{"id":8559,"date":"2012-06-20T11:24:52","date_gmt":"2012-06-20T10:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/where2walk.co.uk\/?page_id=8559"},"modified":"2022-02-21T13:20:57","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T13:20:57","slug":"gear-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/where2walk.co.uk\/about-where2walk\/gear-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Gear Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"There is no doubt that having good gear can help make a walk more enjoyable. Over the years I have had some rotten, inappropriate gear\u00a0which has meant that I have completed past walks\u00a0soaked through, badly blistered or simply uncomfortable. I am now too old to be macho about this! Over the last few years I have gradually accumulated\u00a0a set of gear I like and I am comfortable with – they may not be the best on the market (some are) but for myself they are ideal.<\/em><\/p>\n

Here is what I use…<\/em><\/p>\n

Footwear:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This is the most important item of clothing\/gear for any walker or climber.<\/p>\n

\"\"1. Summer, Spring and Autumn walk<\/strong>s\u00a0– the staple<\/strong>! \u00a0Berghaus Explorer Trek plus GTX<\/strong><\/a>. I have used Explorer boots previously and they have proved to be robust, waterproof and comfortable whether on tarmac or rough fellsides.<\/p>\n

2. Winter walking\/Rough , wet summer walking<\/strong>. Scarpa Leather Boots<\/a><\/strong> have satisfied me for many years during winter months, protecting my foot, keeping them dry and if necessary stiff enough to take a crampon.<\/p>\n

I do have some cheap, lightweight ‘trainers’ for shorter summer walks in the dry when the goretex boots seem a bit over the top.<\/p>\n

Waterproof Jacket.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"MeraI am presently using\u00a0the excellent Berghaus Mera Peak<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0 Described as storm proof this robust jacket has certainly kept me dry and warm. Definitely more of a winter jacket it is surprisingly comfortable over an extended period walking. There are plenty of pockets, the hood rolls away and is quite flexible. It has also retained waerproofing over a number of years!<\/p>\n

In the summer I use the Deluge Pro<\/a> lighter weight jacket from Berghaus.<\/p>\n


\nFleeces<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

\"FortressI look for wind proofing and a certain element of waterproofing in my fleece although comfort is key. Fortess Windproof<\/a><\/strong> is ideal and I like the hood!<\/p>\n

Legwear.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I use Montane Terra Pants<\/strong>\u00a0and despite the fact they are shower rather than rainproof they are exceptionally comfortable. I could not do without them. I have some lightweight overtrousers for when it becomes very wet.<\/p>\n


\nRucksack.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"An Arrete 45 Rucksack<\/strong><\/a> for day walks. Simple with little annoying accessories and comfortable. Packs tight when needed.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0Berghaus 65 plus 15\u00a0Bioflex<\/strong>\u00a0for long hard days wild camping in Scotland \u00a0 The pockets are convenient to use and a good size. The orange straps certainly make you stand out. This is now out of stock.<\/p>\n


\nTent.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I hav\"\"e an excellent 2 man Terra Nova tent<\/strong><\/a> which has served me well for nearly 10 years – lightweight and simple to put up in the wind it has yet to spring a leak. It is tight for ‘2 men’ and better suited for a more friendly companion or in my case Mist the dog!<\/p>\n

Advice and Information from the Experts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n