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Comment on And its raining….. by backpackbrewer

backpackbrewer — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:15:20 +0000

Snow? SNOW?!!!! Where?

Comment on And its raining….. by backpackingbongos

backpackingbongos — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:52:58 +0000

I spent today walking in a couple of inches of snow, not that I want to make you jealous or anything. But then wet snow on even wetter bog made the whole thing rather hard going……………

Comment on Lightwave T0 Ultra one man tent – a Review by backpackbrewer

backpackbrewer — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:42:10 +0000

Hi Jack,

yeah Carol is very helpful and I do like Lightwave/Crux tents. The front “pole” is an oddity and a flexible rod is a clever solution to having to take it in and out all the time. After all the rod doesnt add much structural rigidity to the frame it just keeps the porch peak taut

A fast pitch normally involves putting the fly over the inner loosely and pegging the back down then erecting from within/underneath. This does work well in wet conditions but its a challenge in windy wet conditions!

Comment on Lightwave T0 Ultra one man tent – a Review by Jack

Jack — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:23:10 +0000

I also have a t0 and agree with your comments. I haven’t pitched it in wet conditions yet. Carol McDermott (the owner /designer) sent me instructions for “fast pitching” in bad weather. He is a very helpful guy, give him a ring sometime.
My main gripe with it is the short pole which keeps the front vent open. I find it a total pain in the ass to fit and sometimes don’t bother. I am going to get a flexible “rod” sewn in to the inside of the vent (like on the Nallo) to get round this problem. Does this bother you?

Comment on I like driving in my car by backpackbrewer

backpackbrewer — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:27:49 +0000

Comment on I like driving in my car by Bigbananafeet

Bigbananafeet — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:46:24 +0000

Nope I like it too. I’ve been known to go for a drive just for the simple pleasure driving. (Obviously not on the M8 at 17:30 for instance!)

Comment on I like driving in my car by backpackbrewer

backpackbrewer — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:02:57 +0000

ah…true!

Comment on I like driving in my car by backpackingbongos

backpackingbongos — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:34:13 +0000

Only when I am going somewhere, not when I am coming back!

Comment on The Road goes ever on and on by backpackbrewer

backpackbrewer — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:05:13 +0000

yes and my favourite bits of the book are the first few chapters and the last few chapters….

Comment on Looking for a new Lightweight Fleece by backpackbrewer

backpackbrewer — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:32:04 +0000

thanks for the info Joe,

the ME shroud sounds like it could be just what I’m looking for aside from the Rab top. I guess I just need to try out both garments to see which is the best fit as you say