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[lampingboy 204]

14 hours ago, Daniel cain said:

Lol,Ive got eyes like a shithouse ratNot been that way for a few yrs myself,used to take the quads/4x4's up there regularly at one time.....some cracking old hunting related graves in the church yard

Good eyes indeed mate haha. Beautiful area isn't it. Ive been a fair few times in the 4x4's with the boys and many a time on the bikes but that was the first time with the misses and my boy. Have you ever been into the moel prysgau bothy? ( I think that's how it's spelt) I'll dig some photos out. The hilux is a bit fat and low to be doing strata but couldn't help myself on the way back down what's the worst that could happen? We had food and water.

Is that the graveyard on the banking to the right hand side of the road on the way up? Never ventured into there to be honest. I'll have to have a nose next time I'm up there mate

[mackem 26,053]

just been to Snow & Rock,starting to get kit for my TMB trek,found a shop in Chamonix for tent,sleeping bag rental so just flying to Geneva with hand carry.Tried the boots on the rock-slope instore,good grip on irregular rocks,the first Meindl review mentions the Mont Blanc trek so getting the Meindl,the in store rock-slope isn’t like a real deal alpine rock slope but the boots were a good fit and have great soles so they should be fine.

 

[Bush Rummager 4,394]

28 minutes ago, mackem said:

just been to Snow & Rock,starting to get kit for my TMB trek,found a shop in Chamonix for tent,sleeping bag rental so just flying to Geneva with hand carry.Tried the boots on the rock-slope instore,good grip on irregular rocks,the first Meindl review mentions the Mont Blanc trek so getting the Meindl,the in store rock-slope isn’t like a real deal alpine rock slope but the boots were a good fit and have great soles so they should be fine.

 

Those boots look the business Mac! I'd definitely be wearing those around the house to break them in! Lol.. Looking forward to seeing your pics from this trip so keep us posted and let us know how you get on.  Great idea on bag and tent rental too.. saves you being lumbered with gear you might not use again after. When do you start mate?

[mackem 26,053]

9 minutes ago, Bush Rummager said:

Those boots look the business Mac! I'd definitely be wearing those around the house to break them in! Lol.. Looking forward to seeing your pics from this trip so keep us posted and let us know how you get on.  Great idea on bag and tent rental too.. saves you being lumbered with gear you might not use again after. When do you start mate?

Doing it in august mate,flights booked to Canada for September so august is TMB trek,the boots fit and lace like a glove.I rented kit in Kathmandu the last time I was in Nepal so yes,it makes sense to rent in Chamonix the beginning and end of the Mont Blanc loop,just need to buy a sleeping bag liner and good to go.

https://blog.hiiker.app/2020/02/23/tour-du-mont-blanc-app/#:~:text=The%20Hiiker%20app%20has%20the,you%20to%20some%20historic%20sites!

[Bush Rummager 4,394]

37 minutes ago, mackem said:

Doing it in august mate,flights booked to Canada for September so august is TMB trek,the boots fit and lace like a glove.I rented kit in Kathmandu the last time I was in Nepal so yes,it makes sense to rent in Chamonix the beginning and end of the Mont Blanc loop,just need to buy a sleeping bag liner and good to go.

https://blog.hiiker.app/2020/02/23/tour-du-mont-blanc-app/#:~:text=The Hiiker app has the,you to some historic sites!

I'm sure those boots will serve you well mate! Not going to deny it.. I'm well envious of what you're doing! I'm getting semi on over going to the Lakes for a two night stop out!! Time constraints at the moment but I know I'll be free of them in the not to distant future! 

Are you using the Hiiker app for your nav as go around Mac?? Looks like there's plenty of accommodation options along the northern edge of the route but a bit sparse along the bottom. Have you got a rough plan mate or just winging and see how get along as regards camping and accommodation? 

[mackem 26,053]

6 minutes ago, Bush Rummager said:

I'm sure those boots will serve you well mate! Not going to deny it.. I'm well envious of what you're doing! I'm getting semi on over going to the Lakes for a two night stop out!! Time constraints at the moment but I know I'll be free of them in the not to distant future! 

Are you using the Hiiker app for your nav as go around Mac?? Looks like there's plenty of accommodation options along the northern edge of the route but a bit sparse along the bottom. Have you got a rough plan mate or just winging and see how get along as regards camping and accommodation? 

