ErnestTurnip Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I've found British army lightweights to be as good as any pwoper walking pants I've ever had, dry quickly, comfortable and hard wearing. If you aren't bothered by wearing it a lot of the army surplus becomes a no brainer because it's made to be functional and last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Burndens Bogs said: You could wear your Decathlon “Superboots” 👍 I'll see you at the top 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, ErnestTurnip said: I've found British army lightweights to be as good as any pwoper walking pants I've ever had, dry quickly, comfortable and hard wearing. If you aren't bothered by wearing it a lot of the army surplus becomes a no brainer because it's made to be functional and last. Did they make you bring out the gimp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 14 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said: I'll see you at the top 😉 It shouldn't take long, i'm not having it there's anything near the height of Winter Hill within a 50 mile radius of that there London. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 24 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said: It shouldn't take long, i'm not having it there's anything near the height of Winter Hill within a 50 mile radius of that there London. Our heighest point in our borough is Betsom's Hill (highest point in London and Kent) its half the height of winter hill. Although Winter Hill is a bit of a foothill really in terms of decent hill walks. I mean, even I've managed to run up the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudy Posted January 14, 2021 Members Share Posted January 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, Youri McAnespie said: @Rudy Yokohama? Won't gear there be about £300 in Yen? Might be a bit snug an' all if intended for use by the man in the black pyjamas... Those ponchos are ace - they can be adapted into a rudimentary tent. If you watch a lot of survivally stuff (Ray Mears, Grylls, Steve Backshall) you notice a lot of military surplus gear amongst the more modern stuff. I didn’t ask the prices because I asked the price for a nirvana T-shirt, before I knew it the shirt was over my head and the yen was out of my hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 14, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2021 5 hours ago, boltondiver said: Tell you what I could do with; something to stop my specs steaming up on days like this Get a bit of glycerine from the supermarket. A tiny dab on the end of the finger onto the lenses. Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 14 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Get a bit of glycerine from the supermarket. A tiny dab on the end of the finger onto the lenses. Sorted. Ta v much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 14, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2021 1 hour ago, boltondiver said: Ta v much Works on inside of windscreens too! Will wash/wipe off eventually, so will need to reapply. It makes the surface more hydrophilic which allows moisture to 'wet out' and therefore form a more even layer which you can see through, as opposed to tiny droplets which bugger up light passing through and thus mist up. All on a very small scale of course. Its the opposite of waterproofing that we were discussing on the walking gear thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2980 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I get a lot of my stuff from sportsshoes.com they sell all manner clothing and footwear related to running, walking/hiking and exercise in general Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 I used to go pwoper fell walking and still wear a Paramo Breathable "Nikwax Biological Analogy" coat brought 30 years ago when the rain and wind blows, I very occasionally wash it with LOFT Nikwax. It's never let me down, keeps me dry and being breathable I don't get sweaty. Cost a few bob at the time (£100 or so in the early 90's) and one guy in a specialist shop referred to it as "old technology" but why should I change it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 14, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted January 14, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dimron said: I used to go pwoper fell walking and still wear a Paramo Breathable "Nikwax Biological Analogy" coat brought 30 years ago when the rain and wind blows, I very occasionally wash it with LOFT Nikwax. It's never let me down, keeps me dry and being breathable I don't get sweaty. Cost a few bob at the time (£100 or so in the early 90's) and one guy in a specialist shop referred to it as "old technology" but why should I change it? Absolutely. Personally, still get sweaty in goretex to an extent, and can't imagine a coat that is so breathable that everything gets let out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 13/01/2021 at 15:58, Burndens Bogs said: Every man and his dog is walking more at the moment, cos there's fuck all else to do. Now i'm not talking trekking in the Himalayas in January, but i walk 5 miles every single day in all weathers through fields and woodland and there's nowt worse than getting pissed wet thru, or freezing cold or worst of all having cold wet feet. Anyone any recommendations for reasonably priced walking gear that just does the job? I've had my fingers burnt with Decathlon stuff in the past, their stuff looks ok ish, but in reality it's just shit. Footwear wise i'm pretty sorted with waterproof hiking boots form TOG24, coupled with Sealskinz socks - so feet are warm and dry. Leg wise i've just bought some waterproof over kex from Mountain Warehouse, but it's too early to tell if they're any good or not yet. Waterproof jackets? Fleeces? etc iirc you’re a mountain biker like me. I just wear my MTB gear and layer it like I do on the bike. It’s designed to wick the sweat away so is perfect imo. I bought some trousers from GroundEffect.nz over 20 years ago for winter riding and I’m still using them for riding and walking in the wet. Can’t go wrong with baggy MTB gear for multi-use imo. Costs a bit more but lasts for ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, MancWanderer said: iirc you’re a mountain biker like me. I just wear my MTB gear and layer it like I do on the bike. It’s designed to wick the sweat away so is perfect imo. I bought some trousers from GroundEffect.nz over 20 years ago for winter riding and I’m still using them for riding and walking in the wet. Can’t go wrong with baggy MTB gear for multi-use imo. Costs a bit more but lasts for ever. Yeh i do MTB'ing myself, but if i went walking in my MTB gear at this time if year i'd be freezing cold. In this weather on