tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post871187354996183731..comments2024-03-18T08:42:30.787+00:00Comments on Chris Townsend Outdoors: TGO Challenge 2019: The GearChris Townsendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-34390479092639438142020-02-07T20:13:28.931+00:002020-02-07T20:13:28.931+00:00No, it was just for a change! Either will work wel...No, it was just for a change! Either will work well. Good luck with the Challenge.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-47507508033944717362020-02-07T17:08:42.129+00:002020-02-07T17:08:42.129+00:00Thanks for this Chris. I'm struggling to decid...Thanks for this Chris. I'm struggling to decide between meths and gas for this year's challenge (my first). Any specific reason why you swapped from meths to gas?<br /><br />Chris.chrisvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710979512541240345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-65510228407130597042020-01-16T20:02:58.051+00:002020-01-16T20:02:58.051+00:00A fox or other animal could run off with one (happ...A fox or other animal could run off with one (happened to me on Dartmoor) so 2 makes sense but not stored together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-15057563239319592462019-11-01T09:19:42.030+00:002019-11-01T09:19:42.030+00:00Thanks Chris, I've still not bought a new wate...Thanks Chris, I've still not bought a new waterproof and will have a look to see if I can get one of your suggestions at a good price.PhilHohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566623094501199881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-46949105212160582192019-10-16T21:20:52.574+01:002019-10-16T21:20:52.574+01:00There's a number of good waterproof jackets I&...There's a number of good waterproof jackets I'd consider, including the Columbia one - it did have to put up with days of heavy rain on the TGO Challenge. If the hood was better it would be my first choice. The OMM Aether has a better hood and overall design and stood up to heavy rain on the GR5 through the Alps last year. The Alpkit Gravitas is also good - I've just used it in the Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-73428741558984300682019-10-16T11:07:40.390+01:002019-10-16T11:07:40.390+01:00I read your full review on the Columbia Outdry Fea...I read your full review on the Columbia Outdry Featherweight Jacket on the TGO website with interest as I'm searching for a good waterproof breathable shell. It left me wondering though. What have you found that is better and what would be your go to waterproof jacket if you were setting off in Scottish conditions with a forecast of heavy rain for the next 5 days?PhilHohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566623094501199881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-74575494986184464582019-07-19T23:44:57.837+01:002019-07-19T23:44:57.837+01:00Thanks for pointing that out. I have some scales t...Thanks for pointing that out. I have some scales that need recalibrating! On those it does weigh 400 grams. But on another set it's 475 grams. Checked both and it's the 475g that's correct.Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-88837404603729207812019-07-19T23:27:22.069+01:002019-07-19T23:27:22.069+01:00I've never had problems with midges in May. I&...I've never had problems with midges in May. I've used the Trailstar on several Challenges now, never with netting. Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-85932062941739858882019-07-16T10:07:56.637+01:002019-07-16T10:07:56.637+01:00Chris, you didn't use any insect netting in th...Chris, you didn't use any insect netting in the Trailstar. Is it not necessary in Scotland in May?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-78769708092680874182019-07-15T16:47:18.240+01:002019-07-15T16:47:18.240+01:00you sure on that s2s ether weight chris, assuming ...you sure on that s2s ether weight chris, assuming you're using the mens reg. mine came in at 460g?Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747478472623006444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-33765346512811448212019-06-15T15:30:14.885+01:002019-06-15T15:30:14.885+01:00There's not much between them but I went for t...There's not much between them but I went for the Pocket Rocket 2 on the basis that the slightly simpler design was less likely to go wrong. The Soto Windmaster's clip-on pot supports are a very minor hassle. The MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe has a piezo igniter. I've broken quite a few of these over the years. As I always carry a lighter and a fire steel anyway I prefer stoves without Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-80347337317152364362019-06-15T11:52:24.559+01:002019-06-15T11:52:24.559+01:00Great write up thanks for sharing. Is there any re...Great write up thanks for sharing. Is there any reason you chose to take the MSR pocket rocket over something like the Soto Widemaster or MSR deluxe? Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482884171582067895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-82762307301072458612019-06-10T15:29:20.158+01:002019-06-10T15:29:20.158+01:00Two spoons is just a habit! Started many years ago...Two spoons is just a habit! Started many years ago when I broke a plastic one. Of course I'm very unlikely to break one of the current metal pair. I guess I could lose one, though I never have. Chris Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04282926597863688874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063908328061898266.post-33739007020723705802019-06-10T15:06:25.333+01:002019-06-10T15:06:25.333+01:00Very enjoyable read, I do like gear lists. I was i...Very enjoyable read, I do like gear lists. I was intrigued by 2 spoons though.PhilHohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566623094501199881noreply@blogger.com