FRA kit list
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May 2012
9:47pm, 13 May 2012
2 posts
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ADT75
Perhaps a silly question, but how do I get FRA kitlist into such a small bumbag? Do I just have to splash out on some very expensive light weight waterproofs or can anyone recommend some kit on a modest budget? I\'ve been using an OMM last drop 10l rucsac but want to be able to pack lighter/smaller. Cheers, Al.
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May 2012
9:51pm, 13 May 2012
12,850 posts
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JohnnyO
Spend! There are tricks though, like just taking a photocopy of the relevant part of the map etc. I have the Montane Featherlite Jacket. Not (too) expensive and very small. Some races they clearly dont check either, though I am not sure how they get away with it. |
May 2012
10:05pm, 14 May 2012
11,810 posts
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DeeGee
What would you use to carry such kit? Turns out I'm now doing the Yorkshireman...
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May 2012
10:09pm, 14 May 2012
19,816 posts
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Dave A
There are varying size bumbags you can buy. It's amazing how kit will pack down if you try for long enough. I think innov8 do a garment that is waterproof top and bottoms that fold up into a bumbag so you can carry the other stuff in them.
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May 2012
10:12pm, 14 May 2012
12,864 posts
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JohnnyO
I used a bumbag for the Yorkshireman DeeGee (Inov-8 racepack 4??) There were people there who had a very minimal approach to the kit list though, they were carrying nothing. |
May 2012
10:13pm, 14 May 2012
1,352 posts
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Derby Tup
If you go to Yeomans or similar you can buy waterproof trousers which have taped seams (important for a serious kit-check) and they pack down into their own little stuff sack / mesh bag and only cost 10 or 15quid. Hat and gloves don't take up much room, similarly whistle and compass
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May 2012
10:15pm, 14 May 2012
19,817 posts
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Dave A
I've done the Yorkshireman half and not carried anything.
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May 2012
10:21pm, 14 May 2012
11,811 posts
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DeeGee
So, running jacket, waterproof commuting trousers, buff, gloves, whistle, compass, some kind of foodstuff and a mug, to be shoved into whatever bumbag I can find. Is there any particular high-street retailer which would offer me a decent range of running bumbags? I've never seen them at Sweatshop - would Up and Running or one of those others be better?
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May 2012
10:25pm, 14 May 2012
1,353 posts
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Derby Tup
I thought Up and Running used to carry OMM kit but I couldn't find it on their web-site just now This theomm.com or similar form Inov-8 should do the job |
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May 2012
10:27pm, 14 May 2012
1,354 posts
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Derby Tup
Pete Bland's bum bag peteblandsports.co.uk is another very popular (and low cost) option
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