I think Complan is for old people. I'm not sure what age this starts at. Maybe Moley if he is measuring moisture, he's ready for Complan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Splatcher
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I think Complan is for old people. I'm not sure what age this starts at. Maybe Moley if he is measuring moisture, he's ready for Complan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Splatcher
We made sure we had enough fuel left (but used meths) - but all our food (pre-dried gunk/yuk) would have worked with cold water if needed (would have taken longer to 'cook/hydrate). no hot drinks for us, some recovery shakes then sleep! We didn't get until late though.I fretted big time about drinks etc...but oh, no, i was away with the fairies! I a still coming to terms with the side effects of the OMM!
Running on the fells without a cupper afterwards, absolutely unthinkable for me. :angry: I will carry a full canister of gas to have the tea afterwards, if the weight of the extra gas was a problem I will just have to lose a pound off the waist line.:rolleyes:
ATB
Tahr
We have a brew when we arrive, 2 lots of noodles, custard and then 1 or 2 more brews that eve and 1 brew at breakfast- and always have gas spare, although it was tighter when the 100g gas was easier to get than the 125g. On the RAB when I was solo I left the stove burning lots to warm up the tent and still had spare!
We finished tired and cold but in good shape. But as soon as we discovered no gas we simply did not think it possible to recover sufficiently without taking on-board hot food and drink. We briefly considered asking around in case anyone had spares or to see if any teams were dropping out. However we were also sure that we had, albeit inadvertently, gained an advantage by not carrying a gas canister. We reported in to Jen who was sympathetic with our position and made it clear that we could continue but could not be competitive. Thanks to neighbouring tents who offered us a brew and encouragement to stay-in. It just didn't seem an option at the time on that cold afternoon. So our first DNF in 9 years and a school-boy error that won't happen again!
TBH Phil unless you were in the prizes I don't think it would have mattered a jot.. certainly I wouldn't have been bothered if you'd have finished 11th and me 12th..
Very honest of you but next time I'd be less honourable and just beg..
So need a 'like button' on all this...I'm too simple :) At the end of the day, in my eyes, it was great, it hurt, I loved it, lets do it all again :) I'm so sad, two weeks still smiling!
Fair play Phil for your honesty :) I must say, the OMM and I'm sure other MM available proves a good example of the human spirit! Makes me turn much more from a 'racer' to a 'competitor'.
We used 130g from a big 250 canister (actually 220g net weight) We had 6 hot drinks and 3 hot meals each! I weighed the canister before and after. So works out 15g per boil. Why carry 370g ( gross weight)? Well I don't, I'm carrying 900g of tent fabric (inner and fly together to save faff- its an original Laser) so my mate gets to carry the stove and a plentiful supply of gas. I suppose now, having worked out gas use, a 125g would be fine, and could manage with 100g (if carefull to turn off gas as soon as it boils). Having said that my local shop doesn't sell 125g, just the Coleman's 250 and 100 for almost the same price! So as long as I'm carrying the tent I'll have as many brews as I want thanks!- Also bloody tent is heavier on day 2 whilst gas is lighter!Quote:
Originally Posted by Toreador
Looks like you've found your niche H. I agree with everyting you say. So much easier doing the medium score though. The Lamb , The Saunders etc next year then?Quote:
Originally Posted by HelenSkelton