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This has been on many times so im sorry.
As Emmilou has kindly offerend me a lift to the Roaches, i now need to make sure i have the right kit so i dont get disqualified.
From what i gather you need a waterproof jacket, compass, map, whistle.
Do you need waterproof trousers because i dont have any of those; should i get on pete bland quick and by all i need - currently i only have a waterproof jacket:o
Minimum requirements is full body windproof cover, however the organiser may insist this is upped to full waterproofs. It would certainly be worth your while getting some windproof trousers. You don't have to get the best ones money can buy, most people just carry the trousers, so you may be able to get away with going into Preston and getting some cheapy lightweight pants from somewhere.
Cheers.
I think i need a mini shopping trip 2mz then.
https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/webp...N=&MENUSTATE=N
Something like this ok?
http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/Hik...355/p7748.aspx
Cheapest i can find.
Them'd do. Like Graeme says, most people just carry them, but if you have an injury and you go down, it pays to keep warm and dry till someone can get to you;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
I'll get them then.
I do have some waterproof with a padding on the inside to keep my legs warm, but there wouldnt be any room in my bumbag for food and stuff.:)
if you can afford a bit more expensive I use these
http://www.inov-8.com/Products-Detai...6&P=5050973271
very light and pack into their own pocket so take up very little room. came in very handy on this years Saunders M.M.
You'll probably be wanting some adult ones Al ;):DQuote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Inov8 Mislite are £25 from Pete Blands, or Regatta packaway trousers £20 from cotswold. They look like they could be packed down well.
It's surprising how big the kids clothes can be. If you make it down to say a 28 waist it widens your choice.................Quote:
Originally Posted by Graeme
A 28" waist, I was a kid the last time I was that size, you lucky bugger.
is a first aid kit not needed also and Al, make sure you know how to use your compass/map etc, you never know when you might need it;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Oh, and i'm a 30 waist by the way:D
are they actually waterproof too?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bladerunner
Most are wind and water resistent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth domain
I can confirm the above though that yes most people do only carry them but from experience that yes if you have a fall/accident etc and are rendered incapable of maintaining a run to at least keep warm the trousers are essential - it also helps to have someone around to help you put them on after your hands have become completely useless because of the cold!!
There we have emmi's top tip for kit - a decent pair of gloves!!
28" Waist :eek::eek::eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ady In Accy
Re Gloves, I've always been surprised how much of a difference even a thin pair of gloves can make on a windy day, as such I just go for the extremities thinnies types of gloves you can get.
my nike Thjermal lightweight gloves http://www.peteblandsports.co.uk/tro.../581/index.htm are material ones , but when they get wet they tend to still maintain warmth which is good, i hate my hands being cold.Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
Trouser wise, i only carry the mac in a sac ones, they are windproof, waterproof and taped seams. they do the job, however, the top is not so good! Seems to let some water in
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Originally Posted by Darth domain
my montane featherlite is the same - great as is light and indeed windproof, not so great in a down pour hence the reason for getting the OMM Kamlieka smock although that doesn't pack down as small nor does the Montane Velocity that I have although that is waterproof too but that one doesn't have a hood!!
forgot to add, i always have a little foil/space blanket in my kit, very useful if injured to maintain heatQuote:
Originally Posted by Darth domain
its that smock i was going to go for for MM next year, but still sticking with mac in sac kegs the smock's quite pricey:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
The mistlite jacket, at least, is NOT waterproof.
First aid kit isn't required.
Yes it is quite pricey but it's the dogs danglies :D very light and easy to run in it doesn't make that rustly noise which was something I couldn't have stood for longer distance running and the material is very comfortable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth domain
Where did you get that top tip fromQuote:
Originally Posted by emmilou
Helvellyn rings a bell:rolleyes:
I SOOOOOOOOOOOOO knew you were gonna say that!! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
I have to buy a new pair as my saloman ones have been used as goalie gloves and one is missing:mad:
Anyone got any cow sh*t proof clothes for the farm at the start and end? :D
Darth, they were waterproof at the ovvernight camp and it was nice to put em on top of dry tights after the soaking we got in the day ...however I haven't run in em for hours on end in the pouring rain...I find I don't need waterproof trousers when running whatever the weather as my hairy legs combined with 3/4 length tights do the job nicely.
What are good about these is they weigh virtually nothing and pack down very small into their own inbuilt pocket as lets face it 90% of the time you put em in your bumbag thats where they'll stay
Ive just saved myself £20 :D.
Using my sisters bobble :p, i folded my thick waterproof trousers up nice and tight, wrapped the bobble round and i can fit both my jacket and pants into one of the two compartments in my bumbag :D
What kind of stuff do you all carry for 'first aid'.
Darth mentions a space blanket and i usually carry plasters :rolleyes:- and tape if my heel goes.
a nurse ;)
In a mountain marathon I always take a few compeed blister plasters and they always get used!! antiseptic wet wipe, bit of antiseptic cream and an ankle strapping
No plasters :eek:.
Will savlon do?
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Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Remember to carry a gel or bar Al
forget the savlon.
What shoes you using?
Sorry for my dumbness but what exactly do you mean by gel or bar - do you mean a cream as apposed to savlon.:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
Im wearing my adidas kanadia trail shoes.
Or ointment - Preparation H is good.
(So I'm told).
Anusol is better, but use it sparingly, don't pile it on;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouse
(So i'm told also)
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Originally Posted by Al Fowler
He means enery gels like Powerbar gels or Hi5 or SIS stuff. Have you been to town yet??
I've a spare one - I'll bring it for you, you can try it :)
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Originally Posted by emmilou
I didnt need to go to town because i got my waterproof walking trousers and foulded them up really tight and wrapped my sister bobble round them and was able to cram them in my bumbag.
The need to buy a whistle though ha.
can't you borrow one?? Sports dept at Uni or something? tell them what your doing??Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
i'm a very safety concsious dude, not just for my sake but for others who may get injured too. So, my first aid kit contains two wound dressings (just in case anyone has arguments with styles);), i have antiseptic wipes, plasters, blister plasters, small sterile water, bandage, pins, Two deep heat sachets , space blanket and small surgical tape. All this compreses into a very small pack.
Oh and Al, how are you with navigation? I go running sundays in bowland, you would be welcome to come and have some nav sessions, as long as you bear in mind i'm an old git and cant keep up with young whipper snappers:D
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Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Good luck with the trail:eek: shoes
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Originally Posted by Darth domain
Heck darth , are you a first aider