not sure id ever spend that on a tarp, you could probably buy half a premier inn for the cost lol
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Cuben is a good bet. After the novelty wears off, the cost is just too high. Unless production costs can be decreased, its popularity will probably go down. Recently I bought a shelter. I had a choice between cuben fiber and silnylon. I went with the nylon. It added 3oz to the shelter, but saved me $200.
My bet would be wool blankets and all the derivatives: blanket rolls, etc. After the cool traditional factor wears off, they are just an inefficient form of insulation. They'll revert to historical recreation circles.
Who's taking the bets.
My bet would be wool blankets and all the derivatives: blanket rolls, etc. After the cool traditional factor wears off, they are just an inefficient form of insulation. They'll revert to historical recreation circles.
Who's taking the bets.
Ah see I think the opposite- I reckon the GoreTex, sil-nylon, cuben, fleece and what not will be replaced by new space age more modern fabrics, whereas the waxed canvas, wool etc won't because it's timeless, but I geuss, I'm a little bit of a re-enactor, I'm more interested in using the kit they used to to get the experience of more traditional woodcraft if that makes sense.
I reckon that we will say farewell to the closed cell foam mat before too long. Now that inflatable mattresses are becoming cheaper, lighter and more compact, the sight of the historically ubiquitous rolled mat on the outside of packs will fade and die. It's a pity, really, as the c.c.f. mat was - still is - a really good piece of kit: practical, light and puncture proof.
Still, the Vista Windlite was a great piece of kit that sank to oblivion...
Still, the Vista Windlite was a great piece of kit that sank to oblivion...
Crusaders are ok for boiling water, but mess tins are great for cooking in
Very retro, and everyone loves retro these days. I have a set I had for a school trip back in 1970 something or other, that still gets regular usage
Quite agree, I bought one as it seemed to be the thing to have, and in all honesty, it does a good job for a brew up in the garden, but that's about all it gets used for - I even prefer to take my Trangia for brews while I'm fishing
Not a chance. I figure another few years and closed cell foam pads will be a thing of the past. They are too big for the insulation they offer.
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I just went back to using a foam mat as i was fed up fixing punctures on my alpkit inflatable. Nothing wastes a good nights kip like having to F around in the middle of the night with glue and patches and a headlight when all you want is to sleep.
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I'm glad to see the back of metal mugs, you have about 10 seconds when the mug is comfortable to drink from between when the metal will burn your mouth and when the contents are cold.
I nominate the "honey stove" for being too fiddly to put together,especially with cold hands. I like the concept but it would be so much easier if the corners were hinged. Mine now lives in the cupboard of remorse and I take a converted cutlery strainer instead
Millbank bag
Pointless 20 years ago, even more pointless these days, yet i still come across folks using them in the UK
Pointless 20 years ago, even more pointless these days, yet i still come across folks using them in the UK
Slow, bulky, heavy and serves no purpose as in it doesn't purify water enough to guarantee it's safe to drink.
As they are now out of fashion I bought another Norgie today. About £4 delivered from Amazon. Just so comfortable and versatile.
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