3.31.2014

BLOG NOW ALSO AVAILABLE ON WORDPRESS

You can NOW find a copy of this whole BLOG (give or take a few bits), over on

WORDPRESS.

Minus as it happens at the moment all of the music. :-((((((

Sorry for those that hate it it (but that WON'T last)

New posts soon on Monadhliath trip, and how the HexPeak hold up.

Ecco Biom Terrain II boots

And my rather fine NITE AQUA watch and its COOOOOL Orange Strap

See it all HERE soon er NOW!


3.26.2014

Aviemore Probable Gear List

So, looking at conditions and weather, this is the probable gear list for Aviemore trip next week.

Looking at weather and conditions on the ground (we are NOT going very HIGH, since we are going up into the Monadhliath rather than the Cairngorms, I have decided to take some of the heavier  and warmer stuff.

The weights are carried weight and exclude worn clothing and also boots, since they are on my feet

The BOOTS might change depending or NOT on me acquiring a pair of these to use.

ECCO BIOM Terrain Boots


Boots should arrive on Monday....

They didn't have those ones available, so the rather lovely Emma at ECCO, is sending me these ECCO Terrain 2's



Same Boot, slight difference

But without that eventuality, here is the currently intended Kit List

I would like to go with a warmer bag (see later), but at the moment I don't have anything warmer, so I will probably fluff up the old Rolling Clouds in the Tumble Dryer and go with that PLUS the extra Down Clothing, which will kick the temp rating do well below 0, especially on the Exped Mat.

Walking


 WT (g)
 LB
Have
Pack
Golite Quest 65L RUCKSACK
x
*
1,600
  3.52
ü

RUCKSACK COVER
x
*
100
  0.22
ü

DRY SACKS
x
*
175
  0.39
ü

Black Diamond Synchline Poles (145)


575
  1.27
ü

SIT MAT
x
*
100
  0.22
ü

           2,550.00




       -  
ü

           1,975.00
Tent & Sleeping


 WT (g)
 LB
Have
Pack
sil Hex Peak Tent (and inner) & Extra Pegs
x
*
1,800
  3.96
ü

Old Stormlite Rolling Clouds 500 Bag
x
*
1,250
  2.75
ü

Exped 7 Down filled sleeping Mat
x
*
700
  1.54
ü

Goosefeet Down Socks
x
*
30
  0.07
ü

Goosefeet Down Bootie covers for camp
x
*
60
  0.13
ü

MLD Ultralight Bivvy Bag
x
+
200
  0.44
ü

           4,040.00




       -  
ü

           4,040.00
CLOTHING
 WT (g)
 LB 
Have
Pack
Ecco Biom Terrain II Mid Boots (Yak Leather)


