What are you doing to prepare for winter?
I'm relying on a lot of kit from last year with just a few modifications. I learnt a lot last year from the wet and windy conditions.
Fleece stuff is okay for dry cold, but not for damp cold. I intend to replace fleece layers with wool. I've bought a dockers sweater for £17. I know Swaandri are good, but I just can't justify the cost. A good old wax jacket is still my favourite for a top layer. I bought an army poncho for a few quid. They're pretty bombproof and make good bashas if a bit heavy.
Head wear will be the canvas hat or tilley for wet and an over the ears hat for cold. No fashion prizes there.
The much neglected neck area will be covered by a shemagh scarf or the excellent head honcho. I found that leather gloves were useless when they got wet. Woolen mits is the way to go or possibly a higher tech waterproof glove. I'll give those a go as well.
For bimbling about my local woods, I'll stick to welly boots with insulated socks. If I have to walk anywhere, I'll stick with the Rogue Rangers with loads of dubbin on board.
Sleeping arrangements wont change at all from last year. Ill still use the hammock and tarp. I found this combination no problem last year except when it got really windy and wet at the same time.
I also have to get into winter mindset. It's too easy to get caught out. This is where a cookset really comes into its own.
So what are your thoughts?
Pablo.
I'm relying on a lot of kit from last year with just a few modifications. I learnt a lot last year from the wet and windy conditions.
Fleece stuff is okay for dry cold, but not for damp cold. I intend to replace fleece layers with wool. I've bought a dockers sweater for £17. I know Swaandri are good, but I just can't justify the cost. A good old wax jacket is still my favourite for a top layer. I bought an army poncho for a few quid. They're pretty bombproof and make good bashas if a bit heavy.
Head wear will be the canvas hat or tilley for wet and an over the ears hat for cold. No fashion prizes there.
The much neglected neck area will be covered by a shemagh scarf or the excellent head honcho. I found that leather gloves were useless when they got wet. Woolen mits is the way to go or possibly a higher tech waterproof glove. I'll give those a go as well.
For bimbling about my local woods, I'll stick to welly boots with insulated socks. If I have to walk anywhere, I'll stick with the Rogue Rangers with loads of dubbin on board.
Sleeping arrangements wont change at all from last year. Ill still use the hammock and tarp. I found this combination no problem last year except when it got really windy and wet at the same time.
I also have to get into winter mindset. It's too easy to get caught out. This is where a cookset really comes into its own.
So what are your thoughts?
Pablo.