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24 February 2010
After nearly 3 weeks of doing the rounds of international fairs for work, I managed to get a long weekend in the Gran Canarias in Agaete. This was a winding-down trip with my wife rather than a camping trip, but I planned at least one serious walk in Tamadaba
However, in …
Gear
1 February 2010
Sod’s law seems to apply here! Everytime I’ve had a long weekend trip planned, something from work has cropped up and I’ve only been able to have an overnighter – not enough really to evaluate the gear, but anyway, some thoughts…
Duo Mid,
A work of art. The build and design are …
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4 December 2009
Well another box was delivered to my office today, my Paramo Quito and Velez trousers. I’ve a 15 year-old (or more) Paramo jacket and this new stuff is totally different. Hold it up to the light and it is see-through. Light, soft fabrics.
It is full-featured, and is designed as a …
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3 December 2009
Well, the Duomid has finally arrived. First impressions, were that it would float away in the air it is so light! Taking it out of the stuff sack, I’d never seen Cuben before, I’m scared to pitch it! I’m sure I’m going to poke my finger through! I haven’t a …
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2 December 2009
Well I had a glass or two to celebrate the birthing of the DuoMid, only to find that it had been shipped on the 26/11 – early! Way to go MLD. What a waste of good whisky – hmm you don’t REALLY need an excuse to drink laphroaig!
Editorial
1 December 2009
Well today is the day when the DuoMid should be being built. Not had a confirmation from MLD but that was the plan – the wait is killing me! Just heard the bad news from Tim Marshall that the poor guy is snowed under and the quilt and bivy will …
Books
18 November 2009
Wild Places was given to me by a friend recently after a conversation about wild camping.
It describes the authors search for the untouched, wild places devoid of human influence. What started out as a look for the most remote places in GB, turned into the acceptance that Wilderness can be …
Gear
12 November 2009
When you first start working with this pack, the sheer complexity is daunting, but having sorted out exactly what each strap does what, and getting it set for you, it is very comfortable and the intelligence and thoughtfulness of the design becomes clear. Adjustments like the back length you only …
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