Reply With QuoteJust looking back at this, what is that packet with the tube on the right? is that for water on the go/camelback? If so any more info on it?
Nice thread, been awhile since I last opened this. Alot of gucci kit you all have here.
Next time i've got my kit handy, and if I remember... I'll do a beltlist.
Just looking back at this, what is that packet with the tube on the right? is that for water on the go/camelback? If so any more info on it?
Platypus - they were a cheap UK version of the Camelback. Not as durable and with no carrier (IIRC) but great for carrying a load of water in your bergan as the collapse down to nothing when empty.Originally Posted by Fee Fi Fo Fum
What Royal said.
It was actually my ACF instructor who got it for me ( the now well mentioned ex para pathfinder) and I was one of the first people walking around with the new hands free concept... Great bloke he set up a basic shopping list for me and went to his store where he even got discount for me. Anyway saw him again and the bastard switched over to Camelback, the traitor!
ANyway great piece of kit, going strong for seven years now! Gotta laugh at my outfit, nothing Gucci here mate: maglight solitaire, Swiss Champ, Hi gear ruck (performs great though, or else I would have swapped it long ago, no reason to ditch it... KISS), self improved 58' webbing, basic folder, nanok sleeping bag, regetta jacket (first and last time I bought that brand! next up a Buffalo) outdoors on a shoe string!! If it works, will change all though with my entrance to the forces... Only stuff I have to shout about is my metal mug, Berghaus boots (spend most on boots, smock and sleeping bag, right?) and my own, home made PSK....
Cheers, looks a handy bit of kit. Will have to look into getting one.
If it aint issued it's gucci!What Royal said.
It was actually my ACF instructor who got it for me ( the now well mentioned ex para pathfinder) and I was one of the first people walking around with the new hands free concept... Great bloke he set up a basic shopping list for me and went to his store where he even got discount for me. Anyway saw him again and the bastard switched over to Camelback, the traitor!
ANyway great piece of kit, going strong for seven years now! Gotta laugh at my outfit, nothing Gucci here mate: maglight solitaire, Swiss Champ, Hi gear ruck (performs great though, or else I would have swapped it long ago, no reason to ditch it... KISS), self improved 58' webbing, basic folder, nanok sleeping bag, regetta jacket (first and last time I bought that brand! next up a Buffalo) outdoors on a shoe string!! If it works, will change all though with my entrance to the forces... Only stuff I have to shout about is my metal mug, Berghaus boots (spend most on boots, smock and sleeping bag, right?
Its a good piece of kit... for the price. But if you can try and get Camelback w/t carrier, and let me know if you can! They are superior... better drinking devices, cleaning kits (important!!!) dont know about their openings though...
mine is plastered with pieces of inner tube repair plasters... you can still stand on it though.. WHEN FULL!
Yup, I'm aware of camelback, we got aload of dpm issued versions in our stores. Wasn't really looking to splash out the money yet on hands-free water kit, and the Platypus looks fine, cheap and durable for ex's.
Still in love with this picture.
Sabre,
DO you use the Vulcan for civvie hikes? The ruck is over 3kg, right?
I am probably going to Sweden next summer. Very much looking forward to it.
Currently modifiying my equipment I am pleased to see this thread alive.
ryan woods, go to norway on winter or even autumn time. Itīs a bigger challenge.
I love to out of the toursit season! Will you go and explain it to my mentor?
I want to see your equipment! Even more a list of quality Scandinavian outdoor gear manufacturers... as I have no knowledge of Sweidsh gear what so ever but believe you that it is the cream of the crop...
Tell your mentor that you donīt like tourists.
I like the Hilleberg tent. I only hava a cheap copy from Jack Wolfskin.
Jw is good up there with Nomad, no? Whats their country of origin?
Love teh pic BTW, where are you going/have you been this year?
JW is german, or not? I donīt know exactly.
This pic was taken October last year in Norway. I had the first snow of this winter and it was bloody cold.....but the landscape was beautiful.
This experience makes me adjusting my equipment now.
Damn Weasel, that's some nice scenery, Nice Audi, too.
Gorgeous! Ill post my pics!
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