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On arrival at Hare’s Gap coffee break was taken. I always pack a flask \u00a0(Berghaus 1 ltr\u00a0Stainless Steel flask which is extermely durable and robust, this \u00a0flask will stand up to the rigours of everyday walks and hillside hikes with ease and its\u00a0\u00a01 litre capacity is \u00a0big enough to keep your water piping hot for 6 + hours , and \u00a0compact enough to fit neatly into the rucksack or daysac. Only drawback would be holding food .Grand for soups etc as the dispenser at the top is designed so not to unscrew the top of.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n In the pic is myself with a Berghaus \u00a0Freeflow 35+8. I find it extremely comfortable and easily holds enough for a two day hike a\u00a0comfortable rucksack which allows you to hike in comfort thanks to Freeflow V backsystem, giving minimal contact area, and a gap between your rucksack and your back to allow airflow and reduce sweat which actually does work .The\u00a0\u00a0EVA breathe\u00aeMatrix Foam technology, lets air flow and vapour move through the rucksack \u00a0.It also has 2x walking pole holders . 5 exterior Pockets \u00a0-1 x top , 2x side (long) , 1 x front and one bottom for showerproof raincover \u00a0which doubles as a waterproof seat<\/p>\n Camelbak attached to front<\/p><\/div>\n As its Hydration pack compatible it allows \u00a0me to stay hydrated on the move .I use a 2 ltr Camelback which I attach to the outside (easier to fill up and in camp remove and avoids unnecessary leaks)<\/p>\n \u00a0I like the\u00a0<\/span>separate\u00a0compartment at the bottom \u00a0which can be accessd from outside .It can be made into\u00a0one large\u00a0<\/span>compartment\u00a0or two\u00a0<\/span>separate\u00a0(This normally where I would have my Tent A\u00a0Vango\u00a0Tempest 200 has\u00a0withstood the rain and strong winds! and can \u00a0be pitched \u00a0in minutes and likewise for taking it down. It is a two person tent with a large porch area for the Rucksac, boots etc.\u00a0<\/span>Quite\u00a0lightweight and waterproof.<\/span><\/p>\n Pic is from Internet<\/p><\/div>\n Headed up Bearnagh which is tough going and personally the hardest in the Mournes ,Cracking views though when clear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It has great rock formations , nooks and cranny’s to shelter you from the wind and the descent to Meelmore can get tough<\/p>\n Looking back down to Hare’s Gap<\/p><\/div>\n I use a \u00a0Karrimor Global 900 Lite as my maggott \u00a0does the job with a self infalting mat. I cook on a Trangia 27 \u00a0a gas converter and also have the burner depending on my mood.I find it easier for Larger meals when in base .<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/a>