside the tongue) have fitted better, but the condition wasn't very good.

'comfort' is definitely a relative thing. I've noticed that even amongst the outdoor fraternity, there is a wide range of what level of discomfort and difficulty people find acceptable. Personally, I like being outside in all conditions and dress accordingly. If I know (as certain as I can...

Why on Earth does it need a touch-screen in the first place? I wonder if there will still be a basic, bare-bones version available for those who need a workhorse without all of the toys? Outside of the UK, the Land Cruiser is available as such. ps. What are the off-the-shelf options for...

Worldwide, people use Toyota Hilux and Land Cruisers or Mitsubishi pickups these days....

I've ended up buying a Velez Adventure Light. The sizing was a bit odd. I went for an XLarge as the Large, although fine around my chest, was too short in the sleeves and the front was too short (I'm 6' on a good day and a shade over 13st and not big around the middle, so not exactly an 'extra...

Yes, they are close to what my Grandad would have described as 'a bike'. Many 'crossers' are actually just slightly sportier tourers. It's funny how things come around.

For the second outing I seemed to have improved my wrapping technique and managed to have at least 2 layers of wool over my whole body with one layer over my head. The temperature was quite low again, it was wet and it was quite windy. Again, it was very comfortable and I really enjoyed using...

No, mine is a cheap replica that was about 35quid. The liner doesn't have elastic on the cuffs either, so I have to tuck my gloves inside carefully.

I've a cheap one in black that I wear as my day-to-day coat. I do like it, but the cuff fastenings were originally very poor and almost all of the the buttons needed re-stitching shortly after buying it. The liner is useful in winter, but a bit sweaty and not *that* warm when very cold...

I did my first blanket camping at the weekend. My weapon was a 1960s-vintage 'guaranteed genuine wool' blanket in pinky red and the location was North Wales. On the first night the temperature was cool for August, possibly around 10deg. I loosely wrapped the blanket around myself and wore a T...

I've just tried on a few jackets. The Velez Adventure Light does, indeed, seem great, but it is quite expensive. the Montane Extreme does feel as if it will be too warm for most of my activities. The Vapour Rise seems to be a good, comfortable compromise. I'm interested in knowing about the...

thanks for that. It's helpful to have info and suggestions from somebody with experience of the equipment. I'm looking for something that will be useful for a wide range of conditions and that will allow me to remain comfortable when it is raining. I have always run a bit hot, although now in...

A Kinesis Crosslight that has gone from being a (pseudo) road race bike to a cyclocross racer, 'mountain bike' and is now a multi-terrain commuter that can perform child-carrying duties. A Kona Dawg, an 'all mountain' bike that is set up to biased towards handling and descending. A Kona Cinder...

That looks like a good deal and I'll have a think. It might be a bit warm though. What is the Montane Krypton jacket like?

I'm interested in moving away from the base-mid-membrane layerss for outdoor activities. I'm mostly a mountain biker these days, but enjoy mountaineering/walking and general outdoor/camping activities. I'm keen to get a jacket with a hood that can be used in a range of conditions and not...

Yes, really handy for someone who lives 220 miles away....