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by valleydaddy
Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT 2012 - open!
Replies: 30
Views: 7976

Re: WRT 2012 - open!

struggling with dates :cry: going to be a tentative until negotiations are completed :roll:
by valleydaddy
Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: GPS For Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 2153

Re: GPS For Sale

All sold pending clearance of funds
by valleydaddy
Sun Jan 29, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: GPS For Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 2153

Re: GPS For Sale

mm2800 99% sold ;)
by valleydaddy
Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: GPS For Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 2153

GPS For Sale

Good evening all, After committing to one brand of GPS I have upgraded my GPS so these units are surplus to my requirements. Both will require bike mounts as the Garmin one is broken (common issue) and I never had one for the memory map as I used it 'in the hand' as a reference tool for maps, I plan...
by valleydaddy
Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:54 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: PSA: Pipedream pre-order at AlpKit
Replies: 15
Views: 3880

Re: PSA: Pipedream pre-order at AlpKit

cheers taylor will get saving
by valleydaddy
Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:45 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: PSA: Pipedream pre-order at AlpKit
Replies: 15
Views: 3880

Re: PSA: Pipedream pre-order at AlpKit

yes just had a look Steve and I think you are right I split open my cheapo Tesco down bag shivering on the MAch N back adventure :lol: so don't want to fork out a wedge on something I won't be comfortable in and not even fit into for that matter :shock: Hammock quilts maybe the answer if I can get t...
by valleydaddy
Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: PSA: Pipedream pre-order at AlpKit
Replies: 15
Views: 3880

Re: PSA: Pipedream pre-order at AlpKit

do I need one :?
by valleydaddy
Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: maybe the answer to our dreams :-)
Replies: 4
Views: 1629

maybe the answer to our dreams :-)

Down that thinks it's synthetic - vaguely exciting


http://www.gizmag.com/warm-water-resist ... dium=email
by valleydaddy
Fri Jan 20, 2012 11:05 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: M n B - what was your best kit and most useless kit?
Replies: 19
Views: 4214

Re: M n B - what was your best kit and most useless kit?

where did you find plug sockets Stu?????

Don't tell Taylor he's got enough gadgets already :lol:
by valleydaddy
Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:50 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: M n B - what was your best kit and most useless kit?
Replies: 19
Views: 4214

Re: M n B - what was your best kit and most useless kit?

Feck :shock:

£40+ for a plastic dooby thingy?????

ouchers :o
by valleydaddy
Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: M n B - what was your best kit and most useless kit?
Replies: 19
Views: 4214

Re: M n B - what was your best kit and most useless kit?

My new palatial tarp to go with my hammock. It's huge for not a lot of weight.
That was a great set up to be fair to you, did you take some pics??
Worst bit was my water filter breaking. Got a new part ordered already.
Phew :oops:
by valleydaddy
Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: M n B - what was your best kit and most useless kit?
Replies: 19
Views: 4214

Re: M n B - what was your best kit and most useless kit?

for me best bit of kit was the hammock, lovely and comfy however I need to sort out some insulation as was a tad cold throughout the night as Flatfish advised me I would :oops: My Tesco bag was OK but a bit tight for the larger lad leading me to fix the zips at 2am as all my wriggling to keep warm s...
by valleydaddy
Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Find Gnorm and win something.
Replies: 15
Views: 4395

Re: Find Gnorm and win something.

So pleased Gnorm was found last night poor wee fella :ugeek:
by valleydaddy
Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: M + B ... thank you.
Replies: 37
Views: 8243

Re: M + B ... thank you.

Great event as always Stu. Really chilled out event and great weather to boot perfect all around. I was a tad cold last night but that was my fault for poor kit choice, I survived so no harm done :D Thanks go out to you and Dee for the copious amount of tea and toast/cake as usual The beanie hay was...
by valleydaddy
Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ireland?
Replies: 6
Views: 2283

Re: Ireland?

we could all meet in Dublin, the boys in the South could get a ferry from Swansea and the boys in the North from Holyhead.

Only problem is we may never get out of the Guinness factory :D
by valleydaddy
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Kit list ... Mach' N Back.
Replies: 61
Views: 18348

Re: Kit list ... Mach' N Back.

perfect weather for it, I can't wait going to be a great weekend I can feel in my bones!!! I think I have enough clothing to layer up to keep plenty warm enough, I really want to take the bear minimum kit in comparison to last years everything plus the kitchen sink, dishwasher and teddy bear approac...
by valleydaddy
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Find Gnorm and win something.
Replies: 15
Views: 4395

Re: Find Gnorm and win something.

I will be on the look out Stuart I can't have Gnorm out there for 2 nights on his own :cry:
by valleydaddy
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Ireland?
Replies: 6
Views: 2283

Re: Ireland?

I have only ever been to Ireland in the car would love to do some of Southern Ireland on a bike - one day maybe??

IRT perhaps Stu????? ;)
by valleydaddy
Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Endless Charging!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1533

Re: Endless Charging!!!!

looks a good bit of kit my only worry with it, would be folk dumping the fuel cells once they had used them out on the hills.

Price is going to be critical too
by valleydaddy
Thu Jan 12, 2012 1:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Kit list ... Mach' N Back.
Replies: 61
Views: 18348

Re: Kit list ... Mach' N Back.

Stu the pico holds a charge so is ready to power dump to recharge a phone gps etc in an emergency, really light. I picked one up for £3 the other day :D Ear plugs are an an emergency "I need sleep device" it also stops me hearing Flatfish laughing at comedy films on his i-Phone :) Really l...
by valleydaddy
Thu Jan 12, 2012 10:08 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Kit list ... Mach' N Back.
Replies: 61
Views: 18348

Re: Kit list ... Mach' N Back.

Haha I am setting up camp near an alleged lad snoring bear so one for me and the other to stuff up hs nose!!! :shock:
by valleydaddy
Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Kit list ... Mach' N Back.
Replies: 61
Views: 18348

Re: Kit list ... Mach' N Back.

Right here goes: Seat pack Tenth Wonder insulated Hammock Alpkit Rig7 Tarp 6 pegs and para cord Sleep mat Foil survival blanket for insulation tiny tarp for on floor use, sitting/changing socks etc Bar bag Montane insulated jacket with hood Tesco down sleeping bag (-5 rated) I am a hot sleeper so sh...
by valleydaddy
Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Kit list ... Mach' N Back.
Replies: 61
Views: 18348

Re: Kit list ... Mach' N Back.

ear plugs think of the extra weight!!! :geek:
by valleydaddy
Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Happy New Year!
Replies: 1
Views: 923

Re: Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you too Stuart and everyone at BB HQ ;)

Looking forward to a great year outdoors :)
by valleydaddy
Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:50 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Moel Prysgau ... Dec 30th roll call.
Replies: 39
Views: 18051

Re: Moel Prysgau ... Dec 30th roll call.

Sorry I can't make it family visiting from Northampton so no can do :( Oh well, I have had some friends go to the bothy last weekend and said it was really nicely done out the working party did a great job there seemingly. Also there was one can of Kestrel lager and a few cans of food so the basis o...