Comments for Mud and Routes - Outdoor and Camping Gear Reviews, Walking, trail running, mountain biking and cycling in Snowdonia, Wales and beyond... http://www.mudandroutes.com Outdoor and Camping Gear Reviews, Walking, trail running, mountain biking and cycling in Snowdonia, Wales and beyond... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:38:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Classic Gear Review Meindl Burma Pro GTX (2008) by daveroberts http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/reviews/classic-gear-review-meindl-burma-pro-gtx#comment-235 daveroberts Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:38:25 +0000 http://www.mudandroutes.com/?post_type=review&p=14026#comment-235 Scarpas are great boots, two of may main walking companions use them, and they do awesome winter boots but they just don't fit. Couldn't agree more about the warmth that Gore-Tex provides, it basically means that I won't use these on warm days when I'll use a pair of lightweight Inov8s instead. Even if they're GoreTex, they're comfortable all year round. Scarpas are great boots, two of may main walking companions use them, and they do awesome winter boots but they just don’t fit. Couldn’t agree more about the warmth that Gore-Tex provides, it basically means that I won’t use these on warm days when I’ll use a pair of lightweight Inov8s instead. Even if they’re GoreTex, they’re comfortable all year round.

]]> Comment on Classic Gear Review Meindl Burma Pro GTX (2008) by Walks And Walking http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/reviews/classic-gear-review-meindl-burma-pro-gtx#comment-234 Walks And Walking Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:23:32 +0000 http://www.mudandroutes.com/?post_type=review&p=14026#comment-234 I just replaced The North Face Jannu II GTX with a pair of Scarpa SL Activ B1's - I tried on the Burma Pros and they were actually far more comfortable but I broke my ankle years ago and found the Scarpas gave me more support. I also get really sweaty feet so thought I'd take a break from Gore-Tex! I just replaced The North Face Jannu II GTX with a pair of Scarpa SL Activ B1′s – I tried on the Burma Pros and they were actually far more comfortable but I broke my ankle years ago and found the Scarpas gave me more support. I also get really sweaty feet so thought I’d take a break from Gore-Tex!

]]> Comment on Corris Beer Festival by daveroberts http://www.mudandroutes.com/events/corris-beer-festival#comment-224 daveroberts Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:25:09 +0000 http://www.mudandroutes.com/events/corris-beer-festival#comment-224 Would definitely be up for this if I wasn't in sunny Peterborough that weekend :-( Would definitely be up for this if I wasn’t in sunny Peterborough that weekend :-(

]]> Comment on Lon Eifion and Lon Gwyrfai by daveroberts http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/routes/lon-eifion-and-lon-gwyrfai#comment-222 daveroberts Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:08:39 +0000 http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/routes/lon-eifion-and-lon-gwyrfai#comment-222 I love that track - it's the nearest 'green lane' to home. As you say, take the easy way and miss out on the view, or the hard climb from Waun and get the glorious view! I've done it from the Kate Roberts memorial as a run a few times - downhill all the way! I love that track – it’s the nearest ‘green lane’ to home. As you say, take the easy way and miss out on the view, or the hard climb from Waun and get the glorious view!

I’ve done it from the Kate Roberts memorial as a run a few times – downhill all the way!

]]> Comment on Lon Eifion and Lon Gwyrfai by Eryl Davies http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/routes/lon-eifion-and-lon-gwyrfai#comment-221 Eryl Davies Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:23:04 +0000 http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/routes/lon-eifion-and-lon-gwyrfai#comment-221 The route I like is Caernarfon to Waunfawr Station and then turn West to Bontnewydd (via Braich Moel Smytho) and return via Lon Eifion. If I had a GPS I'd post a map. The route is easier in reverse but you miss out on a glorious view over Anglesey from the green lane descent from Braich Moel Smytho. The climb up from Waunfawr railway station is a challange to say the least, but can be ridden by those who are moderately fit and have a good range of gears. The route I like is Caernarfon to Waunfawr Station and then turn West to Bontnewydd (via Braich Moel Smytho) and return via Lon Eifion. If I had a GPS I’d post a map. The route is easier in reverse but you miss out on a glorious view over Anglesey from the green lane descent from Braich Moel Smytho. The climb up from Waunfawr railway station is a challange to say the least, but can be ridden by those who are moderately fit and have a good range of gears.

