2010 Shopping List

[north-north-west]

S2S ultralight daypack - provided the camera bag fits in it. Can keep it in a pocket an use it when scrambling.
Lightweight, roomy, four season, one-man tent - Hilleberg Akto or Tarptent Scarp 1 (with crossing poles).
Aarn pack - Natural Balance or Load Limo.
Well-paying job in Tassie (or winning Lotto ticket).

What's on everyone else's lists?

[ILUVSWTAS]

The winning lotto ticked would be good.

For me finding a pair of Gaiters that lasts longer than a couple of months would be nice.....

[stepbystep]

Well-paying job in Tassie

Oh you are dreamin' - come live in poverty like the rest of us

[Julafreak]

Im broke. I cant shop anymore.

[sthughes]

Im broke. I cant shop anymore.

Lol, you don't need to! On the weekend you made us all look bad in your new everything! Like a walking fashion statement

Ahh so much to buy, so little money! Might get a TT Contrail for walks in really good summer weather, don't need it though. However I do need to get my gaiters repaired, can I count that? Otherwise I don't really want for much right now, not in the field of bushwalking anyway

[Ciaran]

I'm in the market for a new wet weather jacket as my Mont Hydronaute has finally given up the ghost.

I am also in the market for a good woman who loves to do what I do, loves to eat what I eat, loves to hate what I hate, Is Always amorous and comes very cheap!!!

The normal reply to that one is "good luck with that!!!

[ILUVSWTAS]

I believe Russia and Taiwan offer those at reasonable prices....

[Earthling]

I'm in the market for a new wet weather jacket as my Mont Hydronaute has finally given up the ghost.

I am also in the market for a good woman who loves to do what I do, loves to eat what I eat, loves to hate what I hate, Is Always amorous and comes very cheap!!!

The normal reply to that one is "good luck with that!!!

They are out there...unless I found the only one

Tip #44984-a: Go for a younger model.

[north-north-west]

For me finding a pair of Gaiters that lasts longer than a couple of months would be nice.....

They're doing great things with titanium these days.

[pazzar]

Definately agree on the gaiters, mine are just about ruined, but cant afford new ones.
Not too much else on the list after the tent is paid off, maybe some lightweight gear at some point, but I'm happy with what I have at the moment. No need for irrational spending.

[ollster]

They're doing great things with titanium these days.

Would give new meaning to "scrub armour".

[north-north-west]

Might be a bit tricky to pack, but. Maybe Kevlar?

[Tony]

They're doing great things with titanium these days.

Would give new meaning to "scrub armour".

This is not as far off as you might think, last year I read a report in New Scientist on some research where they are bombarding spider threads with Titanium atoms and atoms of other metals and the strength was increased many times, they are going to apply the same technology to man made threads, if it works we should see some new ultra light ultra strong materials coming on the market in a few years.

Tony

[ollster]

if it works we should see some new ultra light ultra strong materials coming on the market in a few years.

Well, that's pretty cool. Now if the can work that stuff into thread then we might be on a winner to stop gaiter disintegration.

Oh yeah, my shopping list:
New gaiters (just guessing)

[abowen]

Talking of gaiters. Saw someone wearing some of these recently - made by Berghaus. http://www.berghaus.com/ProductDetails. ... 505&Gear=2
Anyone had anmy experience with them? Interesting idea to have full rubber rand running the perimeter of the boot. I suspect in Tassie conditions that they may keep the mud out extremely well but its weakness may be in the strength of the upper fabric and the stitiching that holds it all together.
On my shopping list is a replacement lighter weight jacket for 3 season walking - I have my eye on an Earth Sea Sky jacket from NZ.
Also considering another tent - either a freestanding unit that I can use for base camping - I like the Hilleberg Soulo - or a lighter weight Tarptent for some walking in Queensland, Northern Territory.
Cheers
Andrew

[Tony]

Hi Andrew,

Talking of gaiters. Saw someone wearing some of these recently - made by Berghaus. http://www.berghaus.com/ProductDetails. ... 505&Gear=2
Anyone had anmy experience with them? Interesting idea to have full rubber rand running the perimeter of the boot. I suspect in Tassie conditions that they may keep the mud out extremely well but its weakness may be in the strength of the upper fabric and the stitiching that holds it all together.
On my shopping list is a replacement lighter weight jacket for 3 season walking - I have my eye on an Earth Sea Sky jacket from NZ.
Also considering another tent - either a freestanding unit that I can use for base camping - I like the Hilleberg Soulo - or a lighter weight Tarptent for some walking in Queensland, Northern Territory.
Cheers
Andrew

I have some original Yeti Gaiters from 20 years ago and they are quite good at keeping water out but not perfect and are very good at protecting boots but I have some issues with them, the are hard to get on and I have stripped the skin from my under my finger nails several times doing so, they are very hot in warmer temps, they cannot be left on boots, I ruined my XC ski boots, after a wet trip as I left them on and forgot about then for a while and my very expensive boots are now squashed at the toes and bite my feet across the top. I do not use my Yeti's any more.

I have replaced the rands once at a reasonable cost but my model is not supported any more.

Tony

[Julafreak]

Im broke. I cant shop anymore.

Lol, you don't need to! On the weekend you made us all look bad in your new everything! Like a walking fashion statement

Lol. Joe, that tells you Im very much a newbie to the bushwalking scene. After alot of scrub bashing last weekend, Im wondering if they there are any gaiters that goes up to the thighs in the market.

[rohjoe]

Nothing. My new year resolution was to not buy anything walking-related in 2010 (apart from food, fuel, first aid). Apologies to the local gear shops - 2011 should be a biggie.

[sef]

the only people i've seen with those yeti gaiters are english climbers, who have a cult-like obsession with them. apparently you buy them, cut a strap off that only really fits one or two berghaus boots, spend a few hours willing them on and then seal the deal with superglue. you must superglue.

end product is wonderfully waterproof if a little inflexible.

[ninjapuppet]

I have been eyeing one of them kestrel 4000 weather devices. Reviews indicate it at 102 grams and with a long battery life, i think you cant go wrong.
The idea of being able to check back and brag how cold it was last night in that tent, seems to do it for me.

I already have a casio protrek, but find that a big fat watch digs into my wrists badly when scrambling up rocks. Its temperature isnt accurate due to body temperature so you have to take it off for 5 minutes to cool down, before accurate temp ratings are accurate.

[Earthling]

Montbell UL Comfort System 120 Pad + 300 Extension + 300 Pillow

Integral Designs Waterproof Pack Cover Small

Firelite 475ml Titanium Trapper's Mug

Tarptent RainShadow 2

Western Mountaineering Flight Jacket

Some have arrived today and some coming...I looooooooooove new gear

plus

A good light weight camera that takes reasonable vid and decent optical zoom...not sure yet...

A decent pair of gaitors...still looking....