the Mtb i use maybe 2 thinnish layers topped by a softshell jacket and shorts, my body heat keeps me warm.Walking with the dog obviously doesn't build up the same body temp, so my top layer is usually a waterproof baggy jacket with a fleece underneath and a long sleeved T shirt under that, i wouldn't use that attire whilst out on my bike - too hot .Although i like to wear shorts while i'm out on the bike, i wouldn't go out walking in shorts at this time of year. Edited January 15, 2021 by Burndens Bogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidy82 Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Me and a few mates did the 3 peaks a few years ago. I got some Jack wolfskin boots still got them now they've been great. Got a proper north face rain coat that had a removable fleece and that as been perfect in all weather. It's not the type of North face stuff you see the little bastards in on the streets cost quite a bit too. Well worth the money though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted January 14, 2021 Author Share Posted January 14, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Aidy82 said: Me and a few mates did the 3 peaks a few years ago. I got some Jack wolfskin boots still got them now they've been great. Got a proper north face rain coat that had a removable fleece and that as been perfect in all weather. It's not the type of North face stuff you see the little bastards in on the streets cost quite a bit too. Well worth the money though Yeh the proper North Face technical tackle is worlds apart from the tat sold in JD Sports. Edited January 14, 2021 by Burndens Bogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayoghani Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Alternatively move to a country that doesn't piss down all the time 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolty58 Posted January 15, 2021 Members Share Posted January 15, 2021 On 14/01/2021 at 13:47, Burndens Bogs said: 😀On that particular occasion (15 years ago omg), new footwear (pre broken in Timberlands iirc)cost me dearly! What i wouldn’t give for a “re-yomp” right now 😂Physically i’m in a far better place than i was back then P,with daily 5-6 mile yomps & regular cycling blasts. It’s our mental states that are perhaps suffering over here at the moment mate,with all the mind numbing and seemingly endless Draconian restrictions 🤪. A day on the lash, watching the Whites,followed by a few more beers,a lovely drunken curry,then a painful yomp up COR would be absolute heaven right now. Aye mate - I feel your pain. Beltin' drunken curry that was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 4 hours ago, jayjayoghani said: Alternatively move to a country that doesn't piss down all the time 👍 That’s a fair point, although that is going to become more difficult to do post brexit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 21 hours ago, Burndens Bogs said: Yeh i do MTB'ing myself, but if i went walking in my MTB gear at this time if year i'd be freezing cold. In this weather on the Mtb i use maybe 2 thinnish layers topped by a softshell jacket and shorts, my body heat keeps me warm.Walking with the dog obviously doesn't build up the same body temp, so my top layer is usually a waterproof baggy jacket with a fleece underneath and a long sleeved T shirt under that, i wouldn't use that attire whilst out on my bike - too hot .Although i like to wear shorts while i'm out on the bike, i wouldn't go out walking in shorts at this time of year. Yeah get where you’re coming from. I’ve bought so much MTB gear over the years that I’m reluctant to buy separate walking gear other than boots. I just mix and match, thick and thin layers, etc. The long MTB trousers def the biggest winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Someone once said “forget the gym take up running and walking. It’s free.” Yeah, right. I’ve spent well over 4 figures in the last 8-9 months on gear. A coat for every season - I’ve cheap in Regatta, mid price North Face, upper price Rab and a couple of Belstaff jackets. 3 pairs of trousers (2 zip off into shorts) TNF, Rab & Montane. Berghaus fleece (hardly ever wear it). A variety of mid layers TNF and Montane. And tons of base layers Montane, Inov8, Nike, Under Armour. Also plenty of cheap stuff from Sports Direct (base layers) and Decathlon. As for boots - got both leather and Goretex. My Timberland’s were bought off the cuff at the airport for a trip to Iceland when I realised I had no suitable footwear. They took a long time to break in, but been great. Rarely get wet or cold in them. However they did get breached up Goatfell in Arran in the summer. I’ve recently added a 2nd pair - Inov8s. Goretex uppers with graphene grips. Very comfy. Expect them to be bombproof. I’ve already got the equivalent trail shoes from Inov8. Added a Nike wafer thin gilet to my collection. It’s perfect for cold weather runs but now also acting as a mid layer under my Rab rain jacket (which isn’t particularly warm on its own). Conclusion: buy cheap buy twice. Most expensive walking gear is expensive because it’s good quality and not necessarily because it’s got the branding. However, there’s stuff to be had at Decathlon, Regatta, etc that’s perfectly adequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) Buy for the activity, not the brand. Edited January 16, 2021 by Not in Crawley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Faustus Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Dunno if this of use to anyone, but I just got 200 quid worth of stuff from jd for under a ton- including a pair of timberland killington for £42. Need an NHS code, 40% off sale items. Ends today (only just found out) some nice gazelles, jeans, superstar on there too If anyone needs me to ask the missus where she got her code from let me know; one for Adidas too @kent_white@bolton_blondie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bolton_blondie Posted January 20, 2021 Members Share Posted January 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dr Faustus said: Dunno if this of use to anyone, but I just got 200 quid worth of stuff from jd for under a ton- including a pair of timberland killington for £42. Need an NHS code, 40% off sale items. Ends today (only just found out) some nice gazelles, jeans, superstar on there too If anyone needs me to ask the missus where she got her code from let me know; one for Adidas too @kent_white@bolton_blondie Is it with the blue light card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Faustus Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, bolton_blondie said: Is it with the blue light card? Don't think so, gimme 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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