tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post4483455223669351168..comments2023-06-02T10:49:09.040+01:00Comments on Gordon's off .....: TGO 2014 MY Planned GearGordon Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-39318782687667223062014-04-24T17:18:07.152+01:002014-04-24T17:18:07.152+01:00Oh...I almost forgot. Good luck.Oh...I almost forgot. Good luck.DickieFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-450066443793791032014-04-24T17:16:48.509+01:002014-04-24T17:16:48.509+01:00There you go - I thought you must have tried it. ...There you go - I thought you must have tried it. Your trouble is you carry those tiny little rucksacks - what you need is the 60 odd litre skip that I use :-0 You stayed in the park - we had a camping pod at the campsite. Soft or what. We hope to see you again too. Rosie is already saying she misses it now. I'm coming up to Breamar in the mid weekend to get a bit of a hill fix and perhaps a few pints with whom ever is there. CheersDickieFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-42421534241395990662014-04-24T12:20:14.537+01:002014-04-24T12:20:14.537+01:00Hi Richard,
Good night in the Cockbridge hotel, bi...Hi Richard,<br />Good night in the Cockbridge hotel, bit Fawlty Towers in the morning :-)<br />I did try the Caldera Cone with the Evernew. For me it's too flimsy and takes up too much space. I still prefer the DX stand even though it may burn a bit more meths.<br />The trick for stability is to use Ti pins - 3 or 4 wedged upright around the stand. <br />BTW don't tell anyone, but, I also stayed at the Park Hotel.<br />Hope to meet you and Rosie on a future TGO.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-9902644235429645672014-04-24T11:25:47.018+01:002014-04-24T11:25:47.018+01:00Hey Gordon, I hope I am not taking anything away f...Hey Gordon, I hope I am not taking anything away from your rough and tough outdoors image :-) but Rosie and I bumped in to you at the Hotel (ahem) in Cock bridge last year. We did not try again this year (Rosie has had enough rain). Like the kit list - especially the Ti pegs. I too am a Meths man. (hic). Have you tried the Caldera Cone for the Evernew, apart from using less meths and quicker boil times, it fits like a glove it makes it more stable. CheersDickieFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-81858845161140592182014-04-12T11:47:13.001+01:002014-04-12T11:47:13.001+01:00This stuff about getting your weight just so is ju...This stuff about getting your weight just so is just so not good for you.<br />Just go with what feels comfortable and be happy.<br />I'm sure you've had lots of comments on Twitter about what to leave out, so I won't bang on.<br />My mantra (ish) about comfort, not obsession does mean that I don't take more than what I need. Need is different to "want", or, "just in case".<br />If your gear is tried and tested in all conditions then you will know what works for you.<br />I've just been 4 days around Kinder with my Talon 44 and 4 days food/drink/fuel etc and my pack weighed less than 10k.<br />Just for fun (and because it gets very gooful on some of the paths) I wore my Scarpa SLM3's. <br />The boots were ideal for the conditions, but, it'll be great to wear trail shoes for real in May.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-8871066461309249582014-04-07T01:57:20.486+01:002014-04-07T01:57:20.486+01:00So come on what is the bloody weight of your gear ...So come on what is the bloody weight of your gear then.<br />All in carry weight with food and water.<br />I just cannot get my kit list below about 30lb.<br />At a pincg I can get it sown to 29lb (that is 4 days food), and a 1.1kg Camera, but really I need to get it down to 27lb.<br /><br />I just posted a revised list and plea.<br /><br />Sloman will no doubt be along.<br /><br />I may ignore all advice, but on the other hand.Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-38663160698058420112014-03-11T22:55:58.137+00:002014-03-11T22:55:58.137+00:00Thanks for your reply. I will add more seam sealer...Thanks for your reply. I will add more seam sealer. Definitely worth a try.<br /><br />DieterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-55646718928060435752014-03-11T14:31:47.766+00:002014-03-11T14:31:47.766+00:00That does look a lot of water! I did have a few dr...That does look a lot of water! I did have a few drops from the seams last year on the first night of the TGO. Nothing like what you had though. I was given some seam sealant and this dealt with the problem.<br /><br />My Trailstar is getting on for 4 years old and, except for the few drips last year, I've had no problems with condensation or wet gear.<br /><br />If there are two of you the chances of condensation will be higher, but, the Trailstar is pretty well ventilated anyway.<br /><br />I can't imagine the material itself is damaged. It may be worth putting some more sealant on the seams. <br /><br />Hope you get it fixed ok.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-19951115518100821702014-03-05T23:10:47.515+00:002014-03-05T23:10:47.515+00:00Hi Gordon,
