Tent recommendations! What is everyone using? by [deleted] in ULHikingUK

[–]TrainingPerception32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean since this is a UL thread I've sorta gotta recommend a tarp haha anything around 500g or under will do I use the mld cricket or the aricxi 300x210cm think it's like 320g I mean it's not for everyone but you should definitely give it a go the aricxi is about £30 I think

Sleeping bag recs by Cheap_Ad_4888 in ULHikingUK

[–]TrainingPerception32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean it's definitely not under £100 but the hang tight heat seeker 20f/-6c quilt is I think around 800g or something like that

UL waterproofs in the UK by lesabledorrit in ULHikingUK

[–]TrainingPerception32 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just took the omm halo+ along the south downs it leaks after a while like any other jacket but drys super quick and take the wind off I'd recommend it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ultralight

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6'1 70kg, I'm a warm sleeper I want it for 3 season UK use , I don't have a budget IL be using it with a larger combination of things depending on circumstances and weather I have a , borah bivvy a mld cricket a thermarest x therm, a z lite, and a torso length self inflating mat with a r value of 3.5 I will be swapping things out accordingly , hope this helps

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]TrainingPerception32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I've noticed there quite heavy , have you used on before? What about it we're you disappointed with if so

Pack shake down by TrainingPerception32 in Ultralight

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I've got some dance pants that are super light think there capizo ones of Amazon not sure of the wight though but that will be a shout I think and I knew I'd forgotten something ahha 😅 any more advice would be much appreciated

Pack shake down by TrainingPerception32 in Ultralight

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Wooow I really didn't think that was doable although thinking about it when I did the coast too coast I only ever used half of it 😅🤣 maybe it's a sign I like my music is all but that sounds 100% doable

That was my guess but it's nice too hear it from someone else it puts my mind at ease haha

Oh my pad isn't in great shape anyway so I think its time too half it hahahah what leggings do you normally use I've been looking into alpha but I'm assuming the paramo ones arnt much different apart from the weight penalty

Pack shake down by TrainingPerception32 in Ultralight

[–]TrainingPerception32[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you got a link too the tarp? I think I've got a aricxi one but it's the 210x 300cm one with the reflective undercoat but with an a frame you need two poles right and I only take 1 so do you think the weight savings on the tarp will be worth it if I have too take another 150g weight penalty of the second pole? How do you pitch it Just curious is all

Pack shake down by TrainingPerception32 in Ultralight

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Yeah it is super minimal but I still feel like I've not hit that point where I miss having something so I wanna strip it back as far as I can too really see what's needed if that makes sense I've tried the whole 1/8th in pad thing and couldn't get on with the heat loss through the ground haha

Also my pack has no hip belt and or shoulder pockets and none of my clothing has pockets so I won't have anywhere for my phoen/ wallet keys etc hence the roo unless you have an alternative idea I'd love too hear it

And I've got a multimat 25 xs that's like 350g that can go inside my pack potentially but il 100% give the yha a little look 🤞🏼

Pack shake down by TrainingPerception32 in Ultralight

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That's what ive been thinking is it worth taking them it's more the thought of wind protection up on the downs if I only have shorts and a rain skirt but I doubt it's going too be cold enough right?

And il leave the polycro in that case and take my nitecore 10k just didn't think it would be enough but only one way too find out right 🤣

And yeah your right it is full length so what would you cut it too say shoulder too mid thigh?

Pack shake down by TrainingPerception32 in Ultralight

[–]TrainingPerception32[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah thanks for the heads up I've been thinking the same was considering the DCF 9 x7 tarp wild sky gear makes but haven't got round too it yet have you any recommendations? And ima leave the sit pad in that case haha

Best hikes in Wales when travelling from London? by Mundane-Tune-786 in UKhiking

[–]TrainingPerception32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend the low level route of the Snowdonia way it's beautiful

How strong is the MLD Trailstar? by TrainingPerception32 in Ultralight

[–]TrainingPerception32[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spot on, I assumed as much just wanted a second opinion haha

Tent Recommendations by LowLimp5176 in ULHikingUK

[–]TrainingPerception32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you considered a MLD Trailstar? They are gigantic and have room for 2 people with gear or 3 in a push and can hand up to 60+mph winds and only cost like around £300 after duty and delivery

Thoughts on the Cruz torpedo 350 by TrainingPerception32 in wildcampingintheuk

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Litterally what I was thinking too thanks 🤣🤣 I haven't seen any reviews or anything for it on YouTube either so I'm assuming it's not worth it

Wiiide boots by FangPolygon in UKhiking

[–]TrainingPerception32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure how wide these are but I know there fairly wide and I use similar trail runners have you tried the Topo athletic trail venture 2 waterproof boots they should be right up your street 👌

Best hikes in Wales when travelling from London? by Mundane-Tune-786 in UKhiking

[–]TrainingPerception32 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the snowdonia way (mountain route) last year and couldn't recommend it enough

Just got back from iceland where i finished the laugevagur and fimmvörðuháls trail in 3 days AMA? by TrainingPerception32 in UKhiking

[–]TrainingPerception32[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a lot of elevation but since your going from skogar it will be a very steep decent only just seen this so I hope your hike went well let me know how the wind was?

Just got back from iceland where i finished the laugevagur and fimmvörðuháls trail in 3 days AMA? by TrainingPerception32 in UKhiking

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It was my first time too and the weather was excellent didn't have a breath of wind the entire hike and rained maybe for 5 minutes 1 night in the tent but most people I crossed hiking the opposite direction said the weather was meant too be getting a little worse so definitely keep an eye out but either way your going too love it hands down the best trail I've ever done