tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post2546484750998957122..comments2024-03-28T13:06:29.793+00:00Comments on conradwalks: Thumbs up for D of ESir Hughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-2902129015845965202020-07-14T08:33:07.893+01:002020-07-14T08:33:07.893+01:00JJ - I had a look at that list - it is all a bit d...JJ - I had a look at that list - it is all a bit daunting but one can only really learn from experience. Unfortunately much of the answer is in buying expensive lightweight gear at a time when these guys can least afford it. Why do people still use matches when a foolproof cigarette gas lighter will be much more practical and no need to worry about it getting wet? Can you still buy matches?<br /><br />--------------------<br /><br />BC - I started with an ex-army bergen commando rucksack with a tubular steel frame. Apart from anything else, despite its multitude of adjustable webbing straps with brass ends it was horribly uncomfortable. I also fondly remember the Bukta Snipe tent.Sir Hughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908756392825206914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-10652577196786781952020-07-13T21:02:56.363+01:002020-07-13T21:02:56.363+01:00That picture is all too familiar but I suppose tha...That picture is all too familiar but I suppose that's how I started and stuck with it.bowlandclimberhttp://bowlandclimber.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-60466824997229278652020-07-13T13:31:08.112+01:002020-07-13T13:31:08.112+01:00The current D of e kit list is here: https://www.d...The current D of e kit list is here: https://www.dofe.org/shopping/dofe-expedition-kit-list/John Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569413172924501491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365582190126322848.post-51086248863710422572020-07-13T13:30:15.185+01:002020-07-13T13:30:15.185+01:00I know there are great D of E instructors out ther...I know there are great D of E instructors out there, but some seem to either lack the knowledge and experience that I regard as being important to hold such a position of responsibility.<br />I helped a 15 year old prepare for his D of E expedition, he ended up carrying very significantly less weight than most in his group. I strongly advised against him taking a mosquito net - an item that appear in the recommended kit list! <br />I'm delighted and surprised that so many young D of Eers actually return to the outdoors, I'm pretty sure carrying all the recommended kit would put me off for life.John Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569413172924501491noreply@blogger.com