2012 bcuk Advanced Arctic Expedition
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Hi everyone
New to BCUK and forum. Attending this week only along with jamesbentley. Looking forward to getting into planning for trip and equipment, certainly some useful and insightful threads on this site!
New to BCUK and forum. Attending this week only along with jamesbentley. Looking forward to getting into planning for trip and equipment, certainly some useful and insightful threads on this site!
Hi guys, really great to have you around and welcome to the forum. I hope you'll like it here. :welcome1:
There is another thread here for general discussions about the courses and you might find the thread here about the previous basic course interesting too.
Just noticed your location, I'm running a little course at the Environmental Centre at West Boldon in September, we'll have to get together for a beer or two.
There is another thread here for general discussions about the courses and you might find the thread here about the previous basic course interesting too.
Just noticed your location, I'm running a little course at the Environmental Centre at West Boldon in September, we'll have to get together for a beer or two.
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Hi All
Just a note to say even though we do have the minimum numbers for this expedition now please do not book any flights until the expedition go/no go date:15th January 2012, as it is possible that someone may pull out of the expedition before this date.
If you have any questions regarding the expedition please do not hesitate to contact me
Many thanks
Becky
Just a note to say even though we do have the minimum numbers for this expedition now please do not book any flights until the expedition go/no go date:15th January 2012, as it is possible that someone may pull out of the expedition before this date.
If you have any questions regarding the expedition please do not hesitate to contact me
Many thanks
Becky
Hi All
The following is an official list of all those that have paid their deposits for this expedition and consequently represent the numbers so far:
1.Widu33
2.wayland
3.teedee
4.skaus84
5.Greg
6.teepee
7JamesBentley
8.iceman81
9.I**C******
The following is an official list of all those that have paid their deposits for this expedition and consequently represent the numbers so far:
1.Widu33
2.wayland
3.teedee
4.skaus84
5.Greg
6.teepee
7JamesBentley
8.iceman81
9.I**C******
Heads up on Amazon.com for boots. I'm stocking up for this years winter trips, not just for this exped.
A pair of Baffin Doug Stoups just turned up on my doorstep for £75. They're £299 over here! A pair of Baffin Snoports are winging their way over for £45.
A pair of Baffin Doug Stoups just turned up on my doorstep for £75. They're £299 over here! A pair of Baffin Snoports are winging their way over for £45.
The problem I'm finding is getting anyone on that side of the pond to ship replacement liners over here.
You wouldn't think it should be a problem but even Amazon will not send them???
You wouldn't think it should be a problem but even Amazon will not send them???
widu13
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Same as a lot of other places, they sell the boots but not the liners.
Basically, a pac boot is only any good for sustained use if you have spare liners so one pair can be dried while another is in use.
The UK distributors of Baffin do not carry the liners in the UK because most UK users are not using them for sustained wilderness use and many of the US suppliers will not supply the UK because of trade restrictions or exclusive distribution deals.
I am currently trying to find a US postal forwarding agent to get around this PITA but otherwise I'm going to source some felt and make my own.
Basically, a pac boot is only any good for sustained use if you have spare liners so one pair can be dried while another is in use.
The UK distributors of Baffin do not carry the liners in the UK because most UK users are not using them for sustained wilderness use and many of the US suppliers will not supply the UK because of trade restrictions or exclusive distribution deals.
I am currently trying to find a US postal forwarding agent to get around this PITA but otherwise I'm going to source some felt and make my own.
widu13
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Are you fussed about them being brand named? There are some on ebay for liners alone.
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I've found the liners here, but they work out more expensive than the boots in the first place. I suspect making a copy may be the best solution as Wayland has said, although im sure somebody in America will sell some to poor old Blighty.
Edit; After checking my link, they do ship to the UK. The delivery is astronomical though and isnt viable, its cheaper to buy another pair of boots and use the outers as posh plant pots!
Edit; After checking my link, they do ship to the UK. The delivery is astronomical though and isnt viable, its cheaper to buy another pair of boots and use the outers as posh plant pots!
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widu13
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
As already mentionrd Amazon will ship to the UK and you pre pay the customs charges. Hopefully my Baffin boots will only cost the £60 promised!
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When you get to the checkout at Amazon.com on the liners you get this message saying that:
This item cannot be shipped to the address you selected. (Learn more.) You may either change the shipping address or remove the item by clicking Delete.
I haven't found any way to get around it directly but I have found someone who is prepared to accept a US delivery and then post it on to me.
This item cannot be shipped to the address you selected. (Learn more.) You may either change the shipping address or remove the item by clicking Delete.
I haven't found any way to get around it directly but I have found someone who is prepared to accept a US delivery and then post it on to me.
widu13
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Sorry mate didn't realise it was a 3rd party seller. Amazon DO ship to the uk themselves.
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Its been a while since I've looked at this thread, and I'm really happy to see that so far it is a go.
Good stuff guys!
Good stuff guys!
I reckon it's time to start planning a meet up. I know a possible venue in the Midlands if anyone is interested.
widu13
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Mids are a 200 mile drive for me! But if I can make a meet I will.
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