1200
  2.60
ü

Heavy Gaiter


190
  0.42
ü

MONTAINE WINDPROOF
x
*
32
  0.07
ü

PHD Thinsulate Pullover
x
*
450
  0.99
ü

SOCKS Wear


60
  0.13
ü

North Face Apex Trousers

*
560
  1.23
ü

Paramo Shirt Long Sleeve


225
  0.50
ü





       -  
ü

           2,717.00




       -  
ü

               482.00
Wet Weather
 WT (g)
 LB 
Have
Pack
PHD Alpamayo Smock


485
  1.07
ü

Paclite WATERPROOF TROUSERS
x
*
300
  0.66
ü

Seal Skinz
x

200
  0.44
ü

               985.00




       -  
ü

               500.00
Base Layers
 WT (g)
 LB 
Have
Pack
SMARTWOOL TOP

*
250
  0.55
ü

Merino Boxers

*
60
  0.13
ü

Boxers 3/4
x

160
  0.35
ü

Smartwool T
x
*
160
  0.35
ü

               630.00




       -  
ü

               320.00
Hats & Gloves
 WT (g)
 LB 
Have
Pack
Montane Baseball Hat
x
*
60
  0.13
ü

North Ridge Gloves (Waterproof)
x
*
200
  0.44
ü

North Face Gloves Windproof
x
*
60
  0.13
ü

BUFF
x
*
60
  0.13
ü

EDZ Merino Beanie
x
*
60
  0.13
ü

Buffalo Mitts
x
*
60
  0.13
ü

MIDGE Hat
x
*
20
  0.04
ü

               520.00




       -  
ü

               520.00
Spare Carry
 WT (g)
 LB 
Have
Pack
CROCS or probably alternative river shoes
x

380
  0.84
ü

PHD Minimus Down Trousers
x
*
240
  0.53
ü

Spare Socks x 2 (L & S) (40g+60g)
x

100
  0.22
ü

Rab Polar Fleece
x
*
240
  0.53
ü

Skinz Recovery Sock (for my left leg)
x
*
25
  0.06
ü

               985.00







               985.00
Lighting & Torches


 WT (g)
 LB
Have
Pack
Petzl eLight Head Torch
x
*
35
  0.08
ü

Zebra Torch (Bright)
x
*
50
  0.11
ü

Torch Batteries
x
*
50
  0.11
ü

Tent Hanging Light
x
*
10
  0.02
ü

               145.00




       -  
ü

               145.00
NAVIGATION


 WT (g)
 LB
Have
Pack
Printed Maps and case
x
*
100
  0.22
ü

COMPASS
x
*
30
  0.07
ü

SMALL COMPASS (On Pack)
x
*
10
  0.02
ü





       -  
ü

               140.00




       -   


               140.00
OPTIONAL


 WT (g)
 LB
Have
Pack
Micro Spikes ?
x
*
400
  0.88
ü

               400.00




       -  
ü

               400.00


FOOD


 WT (g)
 LB 
Have
Pack
Meals x 2
x
*
280
         0.62
ü

Jelly Babies
x
*
200
         0.44
ü

Chocolate Drinks
x
*
25
         0.06
ü

Thai Soups x 2
x
*
40
         0.09
ü

Chocolate Bars x 2
x
*
150
         0.33
ü

Energy Drinks
x
*
100
         0.22
ü

Fruit and Nuts
x
*
100
         0.22
ü

Cheese
x
*
100
         0.22
ü

Lucozade
x
*
200
         0.44
ü

Spirits
x
*
250
         0.55
ü

Buns and Soft Cheese
x
*
50
         0.11
ü

       1,495.00




             -  
ü

       1,495.00
Cooking Equipment


 WT (g)
 LB
Have
Pack
Jet Boil inc Gas
x
*
550
         1.21
ü

Titanium Spoon
x
*
11
         0.02
ü

Rubber Mug
x
*
40
         0.09
ü

Big Platypus 2 L
x
*
50
         0.11
ü

Delios Filter
x
*
50
         0.11
ü

Pan Cleaner
x
*
10
         0.02
ü

Lighter
x
*
20
         0.04
ü

           731.00




             -  
ü

           731.00
FIRST AID


 WT (g)
 LB
Have
Pack
SUN CREAM Factor 50 & Lip stick F 25


25
         0.06
ü

BLISTER PLASTER x 2
x
*
20
         0.04
ü

IBRUPROFEN x 16
x
*
10
         0.02
ü

Paracetamol
x
*
10
         0.02
ü

IBRUPROFEN GEL TUBE
x
*
40
         0.09
ü

Wide Micropore
x
*
50
         0.11
ü

Small Foot Tape
x
*
40
         0.09
ü

PhysioTape Part Roll
x
*
60
         0.13
ü

PLASTERS x 6
x
*
5
         0.01
ü

ZOVIRAX
x
*
5
         0.01
ü

FOOT TALC
x
*
40
         0.09
ü

SKIN CREAM (Film Pot)
x

25
         0.06
ü

TICK PULLER
x
*
0
             -  
ü

Steri Strips
x
*
0
             -  
ü

DRESSING
x
*
5
         0.01
ü

Tubigrip bandage
x
*
30
         0.07
ü

Anusol
x
*
25
         0.06
ü

Omeprazol
x
*
0
             -  
ü

Immodium Fast melts
x
*
0
             -  
ü

Tick and Midge Stuff
x
*
40
         0.09
ü

Foot Cream (Gerwol)
x
*
100
         0.22
ü

JUNGLE GEL
x
*
25
         0.06
ü

Small Penknife
x
*
20
         0.04
ü

           575.00




             -  


           550.00
WASHING KIT


 WT (g)
 LB
Have
Pack
MICROFIBRE TOWEL
x
*
125
         0.28
ü

Small Microfibre Flannel
x
*
40
         0.09
ü

TOOTHPASTE
x
*
20
         0.04
ü

TOOTHBRUSH
x
*
10
         0.02
ü

TOILET PAPER
x
*
10
         0.02
ü

SMALL GEL SOAP
x
*
25
         0.06
ü

Foot Cream
x
*
15
         0.03
ü

WAX POT (Small)
x
*
25
         0.06
ü

Nail Scissors
x
*
25
         0.06
ü

Lighter
x
*
20
         0.04
ü

Vaseline
x
*
15
         0.03
ü

           330.00




             -  
ü

           330.00
Miscellaneous + Elec


 WT (g)
 LB
Have
Pack
Bear
x
*
10
         0.02
ü

Leatherman
x
*
110
         0.24
ü

Monocular
x
*
80
         0.18
ü

Pentax Optio + batteries & Case
x
*
340
         0.75
ü

Harmonica
x
*
80
         0.18
ü

Mini Speaker
x
*
60
         0.13
ü

Phone Charger
x
*
75
         0.17
ü

Mobile Phone + Batteries
x
*
420
         0.92
ü

Rail Tickets
x
*
5
         0.01
ü

Accommodation Booking
x
*
15
         0.03
ü

Cards (Cash) & Wproof case
x
*
20
         0.04
ü

READING GLASSES & Case
x
*
35
         0.08
ü

       1,250.00




             -  
ü

       1,250.00


CARRY WEIGHTS


 (g)
 KG
 LB
Walking


1,975.00
1.98
4.35
Tent & Sleeping


4,040.00
4.04
8.89
CLOTHING


482.00
0.48
1.06
Wet Weather


500.00
0.50
1.10
Base Layers


320.00
0.32
0.70
Hats & Gloves


520.00
0.52
1.14
Spare Carry


985.00
0.99
2.17
Lighting & Torches


145.00
0.15
0.32
NAVIGATION


140.00
0.14
0.31
FOOD


1,495.00
1.50
3.29
Cooking Equipment


731.00
0.73
1.61
FIRST AID


550.00
0.55
1.21
WASHING KIT


330.00
0.33
0.73
Miscellaneous + Elec


1,250.00
1.25
2.75
OPTIONAL
*

400.00
0.40
0.88




0.00
0.00
TOTAL
           13,863.00
                 13.86
                 30.50
That could change between now and next Tuesday. 

BUT I am thinking mainly NOT. 

Unless I can persuade Lucy to let me borrow her SUPER DUPER DOWN sleeping bag, that she used in the Himalayas, and that I paid a lot of money to have refurbished and cleaned.

WELL..

That ain't gonna happen is it.