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Glaucus · 19 Jul 2017 at 14:54

2 days in, not going to complete it, need 12miles a day average and only achieving about 7-8, after that it becomes a painful slog, back and knees.

However it's stunning and been so luck with weather so far.
Last night camped and only got just over 1hour sleep, unbelievably windy. Tonight splashed out and in a mountain hut and I don't understand how I have phone reception.

bobbyspangles · 19 Jul 2017 at 15:10

I tried looking back through the thread for clues where you are but came up with nothing.

I'm guessing it's not Hadrian's Wall with lying snow in July.

Glaucus · 19 Jul 2017 at 15:18

Kungsleden trail northern sweeden.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kungsleden

Mekrel · 17 Aug 2017 at 17:31

Hi everyone,

Really into my hiking at the moment and have bought a lot of kit recently. However, I'm disappointed with one of my purchases - a Berghaus Men's Tech SS Crew t-shirt. I bought it as it's was advertised as very breathable and also have some sort of silver technology built in that helps with odour.

Now, the shirt is certainly breathable and light but it's really not very robust, I honestly might as well be wearing tissue paper. After one 30 mile hike, there is considerable wear where the straps of my backpack were.

Can anyone recommend a robust and breathable t-shirt with good wicking properties?

GiraffePencils · 17 Aug 2017 at 17:34

were you wearing it as as single layer? or under things

Mekrel · 17 Aug 2017 at 19:28

GiraffePencils said:
were you wearing it as as single layer? or under things

As a single layer. I'm not sure why but even though I'm relatively fit, I overheat extremely easily - hence the need for something breathable. I've hiked similar distances before with thicker synthetic tops and these have been fine, but not as breathable.

FurryLemon · 18 Aug 2017 at 06:28

Mekrel said:
Hi everyone,

Really into my hiking at the moment and have bought a lot of kit recently. However, I'm disappointed with one of my purchases - a Berghaus Men's Tech SS Crew t-shirt. I bought it as it's was advertised as very breathable and also have some sort of silver technology built in that helps with odour.

Now, the shirt is certainly breathable and light but it's really not very robust, I honestly might as well be wearing tissue paper. After one 30 mile hike, there is considerable wear where the straps of my backpack were.

Can anyone recommend a robust and breathable t-shirt with good wicking properties?

Try Quechua.

Same sort of quality as Berghaus, but without the over inflated fashion pricing that goes with the popular hiking brands.

Mekrel · 18 Aug 2017 at 08:37

FurryLemon said:
Try Quechua.

Same sort of quality as Berghaus, but without the over inflated fashion pricing that goes with the popular hiking brands.

Perfect, thanks. Looks like they sell this brand in Decathlon and sound a t-shirt that claims:

Designed for mountain hikers looking for a breathable T-shirt that can resist abrasion from a backpack.

Choose comfort with this short sleeved breathable hiking T-Shirt with a "No odour" mesh insert in the back and sides. It also resists abrasion caused by the rucksack.

FurryLemon · 18 Aug 2017 at 09:30

Quechua and Columbia Clothing pretty much make up the entirety of my casual wear.

Don't tumble dry the t-shirts though, they tend to shrink over time. Their fleeces are good as well. I picked up one for 20 euro and it was miles better then the Berghuas one it replaced which cost 60 odd.

katinacooker · 28 Aug 2017 at 00:35

Munro number 3 yesterday - Ben Chozie. Which according to Wiki is "one of Scotland's least interesting Munros" . Was up and down (including breaks) in 4 hours. Nice day for it though.

gort · 28 Aug 2017 at 07:48

FurryLemon said:
Quechua and Columbia Clothing pretty much make up the entirety of my casual wear.

Don't tumble dry the t-shirts though, they tend to shrink over time. Their fleeces are good as well. I picked up one for 20 euro and it was miles better then the Berghuas one it replaced which cost 60 odd.

I've never felt the need to splash more than say £20 on a fleece. Just can't see the extra benefits.
A chunk of my clothing is Regatta / Craghopper bought in sales and it serves me well.
Think my favourite piece of clothing though is my Rab Flux pull on top. So comfy, doesn't stink after a couple of days. It's a great single or base layer. Under £30.

matt100 · 28 Aug 2017 at 11:43

Bit of the south west coast path from Clovelly to Hartland Quay a couple of days ago.. did 2 days with a full on cold which hasn't turned out to be the wisest move lol.. done from Minehead to Hartland now and loving it..

