Suffolk Bushcraft Group

[SJStuart]

Sorry to here you didn't feel well Simon.

Today I thought I better put my boots on and go for a walk, I would really like to do the challenge from Melton Station but as I'm very unfit I'm bit concerned I would not be able to manage it. I had a good briskish walk through Rendlesham forest for 3 hours, thoroughly enjoyed it and felt fine but I'm going to need to get some proper walking boots or something as I could feel my feet moving around in my boots too much. I reckon with a fully loaded pack I would struggle. Still I've got some time to try and get my fitness up a bit before the challenge.

I cant believe the state of Rendlesam Forest....... there are trees down all over the place since the high winds, looks like its going to take ages to clear up.

I recommend Lowa or Meindl boots. Pricey, but unbelievably comfortable, well built, and tough. Also, Meindl are the only company that seems to make boots in my exact length and width (I have unnaturally wide feet).

I'll be moving into my new offices in Rendlesham over the next two weeks, so if you fancy a day hike... feel free to give me a shout

Also something I always keep in mind when doing these hikes between sites: if I feel like I can't hike any more, I'll just stop, pitch up and rest. It really doesn't matter if I have to spend the night on the trail... it's safer than pushing it too far. Must admit, the mileage I did yesterday with full pack was quite hard on my back... though I feel pretty good for it today (gut not-withstanding)

 

[Big Stu 12]

my exact length and width (I have unnaturally wide feet).

Shall we just call you Baggings from now on...., lol

 

[SJStuart]

Shall we just call you Baggings from now on...., lol

Only if I can call you Gandalf

 

[Big Stu 12]

Today I thought I better put my boots on and go for a walk, I would really like to do the challenge from Melton Station but as I'm very unfit I'm bit concerned I would not be able to manage it. I had a good briskish walk through Rendlesham forest for 3 hours, thoroughly enjoyed it and felt fine but I'm going to need to get some proper walking boots or something as I could feel my feet moving around in my boots too much. I reckon with a fully loaded pack I would struggle. Still I've got some time to try and get my fitness up a bit before the challenge.

I cant believe the state of Rendlesam Forest....... there are trees down all over the place since the high winds, looks like its going to take ages to clear up.

Thats the way bud, practice is all it takes....


There is quite a bit of wind damage, but hey ho, adds to the interest,

 

[Big Stu 12]

Only if I can call you Gandalf

Yeah you may ... I dont mind being know as the Old grey wise one

 

[Iambosscat]

It costs me £39 to have my back sorted by an amazing osteopath in Stowmarket, I'm gona see him just before the challenge then probably just after it., thanks for the advice on the boots, apparently they have large range of boots in Makro, so may pop in there next week and have a look.

 

[Iambosscat]

Thats the way bud, practice is all it takes....


There is quite a bit of wind damage, but hey ho, adds to the interest,

Yep. time for me to stop talking about it and do it.

 

[ozzy1977]

Toby who do you see in Stowmarket?

 

[Iambosscat]

Well I used to see Peter as he was a family friend, in fact I used to go to his house in Newborn, but unfortunately he passed away, so started to see John in Stowmarket, but then he left so I now see Simon. Simon also looks after my 3 year old son too. He is brilliant.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Have a shop round bud for a good local selection, I would try Go Outdoors in Colchester, don't go by brand go by what feels right on your feet, and don't forget a really good pair of walking socks, and change them for a clean dry pair every day , also carry a small bottle of talc so you can talc your feet when finished for the day... .

Just make sure you have a really good fitting pair of boots ...

 

[Iambosscat]

Any one used Mountain Warehouse in Ipswich.......... looking for boots and want to make sure I get correctly fitting items so need advice, any where else around here I can try too?

 

[Iambosscat]

Have a shop round bud for a good local selection, I would try Go Outdoors in Colchester, don't go by brand go by what feels right on your feet, and don't forget a really good pair of walking socks, and change them for a clean dry pair every day , also carry a small bottle of talc so you can talc your feet when finished for the day... .

Just make sure you have a really good fitting pair of boots ...

I will try Colchester.......... but it does mean going across the boarder

 

[SJStuart]

Yeah you may ... I dont mind being know as the Old grey wise one

He wasn't wise until he became Gandalf The White, though

 

[Big Stu 12]

I will try Colchester.......... but it does mean going across the boarder

yeah but if your got four fingers and an opposing thumb , you will be OK, just dont take the socks off and let them see the Hairy feet . That's if you live in the Shires....

 

[SJStuart]

It costs me £39 to have my back sorted by an amazing osteopath in Stowmarket, I'm gona see him just before the challenge then probably just after it., thanks for the advice on the boots, apparently they have large range of boots in Makro, so may pop in there next week and have a look.

Mine costs me £32 a session, and she's cracking (no pun intended). I see her once every two weeks.

A suggestion re boots is to avoid the temptation to buy the 9" high "army-style" boots. They put additional stress on your hamstrings, and in my case caused damage to my ankles. I go with the 6" high mountaineering boots, and wear gaiters to keep my pants clean.

 

[Big Stu 12]

He wasn't wise until he became Gandalf The White, though

you just been reading Wikipedia then

 

[Iambosscat]

Might go for a drive next weekend and see what I can find, cheers Stu

 

[Big Stu 12]

and wear gaiters to keep my pants clean.

Try incontinence pads

 

[ozzy1977]

Mountain wearhouse only sell their own gear I think, have a look in cotswolds, and action outdoors.

 

[Iambosscat]

Mine costs me £32 a session, and she's cracking (no pun intended). I see her once every two weeks.

A suggestion re boots is to avoid the temptation to buy the 9" high "army-style" boots. They put additional stress on your hamstrings, and in my case caused damage to my ankles. I go with the 6" high mountaineering boots, and wear gaiters to keep my pants clean.

Yeah, I was looking for ankle boots just normal walking boots really.......... I keep my knee high's for Friday night