Rudy 1,053 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 24 minutes ago, Youri McAnespie said: Boots. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Army-Genuine-1958-Pattern-Poncho-Rain-Cape-Falklands-Cold-War-Bushcraft/203246090883?hash=item2f52693a83:g:4LgAAOSwvyhf~aov Outerwear. Belter that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youri McAnespie 738 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 @Rudy Go back to the post, now edited for the full get-up... Buy the lot and go walking in it - you'll be guaranteed to be reported to the police as a 'strange man' by some meddlesome ratbag/wanker within seconds. This means should you get into difficulties, the emergency services will already know your whereabouts. Winner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Burndens Bogs 493 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Not in Crawley said: I'll even let you wear your fusty leather boots like a real man 😁 You could wear your Decathlon “Superboots” 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youri McAnespie 738 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Seriously though, those two part NBC outfits are excellent, cool in summer, warm in winter... Only problem is the charcoal lining comes off on other clothes and under fingernails etc. for a while when it's 'new' (first taken out of the vaccum pack). I bought a load of them about twelve years ago - my idiot mate said I got them cheap because he read they'd been 'irradiated during the first Gulf War' - yup, jungle camo works well in a desert... He had an 'open mind' about chemtrails until recently...🙄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rudy 1,053 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 4 minutes ago, Youri McAnespie said: @Rudy Go back to the post, now edited for the full get-up... Buy the lot and go walking in it - you'll be guaranteed to be reported to the police as a 'strange man' by some meddlesome ratbag/wanker within seconds. This means should you get into difficulties, the emergency services will already know your whereabouts. Winner. The rain poncho is cracking I’d sport that in the ESL. When I went to the Yokohama there was a market which had either replica or genuine ex army clothing, they had loads of Vietcong gear and Korean army uniforms it was bizarre, the sort of stuff you’d see Lemmy from Motörhead wearing. Next time I’m there I’ll pick you something up. I’ll clean off the agent orange Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boltondiver 1,332 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 (edited) Tell you what I could do with; something to stop my specs steaming up on days like this Edited January 14 by boltondiver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youri McAnespie 738 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 @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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ErnestTurnip 164 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
Not in Crawley 416 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Burndens Bogs said: You could wear your Decathlon “Superboots” 👍 I'll see you at the top 😉 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Not in Crawley 416 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
Burndens Bogs 493 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
Not in Crawley 416 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
Rudy 1,053 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket 1,515 Posted January 14 Site Supporter Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
boltondiver 1,332 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket 1,515 Posted January 14 Site Supporter Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
dave2980 50 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
Dimron 51 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket 1,515 Posted January 14 Site Supporter Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
Mr Grey 681 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 4 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? The wife had one, she bought it for her DofE in her early twenties, sold it on e-bay about 10 years ago for £50, it needed nikwax but went quicker than anything she sold, probably could have sold it for more. She got rid because it was to small, she wish she hadn't, quality walking coat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter MancWanderer 535 Posted January 14 Site Supporter Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
Burndens Bogs 493 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 (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 by Burndens Bogs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aidy82 3 Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 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 post Share on other sites
Burndens Bogs 493 Posted January 14 Author Share Posted January 14 (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 by Burndens Bogs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayjayoghani 237 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Alternatively move to a country that doesn't piss down all the time 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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