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by methers27
Thu Sep 22, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Autumn HT550
Replies: 5
Views: 510

Re: Autumn HT550

Thank you, that's useful, sounds like the stalking should be ok and hopefully the rivers too. Daylight and temperature I think I've accounted for with kit and lights, and accepting I might have some longer nights. Interesting point in the bracken, which alternative would you recommend over postie's?...
by methers27
Thu Sep 22, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Autumn HT550
Replies: 5
Views: 510

Autumn HT550

Morning all, just looking for some advice if possible. I have a week off next week and was considering heading up to do the ht550. I guess my first questions were whether this is advisable given the stalking season? Or am I likely to run into trouble? And secondly am I likely to have serious issues ...
by methers27
Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Pubs off tarmac
Replies: 22
Views: 1525

Re: Pubs off tarmac

How about the Pilchard Inn on Burgh Island?
by methers27
Fri Sep 17, 2021 11:43 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Dartmoor 200. September 18th
Replies: 81
Views: 11911

Re: Dartmoor 200. September 18th

Apologies, I know I briefly appeared in this thread and then disappeared again. I won’t make it to ride tomorrow I’m afraid, moving house was delayed until today, so my free weekend is a lot less free. Have fun, looks like a great route I’d like to ride in the future
by methers27
Sat Aug 14, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Dartmoor 200. September 18th
Replies: 81
Views: 11911

Re: Dartmoor 200. September 18th

I should be free that weekend (pending house move logistics), and would be keen to join please (although with a little trepidation)
by methers27
Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4899
Views: 1191171

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

https://www.bbclothing.co.uk/en-gb/col ... 01101.html

Super cheap (£66.50) outdry jackets, no pit zips, but the model with the venting on the back. Not bought one myself, but maybe useful to somebody else

Edit: also, unfortunately only in white
by methers27
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Turn any bivvy into a hooped bivvy*.
Replies: 46
Views: 10302

Re: Turn any bivvy into a hooped bivvy*.

thank you for the quick reply, definitely sounds like it's back to the drawing board a bit then. My other thought was to use delrin rod, which might be a better option if I can't run a shock cord through the carbon anyway
by methers27
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:29 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Turn any bivvy into a hooped bivvy*.
Replies: 46
Views: 10302

Re: Turn any bivvy into a hooped bivvy*.

Thread resurrection, but Just wondering if anyone could shed some light for me on two questions that I have I'm trying to build a small light pole similar to this for a very similar purpose. The pole needs to be 1m long, span a gap of 45cm and form an n shape. Would it be appropriate to use 3mm carb...
by methers27
Fri May 28, 2021 12:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: 29er straight 1 1/8” suspension fork
Replies: 1
Views: 416

WTD: 29er straight 1 1/8” suspension fork

As per the title really, just wondering if anyone has an old, straight steerer set of 29er forks gathering dust that they’d be willing to part with
by methers27
Wed May 26, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Quilts.... again
Replies: 25
Views: 2309

Re: Quilts.... again

The Ukhammocks we've mentioned doesn't exist (run by a bloke called Mat). Towards the end of that enterprise service became slim to non-existent. If you come across some fairly negative comments from several years ago they relate to that. Well that's one less option on the table at least There is a...
by methers27
Wed May 26, 2021 12:00 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Quilts.... again
Replies: 25
Views: 2309

Re: Quilts.... again

Certainly a possibility. On re-reading I'm not sure what the OP wants now :lol: Sorry if i was a little unclear, looking for a quilt that can do me from spring to autumn, i'll then use my thin current quilt to boost the new quilt over winter. Alpkit have their cloudbase ones in stock at £99? https:...
by methers27
Tue May 25, 2021 12:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Quilts.... again
Replies: 25
Views: 2309

Quilts.... again

I have got a few questions about quilts and was hoping that the hive mind might be able to offer me some clarity. I've been looking for a good 3 season quilt for a while, I have a lightweight down quilt which I can use on its own on a very warm evening, or can be used to supplement this new quilt to...
by methers27
Mon Mar 08, 2021 9:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: East Devon local recommendations and tarp questions
Replies: 11
Views: 1145

Re: Local recommendations and tarp questions

Hi Methers. Welcome on board. I live just outside Exeter, up the Exe valley a few miles. I have a bunch of ideas for routes and rides. Feel free to PM me. There are a fair few other Devon and SW riders here to. I would definitely steer well clear of kipping out on Woodbury Common unless you enjoy b...
by methers27
Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: East Devon local recommendations and tarp questions
Replies: 11
Views: 1145

Re: Local recommendations and tarp questions

Bearbonesnorm wrote: Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:33 pm Surely headroom is governed many other factors. I'd consider support / pole height to be the main one. :wink:
Very true :grin: in which case, what size tarp would you recommend for a first tarp for solo use?
by methers27
Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: East Devon local recommendations and tarp questions
Replies: 11
Views: 1145

Re: Local recommendations and tarp questions

You're right that a flat tarp is more versatile, cat' cut tends to make a taut pitch easier but it's not that hard to achieve without. I use a tarp 95% of the time and generally the same set-up. Ok, glad to know I’m not missing a really obvious point then The tarp in the link appears to be nothing ...
by methers27
Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: East Devon local recommendations and tarp questions
Replies: 11
Views: 1145

Re: Local recommendations and tarp questions

Very true, that does seem like a basic oversight.

Thank you, useful to know that a micro tarp can be useful
ScotRoutes wrote: Mon Mar 08, 2021 8:03 pm
Oh - micro-tarp is in this photo
That looks like a very sheltered set up for a small tarp. What size is it?
by methers27
Mon Mar 08, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: East Devon local recommendations and tarp questions
Replies: 11
Views: 1145

East Devon local recommendations and tarp questions

Hello all, been lurking around here a lot, but not posting too often. My first question, I am based near Exeter in Devon and looking for some local spots to get out a bit more regularly. I've spent a few nights out on Dartmoor, but looking for some more local spots that are more in keeping with the ...
by methers27
Fri Aug 28, 2020 1:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4899
Views: 1191171

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Grangers are selling their rewaterproofing kits half price this weekend

https://grangers.co.uk/collections/kits
by methers27
Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:05 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd: bivvy bag
Replies: 7
Views: 1442

Re: Wtd: bivvy bag

sent you a PM middleagedmadness
by methers27
Fri Aug 14, 2020 10:02 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: SOLD - Sonder Camino Al (medium)
Replies: 8
Views: 1655

Re: Sonder Camino Al (medium)

Sent you a PM
by methers27
Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Tent, Tarp, Bivy Bags, Inertia Mat, Ghost Whisperer Jacket + Free GPS
Replies: 10
Views: 2295

Re: Tent, Tarp, Bivy Bags, Inertia Mat, Ghost Whisperer Jacket + Free GPS

Hi, what model is the western mountaineering bivvy? I can’t find any info online
by methers27
Fri Aug 14, 2020 9:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wtd: bivvy bag
Replies: 7
Views: 1442

Wtd: bivvy bag

Looking for a hunky/hunka XL or similar if anyone has anything?