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by JohnClimber
Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Outlet outdoor gear website - is it legit?
Replies: 5
Views: 534

Re: Outlet outdoor gear website - is it legit?

As said above

ADDRESS
45 Colorado Way
RHYD-Y-MEIRCH GB
NP7 4ER

This does not existt,

The hours are very long and 7 days a week as well.

Nothing on companies house on them

If it's too good to be try it usually is, avoid
by JohnClimber
Wed Apr 26, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: Anyone playing out?
Topic: Pre WRT Friday 28th April
Replies: 10
Views: 1889

Re: Pre WRT Friday 28th April

Taylor wrote: Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:50 am
Rockbus wrote: Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:10 am I’m interested do we need to let them know if planning on staying in campervan overnight?
There's a carpark opposite that can take campers.
As Taylor says,
Park in the carpark opposite, we'll be there in our vans overnight.

Pub opens at 7pm normally
by JohnClimber
Tue Apr 25, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleep system for the side sleepers
Replies: 18
Views: 1722

Re: Sleep system for the side sleepers

rudedog wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:43 pm
JohnClimber wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:11 pm
rudedog wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:36 pm The Enlightened quilts (and Cumulus) have straps that attach to the quilt which then go round your sleep mat.

As long as I have the straps on, I never have an issue with a cold/draughty back.
Used the straps, still had the drafts
What quilt were you using?
Cumulus 250 and 450
by JohnClimber
Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleep system for the side sleepers
Replies: 18
Views: 1722

Re: Sleep system for the side sleepers

rudedog wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2023 12:36 pm The Enlightened quilts (and Cumulus) have straps that attach to the quilt which then go round your sleep mat.

As long as I have the straps on, I never have an issue with a cold/draughty back.
Used the straps, still had the drafts
by JohnClimber
Mon Apr 24, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2 weeks and counting
Replies: 28
Views: 2107

Re: 2 weeks and counting

Stu, any midges to speak of in the area, as yet? Last time someone asked this was just prior to Bearstock. I said 'no' but fast-forward a few days and I'd never seen so many. Currently none ... but. :wink: Speaking of Bearstock. Please can we have another Bearstock this summer please Dee and Stuart...
by JohnClimber
Sun Apr 23, 2023 10:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2 weeks and counting
Replies: 28
Views: 2107

Re: 2 weeks and counting

BBC's normally accurate week ahead Countryfile weather forecast looked "promising" for the end of this week and into next week :cool: :cool: :cool:
by JohnClimber
Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleep system for the side sleepers
Replies: 18
Views: 1722

Re: Sleep system for the side sleepers

I too am a side sleeper and use quilts. I find the US brands are often a little wider so well suited. Mr Climber swears by the Sierra Designs Backcountry bed for side sleepers. Sierra Designs looks good but it’s 1.3kg (large) looks like a quilt is the way to go. Been there with quilts, too many col...
by JohnClimber
Sat Apr 22, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2 weeks and counting
Replies: 28
Views: 2107

Re: 2 weeks and counting

Boab wrote: Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:17 pm Just bought a proper waterproof jacket. Queue the improved forecast... 🤔
That's the spirit, if we all pack and carry everything that's waterproof known to the bike packing world the heatwave will hit it.
by JohnClimber
Tue Apr 18, 2023 10:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Viz top tip
Replies: 31
Views: 1821

Viz top tip

VIZ TOP TIP.
Avoid having to wrap your tongue around the unpronounceable Welsh equivalent of Brecon Beacons by never going there again.
by JohnClimber
Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Sold subject to mid week viewing - Mountain Hardwear Hyperlamina Spark
Replies: 1
Views: 246

Sold subject to mid week viewing - Mountain Hardwear Hyperlamina Spark

Sold subject to mid week viewing Sold subject to mid week viewing My Mountain Hardwear Hyperlamina Spark Review here https://outdoorsmagic.com/article/mountain-hardwear-hyperlamina-spark-35-sleeping-bag-review/ A lovely warm and easy to vent and get in & out of traditionally shaped sleeping bag....
by JohnClimber
Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: XXL Bivi Bags without a taper
Replies: 19
Views: 1653

