TGO Challenge 2012 - My Crossing of Scotland

[Shewie]

Just looked through this again rich, gets better each time

A mate of mine is thinking of getting the CDT pack, is there anything you don't like about it? Or a reason not to buy?

Cheers,


Matt

I'm very happy with the CDT Matt, it's my go to pack for most trips, I only got the Ohm for a bit more room for winter trips.

Mine's quite an old model as I picked it up second hand on OM, not sure if they've changed much now. I don't think I'd change anything, maybe some load lifters would be a bonus but for 7-10kg loads I've not missed them.

Great packs

 

[salad]

When I looked at the photo of your kit on your bed I realised that not only do we have some of the same kit but you also have the same model of bed as me . umm how weird

 

[copper_head]

I'd managed to miss this up until now, what a great read!

An epic trip and a cracking write up. Thanks for taking me along for the ride.

Do you think you will try the solo attempt you mentioned?

 

[MT606]

liking the photos.....I think I'd give it a go once but no more than that.......did you do it this yr?

 

[Dave]

Yeh, Ive got some of Shewies kit as well. [Although admittedly it was blatantly copied after reading this thread ]

I got a blue montane fleece, windshirt, and terra goretex overmitts and those OR gaitors.

Mind you, they all came from sports direct in the sale!

When are you gonna do sarek solo then shewie?

 

[Shewie]

When I looked at the photo of your kit on your bed I realised that not only do we have some of the same kit but you also have the same model of bed as me . umm how weird

Spooky, that's the spare bed and usually commandeered by our miserable cat

I'd managed to miss this up until now, what a great read!

An epic trip and a cracking write up. Thanks for taking me along for the ride.

Do you think you will try the solo attempt you mentioned?

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it

Defo a solo attempt next time, hopefully next year if I can sweet talk the mrs

 

[theoctagon]

I'm very happy with the CDT Matt, it's my go to pack for most trips, I only got the Ohm for a bit more room for winter trips.

Mine's quite an old model as I picked it up second hand on OM, not sure if they've changed much now. I don't think I'd change anything, maybe some load lifters would be a bonus but for 7-10kg loads I've not missed them.

Great packs

Cheers Rich, passed on your comments and my mates CDT arrived last week, he's very pleased with it

 

[Shewie]

Cheers Rich, passed on your comments and my mates CDT arrived last week, he's very pleased with it

Glad to hear he likes it Matt

Are you still thinking about applying for the TGO this time?

 

[theoctagon]

That's the plan yeah, fingers crossed!

You still hoping to do another some time?

 

[Shewie]

That's the plan yeah, fingers crossed!

You still hoping to do another some time?

Was planning on applying for next year, if we decide we're off to Canada or the US again I could do with saving the holidays if I'm honest.

If I don't do next year I'll definitely be applying for 2015

 

[theoctagon]

Keep coming back to this to compare gear lists

 

[Shewie]

Keep coming back to this to compare gear lists

So how's it going, ready for the off yet?

I'm just getting some gear together for a few days in the Lakes at the weekend, looking forward to getting on the tops again. It's a similar gear list to this one but with a few changes now, new pack for a start and I'll probably take meths for the couple of nights. Got some Packit Gourmet meals to try and I can't decide whether to take the DM or TS

 

[kiltedpict]

Convinced the wife to let me apply again for 2015!!!! Looking at getting a pair of PHD minimus trousers and an Oookworks Banana Bivi and I'm set- could probably wear the same shoes as they are STILL going strong!

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

So how's it going, ready for the off yet?

I'm just getting some gear together for a few days in the Lakes at the weekend, looking forward to getting on the tops again. It's a similar gear list to this one but with a few changes now, new pack for a start and I'll probably take meths for the couple of nights. Got some Packit Gourmet meals to try and I can't decide whether to take the DM or TS

My big dilema too on ground shelters. The monk clone is sooo light but the TS is a proper wind stopping beast with luxury living.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Convinced the wife to let me apply again for 2015!!!! Looking at getting a pair of PHD minimus trousers and an Oookworks Banana Bivi and I'm set- could probably wear the same shoes as they are STILL going strong!

Is ookworks still going. I know there is a big thread of complaints on OM about it currently. Word is hes gone pop????

 

[kiltedpict]

That would be a shame if he has- I know he's had his problems though. The Banana Bivi is ready made according to his site, but I'm not in a position to buy at the moment... Might have to look at alternatives

 

[Shewie]

Convinced the wife to let me apply again for 2015!!!! Looking at getting a pair of PHD minimus trousers and an Oookworks Banana Bivi and I'm set- could probably wear the same shoes as they are STILL going strong!

Well done on getting the pass, I managed to blag 3 weeks to do the Cape Wrath back end of summer, need to get hill fit again first though I've got the Minimus smock, got it for a steal on OM, packs tiny and lofts really well like my Minim doss bag. What shoes did you get for your crossing? I went with Salomon Speedcross 3's and they've probably got another challenge in them. I'll wear them for CWT practice over the next few months and buy a new pair for the trip.

My big dilema too on ground shelters. The monk clone is sooo light but the TS is a proper wind stopping beast with luxury living.

I've not tried my Duomid yet, only set it up on day hike in the Trossachs. I've heard it's every bit as strong as the TS but the mild forecast for the weekend might see me take it for a trial run.

 

[kiltedpict]

It was a pair of Salamon ones- had a strange cable lacing system and I had to change one of them to a dyneema lace half way across. Don't remember the actual model though. I'll be sticking with the DuoMid though I do have the option of borrowing a TS.

 

[kiltedpict]

The CWT sounds great Shewie!

 

[cbr6fs]

I went with Salomon Speedcross 3's and they've probably got another challenge in them. I'll wear them for CWT practice over the next few months and buy a new pair for the trip.

Got 5 days in the lakes coming up soon and i'm banging me head against the wall deciding on footwear.

I've got a pair of Salomon XA3D Ultra2's that are mega comfortable, i wear them for most of my hikes over here, but what makes them great for hiking here is the mesh uppers, this is going to mean wet feet in the lakes and even worse the mesh isn't particularly tight so grit tends to get in with any water which turns into grinding paste between my toes.

I do have a few pairs of waterproof hiking boots but on todays hike i didn't half notice the extra weight.

so i would prefer to take the Salomon XA3D Ultra2's but am worried about wet feet.

What do you do?