tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34967887.post565638349016326578..comments2023-10-30T10:54:32.716+00:00Comments on AktoMan: Same old same oldAktoManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464579446969241392noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34967887.post-25606793933947830602007-06-24T22:50:00.000+01:002007-06-24T22:50:00.000+01:00LOL - background music from Miller Howe (honest ;-...LOL - background music from Miller Howe (<A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_bMFVDu9yo" REL="nofollow">honest</A> ;-)AktoManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464579446969241392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34967887.post-85927961806524294732007-06-22T23:38:00.000+01:002007-06-22T23:38:00.000+01:00never mind mate - chin upWe'll always have Grasmer...never mind mate - chin up<BR/><BR/>We'll always have Grasmere<BR/>;-)John Heehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333628949466601415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34967887.post-24402642696743992502007-06-22T19:39:00.000+01:002007-06-22T19:39:00.000+01:00"I think the main concern is that having the kit d..."I think the main concern is that having the kit doesn't mean you understand how to use it correctly."<BR/><BR/>Agreed.<BR/><BR/>But no-one said - "is TGO focusing too much on gear, and not enough on skills?" The comments were about TGO's focus on lightweight gear.<BR/><BR/>Being brought up in the Western Isles, I'd love to see the outdoors industry revert to tweed. <BR/><BR/>First lightweight? Next they'll be making outdoors clothes in fashionable colours next - the world is just being turned upside down.<BR/><BR/>"I know I spend £200 on that latest waterproof jacket, but that was for Spring, what do you have in Autumnal colours?"<BR/><BR/>"Red? With my complexion? Hahaha"<BR/><BR/>"Yes, they are light, they are durable, but do you have it with a higher heel? I'm trekking with a tall lass, and I'd like to look her in the eyes"<BR/><BR/>Sorry, it has been a long week; and the weekend's going to be as bad.AktoManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464579446969241392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34967887.post-49200175453436759082007-06-22T19:10:00.000+01:002007-06-22T19:10:00.000+01:00"to ridicule or tout a gear trend as being dangero..."to ridicule or tout a gear trend as being dangerous is just nuts"<BR/><BR/>Hmm - I'm sure we've both seen 'Millets dressed' adventurers in the wrong conditions, on the wrong ground, and lacking experience. I think the main concern is that having the kit doesn't mean you understand how to use it correctly. And thats the dangerous bit.John Heehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333628949466601415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34967887.post-14773959148058872262007-06-22T09:48:00.000+01:002007-06-22T09:48:00.000+01:00"Hiking your own hike" is one thing, John, but to ..."Hiking your own hike" is one thing, John, but to ridicule or tout a gear trend as being dangerous is just nuts. I agree that low base weights aren't for everyone, eg novices, or in every terrain, eg winter, but neither is sea kayaking out to investigate killer whales.<BR/><BR/>As I don't use a tarp, I don't know why I get defensive about attacks on and within a pastime I participate in. It just leaves me cold and annoyed.<BR/><BR/>Actually I do know why I get defensive - years of being told interests of mine were silly - roleplaying, wargaming, re-enactments, reading sci-fi or fantasy, usng computers. I grew up defending what is now acceptable and mainstream. I'm just thought that I'd finally fallen into a pastime that was mainstream - heck, going out of doors and enjoying the wilderness. But no, it too has cliches and target-hunters.<BR/><BR/>Ooh, I could get some painting done on some 28mm Late-WW1 French infantry instead of going up Bennachie this weekend. Oh goody, nice and relaxing and safe, rather than the nasty old outside world.AktoManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464579446969241392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34967887.post-70238466833146402882007-06-21T23:04:00.000+01:002007-06-21T23:04:00.000+01:00Duncan the nice thing here is that you've both got...Duncan the nice thing here is that you've both got equally valid viewpoints, and when it comes down to it that means your both right for own selves. <BR/>Which i guess is what its all about in the end<BR/>;-)John Heehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333628949466601415noreply@blogger.com