tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post943502963969940730..comments2023-06-02T10:49:09.040+01:00Comments on Gordon's off .....: TGO 2013 MY planned Gear Gordon Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-30385576544568521992013-03-03T20:16:00.904+00:002013-03-03T20:16:00.904+00:00I've had an interesting exchange of views with...I've had an interesting exchange of views with Alan S over at his place but on this one we will never see eye to eye. Still, it would be a dull blogging world if everyone always agreed. Enjoy your hills Gordon.afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-62582590986381496492013-03-02T12:02:51.720+00:002013-03-02T12:02:51.720+00:00Thanks for posting this, AFITH.
I know what I'...Thanks for posting this, AFITH.<br /><br />I know what I've needed to cope with the injuries and upsets that I've had so far. Thats why I carry the FA stuff that I do. <br /><br />As I said earlier, all gear choice is personal.<br />Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-18663534673284732152013-03-02T11:48:03.272+00:002013-03-02T11:48:03.272+00:00Hi Louise,
The FA stuff I carry has worked for me...Hi Louise,<br /><br />The FA stuff I carry has worked for me for 45+ years of walking and backpacking. It's not about being U/L, it's simply what I choose to carry. To think that I would cut up my PHD gear!!!<br /><br />See you en-route or in Montrose.<br />Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-68306200665044367122013-03-02T09:30:47.520+00:002013-03-02T09:30:47.520+00:00Gordon. Here's Hamish Brown's first-aid ki...Gordon. Here's Hamish Brown's first-aid kit on his continuous Munro trip: Vitamin pills (never used), Savlon (1/2 tube), two wound dressings, Elastic bandage, some swabs, dressing strip and various plasters, a few Panadol tablets. Not too different from your own kit(and mine!), but each to their own.afootinthehillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06670636358354420373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-71365841085698133232013-03-01T18:20:41.190+00:002013-03-01T18:20:41.190+00:00I'm sorry you've been made to feel the nee...I'm sorry you've been made to feel the need to defend yourself when all you've done is share your gear list on your own blog! I for one enjoyed the virtual root through your rucksack (I worded that carefully!) and it has given me a few ideas so thank you.<br />(I did tell you 'they' are out there, they'll get ya!)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-18350589601725377022013-02-28T14:06:22.879+00:002013-02-28T14:06:22.879+00:00I've just got back from Kinder carrying my *ol...I've just got back from Kinder carrying my *ollocks first aid kit in my pack. I can't believe how folk can extrapolate views off the back of a brief incomplete list of bits of first aid stuff that I carry! I forgot antiseptic wipes!<br /><br />I have now read Alan's Blog entry on first aid kit carried and left a rant in response to some of the implied - he's a looney - comments!<br />And, I've thought about what Alan carrys and what I carry, and the difference is not as great as some would want to make out.<br /><br />Lets face it, there are times when you could die. One slip on Aonach Eagach, for example and you would not be around to tell the story. But, in 45+ years of walking and backpacking I have coped with whatever has befallen me. OK there could come a time when I can't cope with an injury, but, I'll take that calculated risk!<br /><br />I carry and will use what is necessary to cope with copious loads of blood - I've had gashes. Thankfully, I havn't had what happened to Alan, but, I thought over the last couple of days - what if: and there is very little more that I would choose to carry and use - close to hand.<br /><br />OH, the TN Quasar failed the Kinder test and will be replaced by my faithful Tallon 44.<br /><br /><br /><br />Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-17928779040821479582013-02-25T17:36:55.189+00:002013-02-25T17:36:55.189+00:00Oh no, Gordon I wasn't for a minute suggesting...Oh no, Gordon I wasn't for a minute suggesting yourself in that small group! I think you are like me, have a healthy interest in other peoples kit out of curiousity (nosiness in my case ;-) ) and always looking for ideas.<br />No, no, there are 'others' out there...Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-20106352405746676712013-02-25T17:16:18.425+00:002013-02-25T17:16:18.425+00:00I've just cobbled together a blogpost on my ow...I've just cobbled together a blogpost on my own first aid kit, which you can find by clicking <a href="http://alansloman.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/tgo-challenge-2013-first-aid-kit.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-82413321339248197702013-02-25T17:01:22.431+00:002013-02-25T17:01:22.431+00:00I agree, Louise.
I would never advocate anyone c...I agree, Louise. <br /><br />I would never advocate anyone copying what's on a list unless they are happy that it will work for them. And I hope I did not come across as evangelical! <br /><br />I did pick up some useful tips over the years from looking at gear lists, though. <br /><br />I take Alan's point about first aid being not only for himself. <br /><br />I do cut it fine! But, and this is wrong - I know, I've never used stuff that I used to carry. <br /><br />So, yes, I think Alan will be able to give a much better indication on what should be put in a first aid kit. Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-6457636500040200862013-02-25T14:07:18.875+00:002013-02-25T14:07:18.875+00:00I have always believed a kit list is an entirely p...I have always believed a kit list is an entirely personal thing, what works for one doesn't for another (I've noticed some other folk are a tad evangelical about it ;-) ) but I also think some things need careful consideration. My first aid kit weighs about 500g but I would be fascinated to see what you have in yours Alan.<br />Love all that down Gordon, I'm going to be investigating some more I think...Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-9241077055858409862013-02-24T16:43:51.908+00:002013-02-24T16:43:51.908+00:00:-)
Dave is fine (now), but I don't think we&#...:-)<br />Dave is fine (now), but I don't think we'll see him back for a while - well not until those rosy tinted specs start to brighten the memory up. I think he won't be wearing those cotton shreddies and those trousers that soaked up water like blotting paper, either.<br /><br />We are just about on speaking terms again...<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-48140996593131645122013-02-24T16:40:55.980+00:002013-02-24T16:40:55.980+00:00I've always carried quite a bit in my first ai...I've always carried quite a bit in my first aid kit, but since I ripped my hand open on barbed wire I carry quite a bit more. <br /><br />I think you should carry enough to sort your self out if you have a tumble and cut your head and a limb open, which is actually quite likely, if you think that there are 300 Challengers tramping over Scotland over two weeks.<br /><br />My kit is not just of me but for whoever I come across who might need my help if they can't help themselves.<br /><br />I'll have a think and post it on my blog.<br /><br />Cheers, Gordon - Good post. It's always fascinating to see how other backpackers approach this.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-48044742926234916652013-02-24T14:17:19.155+00:002013-02-24T14:17:19.155+00:00Dave does!
