tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post9198490594027646325..comments2024-03-23T09:47:39.612+00:00Comments on alan sloman's big walk: It all went swimminglyAlan Slomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-3230991514695652252008-05-15T22:20:00.000+01:002008-05-15T22:20:00.000+01:00Absolutely fantastic write-up, if I may say so, Mr...Absolutely fantastic write-up, if I may say so, Mr. Sloman.<BR/><BR/>Makes our adventures of late seem rather tame.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648378503343413924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-59616664515689467052008-04-30T20:55:00.000+01:002008-04-30T20:55:00.000+01:00Hi JeffThe Osprey Kestrel 48 is a lovely sack - a ...Hi Jeff<BR/><BR/>The Osprey Kestrel 48 is a lovely sack - a strange combination of ancient and modern. It has two capacious side pockets that appear integral within the pack body - so when not in use they are neatly stowed away.<BR/><BR/>The back system is a contoured washboard affair that is very commfortable indeed and the hip belt is good and supportive - much better than the Atmmos 50's. The shoulder harness is far and away more comfy than the Atmos as it is built of far more subtantial stuff. <BR/><BR/>The pack body is actually bigger than the Atmos 50 as it does not have the aerated bulge digging into it. The lid has two pockets on the outside, one on the inside. It also has an integral pack cover that is tied to the pack so it won't blow away in the wind.<BR/><BR/>All these features are far and away better then the Atmos. <BR/><BR/>There is a downside - it is heavier - by about 350 grams, but on balance it is a much better pack and , I forgot to mention - is also back length adjustable so you can fine-tune the fit.<BR/><BR/>So Gear Monsters out there - try it! I picked mine up for an incredibly reasonable £75 - a real paeach at a bargain price.Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-59754818412949982762008-04-29T19:24:00.000+01:002008-04-29T19:24:00.000+01:00If you can't take a joke you should have never joi...If you can't take a joke you should have never joined. Challengers having to go practicing before the event! Never heard anything like it. In days gone by it was out with the gear you used the May previous and on with the motley!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-64769677273727440162008-04-29T18:45:00.000+01:002008-04-29T18:45:00.000+01:00Those Lakeland poets have got it all wrong. I saw ...Those Lakeland poets have got it all wrong. I saw not a single daffodil...in fact I saw very little.<BR/><BR/>I reckon old WW had been at STC's stash to start seeing flowers and sunshine.<BR/><BR/>(note to self...must find out what STC was on and take some next time...)Elpushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16736460104596022993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-19618872606037348722008-04-29T17:51:00.000+01:002008-04-29T17:51:00.000+01:00weather was better than you expected for the Lakes...weather was better than you expected for the Lakes then I guess?<BR/>;-)John Heehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333628949466601415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-8263455506024048012008-04-29T13:23:00.000+01:002008-04-29T13:23:00.000+01:00Hi Al,Seems like you had a pretty tough outing.My ...Hi Al,Seems like you had a pretty tough outing.My weekend was spent at the Backpackers AGM in the Peak District where I had a leisurely time looking at lots of tents and brand new gear.Also managed to get into a pub in Bakewell to catch last 20 mins of Man Utd v Chelsea game.Totally relaxing weekend but I'm sure your trip will have done you the world of good!Did you take the Osprey Kestrel sack with you and if so,what are your thoughts about it?Trenthamwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028221001843390163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-65232207154500506052008-04-29T12:05:00.000+01:002008-04-29T12:05:00.000+01:00What an ...er, interesting trip. I'm almost jealou...What an ...er, interesting trip. I'm almost jealous!<BR/><BR/>See you next week!<BR/><BR/>JJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-71257282612999807792008-04-28T23:15:00.000+01:002008-04-28T23:15:00.000+01:00Uncle Roger has far more style. He would never be ...Uncle Roger has far more style. He would never be caught in these deep, dark canyons.<BR/><BR/>As for WD's stove test - hasn't he enough for two stoves each?Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-90484235614310196552008-04-28T22:50:00.000+01:002008-04-28T22:50:00.000+01:00Hope Uncle Roger isn't reading this. And it's a s...Hope Uncle Roger isn't reading this. And it's a shame WD wasn't with you - he could have given you each a stove to test. Nice route description - brings back memories of a Karrimor Marathon Tent Incident near the Three Puddles.Phreerunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551842487502221703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22496677.post-34503376580326982992008-04-28T21:55:00.000+01:002008-04-28T21:55:00.000+01:00The photo reminds me of The Usual Suspects photo. ...The photo reminds me of The Usual Suspects photo. <BR/>So glad you all had such a wonderful time, the picture conveys that so well. Why so miserable?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com