Just to let anyone out there reading this that likes Arc'teryx clothing theres plenty going cheap on the Ultimate Outdoors website.
http://www.ultimateoutdoors.co.uk/
Plenty there to keep you interested for a short while.
Sunday 29 November 2009
Thursday 26 November 2009
Klattermusen a must!
Well you may say who! But those in the know will get exactly where I'm coming from.
Klattermusen are a Swedish brand started by a hard working entrepreneur Peter Askulv in 1984.
They make outdoor clothing and gear that is tough , reliable and as environmentally friendly as possible. They also happen to have the Scandinavian eye for good design too.
I was lucky enough to be chosen by the company i work for to go on a field testing trip to Northern Sweden and try out some of there gear.
I wont bore you with all the details(they can come later) but to cut a long story short i spent 5 days Snow shoeing around 50km carrying all our own supplies sleeping out using Klattermusen gear and Hilleberg tents.Awesome!
Well the Item of clothing i was most impressed with, amongst others was the "Rimfaxe" Jacket.
I'm still going to get my hands on one when i can afford it!
You can get all the vital statistics at.
http://www.klattermusen.se
You must check them out they are the future!
If anyone asks me what i would like for Christmas it would be this little gem that they also produce.
Klattermusen are a Swedish brand started by a hard working entrepreneur Peter Askulv in 1984.
They make outdoor clothing and gear that is tough , reliable and as environmentally friendly as possible. They also happen to have the Scandinavian eye for good design too.
I was lucky enough to be chosen by the company i work for to go on a field testing trip to Northern Sweden and try out some of there gear.
I wont bore you with all the details(they can come later) but to cut a long story short i spent 5 days Snow shoeing around 50km carrying all our own supplies sleeping out using Klattermusen gear and Hilleberg tents.Awesome!
Well the Item of clothing i was most impressed with, amongst others was the "Rimfaxe" Jacket.
I'm still going to get my hands on one when i can afford it!
You can get all the vital statistics at.
http://www.klattermusen.se
You must check them out they are the future!
If anyone asks me what i would like for Christmas it would be this little gem that they also produce.
The New Trousers !
After purchasing a new pair of trousers for work I find myself reluctant to take them off at the end of the day.
The awesome brand that is Patagonia has produced quite simply the best pair of trousers I've ever owned, hands down!
The "Builder" pants are about the comfiest and toughest pair of trousers I've had on.
Their superior qualities are formed from 100% Organic cotton and whilst built to last are very comfortable. With jeans style pockets around the top and a couple of small pockets slightly lower on the legs (one of which my Mobile phone sits perfectly in) and a hammer loop (in case i need somewhere to put it!). Been wearing them now for about two months at least five days a week for work and the odd outing here and there. I cannot find a single problem with them. I may have to get another pair.
Here they are my new friends!
Check out my favourite brand at.http://www.patagonia.com
The awesome brand that is Patagonia has produced quite simply the best pair of trousers I've ever owned, hands down!
The "Builder" pants are about the comfiest and toughest pair of trousers I've had on.
Their superior qualities are formed from 100% Organic cotton and whilst built to last are very comfortable. With jeans style pockets around the top and a couple of small pockets slightly lower on the legs (one of which my Mobile phone sits perfectly in) and a hammer loop (in case i need somewhere to put it!). Been wearing them now for about two months at least five days a week for work and the odd outing here and there. I cannot find a single problem with them. I may have to get another pair.
Here they are my new friends!
Check out my favourite brand at.http://www.patagonia.com
Friday 20 November 2009
A lovely little Winter Warmer
So as these nights draw in here's a little something to warm you up!
Its a bit of a family favourite and seems to go down well anywhere. Despite the initial reactions to its rough translated name " Egg and lemon soup".
For this you will need.
4 or 5 medium sized white potatoes, depending on how hungry you are.
2 or 3 eggs
2 or 3 lemons
1 large onion
1 vegetable or chicken stock cube
a hand full of rice
between 250 - 400 grams of minced beef
and some flat leaf parsley
plus salt and pepper.
So here goes.
1- peel and roughly chop your large onion and place in a large( deep) pan.
2- peel and chop potatoes into quarters then also place in the large pan.
3- Cover potatoes and onion with water and bring to the boil.
4- add stock cube of your choice and throw in the rice also.
5- whilst the potatoes are boiling you can make some meatballs with the mince beef just add a good helping of salt and pepper to the beef and maybe some finely chopped parsley. once you have your meat balls made leave to one side.
6- when your potatoes are about five minutes from being cooked add your meatballs to the pan an leave to simmer for about five to ten mins.then turn of the heat under your big pan.
7- Into a bowl break your eggs 2 or 3, i prefer 3 then add the juice of two lemons. Whisk together until blended.
