Loving your channel Mowser. Been binging on it today. Planning on getting back into overnight hiking in my mid 60s. Did lots of it years ago, then did a major injury to my knee, nothing to do with hiking. Now with super lightweight gear I have hope of being able to again enjoy something I have missed for the last 24 years. I know I will have to take it slow and gently and use poles. Will ease back in on some flatter walks and maybe try some of our coastal tracks in Victoria, that run between towns and some easier tracks at the Grampians with just one overnight stay. Have similar memories to yours, having used a blue mat for the Overland Track and lugged Trangias and borrowed tents and packs. Wow did I appreciate when I finally got my Thermarest 3/4 ultralight self inflating sleeping pad. I did invest pretty early in my down sleeping bag though and am still using it today. I certainly celebrate small breakthroughs too, like the dentist sample toothpaste tubes and bamboo toothbrushes. I also made the mistake of not trying food before the Overland Track and we used Vesta Chicken dinners and similar, loaded with MSG. I am really sensitive to MSG and ended up swelling up and feeling oh so sluggish from it. I was lucky not to have had a full anaphalactic episode on the track and of course no PLBs back then either. Luckily we worked out it was the instant dinners that were the problem, so I ended up mainly eating plain rice, some dehydrated tomato, onion and salami for evening meals. Never made that mistake again. I've bought myself a terrific little Nature Hike tent, that minus its footprint and bag weighs just over a kilo. So good that lightweight gear is accessible, even if you do not have a fortune to spend these days.
Great insight. Just finished the South Coast Track with a wet weight under 18kg. When I did the Overland in 2005, my wet weight was over 30kg. The evolution in gear has been amazing.
I've heard alot of experienced hikers advice against one water storage option only. If that 6 litre bladder fails, you have no back up. I've also heard alot of people say they found it harder to keep track of how much water they have used, when using a water bladder. To each their own, just offering a different perspective.
I do now often tend to end up carrying a 1L flask also so I can make up electrolytes. I am always in a group and between us we have copious amounts of water storage. I have heard the same about water consumption but have always found it isn’t an issue for me as I tend to drink at a constant rate and generally know my water status.
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still rockin the trang after 30 years, actually more - the trang burner and a $5 billy ! prob your blue foam I was picking up all through the arthurs in the 90's !!
Love it! Trang is indestructible! Yes I may be guilty of some blue foam loss back in the 90s in those parts! Gladly every thing fits in my pack these days!
Much appreciated, I have been going to get them sent to a person I know in the US and then have them ship them over. It would be fantastic to be able to buy them locally..
Nice vid. First time I've heard of temres gloves so I'm curious about them, but your link doesn't seem to work so have to go over your other vids to find it. Would of been nice to quickly explain why they are so good. Although I'm well stocked with gloves now, I've always found cheap polyethylene gloves really great in most conditions except above the snowline where I now have more specialist gloves. I do love my Fenix watch!
Temres are great. I did another video which you can check out here: ruclips.net/video/_qWXrjH9vTo/видео.htmlsi=GLwy3Q-FMzX-DVRa Also try this link, it’s the only place I have been able to source but I am looking to import some into Australia: www.go2marine.com/showa-282-temres-gloves?ctc=gjprapparelsnow
@@mowsertas They look interesting especially for hiking. Might have a decent opportunity either selling or distributing the glove. They seem pretty loose though, so might not work well when dexterity and manipulation of rope, skis and scrambling and holding onto rock etc. might be needed or is this not the case? I tend to use very dextrous tight fitting all leather (lined) gloves for these situations and rigger gloves for warmer conditions. Otherwise good ole polyethylene. Although I did buy a pair of "waterproof" sealskinz recently but not had a chance to test them yet.
I have found they run a little small. I have big hands, have an XL pair and they are just right. When you first put them on with cold wet hands, they are very difficult to get on but after your hands warm up (a minute or two), they slide on properly and fit snugly on the hands. They are ok on gentle scrambles and are extremely durable in the roughest of scrub and rock here in Tasmania. I am surprised at how functional they are as they do look bulky and cumbersome. I find them really good. Have used the sealskinz before but found my hands still stayed wet in them. In the temres, my hands seem to dry out which is crazy!
Great content again Mowser 👍, a question regarding your HMG pack…I’m assuming you have your water bladder is inside your pack, does it have an outlet for the hose to pass through? Cheers mate!
Outlet hose on my pack. I always carry water on the outside in the additional pocket I purchased. Not the greatest solution but I am paranoid about water leakage and never carry it inside unless absolutely necessary 😬
Loving your channel Mowser. Been binging on it today. Planning on getting back into overnight hiking in my mid 60s. Did lots of it years ago, then did a major injury to my knee, nothing to do with hiking. Now with super lightweight gear I have hope of being able to again enjoy something I have missed for the last 24 years. I know I will have to take it slow and gently and use poles. Will ease back in on some flatter walks and maybe try some of our coastal tracks in Victoria, that run between towns and some easier tracks at the Grampians with just one overnight stay. Have similar memories to yours, having used a blue mat for the Overland Track and lugged Trangias and borrowed tents and packs. Wow did I appreciate when I finally got my Thermarest 3/4 ultralight self inflating sleeping pad. I did invest pretty early in my down sleeping bag though and am still using it today. I certainly celebrate small breakthroughs too, like the dentist sample toothpaste tubes and bamboo toothbrushes. I also made the mistake of not trying food before the Overland Track and we used Vesta Chicken dinners and similar, loaded with MSG. I am really sensitive to MSG and ended up swelling up and feeling oh so sluggish from it. I was lucky not to have had a full anaphalactic episode on the track and of course no PLBs back then either. Luckily we worked out it was the instant dinners that were the problem, so I ended up mainly eating plain rice, some dehydrated tomato, onion and salami for evening meals. Never made that mistake again. I've bought myself a terrific little Nature Hike tent, that minus its footprint and bag weighs just over a kilo. So good that lightweight gear is accessible, even if you do not have a fortune to spend these days.
