Hiking, Scrambling, Mountaineering, and Climbing

Please take a foil blanket. They are cheap and save lives.

A little OT maybe but does anyone know much about Open Access Land and the laws that govern what you can and can't do? I know that I'm legally entitled to go walking across access land, wherever I like (excluding the exceptions), but can I run a business enterprise (e.g. guided walks) that utilise the land? Could I organise a free guided walk over the land? What about setting up a temporary thing like a checkpoint? Could the land owner stop any of these activities?
If anyone knows how the law treats these things I'd really appreciate you answering a few questions.

Some might depend if it's Scotland or not?

Business called Fellrunningguide leads/coaches runs on open access land in Peak District so unless he has agreement with landowners I guess it's ok to use for commercial purposes? It is a guess though.

Maybe contact LDWA about checkpoint stuff as they'll have knowledge.

All in England. What I really need is someone who knows the law and all the legalese to answer a few questions in language I can understand. Or to read lots of legal jargon and the specific Acts and understand them properly and become that person :)

Try your local authority R.O.W. officer maybe? Ramblers might know who to contact too.

Can’t use open access land for commercial use, schedule 2, 1t

Locate app from Ordnance Survey ☺

Fairly quick to launch and get a full grid reference and bearing. The Share button can send the grid via the media of your choice.

Also, register your mobile number with the 999 text service. That way you could text for emergency help with minimal signal.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b096g27p

Brilliant little show on BBC3 with poetry from Helen Mort woven in to Gwen Moffat talking about her climbing experiences. Lovely stuff!

Anyone got a Garmin 66s with the OS 1:50K map package?

As much as I like Viewranger using a smartphone in a waterproof case with e-gloves was just frustrating in Wales last weekend.

Considering throwing money at a problem.

Hot. It's hot in the Lakes for Easter.

I stupidly grabbed the Winter kit rucksack for the BH.

Gonna be sweaty...

Hey Guys/Gals

Now that summer is upon us I'm looking for "the perfect summer jacket" if one exists!

Basically would love a lightweight waterproof that I could cycle with and also bring with me when I'm out climbing.

Would love for the hood to be able to fit around helmets and also have them under arm zippy things as I'm a bit of a sweaty mess especially when summer hits, so i guess im talking about breath-ability.

All suggestions welcome!

Endura MT500 - http://www.bikepacking.com/gear/endura-mt500-review/

A Marmot Precip jacket. It has pitzips and the hood will fit over a climbing helmet. Brim isn't wired through.

Sod the expensive stuff. Go for a light Simond shell.

To be honest, I only use their heavy shell, for winter stuff in the Alps, but if the light version is anywhere near as good it surely is worth at least trying on.

https://www.simond.com/mens-mountaineering-light-jacket-id_8386965

Edit: Of course, unlike me, you might actually give a shit about what you look like so ymmv...

You can pick up a Precip for £50...

Was referring to the Endura more than anything, but fair point. I really like Marmot gear.

Must be said, that MT500 is properly good. Amazingly breathable for a serious waterproof, and the hood is great

@platypus hmmmmm endura mt500 looks the bees knees... but 200quid, thats a bit of an investment.

The marmot sounds good but Id say Id sweat like hell in it, maybe sweating is unavailable on a 100quid budget jacket.

Ill keep searching for now I think, thanks for input everyone!

what you want doesn't exist. either spend 100 bones on a pretty good jacket or 200 on a great one.

Does anyone have a therm a rest or similar for sale?

I'm off on the John Muir Trail in September. It's safe to say I'm pretty excited. But having to buy all the kit from the ground up is painful and confusing in equal measure.

A few things I’d consider when buying a waterproof:
Do you go out in the rain regularly, needing to wear a jacket for long periods of time, or do you want something for unexpected rain?
A cheap and lightweight jacket is fine if it spends 90% of its time in a bag, but will fall apart with regular use, regardless of how expensive it is. A proper waterproof will be heavier but much more durable and reliable over time if you wear it lots.

Breathability is a bit of a myth. You’ll sweat up almost any waterproof if you’re active while wearing it, but personally I find that I only use a waterproof at the point where I’d be getting soaked/cold. This may be different for you.

You want it to have a helmet compatible hood, do you actually climb in the rain/wet? A winter climbing jacket will have a big hood, but won’t be light generally speaking. And if you do plan on climbing in a jacket, you will ruin any lightweight offering pretty quickly.

Thanks for all the replies! and points!

I suppose your right, anythings going to end up sweaty no matter how breathable it is.

Rain wise I commute everyday for 2 hours so i just like to be preppared for rain, It happens a lot in Ireland so was just seeing if many people have any really good suggestions. To be honest I think i may just sell a few bike bits and push the button on an enduro jacket for commuting.

Climbing in the rain also happens a fair bit also, considering any good sea cliff or crag is a while away from Dublin, where im based, I tend to get on the rock even if its lashing and then quiet time in work is generally january - march so theres always a few cold climbing long weekends were your more wet then dry for a few days. But hey its good fun!

So yes I think i will take the advice and grab a enduro once funds come in and then probably less expensive jacket for climbing.

It's so hard to take climbing pictures. But a day out in some unusually amazing Finnish weather. Had to climb in shorts.

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Thoughts on somewhere to do decent outdoor sport climbing nearish to London (public transport necessary) for later this week (Thursday, probably). Will the Southern sandstone be fine right now? No idea how long it has to be dry for.

Any sector recommendations in the Frankenjura area? I don't climb very hard, in the 5c-6b range