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Gavin Scott
Hi Everyone,
now that the New Year is well and truly under way and I'm sure we will all have our routes ready and vetted, my attention is turning to gear.
Most of my well trusted and proven items are sorted, but I'm looking to possibly change a few items and was looking for some input to what everyone else would be using on the following:
Waterproof Jacket.
I've been really happy using my Paramo Velez Adventure light smock for most of my trips. Its comfortable, I like the the short zip- less to worry about going wrong and it adds a little insulation but... its slightly on the heavy side if the weather is going to be good and carrying in my pack most of the day!
Any lighter recommended lighter alternatives?
Stove.
I use a MSR Pocket Rocket with a 1.1 litre pot and foil windshield. Great set up and light, but I feel that in bad weather cooking in the porch of the tent, that its unsafer than some other set ups! I have knocked the pan off on one occasion, which brings me to the alternatives Ive been looking at- the jetboil minimo. Slightly safer than what I have with having the pot connecting to the burner. Im also looking at the Optimus Vega- low centre of gravity as the pot doesnt screw directly under the burner and it has the advantage of being able to turn the cannister upside down.
Insulating Layer.
Currently I use a Paramo Torres Gilet- great for overlayering and still works when wet, but I've been thinking about a light synthetic or down jacket for the cool evenings.
What are people using?
Gavin.
now that the New Year is well and truly under way and I'm sure we will all have our routes ready and vetted, my attention is turning to gear.
Most of my well trusted and proven items are sorted, but I'm looking to possibly change a few items and was looking for some input to what everyone else would be using on the following:
Waterproof Jacket.
I've been really happy using my Paramo Velez Adventure light smock for most of my trips. Its comfortable, I like the the short zip- less to worry about going wrong and it adds a little insulation but... its slightly on the heavy side if the weather is going to be good and carrying in my pack most of the day!
Any lighter recommended lighter alternatives?
Stove.
I use a MSR Pocket Rocket with a 1.1 litre pot and foil windshield. Great set up and light, but I feel that in bad weather cooking in the porch of the tent, that its unsafer than some other set ups! I have knocked the pan off on one occasion, which brings me to the alternatives Ive been looking at- the jetboil minimo. Slightly safer than what I have with having the pot connecting to the burner. Im also looking at the Optimus Vega- low centre of gravity as the pot doesnt screw directly under the burner and it has the advantage of being able to turn the cannister upside down.
Insulating Layer.
Currently I use a Paramo Torres Gilet- great for overlayering and still works when wet, but I've been thinking about a light synthetic or down jacket for the cool evenings.
What are people using?
Gavin.
My choice of gear is based on the need to be comfy in all weathers ..... and the four seasons that can happen in two weeks of the Challenge.
This is what I took last year. There will be a few changes for May,(new Tramplite Pack and As Tucas Sestrals Quilt being the major ones) but, FWIW this sort of combination of gear works.... For me. The PHD Alpamayo is the best waterproof I've ever had....
http://aktovate1.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/gear-list-for-tgo-challenge-2016.html
Jan 31st, 2017 - 9:58 AM
Hi John, I went for the Apex 167 in long. Used it a few times now, and with extra clothing, reckon it will be good well below zero degrees.
Jan 31st, 2017 - 10:54 AM