Absolutley no idea on the weather ATM, it'll be the weekend before things are close to being able to peg them.
Estonia Kit List - Comments Please
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Ive just spent that last hour supervising the manufacture of my 2 in 1 sachets. Having a 7 year old off school with chicken pox has its uses 
I just have a huge pile of gear in the lounge and am waiting for the weather to firm up before throwing it at a pack.
I just have a huge pile of gear in the lounge and am waiting for the weather to firm up before throwing it at a pack.
Almost right Bob
Plan for the worst, hope for the worst is where im at
OK, +3 and horizontal rain it is then...
Well maybe not the very very worst. -20 and sunny would be nice
It does raise interesting questions though as being able to cope with severe cold or +3 and wet raises some interesting packing quandaries.
To be fair, for me my kit isnt gonna change whatever the weather. ok I could prob leave a few bits at home if its not gonna be mege cold, but for me Iv never experienced -10 and below, so I would rather have all my kit there in preperation and if it only hits minus 8 and I feel really toasty I will no for next time.
If however Im cold at the same temps I no I need to invest heavily in better kit, as you guys no my kit is a mixture of surplus and cheaper gear with a few nice bits thrown in for good measure.
So for me it is what it is, the 3 amigo's are gonna have a brilliant time rain, snow or shine!!!
Are we there yet??
If however Im cold at the same temps I no I need to invest heavily in better kit, as you guys no my kit is a mixture of surplus and cheaper gear with a few nice bits thrown in for good measure.
So for me it is what it is, the 3 amigo's are gonna have a brilliant time rain, snow or shine!!!
Are we there yet??
Nice link, cheers
For me, my packing list will change a lot if were going to be in a quick thaw and horribly wet with positive temps, or much drier and colder with little thaw and deep snow/ice underfoot.
I'll use different socks, base layers, gloves/mitts, sleeping insulation, rucksack, clothing, water containers. Also may/may not need the snow shovel, ice picks, ice spikes, fishing rod, hats etc-the list goes on and on.
We'll have a big kit sort out as planned the day before we fly anyway to divy out the communal kit and know where everything is
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yep all of the above and for me whether i take the stove and bigger shelter or no stove and small shelter. Still, it keeps life interesting and adds to the anticipation
My best guess currently is +2 or so by day and -10 or so by night with a gradual warming through the week. Should encourage a few bears out of hibernation
My best guess currently is +2 or so by day and -10 or so by night with a gradual warming through the week. Should encourage a few bears out of hibernation
Guys I've managed to get a really bad case of influenza. I hope I'll be better by the end of next week, but right now I feel like I'm slowly dying.
Daily fever highs of 40C is not fun.
Daily fever highs of 40C is not fun.
Guys I've managed to get a really bad case of influenza. I hope I'll be better by the end of next week, but right now I feel like I'm slowly dying.
Daily fever highs of 40C is not fun.
Sorry to hear that Jann. Really hope you feel better soon. Put your feet up and get some rest
Guys I've managed to get a really bad case of influenza. I hope I'll be better by the end of next week, but right now I feel like I'm slowly dying.
Daily fever highs of 40C is not fun.
Thats bad news, hope your feeling better soon.
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It shaping up very nicely this morning
Cold days, very cold nights, no rain and dry slack air. Lots of snow for here too this weekend.
If Carlsberg did weather forecasts.....
Oh how im loving that chart. All the various forecasts seem to be starting to agree too. Gotta love a blocking high.
Not long now, eh guys! Weather looking perfect.
Now if one of you could pull me along on a rickshaw, I'll still be off work for a few more weeks, so could be persuaded to join you (Ah !"£$%, can't fly for another couple of months, so maybe you could drive me over instead?)
Well, worth a try
Now if one of you could pull me along on a rickshaw, I'll still be off work for a few more weeks, so could be persuaded to join you
(Ah !"£$%, can't fly for another couple of months, so maybe you could drive me over instead?)Well, worth a try
Pulk convesion would do the trick andy. Add wheels and a little engine
im sat here trying to fashion a damper protector from a round butty box
im sat here trying to fashion a damper protector from a round butty box
Pulk convesion would do the trick andy. Add wheels and a little engine
im sat here trying to fashion a damper protector from a round butty box
Hmmm. Pulk body is definitely canoe-shaped - maybe fit an outboard or sails, and sail across to Estonia - no problems with aircraft-related DVT to worry about! Use a few nalgene bottles as outriggers to improve stability, and bobs your uncle
(I think I need to cut back on the painkillers.......)
Man it's gonna be a cold one!!!
So does that now mean you chaps can finalise your kit?
I'm working 2moro till 1am so Saturday or me is my final stuff everything in the bag day and hope for the best!!
How do you boys rate the reliability of the luggage scale things you can buy from Tesco etc? I was thinking of getting one so I can weigh my bag but was also gonna stick it in with me so we can all weigh our packs at the hotel? They only cost a few pounds!!
So does that now mean you chaps can finalise your kit?
I'm working 2moro till 1am so Saturday or me is my final stuff everything in the bag day and hope for the best!!
How do you boys rate the reliability of the luggage scale things you can buy from Tesco etc? I was thinking of getting one so I can weigh my bag but was also gonna stick it in with me so we can all weigh our packs at the hotel? They only cost a few pounds!!