Or, should that be: he rubs along?
Ho...Dave does!<br /><br />Or, should that be: he rubs along?<br /><br />How is the fellow?Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-39703956347477440782013-02-24T14:13:33.706+00:002013-02-24T14:13:33.706+00:00Hi Alan,
The first aid kit is not much! a few par...Hi Alan,<br /><br />The first aid kit is not much! a few paracetamol, ibuprofen, some plasters and a gauze dressing, some compeed + tick twister and mirror and little pills that you take if someone poisons you. (It happened in Ullapool - agony!)<br /><br />I would love to know what you carry now. <br /><br />Oh, the sleeping mat is now in the list along with radiator insulation. I was transferring from my spreadsheet to paper before putting it on the Blog and missed it out.<br />Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-72437322771064421262013-02-24T12:12:06.886+00:002013-02-24T12:12:06.886+00:00No Vaseline?
The Challenge runs on Vaseline!
:-)No Vaseline?<br />The Challenge runs on Vaseline!<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-54299475961217021202013-02-24T12:08:54.886+00:002013-02-24T12:08:54.886+00:00Hello Sweetness!
:-)
A first aid kit that weighs 6...Hello Sweetness!<br />:-)<br />A first aid kit that weighs 60 grams?<br />As someone who recently made full use of my own first aid kit, I would be interested to see what yours contains.<br />Wot? No sleeping mat either?<br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-13103376724901974162013-02-23T23:58:19.175+00:002013-02-23T23:58:19.175+00:00I know. Probably best for my marriage if I don'...I know. Probably best for my marriage if I don't see one :-) Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-26013090982630962302013-02-23T19:11:58.125+00:002013-02-23T19:11:58.125+00:00Tamworth pigs don't use sissy inners!
If you ...Tamworth pigs don't use sissy inners!<br /><br />If you can make the Snake it is a good w/end.<br /><br /><br />Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-59911365679337698372013-02-23T18:55:53.054+00:002013-02-23T18:55:53.054+00:00Sadly I was not asked to the Daunder :( I did sell...Sadly I was not asked to the Daunder :( I did sell the Trailstar but got a palace in the SL3. You'll be saying I want one. Trust me :) Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-48712401695007705542013-02-23T18:44:44.615+00:002013-02-23T18:44:44.615+00:00Sissy Inner.
Pah.....
You NARFALK boys are all t...Sissy Inner. <br />Pah..... <br />You NARFALK boys are all tough exterior, then you sell it. <br />Admit it Martin, you are just a gear tart... <br />All said with light hearted affection mate... <br /><br />See you sometime I hope. <br />Are you making the Daunder? <br />Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-44735979677827355032013-02-23T18:39:26.770+00:002013-02-23T18:39:26.770+00:00I would like to make the Snake but time is short. ...I would like to make the Snake but time is short. <br /><br />I am glad you don’t wimp out with a sissy inner for the Trailstar :) It’s a tarp (I can say that now I sold mine) so benefits from multi options for pitching. <br /><br />That pack is not one I see a lot choose. So interesting to see how it works out. I do like kit lists. For planning and seeing what other take. I reckon those who chuck it in could learn from planning with a list ;) <br /><br />One thing that is not a door but a screen on the Trailstar. See you in Torridon or the train up. Maybe the Snake meet up. We will see. <br /><br /><br />Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-36185604326412690202013-02-23T14:18:06.001+00:002013-02-23T14:18:06.001+00:00Hi Andrew,
I did get the PHD down hat! But, I was...Hi Andrew,<br /><br />I did get the PHD down hat! But, I was too embarrassed to put more PHD stuff on the list!<br /><br />I'll be in Edale next week Tuesday to Thursday and then up to the Snake the Wednesday before the dinner.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the Snake.Gordon Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955685488317618975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-381515362913927434.post-31308814711507269552013-02-23T13:53:35.480+00:002013-02-23T13:53:35.480+00:00No PHD down hat. But another make? Shock horror :-...No PHD down hat. But another make? Shock horror :-). <br />It's ok, my down socks and over booties are Goosefeet. <br /><br />I shall not be publishing my list because I will not pack it until Tue before we go. <br />And I can't be bothered to weigh it. <br />But if it fits in the pack & feels ok it will go. <br />As I am a Southern Tart, I will be taking the Oookstar. <br /><br />See you at the Snake maybe. Going up on Fri with that Mynott bloke so we get 2 walks in. <br /><br />Andrew Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744521212967848460noreply@blogger.com