2012 bcuk Advanced Arctic Expedition

[Imagedude]

Just binned the felt liners from my boots and replaced them with a sheepskin insole, an extra pair of socks and a pair of fleece welly liners. Feels like the boots fit better now and they're probably warmer too.

 

[Teepee]

Thats a good idea. Its worth trying on my Meindl's. They look like they're years old already. The liners are much thinner than they were..

I daren't go near them at the moment though, they're a biohazard.

 

[Wayland]

How did you home made arctic jacket perform Wayland?? Also did you use your wooden snow goggles??

The parka was great, although not required for much of the time, it just wasn't cold enough unless it was for sitting around in.

The snow goggles work, but do restrict the field of vision compared to glasses.

 

[johnboy]

That's good to know..... How did the other home made kit fare??

 

[oldtimer]

Excellent thread , I've been following it since the planning stages. Oh to be young again. Thanks for the vicarious thrills and the pics. I love the enthusiasm and positive vibes that come through in the posts.

 

[Imagedude]

Running low on bog roll?

 

[Teepee]

*Crying with laughter*

 

[Chris the Cat]

...you had to be there!
( altho you may rather have not! )

Disclaimer.
I wern't me!

 

[Teepee]

They look like Caribou/reindeer scent markings......

 

[Imagedude]

They look like Caribou/reindeer scent markings......

Possibly wolverine.

Did anyone find a use for a multitool or a SAK? Mine stayed in the bottom of my rucksack.

 

[Teepee]

No need for the pen knife, only my snowshoes need small pliers for the clevis pins and repair bolts.

 

[tedw]

My (original) Leatherman got used once, to make the pot hanging chain for our campfire, otherwise it stayed in the bag. My fixed blade and the axe got the most business.

And I'd add my heavy wool Swedish army ski trousers to the list of things that worked brilliantly!

Ted

 

[Wayland]

OK guys, a little taster for the weekend.

This was our last night before catching the plane.

 

[bojit]

Stunning !

Craig........

 

[DUCky]

The cabin, the fire, the trees, the lights, the planets aligned, a moment to remember

 

[nuggets]

did anyone catch any fish ??

 

[DUCky]

did anyone catch any fish ??

Of course, but we ate them all on the spot and there are no pictures......honest

 

[Chris the Cat]

As a Cat, I had first dibs! Honest!!
da C.
( Great piccy Gary! )

 

[Imagedude]

OK guys, a little taster for the weekend.

This was our last night before catching the plane.

Very nice Gary, but as someone who works in a live news environment, I can't help thinking that you're a week late and have missed the moment. This thread has run its course, it's time to move on.

 

[Wayland]

That's why I'll be starting a new thread when I've had a chance to sort through the 1000+ shots I have so watch this space.