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markymoan *******
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 0:49 Post subject: |
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I have a good reason for the date, its half term for the kids so I can stay and explore _________________ |
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Bigcolbee Lifetime member
Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 452 Location: Chorley
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 0:51 Post subject: |
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The Laird wrote: |
We are looking at getting a pair of Softie Sleeping bags. Comfortable down to -5deg C!!!
They pack down to the size of a loaf of bread too! |
Don't bother bud, the best, (and cheapest), I have found throughout my many years in Scouts, is an ex-army arctic bag, (soldier 95 pattern), for around £230 - £40 off fleabay plus a goretex bivi-bag, (again Soldier 95), for £15-£35, again fleabay is the warmest sleep system I have found, for added warmth, a silk liner will toast your nads so to speak.
At around £90 all in, this is far cheaper, and to my mind, far superior than any Snugpak offering. I have one or two mates who are ex-forces & every one of them has regretted getting rid of their arctic gear since leaving the army. _________________ LTM: 000136
Alright brain, you don't like me and i don't like you, so let's just do this thing and I'll go back to killing you with beer
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markymoan *******
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 16267 Location: Naughty Step
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:10 Post subject: |
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58 is cheaper and snug (heavy though and feathers) I'm sure Clive knows them, blummin feathers through the stitching _________________ |
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Bigcolbee Lifetime member
Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 452 Location: Chorley
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:44 Post subject: |
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markymoan wrote: |
58 is cheaper and snug (heavy though and feathers) I'm sure Clive knows them, blummin feathers through the stitching |
Many of the 58 pattern's have bunched feathers & if they get wet, they are an absolute mare, hence opting for the super improved modern efforts (as well as coming with, and being made for a stuff sack) _________________ LTM: 000136
Alright brain, you don't like me and i don't like you, so let's just do this thing and I'll go back to killing you with beer
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DYLAN Moderator
Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 5115 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 7:46 Post subject: |
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[quote="Bigcolbee"]
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K.Goodwin wrote: |
the temperamental little ****** will probably fire up |
Mr Twister or his motor? |
Hmmmm i dont know, Do you think a quick tug would get Steve fired up _________________
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The Laird Guest
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 16:38 Post subject: |
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I have a way of getting a sleeping bag cheaper than retail....
I just roll up at a guardroom show them a 'card' and use the PRI shop. |
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markymoan *******
Joined: 25 Jun 2005 Posts: 16267 Location: Naughty Step
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 19:01 Post subject: |
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Another update, POCUK have there party in the peaks the same weekend and have invited us to join them.
http://www.pocuk.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=125
It looks like there is 8 places left and daytrippers are welcome
SID73 is a member here and will answer any questions if you do fancy it, I went in 2008 and it was a cracking weekend
The campsites website seems to have lost its content so here is the address
Birchwood Farm
Wirksworth Road
Whatstandwell
Derbyshire
DE4 5HU _________________ |
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The Laird Guest
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 19:33 Post subject: |
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So, is the campsite changed? Only 8 places? Have you cancelled your plans? |
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markymoan *******
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Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 19:59 Post subject: |
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No plan change if you guys want to stick with the other site, they are driving the same lanes and have booked pitches thats all
I suppose the only change of plan would be the campsite, it all depends on numbers as I wouldnt let people miss out _________________ |
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markymoan *******
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 17:55 Post subject: |
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Another update, if we do join them there is actually another 23 pitches but they have to be booked in the next few weeks
£16 a night and EHU if you want it or not _________________ |
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adz1973 Lifetime member
Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 1908 Location: Co Durham
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 18:02 Post subject: |
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Going to try my best and make this meet. _________________
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markymoan *******
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 18:55 Post subject: |
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Two whole days of lanes all printed and marked for how hard they are _________________ |
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Twister Moderator
Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 2340 Location: Stockport
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 19:10 Post subject: |
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[quote="DYLAN"]
Bigcolbee wrote: |
DYLAN wrote: |
K.Goodwin wrote: |
the temperamental little ****** will probably fire up |
Mr Twister or his motor? |
Hmmmm i dont know, Do you think a quick tug would get Steve fired up |
Oi !!!! I resemble those remarks
Looks like I'm going to have to give this one a miss guys, the Twistymobile just isn't going to be alive by then _________________
"Tongue-tied and Twisted; just an Earth-bound misfit, I..." - PF
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The Laird Guest
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 19:56 Post subject: |
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Bigcolbee wrote: |
The Laird wrote: |
We are looking at getting a pair of Softie Sleeping bags. Comfortable down to -5deg C!!!
They pack down to the size of a loaf of bread too! |
Don't bother bud, the best, (and cheapest), I have found throughout my many years in Scouts, is an ex-army arctic bag, (soldier 95 pattern), for around £230 - £40 off fleabay plus a goretex bivi-bag, (again Soldier 95), for £15-£35, again fleabay is the warmest sleep system I have found, for added warmth, a silk liner will toast your nads so to speak.
At around £90 all in, this is far cheaper, and to my mind, far superior than any Snugpak offering. I have one or two mates who are ex-forces & every one of them has regretted getting rid of their arctic gear since leaving the army. |
I ended up getting a pair of Snugpak sleeping bags. £29.99 each. Capable of being zipped together! Not to military standard but comfort down to -2deg C. and
OK down to -7deg C!
Adequate! The average 'fridge sits at +4deg C! |
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DYLAN Moderator
Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 5115 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
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Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 20:01 Post subject: |
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Bakewell in October is -6 Deg (or it was when we were there brrrrrr i can feel it now) _________________
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