Re: XXL Bivi Bags without a taper

How was the Easter Weekend field test, Monday looked like a good testing day. Hi jBay, It was brilliant, the bivi bag worked perfectly with the mattress and the same sleeping bag. More info here on this link https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/sierra-designs-backcountry-bivvy/ And the first revi...
by JohnClimber
Sat Apr 15, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Last Few Bits
Replies: 30
Views: 2928

Re: HUGE SALE, AK Kloke, Thermarest, Mavic, Garmin, Gore, Camping Stuff, Film Makers Stuff, Headtorch, Bags, Rockgeist

Yellow sleaved Gore top bought this evening
by JohnClimber
Fri Apr 14, 2023 11:09 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2 weeks and counting
Replies: 28
Views: 2107

Re: 2 weeks and counting

Anyone checked the weather yet? :wink:
by JohnClimber
Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3993
Views: 523688

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

RIP wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2023 1:50 pm When you say "mixing"..... ?

They will be there at our Sunday night camping area.
We have been invited to eat with them in the evening
by JohnClimber
Fri Apr 14, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yay, it's cheery Friday.
Replies: 3993
Views: 523688

Re: Yay, it's cheery Friday.

Just had it confirmed that our WRT will involve mixing with 20 belly dancers

I wonder if they want to see my puppy :wink:
by JohnClimber
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
Topic: Sandwood Bay & Suileag bothy (FILM)
Replies: 11
Views: 1309

Re: Sandwood Bay & Suileag bothy (FILM)

fatbikephil wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:18 pm My one pack raft trip was in one of the lochs to the southwest of Suilven but my current pursuit of a SH packraft is based on the opportunities of this area!
Les and I should be doing Suilven via packraft from the East in 3 to 4 weeks time, weather depending.
Can't wait :smile:
by JohnClimber
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 2 weeks and counting
Replies: 28
Views: 2107

2 weeks and counting

2 weeks to go....

The countdown is on....

I'll be travelling to the middle of Wales at this point....

Bring on the WRT :-bd
by JohnClimber
Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: "Unison, Harmony or a System" - My ultimate bivi
Replies: 4
Views: 510

"Unison, Harmony or a System" - My ultimate bivi

With Stuarts help I've done a bivi bag review

https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/ ... try-bivvy/

Linked to my sleeping bag and mattress *"Unison, Harmony or a System*

https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/ ... untry-bed/
by JohnClimber
Sun Apr 09, 2023 4:28 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wild camping / camping near Armadale Isle of Skye ?
Replies: 2
Views: 226

Re: Wild camping / camping near Armadale Isle of Skye ?

I'd contact The Inn nearby and ask if you eat and drink there could you pitch where these benches are?
Newton Bank
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2jgYdU2VNYwNnt7z6
by JohnClimber
Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Happy birthday to our great leader!
Replies: 15
Views: 1302

Re: Happy birthday to our great leader!

Happy Birthday Stuart :ugeek:
by JohnClimber
Wed Apr 05, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT GR.
Replies: 75
Views: 4653

Re: WRT GR.

Forget recording mileages, heartrates, etc; record stories instead. Love that Reg...... On my very first WRT back in it's 2nd year Stuart taught me a very good lesson and if I get drunk enough I'll tell everyone about it again and again and again. Gave up Strava and following a line years ago, the ...
by JohnClimber
Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT GR.
Replies: 75
Views: 4653

Re: WRT GR.

here is one in the sea (at high tide) but it is reachable off the beach as the tide goes out I believe areas such as that are quite often and commonly referred to as 'beach'. But Google maps says "in the sea" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52792939372_c3bea4e420_c.jpg Just..... :wink:
by JohnClimber
Tue Apr 04, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT GR.
Replies: 75
Views: 4653

Re: WRT GR.

I'm pretty sure, that last year, someone made a gpx available of all the GRs preplotted... has anyone done that again this year? Just curious, and lazy. The link I included in the email is to a site that allows you to pinpoint all the GR on a single map. Cheers Stuart, Just did that. There is one i...
by JohnClimber
Sun Apr 02, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT GR.
Replies: 75
Views: 4653

Re: WRT GR.

Route sorted for the WRT weekend :-bd

Loads of Grid Refs ridden to and past

Shame not one is on Stuart's email, but hey ho. and who cares.

Can't wait 4 more weeks

Training has started
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by JohnClimber
Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bargain Alert Thread
Replies: 4933
Views: 1243580

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

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