Bit nervous of the Hartland Quay to Bude section though, widely regarded as the hardest bit.. 15 miles, 8 hours, severe terrain and nowhere to bail out :eek:

Jokester · 28 Aug 2017 at 18:43

katinacooker said:
Munro number 3 yesterday - Ben Chozie. Which according to Wiki is "one of Scotland's least interesting Munros" . Was up and down (including breaks) in 4 hours. Nice day for it though.

Remember, for every one of those, there's one of these:-

The Saddle, via Forcan Ridge

Had a fantastic day doing the scramble up and added the neighbouring Munro to the round as well.

Very close day, and warm, sweated buckets. Drank 4l during the walk.

katinacooker · 28 Aug 2017 at 23:52

Jokester said:
Remember, for every one of those, there's one of these:-

The Saddle, via Forcan Ridge

Had a fantastic day doing the scramble up and added the neighbouring Munro to the round as well.

Very close day, and warm, sweated buckets. Drank 4l during the walk.

Very nice. It is only my 3rd Munro total so far, but even though its considered "boring" you still get a great workout, and nice views and a good day out also.

Looking forward to the "Interesting" ones though ;-)

Hades · 29 Aug 2017 at 00:05

Jokester said:
Remember, for every one of those, there's one of these:-

The Saddle, via Forcan Ridge

Had a fantastic day doing the scramble up and added the neighbouring Munro to the round as well.

Very close day, and warm, sweated buckets. Drank 4l during the walk.

That looks great. I've agreed with a couple of friends to scramble up Striding Edge in the Lake District next year even though I've got no experience. They have done quite a bit of walking/scrambling though.

Amp34 · 29 Aug 2017 at 03:55

matt100 said:
Bit of the south west coast path from Clovelly to Hartland Quay a couple of days ago.. did 2 days with a full on cold which hasn't turned out to be the wisest move lol.. done from Minehead to Hartland now and loving it..

Bit nervous of the Hartland Quay to Bude section though, widely regarded as the hardest bit.. 15 miles, 8 hours, severe terrain and nowhere to bail out

Just take a light tent/tarp and wild camp

Did Padstow to Penzance a few years ago when I was at uni over three short trips. The scenery is stunning and as soon as you get away from the main tourist villages it's dead quiet. Wish I could do more now. Nothing nicer than a summers day hiking the south coast.

matt100 · 29 Aug 2017 at 16:08

Amp34 said:
Just take a light tent/tarp and wild camp

Did Padstow to Penzance a few years ago when I was at uni over three short trips. The scenery is stunning and as soon as you get away from the main tourist villages it's dead quiet. Wish I could do more now. Nothing nicer than a summers day hiking the south coast.

Issue is the prebooked B&Bs.. I like my creature comforts (and a pint!)... Sure we can manage it, the books says it's doable.

And yes I agree, We did St Ives to Pendeen as a taster and it was amazing.. looking forward to doing the more rugged bit now we're past most of the woods and the OMG so BORING section from Braunton to Appledore.. just the worst.

DJ_Switch · 29 Aug 2017 at 19:44

Mekrel said:
Hi everyone,

Really into my hiking at the moment and have bought a lot of kit recently. However, I'm disappointed with one of my purchases - a Berghaus Men's Tech SS Crew t-shirt. I bought it as it's was advertised as very breathable and also have some sort of silver technology built in that helps with odour.

Now, the shirt is certainly breathable and light but it's really not very robust, I honestly might as well be wearing tissue paper. After one 30 mile hike, there is considerable wear where the straps of my backpack were.

Can anyone recommend a robust and breathable t-shirt with good wicking properties?

If you want robust and breathable I highly recommend the British Army self wicking coolmax t-shirts. After having many other brands I now use this one and a few Bergans merino tops depending on how warm it is and how long I'll be out. The British Army coolmax t-shirt is very good and very cheap though. If it's really warm then it's still my go to t-shirt. They can be found new for well under £10 but I'd gladly pay more for them.

katinacooker · 10 Sep 2017 at 16:20

Climbed the Pap of Glencoe for the 2nd time last week. Our french friend was staying with us for a while, and he'd never been before. Took it fairly easy as I had one too many beers the night before.

I gotta say, this is (so far) my favourite view. It might not be a Munro, but its special anyway.

Hades · 10 Sep 2017 at 16:21

Wow that's stunning.