Ledburyjosh

Couger non CE, is the one I use with a BDB. I also have tachyon and x static. The Xstatic is stiff and doesn't flatten much which makes it hard work on the BDB. Fine with the RRP, but aren't they all? Tachyon is stretchy and annoying in any length more than 20m.

If work is your thing it makes sense. Stopping activity does do you any favours. For me I'm not into it, work for me is earning money to do hobbies. As such the conflict more as you age.. or atleast I am finding. As someone else pointed out reductions are harder, killing trees amd rigging on spikes is much easier.

Mega well done. I had a go at a gym the start of the year, lifted 120kg and thought I was going to either snap or shit myself...

This is to true.. I like to rock climb to a reasonable level.. tree works limits this more than I care for. For me the out of climbing is in progress, surveying/Consultancy being the option which im tryin to increase.. or sack it all off and train as a sparkie.

Stihl comms fit straight onto petzl lids. The stihl comms are good, but have one major issue, that being when your phone rings (assuming it's connected) it mutes your mic.. so you can be mid way through some important instruction, winch or rigging commands etc, have a phone call and it cuts your mic out. Utterly shit idea. If you do take the call you also still have all the other chat/noise coming into your speakers as well, also shit.

Has anyone ever had a ventile jacket? https://hilltrek.co.uk/clothing/smocks/braemar-hybrid-smock/

I've ordered a couple of frame packs now.. went for the Tatonka ones..

Possible that we can get closer through a FC site, which needs checking out. But still, up to a 1km of walking may depending on where we'll be working..

My Eder winch doesn't fit in a normal pack. That's one of this things that'll need carrying up for some of the work

Has anyone experience with one of these vs the fjallraven one? https://amzn.eu/d/5TkbgwQ Fire Brigade Frame WWW.FJALLRAVEN.COM Stable aluminum frame and support system for large, cumbersome packs or other objects that must be carried... I have a job clearing regen up a fell side so looking for options of carrying in fuel, saws etc in for three day.

After going to order a Swazi, It seems the Swazi Huron Jacket is out of stock in most mid sizes and has been since last winter as I went to order one then too.. I wander if its stopped being made?

When I see comments like this I can't help but think you must not really work outside in all weathers... I'm assuming some jackets either fleece ot soft shell will be used and your not just in a t-shirt year round in sleet, rain and wind that would make most hyperthermic? Your not waterproof, your fingers and toes show you that after a good soak in the bath.

I found the circular ones to be more of a pain.. unless they are stored and transported flat, and not dropped they seem to tangle more. Presumably because the lines aren't folded and pinched like the cubes. Much better in the wind though, they don't need pegging down to stop them blowing over. Also petzl airline, mainly as its good and sold in 60m lengths which is frequently needed Falteimer cubes are the only cube brand worth handing money over for. They outlast the stein, weavers etc by many years

Where abouts in Cumbria are you?

Buffalo has recently been bought by Ben Fogle.. I'm hoping there may be some eagerness to expand into new Industries. So hopefully asking now won't fall on death ears.. Perhaps also send another email of a few of us do they may take it on board