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Wow really happy there is an actual thread, looked in SA but didn't find one.

Anyone doing the Munros? I've recently embarked on a mission to complete them all by the time I'm 30, which leaves 5.5 years and ends up being roughly averaging one every weekend or 2 every fortnight. I'll stick some pix up later, so far on 11.
 
Glaucus said:
How much did it cost you in may?

Anyone done any of the long distance walks in USA? What l'm interested in learning is things like parcel drops for food. And how easy is it to hitch hike to the towns. The guide books say hitchhike from here to this post office.
And anyone carried enough food for like 7 days.
As well as any tips about logistics or things you would have done differently.

Wanting to do the john Muir trail. Got to apply for permits in Feb, for august hike.
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Company to take the bags £6 a day. Campsites range from £5-10, hotels/B&B around £70. We stayed in Newcastle for a couple of nights at the end too due to it being a bank holiday weekend.

So, if you camp and buy your food in the pubs then you do it for £150. Your only cost really is the accommodation, food and beer, plus the £6 daily if you're a wimp like me.

You'd probably need a hotel for the last 2 nights as campsites around Newcastle are thin on the ground. You could avoid this if you can handle 25 miles walks, were were maxing out at 15 a day.
 
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No, but on a totally unrelated topic, Pod make good technical bags and I'm really happy with mine. They're also going dirt cheap if you have a small back
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I am trying to decide and I am finding it a bit of a minefield TBH. I am ex-Army, so I have a Berghaus Vulcan I bought when I was serving, but that is massive and far too big for a day walk. I also have a Berghaus Munro (40L), which I took around the Ambleside Horseshoe last weekend but it isn't hugely comfortable and I am sure I could do better.

I have a broad back, so it needs to sit right and I would like minimal movement. Maximum 45L and H20 compatible.

I have looked at Bergans, Lowe Alpine, Fjallraven, Osprey and a few others. I haven't really seen one yet that I have looked at and thought 'That's the one'.
 
I've been struggling for months, trouble is I cant find a decent shop, wish I lived in America, so many shops and places like osprey in America custom fit the packs, nearly all the straps can be changed and the frame and padding moulded, we get none of that in uk as far as I've found. 40liters for a dayhike :eek:
i'm looking at the http://gregorypacks.com/en/GM59531.html

for week+ hiking.
 
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Have you tried any of the Montane packs? I've got a few of those in different sizes and find them comfortable. Deuter make some good packs too. Also, 40l for a day?! I can carry a weekends worth in 26l when walking in the summer or fit a rack, helmet and rope in a 40l!
 
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George Hincapie said:
I am not trying to carry 40 litres of stuff, it's just the size of pack I am used to using :)

What size do you guys use for a day walk?
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Phew! Although the amount of stuff I've seen some people carrying is insane. I use a Montane 26l most of the time for day trips but I end up carrying the missus's stuff too! It's loads of space for me on my own.
 
For a day walk I take a 22l , although half that is used by camera gear

Don't really need much more room unless you like to take gear for every eventuality
 
I carry a 40 but that's usually to carry layers, rope, harness, helmet and other tat. When I say small back I mean short, they only have bags for short people left and I had no problem getting my Alpine 40 to sit right.

I was going to go on a mini rant earlier but forgot before leaving for Skye. If you want a bag to fit right, it stands to reason that you should be putting as much effort, if not more, as you do when buying boots. For me this meant trying lots on in shops, loading them with heavy stuff and seeing how they felt. This may mean buying a candidate online if you can't get a hold of one to try, wearing it round the house and then sending it back if you don't like it.
 
I use this if I'm in need of taking it up rock faces climbing, as it's not too bulky but can fit enough in. Nothing too flash but stores everything I need and the ability to clip stuff on it. pouches either side and a compartment of the front i store food in for easy access. Also can use h20 pouches in it aswell.

Berghaus Pack
 
Does anyone know anything about the European E Routes, or where to look for info?
Other than 1 book which covers a part I'm not interested in. I can't find anything really. Planning, accommodation, wild camping rules, resupply locations etc.
 
Was set on getting a Gregory Alpinisto but I'm now unsure again. Given up on trying to find a decent shop. So will just use distance selling regs if it's uncomfortable.
But it has a low comfort weight, and all the bags that are like around 20kilos are 65litres plus.
Now my kit is pretty light, but food adds up to a lot then the water as well.

Why can't we have shops like in the states. Or perhaps we do and know one knows about them, even asked on hiking forums and got no recommendations for decent shops.
 
Glaucus said:
Was set on getting a Gregory Alpinisto but I'm now unsure again. Given up on trying to find a decent shop. So will just use distance selling regs if it's uncomfortable.
But it has a low comfort weight, and all the bags that are like around 20kilos are 65litres plus.
Now my kit is pretty light, but food adds up to a lot then the water as well.

Why can't we have shops like in the states. Or perhaps we do and know one knows about them, even asked on hiking forums and got no recommendations for decent shops.
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Hey Glaucus i can't comment on the Alpinisto as i have not tried one i do however own a Baltoro 65 and the suspension system looks almost identical. The bag is really comfortable and manages to disperse the weight evenly. Where are you based? if you are local to me i would not be objected to lending you the bag for a bit so you could get a feel for how it would be on your shoulders ect.

Though as i said i can't comment on the rest of the bag as i don't own one.
 
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