Karrimor. What went wrong?

[bobbsy]

Regarding backpacks, Macpac is still ok, but the newer one that seems pretty much bombproof is another kiwi brand called Cactus Outdoor.

 

[Earl of Argon]

To which I got myself a nice new jacket I didn't need.

Same here, called in at Buffalo Systems head office in Sheffield on my way home from work and tried on their full range. I found the smock type was a little snug around the middle but the “alpine” jacket fitted my shape really well. Ordered placed and will go in their next run in the new year which coincides with the puppy’s last round of jabs so one warm and happy (tosser sized) dog walker come Jan/Feb.

 

[bod]

Same here, called in at Buffalo Systems head office in Sheffield on my way home from work and tried on their full range. I found the smock type was a little snug around the middle but the “alpine” jacket fitted my shape really well. Ordered placed and will go in their next run in the new year which coincides with the puppy’s last round of jabs so one warm and happy (tosser sized) dog walker come Jan/Feb.

Once I get something in my head, it's as good as bought.
Yet, take me shopping to buy a new coat and I can guarantee I'll come home empty handed.

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

Once I get something in my head, it's as good as bought.
Yet, take me shopping to buy a new coat and I can guarantee I'll come home empty handed.

It’s a disease many of us suffer from.

I nearly stopped off and bought some crampons today after sliding around on damp and icy rocks so that means I’ll be buying some soon

 

[Wapping]

Whenever I see crampons, it always reminds me of Tom Shape’s Wilt, being advised to buy tampons, when going climbing.

 

[Northern jock]

Once I get something in my head, it's as good as bought.
Yet, take me shopping to buy a new coat and I can guarantee I'll come home empty handed.

That's why the For Sale area is best avoided after beer, too easy to spot something you didn't realise you needed and then suddenly can't live without. So, there starts a mission to find one, after researching which model.
And when you've got it and life is calm again, you go to the pub, couple of beers, then, sitting in front of the fire later, you go into the For Sale area, just for a look.

But get persuaded to go into a shopping centre on a rare visit to a city and I'm immediately impatient to get out the place and rarely manage to buy anything. It's the clothes shops and crowds of people and there's never the right size, as for trying on trousers in shops, not a good sport.

 

[Northern jock]

It’s a disease many of us suffer from.

I nearly stopped off and bought some crampons today after sliding around on damp and icy rocks so that means I’ll be buying some soon

If it's for walking around town etc rather than a B3 crampon the Devisys heel studs are great, just need to find a way of getting them sent here. Mate in the EU as an intermediary would do it
Can't get a link to copy just now, simple search for the brand

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

I’ve got some of the rubber things that slip over your boots and have about 10 studs in each. My wife bought them for me last year after I went arse over tit and ended up with concussion and a lot of ex mates making sarcastic comments about falling over without being pissed being a sign of old age.

Maybe I should try being sensible and take them out with me in future

 

[The Other PaulG]

Same here, called in at Buffalo Systems head office in Sheffield on my way home from work and tried on their full range.

My most recent mountain shirt (10 years ago) was branded SnugPak - I assumed Snugpak had bought Buffalo, but now I see they both still exist. Strange, because the Snugpak version is as far as I can see identical to the Buffalo version.

Oh and by the way, if you're in the market, check the sizing carefully. I am XL in everything, but my mountain shirt is a medium and fits properly. Even over a T shirt.

 

[Northern jock]

Even over a T shirt.

The Buffalo Police will be after you

 

[Northern jock]

If it's for walking around town etc rather than a B3 crampon the Devisys heel studs are great, just need to find a way of getting them sent here. Mate in the EU as an intermediary would do it
Can't get a link to copy just now, simple search for the brand

The patent has clearly expired as I've found copies for the first time. Compact and very good and easy to out on without sitting down, I used them for 3 winters in Russia. No idea if as good quality as the original

Beeswift Letz-U-Grip Heel Grip Tpe Black 2XL

LETZ -U-GRIP Heel Grips, TPE Material, Tungsten Spikes, Cold Resistant to -40 degrees C, Improves traction in slippery conditions.

www.ace-safetywear.co.uk

The original

Devisys Grip devices - Scandinavian Outdoor

Easy to use studded grip device for work and free time! **Devisys Original** - Studded grip device for work and free time!

scandinavianoutdoor.com

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

The Buffalo Police will be after you

Are you allowed to wear them over a string vest?

 

[bod]

That's why the For Sale area is best avoided after beer, too easy to spot something you didn't realise you needed and then suddenly can't live without. So, there starts a mission to find one, after researching which model.
And when you've got it and life is calm again, you go to the pub, couple of beers, then, sitting in front of the fire later, you go into the For Sale area, just for a look.

But get persuaded to go into a shopping centre on a rare visit to a city and I'm immediately impatient to get out the place and rarely manage to buy anything. It's the clothes shops and crowds of people and there's never the right size, as for trying on trousers in shops, not a good sport.

I feel unprepared to make an impulsive purchase in a shop now.
It's not the price, it's I just haven't done my research to see what other options are available.
An internet purchase is about 95% successful in my experience.
You just mull it over a bit, read reviews and BANG after enough beer.
An anticipated DPD delivery blows any childhood visit from Santa into smithereens.
I never liked surprises and know exactly what I want.
Internet purchases (delivered or click & collect) are one of the few delights the internet has achieved in my opinion.

 

[Northern jock]

Are you allowed to wear them over a string vest?

A string vest is always acceptable to the well dressed man

 

[dean0n0]

A string vest is always acceptable to the well dressed man

Even string vests don't escape technology https://www.nordiclife.co.uk/collections/brynje/products/brynje-super-thermo-shirt-with-inlay

 

[Northern jock]

Got my Hydron today, and walked the dog in it this afternoon.
Pretty much a perfect product, and what I have been after for a while now.
Love the grid pattern liner, the easy to reach pit zips, and the hood is just spot on.
A nice touch that only the moss colour has leather zip pulls.

Obviously, the real verdict comes when it sees some actual conditions .... but I just know it will do fine!

How's the Keela jacket? Did it survive it's first year?

 

[bod]

How's the Keela jacket? Did it survive it's first year?

I love it, thanks!
Not worn it during the summer, but started wearing it again now autumn is here.
So versatile, it only ever requires a T-shirt underneath.

 

[Northern jock]

I love it, thanks!
Not worn it during the summer, but started wearing it again now autumn is here.
So versatile, it only ever requires a T-shirt underneath.

Thats good. I think its very good kit, made to cope with wild conditions and work as required, not a High St fashion item

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

 

[bod]

Thats good. I think its very good kit, made to cope with wild conditions and work as required, not a High St fashion item

Exactly that!
It has replaced my Patonia R1 and Montane wind jacket, as it does it all plus pit zips.
I'm actually thinking of getting another to chuck in the van to replace an old US Army ECWCS level 5 jacket that goes everywhere.