8- now the tricky part. with a ladle slowly add the hot liquid to the egg and lemon mix whilst whisking all the time. if you stop whisking the eggs will cook to fast and go stringy. keep doing this until you have a bowl full of what should be hot egg and lemon mixed with potato water.
9- you can then add this mixture back into the large pan whilst stirring. dont worry if your potatoes start to break up this is fine.
10- You should now have a big bowl full of an off white thick soup with meatball and potatoes in it. add your chopped parsley and a big squeeze of lemon juice to your desired taste.
Sit down and enjoy with some crusty thick bread. thats what i'm doing for tea tonight.
See ya
Its a bit of a family favourite and seems to go down well anywhere. Despite the initial reactions to its rough translated name " Egg and lemon soup".
For this you will need.
4 or 5 medium sized white potatoes, depending on how hungry you are.
2 or 3 eggs
2 or 3 lemons
1 large onion
1 vegetable or chicken stock cube
a hand full of rice
between 250 - 400 grams of minced beef
and some flat leaf parsley
plus salt and pepper.
So here goes.
1- peel and roughly chop your large onion and place in a large( deep) pan.
2- peel and chop potatoes into quarters then also place in the large pan.
3- Cover potatoes and onion with water and bring to the boil.
4- add stock cube of your choice and throw in the rice also.
5- whilst the potatoes are boiling you can make some meatballs with the mince beef just add a good helping of salt and pepper to the beef and maybe some finely chopped parsley. once you have your meat balls made leave to one side.
6- when your potatoes are about five minutes from being cooked add your meatballs to the pan an leave to simmer for about five to ten mins.then turn of the heat under your big pan.
7- Into a bowl break your eggs 2 or 3, i prefer 3 then add the juice of two lemons. Whisk together until blended.
8- now the tricky part. with a ladle slowly add the hot liquid to the egg and lemon mix whilst whisking all the time. if you stop whisking the eggs will cook to fast and go stringy. keep doing this until you have a bowl full of what should be hot egg and lemon mixed with potato water.
9- you can then add this mixture back into the large pan whilst stirring. dont worry if your potatoes start to break up this is fine.
10- You should now have a big bowl full of an off white thick soup with meatball and potatoes in it. add your chopped parsley and a big squeeze of lemon juice to your desired taste.
Sit down and enjoy with some crusty thick bread. thats what i'm doing for tea tonight.
See ya
Thursday 19 November 2009
A Must See!
Just thought I'd let everyone who hasn't heard about the great power pop indie mix that is Married to the Sea.
Here's what "The Fly" has to say....
www.marriedtothesea.co.uk
Here's what "The Fly" has to say....
“Classic songs. Ever feel like you don’t hear enough of them? This hook-driven quartet could just be the band you’re looking for. Taking influence from The Weakerthans, Ted Leo and Death Cab to name but three, there’s a healthy pop sensibility to MTTS’ intelligent brand of indie-pop, and tunes like “Great! Now I’m In Love” have a tendency to burrow into your skull and make themselves at home. Investigate immediately.”
THE FLY
Check out the awesome skills and sexy songs these little diamonds peddle.www.marriedtothesea.co.uk
Get some Socks!
So your feet may never be dry but at least you can wear proper walking socks!
What is it that makes people so scared of buying some decent socks for wearing in there new expensive walking boots?
"How Much" we hear them cry! Yes you can pay up to Twenty quid for some good walking socks.
I think when it comes to socks it can be a very personal thing as to what you wear on your feet but so many people can benefit from just wearing socks that fit properly, not those big baggy shapeless ones you got 5 years ago at Christmas!
do your feet a favour and invest in some good quality sockage.
My favourites over the years had always been the "Smart Wool" brand but i have recently moved on to the ultra impressive "Teko"
These are a great brand that use Merino wool check them out your feet will thank you trust me there awesome!
There my indulgence.
I could bang on all day about socks and the benefits of getting some good ones on your feet but, why not just pop down to your local outdoors store and ask some advice, Any "proper" outdoor shop that offers a boot fitting service will be able to point you in the right direction.
As for "proper" Outdoor shops that a different kettle of fish!
See ya!
What is it that makes people so scared of buying some decent socks for wearing in there new expensive walking boots?
"How Much" we hear them cry! Yes you can pay up to Twenty quid for some good walking socks.
I think when it comes to socks it can be a very personal thing as to what you wear on your feet but so many people can benefit from just wearing socks that fit properly, not those big baggy shapeless ones you got 5 years ago at Christmas!
do your feet a favour and invest in some good quality sockage.
