Tag Archives: winter backpacking

Hilleberg Soulo – first impressions

Posted on October 19, 2010 by markswalkingblog

Further to my post the other week on winter gear, I decided after much thinking time  to go for the Hilleberg Soulo tent. Attributes for selection of  Hilleberg Soulo tent Bomb-proof – I don’t need to concern myself where I … Continue reading →

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Golite Pinnacle – First Impressions

Posted on October 12, 2010 by markswalkingblog

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 markswalkingblog

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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Thoughts on Winter Gear – Part 2

Posted on October 4, 2010 by markswalkingblog

This post deals with my thoughts on sleeping systems and by typing this, it helps me distill my thoughts so I will make the right decision – I hope !  As always I am glad to hear reader’s comments. My … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on winter kit – Part 1

Posted on September 28, 2010 by markswalkingblog

It is now 3 years since I started walking in the hills and mountains again, after a long break through work and family commitments.  I have done many day walks in the winter period, but I have only started to … Continue reading →

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