I think you'll struggle with £50.
I think you'll struggle with £50.
You can get an Inov8 Mistlite jacket for £50.
A "comedy" suggestion at a previous race was: 2 descent bin bags should probably cover it!
I have to say that I lugged around my Mam's reject old waterproof troos for a couple of seasons (I then got VERY lucky with the gift of a pair of PACLITE trousers!!!!!!!!!!Thank you M!!).
If you have to carry an extra couple of pounds for the sake of eligibility and safety, so be it. I'm sure someone you know will let you cart their gear round for one race. (Think of it as a bit of resistance training: how much faster will you go when you get some specific gear??)
I got an 'isotex'cag pretty cheap from Yeomans - the camping shop (there's one in Keswick and we have one in Glossop) which i haven't really tried out in atrocious conditions BUT it does claim waterproofness and does have taped seams, so shold pass muster. It's pretty light and seems a good bit of kit to me - they do leggings as well but haven't got them.
Tao begets one. One begets two. Two begets all things.
I ran the Long Mynd race a few years ago, and I have mentioned it on here before!
The runner in front of me, half way through the race, went over on his ankle in a boggy bit of track.
The crack as his ankle broke was so loud I was nearly sick!
He ended up screaming as he was flat out in a bog.
I got my waterproof jacket and trousers out and tried to put the jacket on him.
I couldn't put the trousers on him cos he was screaming in so much pain.
Within seconds on a fairly low level bit of the race on a good day - he was shivering.
What I'm trying to say is bollocks to the race organisers who try and make you carry stuff, bollocks to the FRA who suggest you carry such stuff.
You should be carrying more than the minimum specified by the FRA cos if you end up in a bog by yourself - you think that at least you've got the minimum stuff to keep you alive.
Grow up! You're in the hills. Accept your own responsibility.
Totally agree.Everyone who goes into the hills should expect to be self reliant and can self rescue, if physically able to do so. Personally on kit, if the weather is ok, and fairly closely marshalled etc , you don't need the fantastic protection BUT if there are few or no marshalls or weather forecast is poor then you need a good quality waterproof body cover. It's horses for courses, i am slow so i tend to err on safe side in some races, if i was much fester i would prob economise cos i wouldn't be out as long. Experiment. Remember , how easy will it be to put on in a rush with cold hands in a howling gale , when you most need it!! Lots of cobblers is spouted by some manufacturers, the staff in specialised Fell shops such as Pete Bland is invaluable and also other runners, who use the stuff. I have a Hagloffs, very light etc and packs small but the hood is useless in strong winds and you do get wet eventually, i wouldn't use it high up , where i take my Mountain Equipment Gear , bit heavier and doesn't pack as small but keeps me warmer and hood works.
I must agree with the previous comments, it is all about common sense and being prepared for the worst. Forget weight, compactness etc, I was merely asking if anyone had any recommendations for windproof / waterproof kit as my existing kit is quite old and I wanted to get some new stuff prior to Saturday's race.
Sinatra, I've got a KIMM Lite Kameilka top, it weighs 400g and is waterproof but feels like a windproof (have a look on www.theomm.com) . Its getting to big for me (6ft 12 stone) and I'm thinking of getting a smaller one if you want it for £30 let me know.
Thanks for the offer Bladerunner, but having recently lost 5 stone, I need to downsize to medium. Thanks anyway.
What size is your kammleika blade runner, I think my XL is starting to feel too big for me. I'll check the fit tonight but I may be interested in yours.
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