It's great to hear you're getting back into hiking! It's always good to celebrate those small breakthroughs. Thanks for watching!
Great insight. Just finished the South Coast Track with a wet weight under 18kg. When I did the Overland in 2005, my wet weight was over 30kg. The evolution in gear has been amazing.
Yes it sure is crazy. When I started my 26 dayer in 2004 I had 36kg on board and that was only 13 days food. 😂
I just take a drinking tube with a universal bottle cap. Bottles are easy to refill and to see how much water remains.
Wish i found your channel sooner LOL Have now been swapping gear over :)
I've heard alot of experienced hikers advice against one water storage option only. If that 6 litre bladder fails, you have no back up.
I've also heard alot of people say they found it harder to keep track of how much water they have used, when using a water bladder.
To each their own, just offering a different perspective.
I do now often tend to end up carrying a 1L flask also so I can make up electrolytes. I am always in a group and between us we have copious amounts of water storage. I have heard the same about water consumption but have always found it isn’t an issue for me as I tend to drink at a constant rate and generally know my water status.
I wish I'd had my synthetic puffer jacket sooner. Now I bring a few to layer.
So good! I love them!
Boots, gee I wish Blundstone still made hiking boots they were really good, leather upper very waterproof and comfortable.
They were great boots back in the day!
Trangia 8s really really good in the snow.
Used a trangia for years. Loved it!
Video freezes for a few seconds at around 1:37 It corrects and continues but just need to bear with me for a short moment. Must have been an upload issue so apologies!
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Can you also stock small Terra gloves for women too please
If I get some in, most definately but at this stage they are proving extremely hard to source in bulk.
still rockin the trang after 30 years, actually more - the trang burner and a $5 billy !
prob your blue foam I was picking up all through the arthurs in the 90's !!
Love it! Trang is indestructible! Yes I may be guilty of some blue foam loss back in the 90s in those parts! Gladly every thing fits in my pack these days!
Great video. I wish I had a good pack when I was in Boy Scouts.
Thanks! Same here! I had my grand father’s old metal frame pack in scouts!
The reality is most people don't have the money for better gear all at once, so you start one or two pieces at a time!
That's absolutely right and that's the way I started out. Took me over 10 years to get a full kit of gear 😬
have purchased the Temres, working in aquaculture i know a bunch of others who would too
Good to know. It’s in the works!
Yes I would buy the gloves 👍 there about 5 of us trying to get some 😂
That is fantastic feedback! Thanks and watch this space....
Same, have a group of 4 all interesting in getting pairs too!
@@oliverkershaw9559 thanks for letting me know. Hatching a plan!
Add another couple of pairs here 🙋🏼♀️😁
Yes I’d buy a couple of pairs of gloves
Thanks! Will let you know if we get something happening!
Much appreciated, I have been going to get them sent to a person I know in the US and then have them ship them over. It would be fantastic to be able to buy them locally..
Would also buy a couple of pairs Mowser!
What did the 9pd hikers use foe tents back in the day?
Good question!
Nice vid. First time I've heard of temres gloves so I'm curious about them, but your link doesn't seem to work so have to go over your other vids to find it. Would of been nice to quickly explain why they are so good. Although I'm well stocked with gloves now, I've always found cheap polyethylene gloves really great in most conditions except above the snowline where I now have more specialist gloves. I do love my Fenix watch!
Temres are great. I did another video which you can check out here: ruclips.net/video/_qWXrjH9vTo/видео.htmlsi=GLwy3Q-FMzX-DVRa Also try this link, it’s the only place I have been able to source but I am looking to import some into Australia: www.go2marine.com/showa-282-temres-gloves?ctc=gjprapparelsnow
@@mowsertas They look interesting especially for hiking. Might have a decent opportunity either selling or distributing the glove. They seem pretty loose though, so might not work well when dexterity and manipulation of rope, skis and scrambling and holding onto rock etc. might be needed or is this not the case?
I tend to use very dextrous tight fitting all leather (lined) gloves for these situations and rigger gloves for warmer conditions. Otherwise good ole polyethylene. Although I did buy a pair of "waterproof" sealskinz recently but not had a chance to test them yet.
I have found they run a little small. I have big hands, have an XL pair and they are just right. When you first put them on with cold wet hands, they are very difficult to get on but after your hands warm up (a minute or two), they slide on properly and fit snugly on the hands. They are ok on gentle scrambles and are extremely durable in the roughest of scrub and rock here in Tasmania. I am surprised at how functional they are as they do look bulky and cumbersome. I find them really good. Have used the sealskinz before but found my hands still stayed wet in them. In the temres, my hands seem to dry out which is crazy!
Great content again Mowser 👍, a question regarding your HMG pack…I’m assuming you have your water bladder is inside your pack, does it have an outlet for the hose to pass through? Cheers mate!
Outlet hose on my pack. I always carry water on the outside in the additional pocket I purchased. Not the greatest solution but I am paranoid about water leakage and never carry it inside unless absolutely necessary 😬
Tenrez?
Showa Temres 282-02 gloves. Awesomeness
Which temrest gloves do you use ?
The SHOWA TEMRES 282-02
@ thanks 🙏
You froze at 1:37
Thanks. Just had a look. Can’t figure out what has happened there! Must have been an issue during upload! How frustrating!
@@mowsertas blame noptus
@@praktika1082 😬😬
1/2 liter water, Everything else is luxury items.
ill buy a pair of gloves if you can get them in
Good to know! Hope to have some in the new year