Ledburyjosh

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

I do rate a buffalo techlite for drizzly days. They stay comfy when damp. It's currently my most worn jacket unless it's wet rain.. I've asked them if they can make an orange one or atkeast orange on the shoulders/arms. And raise the side pockets above the harness for handwarming.. so far no response. I always feel daft wearing dark earthy colours for tree work

Liathach Smock in Cotton Analogy® - a longer length design, ideal for extreme conditions HILLTREK.CO.UK This is a fully featured Cotton Analogy® smock in a longer length design, ideal for extreme conditions, featuring reinforcing... For those not into goretex type membranes.

I'm yet to fork out on one.. but swazi is the one I've heard no complaints about. I use a paramonfor climbing in the wet, it doesn't keep you dry, not much will when climbing/raising arms up etc. But it's warm, dries quick and easy to vent. I hate being hot. There is a brand called Hilltrek that make some good looking jackets that run on ventile and nikwak analogy stuff like a paramo. I haven't any first hand experience though. And cost the same as Swazi.. so just get a swazi.

I worked at John Taylors 12th century Manor. Nice place, he was a twat though.

Is this a one off or something that may come up again in future? It's something I've often thought would be interesting to be involved with, however I'm booked for the remainder of the year.