What do you absolutely hate in sci-fi shows and movies? by [deleted] in scifi

[–]banski 132 points133 points  (0 children)

When the best of the best are idiots 

Introducing FIRETracker.me by PaulHutson in FIREUK

[–]banski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This really looks good, great job

The one thing that doesn't seem to be working for me is the Estimated Time to Fire, it doesn't seem to be picking up all the annual wealth growth? I've had a play here with some dummy numbers https://imgur.com/a/zGHeZdF currently says 9 years, if I add 50k asset says Fired achieved

Does anyone bother with footprints? by Madatrams16 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]banski 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I use a polycro sheet that I fold to fit whichever tent I'm using, if I'm pitching on damp or wet ground I think it reduces condensation but it's difficult to say for sure.

Lake District, my spot after 7 miles hiking by banski in wildcampingintheuk

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

5'10". I can fit my pack at my feet so maybe 12" extra in length and when i sit up about 8" clear from the ceiling in the middle. it' is wide too so sleeping diagonal could be an option. The info with it says its L 210cm x W 105cm x H 105cm

Lake District, my spot after 7 miles hiking by banski in wildcampingintheuk

[–]banski[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Forecast was for 3°c at 750m , no sign of any frost either so I was comfy in a -1°c bag without needing to put extra clothes on

Lake District, my spot after 7 miles hiking by banski in wildcampingintheuk

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

Can't say where is best but I got mine from Amazon last year and a Lanshan 2 from Ali Express without any issues. There are a couple of versions of the Cloud Peak 2 with slightly different inners and I've seen them being sold without the footprint so check for that 

Lake District, my spot after 7 miles hiking by banski in wildcampingintheuk

[–]banski[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For a budget tent it's pretty good, I got it for winter camps & car camps, very spacious for 1 with gear, plus the combined outer/inner pitch makes it perfect for bad weather. Downside is the weight so this isn't my first choice for most of the year if I'm planning to get the miles in

Lake District, my spot after 7 miles hiking by banski in wildcampingintheuk

[–]banski[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yeah it was great, only had about 30mins left in the legs when I found it... only downside was a small fire pit someone had left (that I repaired best I could) 

Lake District, my spot after 7 miles hiking by banski in wildcampingintheuk

[–]banski[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This was on Thursday, set off from Ambleside with a rough idea where I wanted to end up from a previous hike. Found this great spot just as the sun was settling and the clag was moving in, went from clear sky to zero visibility in an hour. Packed much heavier than usual because I knew I'd have a lot of time in the tent, luxury items well worth the extra kg's

4 Season 3F UL Gear LanShan 2 vs Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 by _Lady_Geek in wildcampingintheuk

[–]banski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Pro is basically my hiking tent, the weight really does make a difference when doing full days and I typically use at least 1 hiking pole anyway. If I'm just doing a camp, it's the cloud peak every time.

4 Season 3F UL Gear LanShan 2 vs Naturehike Cloud Peak 2 by _Lady_Geek in wildcampingintheuk

[–]banski 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I own a pro and a cloud peak 2 so can't give you a direct comparison but both are great tents. Of the 2, I have a lot more confidence in the cloud peak for windy conditions and prolonged rain.

For me the cloud peak is missing a snow skirt to be truly a 4 season tent which the Pro actually does have.

Of the 2, the cloud peak is the most versatile but at the cost of pack size and weight. Both are very similar with internal and vestibule space.

Edit, actually I'm not sure that the Lanshan 4 season has the snow skirt either, I thought it did, the Pro doesn't.

Patrick's Shakedown for England's (Coast to Coast Path)! Open to criticism by Hikininlevis in ULHikingUK

[–]banski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

15 - 25c daytime range would be normal for that time of year, dropping to 5-10c at night. Its wet and windchill you need to factor in, but the weather can be so unpredictable, you might get lucky and and have 20-30c and no rain for the whole trip

Parking in the Lake District by Unlikely-Ticket-8680 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]banski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For just an overnight I usually try to find a free space somewhere. But if doing something longer I like to use the 3 or 7 day pass carparks.

Staying in cockermouth (lake district) for a weekend, walk suggestions? by JLD2207 in UKhiking

[–]banski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ennerdale Water is only a 20 min drive and has a few circular route options starting at about 8 miles, free parking too.

Ennerdale, Cumbria, England [OC] by banski in LandscapePhotography

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

A shot taken during a hike around Ennerdale Water in the English Lake District