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22/11/2014 at 2:06pm
Location: wirral
Outfit: Outwell Nevada m Vango sigma 300
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Down jackets are great, as I use one, light weight, if raining, need to wear a waterproof over it. Thermal buff are great, very versitle,you can use them as: kneck warmer, hat and balaclava. Walking socks, go for 4 season type, with anti blister and reduces friction. I have a couple of pairs. Gloves important. I will literate what Rob said, stay warm.
If going up Snowden, research your path, it becomes really cold, if low visibility, following a path can be difficult, weather can change quickly. Preparation is key.
You are walking Snowdonia, not Snowden misread. However what said still stands,fleece lined cragg hopers are great walking trousers, you will have a small tent. Mine was a sigma 300 camped in Feb,it was used as a base tent, too heavy for a backpacking tent it wasn't too bad.
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27/11/2014 at 5:00pm
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You have more experience than myself chopsticks. Will you be wanting a basecamp, as there are a couple of sites which are at the start of paths.
For preparation and emergencies for your jaunt is, prepare for the worse, so if you are ever caught out, then its not too much of a disaster. Hypothermia will be your enemy if you do. Down jackets are fab, light weight, and a really good waterproof and wind proof jacket,to go with it. its making sure your core stays warm. Base layers will be essential, take 2 pairs of socks the 4 season ones. Mitts in theory should be warmer than gloves. I havnt tried mine out as yet. Will do for my January camp. Fleece lined craghoppers are fab, it your personal choice, or base layer leggings, and insulated waterproof trousers.
Decent boots, have fun.
Your fitter than me, I would take high energy foods, too snack on, as you would use up calories for both energy and fuel, you will have, backpacking stove, fuel which will function in the cold, in my theory in case you are caught out, you can have hot drinks and food, to maintain body temp. No doubt you will have a water bladder. Emergency shelter.
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