TGO Challenge 2012 Preparation – Part 1
This is the first in a series of posts about my preparation for the TGO Challenge 2012. It will be my first Challenge and I will talk about my thoughts and feelings, gear, my route and anything else...
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A quick test of gas use for lightweight backpacking
I have recently been considering what cooker I am going to use when I undertake the TGO Challenge next May. For my recent overnight lightweight backpacking trips I have taken to using solid fuel...
View ArticleTGO Challenge 2012 Preparation – Only 120 days to go!
I can’t believe it has been a month since my first post about my TGOC preparation! It is about time for an update. I titled this post ‘Only 120 days to go’ because there were 120s to go when I started...
View ArticleTGO Challenge 2012 Preparation – Dornie start it is then!
In the last week I have made a decision on my start location for my 2012 Challenge – I will be starting from Dornie! Over the course of the last couple of months, since finding out that I have a place...
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TGO Challenge 2012 Preparation – My route is in!
Finally, my route is in! I submitted it last week actually and now it is with my vetter who has indicated that it will be back with me shortly, with comments. I hope the comments are to advise where I...
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Custom Trailstar inner / bug net: Video and photos
Sean at OookWorks has made me a custom inner for my Trailstar. I felt that the OookStar inner was a bit too much ‘inner’ than I required at this time and so I chatted with Sean about an alternative. I...
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Custom Trailstar inner / bug net: Under the Trailstar
In my previous post I showed my new inner net pitched on it’s own in garden. It was my intention to have a night out in the hills of Snowdonia last weekend, to try it out in anger, but for one reason...
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