Done the lakes loads as a kid,it was ok.Going to just camp totally,don’t need accommodation when it’s on my back,plus there’s loads of places to just pitch a tent where there’s no-one,did loads of this type of thing in the past,even camped out in remote china and pakistan.I was on the trek twice last year both times when I had to visit Geneva here’s one of the villages the trail goes through,three countries in 10 days is average.

 

[Bush Rummager 4,394]

37 minutes ago, mackem said:

Done the lakes loads as a kid,it was ok.Going to just camp totally,don’t need accommodation when it’s on my back,plus there’s loads of places to just pitch a tent where there’s no-one,did loads of this type of thing in the past,even camped out in remote china and pakistan.I was on the trek twice last year both times when I had to visit Geneva here’s one of the villages the trail goes through,three countries in 10 days is average.

 

Looks grand!! Yes.. I'd do the same and just camp it all, part of the trip I guess staying out and away from civilisation!

[mackem 26,053]

Anyone recommend a powerbank for a phone and lamp for up to 10 days?Looking at something like this….

https://www.amazon.co.uk/42800mAh-Capacity-Charging-Portable-Compatible/dp/B0CNG9MW2V/ref=asc_df_B0CNG9MW2V/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697333437320&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12349929383689648002&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046096&hvtargid=pla-2293283427051&psc=1&mcid=08a0c33eeab33888bbd115ec37842acf&gad_source=1

[Bush Rummager 4,394]

1 hour ago, mackem said:

Anyone recommend a powerbank for a phone and lamp for up to 10 days?Looking at something like this….

https://www.amazon.co.uk/42800mAh-Capacity-Charging-Portable-Compatible/dp/B0CNG9MW2V/ref=asc_df_B0CNG9MW2V/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697333437320&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12349929383689648002&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046096&hvtargid=pla-2293283427051&psc=1&mcid=08a0c33eeab33888bbd115ec37842acf&gad_source=1

I've never had the need for anything with that much capacity mate. I just use a small Anker one. Gives me about 4 phone chargers. I'm pretty sure it's actually just 4 AA's encased together. I've often wondered if the power banks with the inbuilt solar panel are worth it or are they just a bit of a gimmick! Obviously they're weather dependent. Probably next to useless in the UK then! Let us know what you go for..

[Rickshaw swami 4,099]

Loaded the kayak and paddled back to the Indian fish trap.

I bought a small charcoal grill back in the winter.Finally got to try it out.Worked good.

Some chilli beans and corn tortillas made for a decent meal.

 

 

 

[Timmy H 416]

Any of you wildcampers got hexamine stoves? The fuel for them has been made illegal. max 2 years clink if you get caught using it.

[TOMO 25,988]

1 hour ago, Timmy H said:

Any of you wildcampers got hexamine stoves? The fuel for them has been made illegal. max 2 years clink if you get caught using it.

I noticed that on a thumbnail for a YouTube vid but couldn't be arsed to watched...

What exactly is it...and why is it illegal 

[TOMO 25,988]

On 15/06/2024 at 20:39, mackem said:

Done the lakes loads as a kid,it was ok.Going to just camp totally,don’t need accommodation when it’s on my back,plus there’s loads of places to just pitch a tent where there’s no-one,did loads of this type of thing in the past,even camped out in remote china and pakistan.I was on the trek twice last year both times when I had to visit Geneva here’s one of the villages the trail goes through,three countries in 10 days is average.

 

You going to take a little telescopic rod with you mack...do a bit of fishing?

[Timmy H 416]

35 minutes ago, TOMO said:

I noticed that on a thumbnail for a YouTube vid but couldn't be arsed to watched...

What exactly is it...and why is it illegal 

Solid fuel that burns a bit like firelighters. Not sure why it's been banned but possibly a connection with explosives. You now need a licence to use it.

[mackem 26,053]

1 hour ago, TOMO said:

You going to take a little telescopic rod with you mack...do a bit of fishing?

No mate,have a tiny gillnet which is perfect size for streams and trout,folds down to nothing.

Went to Shackletons earlier the girl was showing me a totally waterproof bag down to 30 metres,I did tell her I was going up mountains not down in the depth.

They also have a paramotor in built by Gilo Cardozo the guy who designed and built the machine bear Grylls used to fly higher than Everest.