If there is one piece of kit that’s gone, you could bring back what is it ?
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I didn’t know that, I’m glad I got the hive expansion one in titanium. I’d been dithering for quite a few years before committing. It wasn’t cheap, but so light, you can just permanently pack it whether you need it or not.
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"If you could get a plastic frame like the DEI frame for the ALICE to fit that would be pretty epic!"
I ran the DEI frame with a Large Alice and a Molle 2 hip belt, Shoulder straps as
they had the quick release drop go on the straps, did a few mods also before
switching it to the FILBE pack.
"If you could get a plastic frame like the DEI frame for the ALICE to fit that would be pretty epic!"
I ran the DEI frame with a Large Alice and a Molle 2 hip belt, Shoulder straps as
they had the quick release drop go on the straps, did a few mods also before
switching it to the FILBE pack.
The owner died suddenly I heard but I was able to get a 2.4m x 2.4m one not too long before that after finding out about them from TGO magazine. Still got it and not used for awhile but I bet it is still waterpoof. Unlike the 4m x 4m DD tarp which is about 4 years and leaks badly.
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I have two things, one an individual item and the other an independent, UK company with a top reputation.
First is a Berghaus Extrem Alpine or Alpine Extrem rucksack. It is supposedly a 50 litre with something like 15litre overpack capability with the floating lid. It is a single compartment climbing sack that was my backpacking sack, still will be when I get back out.
What was so special about it? Was it the lightweight but tough fabric and design? Was it the twin, shaped stays forming an off centre X shape with the link near the shoulders? Was it the floating lid that really did not flop around too much? Was it the size being perfect for backpacking with compact kit for weeks if needed?
No it was the way the various adjustment straps allowed me to finish an 11 day backpack around the Lakes including a few scrambles and one 20 hour day. All done with a back that got strained on my first day such that I had to take ibuprofen and paracetemol all the rest of the trip. It has the means to cinch the pack right into your back but it still moved with you swiveling on the hipbelt with your hips. Yet the stays actually supported the load well and indeed supported my back. I would walk without pain but as soon as it was taken off my back I would feel pain. Seriously it seemed to support my back!!
It is kinda still useable but I would like to be able to buy the exact same thing again. Plus it cost only £90!! If it could be made and sold again at that price I would probably get a few for when it stopped being made. IT is that good.
My second is the return of Karrimor to its old position as one of two top brands in the UK. The other being Berghaus which IMHO has kinda become a poor copy of its old self, seemingly changed to practically being Go Outdoors cheapo own brand.
Karrimor had a factory shop near to where I lived. I got taken there as a kid by my parents and even cycled there too. You could buy top quality Jaguar sacks for almost half price as factory seconds or samples or strange colourway trials. The seconds were faults like three barr tack stitches when the design should be two. Three actually make very little difference and is probably stronger on strap attachment points too. So these seconds were better than ok quality but half price!!
Plus my ride out there had a steep hill I could get to 58 mph on!! It made me appreciate Karrimor even more!!!
First is a Berghaus Extrem Alpine or Alpine Extrem rucksack. It is supposedly a 50 litre with something like 15litre overpack capability with the floating lid. It is a single compartment climbing sack that was my backpacking sack, still will be when I get back out.
What was so special about it? Was it the lightweight but tough fabric and design? Was it the twin, shaped stays forming an off centre X shape with the link near the shoulders? Was it the floating lid that really did not flop around too much? Was it the size being perfect for backpacking with compact kit for weeks if needed?
No it was the way the various adjustment straps allowed me to finish an 11 day backpack around the Lakes including a few scrambles and one 20 hour day. All done with a back that got strained on my first day such that I had to take ibuprofen and paracetemol all the rest of the trip. It has the means to cinch the pack right into your back but it still moved with you swiveling on the hipbelt with your hips. Yet the stays actually supported the load well and indeed supported my back. I would walk without pain but as soon as it was taken off my back I would feel pain. Seriously it seemed to support my back!!
It is kinda still useable but I would like to be able to buy the exact same thing again. Plus it cost only £90!! If it could be made and sold again at that price I would probably get a few for when it stopped being made. IT is that good.
My second is the return of Karrimor to its old position as one of two top brands in the UK. The other being Berghaus which IMHO has kinda become a poor copy of its old self, seemingly changed to practically being Go Outdoors cheapo own brand.
Karrimor had a factory shop near to where I lived. I got taken there as a kid by my parents and even cycled there too. You could buy top quality Jaguar sacks for almost half price as factory seconds or samples or strange colourway trials. The seconds were faults like three barr tack stitches when the design should be two. Three actually make very little difference and is probably stronger on strap attachment points too. So these seconds were better than ok quality but half price!!
Plus my ride out there had a steep hill I could get to 58 mph on!! It made me appreciate Karrimor even more!!!
Make your own, there are lots of ways to do it from using plastic pipe and plumbing accessories to a bit of woodwork.
Oh so 80s! The pictures remind me of a picture in the local paper of an old school mate, he always styled himself on John Travolta- Saturday Night Fever at school (later 70s/early 80s. He’d opened a restaurant and the picture featured him and 3 of his waitresses hugging his legs, just like that image.
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Green windproof Fishtail Parka for Active Outdoor Use. Improved version of the classic US M51 Parka. International delivery.
