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Ddyrchafedig Gyrrwr (Beic Modur)
29/06/08 16:20
 Winter Mountaineer 12396 forum posts 55 photos 1 article 3 reviews 9 bookmarks
Oh yes, what was the question?
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Metric Kate
29/06/08 16:20
There are several threads that are appearing bold in IE and normal in Firey Fox.
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Chairman Bill
29/06/08 16:22
 Alpine peak pro 15676 forum posts 102 photos 5 reviews

No IE. If I find a badly coded site that will only work 'properly' with IE, I simply set my browser to identify as IE.

I do wonder how much of the continuing market share that IE appears to have is actually because folk have Fire Fox or other browsers set to identify as IE.

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fergie
29/06/08 17:23
 Lowland rambler 39 forum posts 1 review

This one is great,terrific hood.You should be able to get it cheaper than springfield.

Berghaus Infinity. 

http://www.springfield-camping.co.uk/Berghaus/Men%27s+Infinity+Jacket+AW07/p 

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Ben Turner
29/06/08 18:17
 Mountain scrambler 683 forum posts 3 reviews

A quick Google showed the Fitzroy at £109 here and £105 here.

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Chairman Bill
29/06/08 18:23
 Alpine peak pro 15676 forum posts 102 photos 5 reviews
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Looking for the best insulating jacket that give gives me the most warmth for my £100 or less and at a reasonable weight as I'm going to be carrying it all day.

This will be for camp use whilst wild camping primarily 3 season on Dartmoor. I do noticablely feel the cold when I stopped in the evening.


The Fitzroy is a serious bit of mountain kit, suitable for winter use. I'd imagine it a bit OTT for 3 season use in the UK, being warmer, heavier & bulkier than needed. Might be worth looking at the Rab Generator, or the Montane Prism as alternatives
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meanderlight
29/06/08 18:33

I here what you say CB about it being a serious bit of kit but I get seriously cold when I've stopped for the day.

I would rather be having to remove layers than be caught short and cold. You may be right and I might find it OTT then I could comeback and say 'you told me so'

I remember last autumn shivering like a child in my Montane Extreme Smock and having to retreat to my sleeping bag  early as my mates continued to enjoy the stars.

I'll take on board what you say and continue to have a think for a day or two.

Thanks to everyone for some thoughtful advice

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Mike fae Dundee
29/06/08 18:33
As Chairman Bill has said, the Fitzroy (620g) is probably OTT for 3 season backpacking. The Alpkit Filo (690g) will be very warm, but is definately OTT for 3 season use. Most of the other suggestions will do the job. I use a few of them but carry my Montbell (206g) when 3 season backpacking, because there is nothing warmer for the weight. The fact it is down, is no problem if using it for camp use. I wear it under a wind-shirt.
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Chairman Bill
29/06/08 18:44
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For sheer warmth-weight ratio a down gilet would be best, especially as you could use it in conjunction with something like the Mont Bell UL
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