Tag Archives: OMM Jirishanca

Golite Pinnacle – First Impressions

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

Further to my post on Thoughts on Winter Gear Part 3 in which I discussed my ideas in relation to backpacks I was looking to purchase for winter use. Well after a good amount of thought and reading of fellow … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Winter Gear – part 3

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

This post deals with backpacks which would be suitable for winter.  Currently I have 3 backpacks, an old Karrimor which I don’t use now, a Osprey Aether 60, an excellent load carrier, but at 2.3 kg rather heavy compared to … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – OMM Trio Chest Pouch

Posted on August 22, 2010 by

The OMM Trio Chest Pouch is a very useful piece of kit enabling easy access to gear during your walk such as maps, GPS, phone, camera and snacks.  It attaches easily to OMM packs such as the Jirishanca and with  … Continue reading →

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Trip Report – Honister Hause 23rd/24th July

Posted on August 1, 2010 by

A  round trip totalling 13.6 kms starting at the National Trust car park outside the YHA at Honister Hause.  The route covered Honister Hause to Haystacks dropping down to Scarth Gap, past Black Sail Hut, up Kirk Fell,  Great Gable … Continue reading →

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