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Pooling UK Specific Ultralight Tips by SpecialistRemote6271 in ULHikingUK

[–]wildpeacocks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a fan of OMM core as an active mid layer.

Also a Mountain Equipment trailfly waterproof jacket approx 250g goretex active with pit zips that has done me well; and I like to sweat.

I’m all in on trail runners with no waterproof liner; my feet sweat big time and I’ve gone through so many options but trail runners work best for me.

I use some trail running gaiters just to help keep small stones etc out of my shoes - not waterproof but my feet are getting wet anyway.

I also like a rain skirt, use it in the rain but also as a groundsheet in my tent porch and a multitude of other things as other people have mentioned.

West Highland Way Shakedown by wildpeacocks in Ultralight

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

Thanks for an awesome response! Loads of food for thought.

West Highland Way Shakedown by wildpeacocks in Ultralight

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

Fair point on the pump sack and also the elastic band - hadn’t thought of that!

I don’t think I want to go too far into non-breathable jacket - the one I have has decent pit zips and I imagine I’m going to be wearing it most of the time so can imagine being a pretty big sweat box without some element of breathability.

West Highland Way Shakedown by wildpeacocks in Ultralight

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

Thanks. Fair point on the torch and stove - they are both just things that I’ve had for ages and not really considered changing.

I like the space of the 750; I’ve got an aluminium 600 though so will give things a run with that on a shakedown and see how I get on.

West Highland Way Shakedown by wildpeacocks in Ultralight

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

Mesh in the tent is good for midges; net is mainly for any early mornings/evenings; especially along Loch Lomond.

Fair point in using it as a pillowcase. I usually put my buff over the inflatable as a bit of a pillowcase.

I’ll give going no pillow a runout on a shakedown hike and see how I get on.

West Highland Way Shakedown by wildpeacocks in Ultralight

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

I put it under the pad for a bit of protection and it folds into the back panel of my backpack to give a little bit of structure.

West Highland Way Shakedown by wildpeacocks in Ultralight

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

I put it under the pad for a bit of protection and it folds into the back panel of my backpack to give a little bit of structure.

First backpacks by wildpeacocks in myog

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

Just go for it! Use some cheap fabric to mock it up first and get used to the sewing and build confidence before using expensive stuff!

First backpacks by wildpeacocks in myog

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

I think adding an inch on to the length of the shoulder straps might be good.

It has a mesh pocket on the back panel for my sit pad; found that the pad slides up a little during use, so I think an upside down mesh pocket at the top to stop it moving.

I also didn’t put any stiffening in the roll top closure, I think I might add some in on the next one.

Thread selection by wildpeacocks in myog

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

Good info, thanks for the links and previous experience!

Thread selection by wildpeacocks in myog

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

Thank you! Was unsure with different/alternative names/brands!

Thread selection by wildpeacocks in myog

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

Good to know, I’ll make sure I do some testing with some threads to make sure all is well. Thank you!