Omm 2012

[Hank]

I'm sure you can get 300g sleeping bags (although I use a 700g one as I can't be bothered forking out more cash atm, and I like being warm. Once I stop messing about on the B class I'll invest in some lighter kit)

cup AND a pan? Unwarranted luxury Hank! either get a slightly bigger (titanium) cup which you can then use as a small pan at overnight, or take a small plastic bottle for dipping in streams.

Ha! Yes, the plastic mug is a minor luxury, but I find it more practical in that it's dead easy to dip in a stream on the move (no faffing with bottle-top, etc), have a few swigs and chuck the rest. I suppose I could invest in a titanium mug that I could cook in too, but it's mega bucks for a real minor weight saving. Plus, I'd have to clean the thing out properly before morning coffee. I know of someone who doesn't carry a spoon and uses the baseplate of their compass to eat with. Minimal.

I think my sleeping bag's about 550g. There are some really nice Yeti bags that are 300g or even less, but, especially at the OMM, I just can't see it being warm enough. I'd rather 200g or so extra weight and a bit of warmth. I suppose therein lies the weight vs comfort issue and the reason my pack's a little heavier than it could be.

I remember my first MM at the Saunders in 2009 carrying all sorts of food, including apples, and my old Vapour Rise top just to wear in camp... on top of waterproofs and a warm layer. In the middle of July. What was I thinking? Also had 3l of water in two bladders strapped to my pack for me and the missus. Reckon I must've be lugging round a good 10kg or more.

[Tahr]

You gents were right, I tried putting my sleeping bag inside the Bivi-bag and it got damp, not massively but it did never the less. I think I will put it under my sleeping mat. The organisers say no problem using the RAB Storm Bivi instead of a plastic survival bag. I have two more big runs planed then taper down for next weekend.

ATB

Tahr

[Hank]

Looks like it might be a bit chilly come the weekend. I've put my thermal undercrackers on standby.

[creaky]

Forecast is a bit confused at the mo....one the one hand says cold...low single figures Sat night , on the detail it says rain and medium single figures, cloudy...you pays your money etc...

[matthew]

Think I'd choose cold and clear rather than wet and warm. Chances are it'll be wet and cold, worst of both.

[IainR]

Think I'd choose cold and clear rather than wet and warm. Chances are it'll be wet and cold, worst of both.

what about trainers... thinking x talon 190s at the moment..

[ba-ba]

Howgills, contouring, Mudclaws.

[Toreador]

what about trainers... thinking x talon 190s at the moment..

That's what I wore for the RAB mini MM in the same area last month, and will probably do so again at the weekend.