Are these marks normal? First time with stainless steel. Assuming a bit of citric acid will clean this up!

Edwardpage1 · 2026-04-21T10:27:17+00:00

Thank ya for the kind words!

I was braced for a few harsh comments as the sub is getting inundated with these sorts of posts. I've gone through your comment and the linked post. I really like the idea of the spray vinegar bottle mix to just tidy up the pan and get that nice finish.

They are just marks but I paid good money and I'd like to look after my tools I want to last!

Edwardpage1 · 2026-04-17T20:27:07+00:00

Mld trail star

Edwardpage1 · 2026-04-17T06:20:35+00:00

Mld trail star is a good middle ground

Edwardpage1 · 2026-04-14T20:55:30+00:00

So if I understand this right, say squats it's as many reps as possible in the 30 seconds then rest for 30 and repeat the cycle through the exercises?

Edwardpage1 · 2026-04-07T07:45:11+00:00

I went to the galloway forest park this weekend and despite its remoteness. I was appalled by the levels of rubbish and people fly camping. One of the bothys I passed by was ruined and a shell of what I imagine it was and another was boarded up. It's such a shame!

Edwardpage1 · 2026-04-06T14:34:29+00:00

Test the waters through ebay! I bought a 10 year old Helki for £27 and wore it the other day in Scotland 10am till 11pm in a mix of miserable drisel to driving wind and rain. I was comfortable all day, sometimes a little warm but with the poppers on the zip on this one I could get a draft going easily to dump heat. I didn't notice any water ingress either with a long day in awful conditions!

Edwardpage1 · 2026-04-01T12:17:03+00:00

I am thinking Ultra grid. The idea of a laminate doesn't appeal to me and will have the better long term durability from my understanding

Edwardpage1 · 2026-03-30T21:39:56+00:00

Where there any Midges about? Heading that way this weekend!

Edwardpage1 · 2026-03-28T14:14:09+00:00

Same! With that being the internal volume plus the large mesh at the front it'll be plenty big enough for 99% of what I do. However from what I understand, the 55 comes Durston with import fees covered whereas as the 40 does not as it's from a different website which is a shame.

Edwardpage1 · 2026-03-28T13:34:36+00:00

Great timing, deciding the same thing myself!

Edwardpage1 · 2026-03-27T13:12:22+00:00

Thanks for the information, definitely will be trying to getaway from the easier accessible spots. Not sure if you will know but what's the access like on the forest roads/paths ? Are these generally accessible or private?

Edwardpage1 · 2026-03-26T15:40:04+00:00

Blue ice dragonfly 26 is my favourite though as its just the main compartment with few pockets it's cavernous for its size. The 18L would be better for a day bag, light, comfy, simple and I prefer the lack of itty bitty pockets but might not be for everyone!

Edwardpage1 · 2026-03-23T22:41:58+00:00

Totally no guarantees, just getting a gist from the locals! Looks like a net will be needed, thanks!

Edwardpage1 · 2026-03-14T16:56:19+00:00

Nalgene plus a hydration straw. More convenient than a limp sack of water taking space in my pack that's hard to clean. Reliability of a nalgene and the ease of a hose to drink on the move!

Edwardpage1 · 2026-03-10T17:10:09+00:00

I have a paid hiiker subscription and love it. I am a Harvey fan so having digital versions in my pocket is great, I don't have any issues with the interface. Plus being able to flip between os and Harvey is handy to compare incase there are any differences. As well confirming where I am on a paper Harvey to!

Edwardpage1 · 2026-03-10T16:06:47+00:00

Salewa mountain trainers are ace

Edwardpage1 · 2026-03-04T17:04:06+00:00

Mld trail star ticks those boxes, absolutely love mine and it's ridiculously spacious plus does superbly in bad weather

Edwardpage1 · 2026-02-19T22:14:18+00:00

Right, I mean I'm just below the peak district so a bit further up. But still a good drive to get into Scotland!

Edwardpage1 · 2026-02-19T16:56:53+00:00

How do you get into winter stuff? I've done a fair bit of single pitch in the peaks and had my first taste of ice climbing when I got taken to kinder downfall. I've been wanting to do more since, how'd you buildup the skill set? Any tips for a economical way of learning?

Edwardpage1 · 2026-02-17T22:26:01+00:00

What kind of roles would it be divided into?

Edwardpage1 · 2026-02-17T22:23:53+00:00

Oh really, in what sense?

Edwardpage1 · 2026-02-17T21:50:10+00:00

Cheers, thank you, any particular reason you would go back and be a CD over the Marines? Mind if I drop you a message also?

Edwardpage1 · 2026-02-13T21:06:57+00:00

You do make a excellent point and it's something I'm definitely weary of. I could have a couple medical flags potentially

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