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]]> Comment on All hot and bothied. by Linda http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/1295#comment-216 Linda Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:56:13 +0000 /blog/post/2011/02/23/All-hot-and-bothied.aspx#comment-216 Have been to this bothy several times, met with both types of dwellers too. Amazed by the bunks and rug, they were no longer there in mid March. No doubt used as fuel in the woodburner - such a shame. Have been to this bothy several times, met with both types of dwellers too. Amazed by the bunks and rug, they were no longer there in mid March. No doubt used as fuel in the woodburner – such a shame.

]]> Comment on Aquapac Review by disco dave http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/reviews/aquapac-review#comment-213 disco dave Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:23:50 +0000 http://www.mudandroutes.com/?p=6283#comment-213 Is that a phone or a potato? Is that a phone or a potato?

]]> Comment on Obsessed with food by Getting fit for the New Year - Mud and Routes - Outdoor and Camping Gear Reviews, Walking, trail running, mountain biking and cycling in Snowdonia, Wales and beyond... http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/3638#comment-211 Getting fit for the New Year - Mud and Routes - Outdoor and Camping Gear Reviews, Walking, trail running, mountain biking and cycling in Snowdonia, Wales and beyond... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:02:20 +0000 http://www.mudandroutes.com/?p=3638#comment-211 [...] course, you could always go on one of the many fad diets out there. If you look at this link, then you’ll realise that this is probably not a realistic option for me. Often people are [...] [...] course, you could always go on one of the many fad diets out there. If you look at this link, then you’ll realise that this is probably not a realistic option for me. Often people are [...]

]]> Comment on Get into Walking For Fitness.. by Getting fit for the New Year - Mud and Routes - Outdoor and Camping Gear Reviews, Walking, trail running, mountain biking and cycling in Snowdonia, Wales and beyond... http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/1237#comment-210 Getting fit for the New Year - Mud and Routes - Outdoor and Camping Gear Reviews, Walking, trail running, mountain biking and cycling in Snowdonia, Wales and beyond... Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:02:05 +0000 /blog/post/2011/04/30/Get-into-Walking.aspx#comment-210 [...] you’re just setting out, then try this article especially if you’ve not done any exercise in a while. If you’re a little fitter, then [...] [...] you’re just setting out, then try this article especially if you’ve not done any exercise in a while. If you’re a little fitter, then [...]

]]> Comment on Our Top 15 Posts from 2011 Part 3 by daveroberts http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/13556#comment-209 daveroberts Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:17:41 +0000 http://www.mudandroutes.com/?p=13556#comment-209 I'm making tea... pass the rizlas... I’m making tea… pass the rizlas…

]]> Comment on Kelly Kettle Review by daveroberts http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/reviews/kelly-kettle-review#comment-208 daveroberts Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:16:32 +0000 /blog/post/2011/04/12/Kelly-Kettle-Review-.aspx#comment-208 Not the gallon of petrol that you usually use? Not the gallon of petrol that you usually use?

]]> Comment on Our Top 15 Posts from 2011 Part 3 by Mark Parry http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/13556#comment-207 Mark Parry Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:51:19 +0000 http://www.mudandroutes.com/?p=13556#comment-207 Two sugars for me mate!! Two sugars for me mate!!

]]> Comment on Kelly Kettle Review by Mark Parry http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/reviews/kelly-kettle-review#comment-206 Mark Parry Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:49:14 +0000 /blog/post/2011/04/12/Kelly-Kettle-Review-.aspx#comment-206 OK think I might now understand how to get the stove alight with minimum effort, having the kettle on the fire basin is essential, and key is in the tinder. OK think I might now understand how to get the stove alight with minimum effort, having the kettle on the fire basin is essential, and key is in the tinder.

]]> Comment on Summer was certainly here! by Our Top 15 Posts from 2011 Part 3 - Mud and Routes - Outdoor and Camping Gear Reviews, Walking, trail running, mountain biking and cycling in Snowdonia, Wales and beyond... http://www.mudandroutes.com/archives/1262#comment-205 Our Top 15 Posts from 2011 Part 3 - Mud and Routes - Outdoor and Camping Gear Reviews, Walking, trail running, mountain biking and cycling in Snowdonia, Wales and beyond... Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:01:49 +0000 /blog/post/2011/04/10/Summer-was-certainly-here!.aspx#comment-205 [...] green, not yellow), but it was tested on my favourite wild camp of 2011. In fact, along with my Snowdon and Glyderau wild camp, this was the only one I had both a decent evening and morning during the whole year. Lets hope for [...] [...] green, not yellow), but it was tested on my favourite wild camp of 2011. In fact, along with my Snowdon and Glyderau wild camp, this was the only one I had both a decent evening and morning during the whole year. Lets hope for [...]

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