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Title: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: LennyJ1 on April 11, 2012

Looking to do a bit od research and all will be revieled in due course but I need at least 15 poeple to tell me thier favourite item of gear

I know it is hard to narrow it down to one item.

Please can you copy the above persons item and paste your below.

Mine would have to be

Exped Veiwfinder Walking Pole

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: Pudd on April 11, 2012

Exped Veiwfinder Walking Pole
Jet Boil Sol Alu

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: hud on April 11, 2012

Exped Veiwfinder Walking Pole
Jet Boil Sol Alu
Polar Buff

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: Rumblebum on April 11, 2012

 Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
 Jet Boil Sol Alu
 Polar Buff
 Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.

That was a tricky one Lenny but i had to base my decission on the trips and enjoyment ive had with it, ive had some unforgetable views and good laughs with mates using that vango.

I wish i could find a woman like that wee tent, cheap, good to look at, and when it gets in your way you can shove it in the cupboard  ;D ;D
 

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: Oisín on April 11, 2012

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
 Jet Boil Sol Alu
 Polar Buff
 Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
 Nikon D3100 DSLR

The photo's I've took with that just bring me back to the good times that I had that day.

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: FlapJack on April 11, 2012

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
 Jet Boil Sol Alu
 Polar Buff
 Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
 Nikon D3100 DSLR
 UV Buff

Wear it any time of year, keeps the bald head warm or from burning in the sun.
Also great under a warmer hat to stop the irritation as the day go's on, if you get too warm take the hat off but keep on buff to stop the instant head freeze  ;D.

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: Mourneman on April 11, 2012

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
 Jet Boil Sol Alu
 Polar Buff
 Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
 Nikon D3100 DSLR
 UV Buff
nikon s8000

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: suspectmonkey on April 11, 2012

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
Jet Boil Sol Alu
Polar Buff
Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
Nikon D3100 DSLR
UV Buff
nikon s8000
Trangia 27-2 UL

^ It ain't light, it ain't small, but my goodness I've had some tasty steaks on summits :D

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: whoRya on April 11, 2012

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
Jet Boil Sol Alu
Polar Buff
Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
Nikon D3100 DSLR
UV Buff
nikon s8000
Trangia 27-2 UL
Paramo Fuera Ascent Jacket

A windshirt that finally solved my need for keeping out the chills without making my warm up too much.

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: twentyclicks on April 12, 2012

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
Jet Boil Sol Alu
Polar Buff
Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
Nikon D3100 DSLR
UV Buff
nikon s8000
Trangia 27-2 UL
Paramo Fuera Ascent Jacket
Merino socks - currently Endura cycling socks

^ Lenny, I'm doing this to help, but darn it hurts to pick  :-\  Merino socks are thin & light: they don't stink, never give me blisters and keep my feet warm when they inevitably get soaked. Happy feet = happy days. When you carry only the essentials, every item of gear is your favourite in that moment when you use it!

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: LandyLiam on April 12, 2012

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
Jet Boil Sol Alu
Polar Buff
Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
Nikon D3100 DSLR
UV Buff
nikon s8000
Trangia 27-2 UL
Paramo Fuera Ascent Jacket
Merino socks - currently Endura cycling socks
GPS - currently a garmin etrex vista

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: mregan on April 12, 2012

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
Jet Boil Sol Alu
Polar Buff
Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
Nikon D3100 DSLR
UV Buff
nikon s8000
Trangia 27-2 UL
Paramo Fuera Ascent Jacket
Merino socks - currently Endura cycling socks
GPS - currently a garmin etrex vista
Trek Remedy 8 Mountain Bike

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: velvetmonkey on April 12, 2012

Mora Clipper Knife

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: velvetmonkey on April 12, 2012

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
Jet Boil Sol Alu
Polar Buff
Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
Nikon D3100 DSLR
UV Buff
nikon s8000
Trangia 27-2 UL
Paramo Fuera Ascent Jacket
Merino socks - currently Endura cycling socks
GPS - currently a garmin etrex vista
Trek Remedy 8 Mountain Bike
Mora Clipper Knife

Sorry 'bout the first screw up!

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: LennyJ1 on April 12, 2012

Come on guys just a couple more please.

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
Jet Boil Sol Alu
Polar Buff
Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
Nikon D3100 DSLR
UV Buff
nikon s8000
Trangia 27-2 UL
Paramo Fuera Ascent Jacket
Merino socks - currently Endura cycling socks
GPS - currently a garmin etrex vista
Trek Remedy 8 Mountain Bike
Mora Clipper Knife

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: Rusty Madra on April 12, 2012

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
Jet Boil Sol Alu
Polar Buff
Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
Nikon D3100 DSLR
UV Buff
nikon s8000
Trangia 27-2 UL
Paramo Fuera Ascent Jacket
Merino socks - currently Endura cycling socks
GPS - currently a garmin etrex vista
Trek Remedy 8 Mountain Bike
Mora Clipper Knife
Buffalo Special 6 Mountain Shirt

The Buffalo Mountain Shirts are the best bits of clothing outdoor clothing I've worn. The zips make temperature control possible without resorting to a load of layers.

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: LennyJ1 on April 12, 2012

Sorry Rusty to late.

Please go to here all to see why I done this  ;D

http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3195.0 (http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3195.0)

Title: Re: Favourite item of gear.
Post by: Dowser on April 12, 2012

Exped Viewfinder Walking pole
Jet Boil Sol Alu
Polar Buff
Vango Cyclone 200+ tent.
Nikon D3100 DSLR
UV Buff
nikon s8000
Trangia 27-2 UL
Paramo Fuera Ascent Jacket
Merino socks - currently Endura cycling socks
GPS - currently a garmin etrex vista
Trek Remedy 8 Mountain Bike
Mora Clipper Knife
Buffalo Special 6 Mountain Shirt
DPM Army Issue Gortex Bivvy Bag

The DPM bag has changed my whole approach to camping.  I believe if I was wanting to camp ultra ultra ultra light I could carry just my Bivvy Bag and some Pre-prepared food and I would need nothing else but the clothes I'm wearing.

With the Bivvy Bag I can also camp anywhere in almost any weather conditions.  A tent limits your location as it can be impossible to pitch on solid rock formations found on summits etc and wind can tear it apart in exposed areas.

With supplies and my bivvy bag I reckon I would be good for a few days anywhere.