thanks for your reply. Hope you had a ...Hi Gordon,<br /><br />thanks for your reply. Hope you had a nice hike.<br /><br />I see your point. I am also 6'2". It all comes down to individual preference. I might go with an Oookworks ground sheet + bivy.<br /><br />The reason for the bivy is that it should keep my sleeping bag dryer. I was quite surprised that I got soo wet in the trailstar when it rained heavily once for a short time - maybe for 10min.<br /><br />This sheet was close to the center of trailstar and dry before the rain started <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/01lggnk201jjiog/South_Downs_Way_3_Day_Trip_046.jpg" rel="nofollow">pic</a>.<br />Here another <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/c3t1czkzn5ww7uc/South_Downs_Way_3_Day_Trip_045.jpg" rel="nofollow">pic</a> and <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ukwjppmjn5fec1s/South_Downs_Way_3_Day_Trip_042.avi" rel="nofollow">vid</a>.<br /><br />I think this was condensation on the inside of the tent that got detached by the raindrops. I bought the trailstar used - so it could also be that the material is damaged.<br />Do you also get that wet as well occasionally ? It's my first time that I have a single wall "tent" so I don't know really what to expect.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Dieter<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-23711328595313318052014-03-04T08:40:57.023+00:002014-03-04T08:40:57.023+00:00Hi Dieter,
I like the idea of the Oookworks inner ...Hi Dieter,<br />I like the idea of the Oookworks inner tent, or the Bear Paw one. For me it's all about size and flexibility. I'm 6'2" and with an inner tent I would have much less room. My Akto was too confining.<br />The inner would also limit options for laying out. I prefer head to rear or head to opening.<br />With a bivy bag, I feel I have plenty of space and can lay out any way I <br />Choose. I've used a bivy bag for years, now and have even used it inside my Akto<br />Off backpacking on Kinder this morning.<br />CheersGordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-62227167468912677672014-03-02T22:35:30.177+00:002014-03-02T22:35:30.177+00:00Hi Gordon,
I am wondering why don't you use t...Hi Gordon,<br /><br />I am wondering why don't you use the a <a href="http://www.oookworks.com/oooktubs.html" rel="nofollow">ground sheet</a> or <a href="http://www.oookworks.com/OookStar.html" rel="nofollow">inner tent</a> from Oookworks for the trailstar. I bought a silnylons trailstar myself last year after reading yours and other reviews and I am thinking now if I should get one of these. Is it first of all the price that stops you from using these or something else ?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />DieterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-27932974436906581152014-02-20T14:19:56.621+00:002014-02-20T14:19:56.621+00:00It's surprisingly tough and - unless you are u...It's surprisingly tough and - unless you are unlucky - won't puncture after extended use. <br /><br />My first sheet - cut down to fit - lasted me well over a year, including the TGOG.<br /><br />The only reason I replaced it was because it did start to pong a bit with spillages that got on it.<br /><br />And, for around £7 it's a steal.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-90508469419817828262014-02-20T12:33:05.787+00:002014-02-20T12:33:05.787+00:00Hi Gordon. How does the secondary glazing film sta...Hi Gordon. How does the secondary glazing film stand up to rough stuff like heather ? Do you expect it to last the crossing. Read a lot about it recently but have to say I've not tried it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-77307020424207061262014-02-11T11:28:51.461+00:002014-02-11T11:28:51.461+00:00Some seem to be against gear lists.
For me, they ...Some seem to be against gear lists. <br />For me, they are part of the learning process.<br /> I'm looking forward to yours' Alan.<br />Andy has Lola, and, I know you have a new young lady in tow, so I'm looking forward to seeing what goes inside her. (Not being rude!)Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-2066015084874163742014-02-10T12:10:35.132+00:002014-02-10T12:10:35.132+00:00Snap!
I'm currently updating my own list - qui...Snap!<br />I'm currently updating my own list - quite a bit of new stuff, but essentially the same weight, apart from food.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-54088441223844225312014-02-08T13:48:12.407+00:002014-02-08T13:48:12.407+00:00Works, done. Like it. No faff and extra needed. ...Works, done. Like it. No faff and extra needed. Lessons to others there. Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.com