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LennyJ1

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Brands - what's your favorite?
« on: May 11, 2011 »
I was in Cotswold and picked up the latest catalog and here was section for walking kit and what to buy. I originaly thought that they raided my wardrobe apart for one item and it got me to thinking what is my favorite brands.

I love Berghaus and Craghopper for clothes, my Osprey pack is amazing and my boots are really comftable.

I was in the mournes yesterday and here is the list of items I took.

Pack - Osprey Talon 33
Boots - Salomon Quests
Socks - Bridgedale Trekkers
Trousers - Craghopper Strech trousers
Base Layer - Breghaus Long Sleeve Tech Top
Mid Layer - Berghaus Belay Jacket
Waterproofs (in Pack) - Berghaus Deluge Trousers & TNF Reslovle Jacket
Misc - Source Bladder, Primus Flask, Exped Viewfinder walking pole & My Kilimanjaro Buff

Whats your posion (brands).
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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2011 »
I done the Newcastle way Tuesday wednesday and thought I knew my poison but Rab seems to have taken over , I may add I never pay full price fir anything due to eBay and shopping online during nightshift  :)

Rab trousers
Rab primaloft jacket
Rab Gillet
Rab gaitors
Haglofs shorts
Haglofs short sleeve shirt
Haglofs boxers
Brasher socks for bivi
Nike running socks for day
Salomon gt wings
Lightwave rucksack
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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2011 »
Big fan of OMM Packs Have 3 now. 20ltr - 32ltr - 45ltr
Sleeping bag I go for Snugpak (synthetic) and Alpkit (down)
Clothing wise I'm not to fussy but I really rate Montane.
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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2011 »
Bit of everything... whatever fits and does the job the best for my particular wants.

Would look to Rab, Montane, Haglofs and Icebreaker first.
I'd also rate Mountain Hardware for non-clothes and Marmot (but the others above usually have something suitable).
PHD for down items. Mammut /Scarpa for boots. The rest is anyone's guess.

Wish it was easier to remove obvious brand logos though... the tech materials are all so light now that scrubbing a transfer or unstitching a patch could really damage the garment. Nobody sponsors me, so why should I have to be a walking advert?
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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2011 »
Forgot to mention I love Fat Face clothing for casual wear.
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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2011 »
Animal, Roxy and Fat Face for casual wear..
Mountain wear - Either Rab, Haglof or Berghaus, Buffs, Buffalo shirt.. Also like Craghopper for trousers..Have some North Face stuff too which fits the purpose. I also swear by Bridgedale or Icebreaker for socks.
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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2011 »
For clothing, definitely Rab and Montane. For climbing gear, I go for DMM
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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2011 »
After buying a lot of crap kit over the years I tend to stick to the following manufactures mainly because their items have lasted, are a good fit or I cannot find fault with them. It is probably at a point where I would not buy outside my selected brand.

Clothing, Rab or Mountain Hardware and even Tog 24 at times
Trouser, Montane
Socks, Bridgedale
Bags, Mountain Hardware
Sleeping Bags, Mountain Hardware
Sleeping mat, Thermarest
Cups etc, Life Venture or light my fire



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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2011 »
Interesting.. I have no specific favourites but probably because I can't often afford really good gear and all brands do middling average stuff. Probably would go for Berghaus and Rab but Mountain Equipment and Mountain Hardwear interest me too.

Outside of clothing I find Vango to be surprisingly good and well priced.
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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2011 »
I find there are so many brands out there that it is difficult to have a favourite.  

-  Peter Storm base layer top/waterproof bottoms, have done their job, I've no need to change them.  
-  Trespass microfleece...are there any serious differences between whoever makes these?
-  Rab waterproof coat (Fit and price main factors).  
-  Craghoppers trousers (on offer).  
-  Trekmates gaiters (only ones in my size).
-  Berghaus primaloft jacket (on offer).
-  Karrimor 70L rucksack, bought back in the days of my youth.  Not perfect, I'd like to see it a bit more worn and torn before changing it
-  Hi-gear Glendale daysack.  Doesn't have a substantial enough waistband.  I had a look at Berghaus, Osprey, Deuter, Lowe Apline, I could buy any of them.  Actually, a pocket on the waistband to keep my camera in has become one of the main criteria for me.
-  Crispi boots- really haven't a clue about these.  I can't remember buying them (I didn't steal them!).  When I come to replace them I haven't any preference for a make.

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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2011 »
I like Regatta, best value for money  ;)
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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2011 »
Well got myself a Berghaus Furnace down jacket from ebay for just under £50. well itis amazing. Going to replace my belay jacket for winter
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Re: Brands - what's your favorite?
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2011 »
my favourite brand has to be Jack Wolfskin, even though i haven't got a single item of there's, i just think the name is cool  ;D 
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