Comments on Chris Townsend Outdoors: Favourite Gear 2008, Backpacking Light Staff Picks...

Thanks for posting the extra likings on here Chris...

2008-12-29T15:50:00.000Z

Thanks for posting the extra likings on here Chris! I finally stopped using the Pinnacle this year as the sweat was just too uncomfy on my back, every other ascpect of the bag is fantastic but I just couldn't handle the lack of venting on the back anymore, especially through the summer. My Terra pants still look today like they did several years ago when I first bought them and I've never ever worn anything else on a walk, backpacking or holiday, love em. I think everyone is dying to get there hands on the NeoAir mattress. By the way I can smell that Gecko from here Chris!

It's nice to see the Akto still figures in you fav...

2008-12-22T19:56:00.000Z

It's nice to see the Akto still figures in you favourites list, and the Caldera Cone.
Have a great Christmas and a better new year

A Tarp Tent maybe Mike. Tarp in Scotland on the C...

2008-12-21T21:53:00.000Z

A Tarp Tent maybe Mike. Tarp in Scotland on the Challenge. You know me. Tent all the way. Happy Xmas.

You'll be trying a tarp next Martin! ;)
Mike fa...

2008-12-21T20:15:00.000Z

You'll be trying a tarp next Martin! ;)
Mike fae Dundee

I always thought the Pinnacle would not be comfy w...

2008-12-21T13:50:00.000Z

I always thought the Pinnacle would not be comfy with such a thin hip belt. Tried one, got one and just love it. What a pack. Simple, comfy, and performs.

Nielsen, I'd choose the Ti-Tri for long walks in t...

2008-12-19T12:49:00.000Z

Nielsen, I'd choose the Ti-Tri for long walks in the UK, reckoning on using it with meths most of the time and wood when time, weather and suitable fuel allowed. In fact I'm considering doing that on the next TGO Challenge.

Thanks Chris, just read my e version of the TGO fo...

2008-12-19T12:31:00.000Z

Thanks Chris, just read my e version of the TGO for December, I obviously missed your article in my first scan of the magazine.

Interesting report it seems that if your focus is on wood burning for cooking then the Bush Buddy is the ideal stove but if your focus is on the occasional fire to reduce the amount of fuel carried then the Caldera is the way to go. Interesting dilemma.

Yes I have used the Caldera TiTri with wood. I rev...

2008-12-19T12:19:00.000Z

Yes I have used the Caldera TiTri with wood. I reviewed it in the December TGO, along with other wood burning stoves. It works pretty well.

It is always hard to pick our favourite pieces of ...

2008-12-19T12:05:00.000Z

It is always hard to pick our favourite pieces of gear, as some are more suited to one trip than another. I too like the caldera, but have wondered about the wood burning option. Chris have you used the wood burning option? I will be interested to hear more about the Neo in TGO