My favourites over the years had always been the "Smart Wool" brand but i have recently moved on to the ultra impressive "Teko"
These are a great brand that use Merino wool check them out your feet will thank you trust me there awesome!
There my indulgence.
I could bang on all day about socks and the benefits of getting some good ones on your feet but, why not just pop down to your local outdoors store and ask some advice, Any "proper" outdoor shop that offers a boot fitting service will be able to point you in the right direction.
As for "proper" Outdoor shops that a different kettle of fish!
See ya!
Wednesday 18 November 2009
Wet Feet!
Well where better to start than your locomotion units! With all this wet weather lately I'm sure countless outdoor shops around the country will be flooded ( pardon the pun) with customers complaining about their waterproof footwear leaking.
When i say wet I mean the slight dampness one can get around the toe area after a days walk in wet conditions not a sopping through sock that could drown a horse.
I do feel rather sorry for the owners of the damp feet as they are probably unaware that this is a common problem and happens more frequently than people imagine. Or perhaps it's just that most folk who go out in the torrential rain might expect to get a few wet patches on the feet and put up with the minor discomfort. After all their boots are perfectly fine most of the time except for when the heavens open up and release the very wet stuff.
Personally I have have never had a pair of truly waterproof boots except for a pair of black steel toe capped wellies i once owned. others include-
Leather boots treated with wax and well maintained - leaked when very wet.
Leather boots with a well known brand of waterproof membrane, waxed and maintained - leaked when very wet.
Fabric and leather boots with the same well known membrane proofed and well maintained - leaked when very wet.
I just feel for the staff of these outdoor shops( i used to be one) when Monday morning after the weekend down pour comes around and there's at least one customer already waiting in the car park boots in hand ready to let loose a barrage of complaints regarding the usually still dirty and often smelly boots.
Now perhaps I'm too tolerant or more likely my expectations may be a little more realistic than this band of trench footed consumers who's lives have been ruined by their leaking footwear. Just remember most boots have a big hole in the top to allow your toes entry and this alone means that this boot will at some point get wet inside.
Im not saying everyone who complains is wrong there are bad or faulty boots out there but just be realistic with your expectations and learn to put up with some small issues if the problem only occurs 95% of the time is it such a big deal?
In my experience a leather boot with a waterproof membrane is going to be the best type of boot for keeping your feet dry most of the time. I would expect to pay at least between £120 and £200 for this type of boot depending on its intended usage.
Just look after them and care for them properly!
Always clean them after use and let them dry out a little before applying a care product. never dry them with a heat source or in direct sunlight it ruins the leather.
Think of it like your skin, after all it was once belonged to another mammal. Clean it , dry it gently and moisturise. simple!
If your life has totally been ruined by leaking boots i truly am very sorry!
Bye for now.
When i say wet I mean the slight dampness one can get around the toe area after a days walk in wet conditions not a sopping through sock that could drown a horse.
I do feel rather sorry for the owners of the damp feet as they are probably unaware that this is a common problem and happens more frequently than people imagine. Or perhaps it's just that most folk who go out in the torrential rain might expect to get a few wet patches on the feet and put up with the minor discomfort. After all their boots are perfectly fine most of the time except for when the heavens open up and release the very wet stuff.
Personally I have have never had a pair of truly waterproof boots except for a pair of black steel toe capped wellies i once owned. others include-
Leather boots treated with wax and well maintained - leaked when very wet.
Leather boots with a well known brand of waterproof membrane, waxed and maintained - leaked when very wet.
Fabric and leather boots with the same well known membrane proofed and well maintained - leaked when very wet.
I just feel for the staff of these outdoor shops( i used to be one) when Monday morning after the weekend down pour comes around and there's at least one customer already waiting in the car park boots in hand ready to let loose a barrage of complaints regarding the usually still dirty and often smelly boots.
Now perhaps I'm too tolerant or more likely my expectations may be a little more realistic than this band of trench footed consumers who's lives have been ruined by their leaking footwear. Just remember most boots have a big hole in the top to allow your toes entry and this alone means that this boot will at some point get wet inside.
Im not saying everyone who complains is wrong there are bad or faulty boots out there but just be realistic with your expectations and learn to put up with some small issues if the problem only occurs 95% of the time is it such a big deal?
In my experience a leather boot with a waterproof membrane is going to be the best type of boot for keeping your feet dry most of the time. I would expect to pay at least between £120 and £200 for this type of boot depending on its intended usage.
Just look after them and care for them properly!
Always clean them after use and let them dry out a little before applying a care product. never dry them with a heat source or in direct sunlight it ruins the leather.
Think of it like your skin, after all it was once belonged to another mammal. Clean it , dry it gently and moisturise. simple!
If your life has totally been ruined by leaking boots i truly am very sorry!
Bye for now.
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