What did you buy today?
- Thread starter Nova & Pinky
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Nice one, be interested to read your review on it after you've had some time with it.
Keep looking at new lightweight packs, i'm 95% on ordering a Arc Blast, only doubt i've got is that on some summer trips i have to carry 7kg to 10kg of water and i'm not sure how a Arc Blast i'd feel with 20kg.
Had this pack on my list but the lightness of the Arc Blast keeps pulling me in
Nice one, be interested to read your review on it after you've had some time with it.
Keep looking at new lightweight packs, i'm 95% on ordering a Arc Blast, only doubt i've got is that on some summer trips i have to carry 7kg to 10kg of water and i'm not sure how a Arc Blast i'd feel with 20kg.
Had this pack on my list but the lightness of the Arc Blast keeps pulling me in
Will probably do a review once I've had good outing in it. I currently have the MLD Exodus but even though I have not had a proper use of it yet I have decided I like proper stays and back support. I really like my Osprey Exos but was looking for something a bit lighter so though the Gorilla looked good (except colour, looks horrid).
I really liked look of the Arc Blast but price+postage+vat+duty and possibly Parcelforce handling charges I didnt fancy cost lol
Not great, mine starts to lose it's appeal at about 11kg, a pleasure around 8-9 though
Exactly the same here, used my Exos a fair bit and it's been fantastic.
It's 1185g though and the Arc Blast in the configuration i want is 544g.
641g is a fair old weight saving, i don't have the space for several backpacks though so i need 1 that does everything and i'm not sure what the Arc Blast would be like at 20kg comfort wise.
That's my worry, it's not like i'm unhappy with the Exos either but 641g weight saving !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Montane Prism Men's Insulated Jacket - Moroccan Blue XL £73.79
Berghaus Paclite Men's Waterproof Trousers - Black XL £60.75
Supposed to be £90 each but beat a lower price by 10% using GO's price guarantee
RESULT!
Well I'm not sure if it counts as "bought"
Been after a new pack to replace ny wilderness 55 litre
Seen a dutch army 88 ltr bergan which I've put a deposit on
Been after a new pack to replace ny wilderness 55 litre
Seen a dutch army 88 ltr bergan which I've put a deposit on
Bought for my birthday by the boss. A beautiful spork crafted by the very talented Dean of this parish
Thank you wife and Dean
Thank you wife and Dean
Got myself a pouch for my Laplander, a sheath for my MOD survival knife and a new MTP basha from that nice man at Q&M. (OK so I didn't pay for the basha, but I'm still chuffed with it).
Well I have never found a tree inside my hammock or tent. Must be doing somthing wrong.
Waking up early hours when it's raining and freezing cold outside, why on earth would I want to leave the warmth and comfort of my quilts or sleeping bag?
A new Portable Power Bank...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F5Q4F0U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I've had a 'New Trent' power bank for about 3 years now but it's kinda big, heavy, it does about 3-4 charges for my smartphone but won't charge my tablet at all. The new one is 22400mAh, has 3 USB slots and will reportedly give a smartphone about 13 full charges & a tablet around 4 or 5. It's also a much smaller size.
So far I've fully charged 3 smartphones, my tablet and a set of bluetooth headphones without even one of the 4 power level indicator lights going out. I used my old one a fair bit, not just for powering up in the woods but giving my phone a boost while out travelling by public transport. This one will be my new constant companion as I'm really impressed with it so far.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F5Q4F0U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I've had a 'New Trent' power bank for about 3 years now but it's kinda big, heavy, it does about 3-4 charges for my smartphone but won't charge my tablet at all. The new one is 22400mAh, has 3 USB slots and will reportedly give a smartphone about 13 full charges & a tablet around 4 or 5. It's also a much smaller size.
So far I've fully charged 3 smartphones, my tablet and a set of bluetooth headphones without even one of the 4 power level indicator lights going out. I used my old one a fair bit, not just for powering up in the woods but giving my phone a boost while out travelling by public transport. This one will be my new constant companion as I'm really impressed with it so far.
Got hold of a brand new unissued set of US multicam trousers and shirt. Still got the tags on and the emergency repair patch. Of no real bushcraft value but still fun. Treated against mosquito and insects and flame resistant, not sure when that will come in handy but hey. Got the set for £35 off me man in the know. Chuffed, wife not so.
