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by matt_outandabout
Fri Feb 11, 2022 10:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: FFS no one needs this.
Replies: 132
Views: 8640

Re: FFS no one needs this.

I've just read up on the whole libel accusation. It's nothing to do with BBB or Facebook. I am author and responsible for my own gob. Just like FB or twatter isn't responsible for someone like Trump. However, for libel action to be taken it has to meet all three criteria- - published. - cause signif...
by matt_outandabout
Fri Feb 11, 2022 1:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: FFS no one needs this.
Replies: 132
Views: 8640

Re: FFS no one needs this.

Sorry - I know that is hassle you could do without.
by matt_outandabout
Fri Feb 11, 2022 1:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: FFS no one needs this.
Replies: 132
Views: 8640

Re: FFS no one needs this.

*puts up hand nervously* Some of this is me. Well, I am not sure it was, but it was someone. Sorry for stepping on a virtual landmine. I am genuinely nonplussed as to why someone reacts like that to an exchange of viewpoints. As for the legal aspect (of libel) - I am no legal expert, but it just fee...
by matt_outandabout
Sun Feb 10, 2019 4:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 10d sleeping bag fabric and a tent...
Replies: 6
Views: 1705

Re: 10d sleeping bag fabric and a tent...

After the issues with the WildCountry tents I ordered for the outdoor centre, I'm not touching them again unless I have to. 1/3 of them back under warranty, some straight out the bag. The WC attitude was poor.
by matt_outandabout
Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 10d sleeping bag fabric and a tent...
Replies: 6
Views: 1705

Re: 10d sleeping bag fabric and a tent...

Tents - I'm eyeing up an MSR Elixir 2 at the moment.
by matt_outandabout
Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 10d sleeping bag fabric and a tent...
Replies: 6
Views: 1705

10d sleeping bag fabric and a tent...

Firstly, any experience of durability of a sleeping bag with 10denier fabric? I'm looking at a good one for my son, concerned about durability though. Secondly, any lightish 2 man tent deals and recommendations? Same son, for use in the hills, on bikes and some general traveling next year. Ideally a...
by matt_outandabout
Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sonder Frontier?
Replies: 17
Views: 3745

Re: Sonder Frontier?

I've read elsewhere that the Frontier is an 'odd' boost spacing / QR... Can anyone confirm?
by matt_outandabout
Sun Apr 23, 2017 9:40 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS - waterproof jacket, trousers x 3 and down hood
Replies: 12
Views: 5380

Re: FS - waterproof jacket, trousers x 3 and down hood

Are the Endura trousers still available?

Matt
by matt_outandabout
Mon Jan 09, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: How might I make this?
Replies: 10
Views: 5410

Re: How might I make this?

Cheers all - the front one is indeed like that bit of wire. Front - Why? Because having watched folk struggle with complex bags and straps, which if not adjusted perfectly seem to either/and rub badly or bounce. Rear - why? Similar observation of bags that wander and move, or heavy seatpost clamp ra...
by matt_outandabout
Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: How might I make this?
Replies: 10
Views: 5410

How might I make this?

I've been using a bar bag on old bar ends for carrying things. However, I've a couple of ideas for racks for bike packing. I expect someone's already done this. Front - an alloy or carbon pair of tubes, that are perhaps about 6" apart, pointing forward like my bar ends, inside the brake levers....
by matt_outandabout
Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: A Memorable Debut: Camping with Cows
Replies: 13
Views: 6546

Re: A Memorable Debut: Camping with Cows

1. Cows are curious.
2. Image
by matt_outandabout
Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cheap night out challenge
Replies: 24
Views: 12119

Re: Cheap night out challenge

Can anyone suggest a myog solid fuel stove and pot stand?
Some ideas:
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by matt_outandabout
Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Another rafting trip. Spey descent
Replies: 10
Views: 4355

Re: Another rafting trip. Spey descent

Spey is an ace trip! What weather. Mind, the more it rains, the less you paddle and the more fun it is!
by matt_outandabout
Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: That Old Question - What Jacket
Replies: 5
Views: 1879

Re: That Old Question - What Jacket

The minimus is excellent, but is uber lightweight. I had one for a few weeks, it breathes surprisingly well, but I still got sweaty on the bike. I am becoming a fan of jackets with more venting again - I keep going back to my ones with pit zips (paramo staff uniform jacket, or my ancient Patagonia)....
by matt_outandabout
Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Scotland
Replies: 25
Views: 15615

Re: Scotland

Fabulous trip - thank you for sharing it, really inspiring.
by matt_outandabout
Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cheap kit suggestions (bivvy bag and bike bags)
Replies: 7
Views: 2321

Re: Cheap kit suggestions (bivvy bag and bike bags)

Not cheap though... Hunka and bicycle = half that price.
by matt_outandabout
Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: winter trousers-whos wearing what??
Replies: 12
Views: 2494

Re: winter trousers-whos wearing what??

http://www.adventure-kit.co.uk/2011/01/montane-terra-xt-trousers/ These Terra XT's continue to be my winter trousers of choice, matched with thermals for camping/proper cold. If I know I am going to wear waterproofs, or canoeing, or warm around camp, I break out the (ancient) Mountain Equipment ultr...
by matt_outandabout
Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Cheap kit suggestions (bivvy bag and bike bags)
Replies: 7
Views: 2321

Cheap kit suggestions (bivvy bag and bike bags)

Hello Looking for cheap ways of sorting some gear on the bike. So Cheap frame 'corner' bags is one idea (lots on ebay, but hard to tell size). How to get stuff on handlebars securely. BIG but good seat packs (ebay again...?) I also need a new bivvy bag, my old old old ex army one is goosed. All else...
by matt_outandabout
Tue Jan 15, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hello and cooking Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2021

Re: Hello and cooking Question

Hmmm, a cosy I am making, I just was observing on a couple of cold (subzero) days recently that the heat loss above the windscreen was morer (e.g. inside the pot you could see the water forming and bubbling up below the line of the windscreen, but not above). Maybe I need to make a tighter / higher ...
by matt_outandabout
Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hello and cooking Question
Replies: 7
Views: 2021

Hello and cooking Question

Hello all. Faffing with going lighter and some more bivvy trips this year. I have a nice titanium mug and Esbit wing stove. I have an old windbreak I plan to cut down as well. I was wondering if anyone has made their own pot cosy for a mug like this, that I can leave on when cooking (like a jetboil)...