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Together with an international mishmash of over Russian, Islamic, Asian and Turkic-looking faces, we sit in the huge belly of an elderly Ilyushin II after a stopover in Moscow and thunder with the thrust of four engines at kilometers per hour towards Central Asia, towards the Tien-Shan Mountains. Destination is the airport of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, a former Soviet republic newly independent since You can tell. Luggage compartments open up as if touched by magic hands, white mist wafts from the air conditioner, signal sounds bleep and stutter constantly and the leanback function to our seats is obviously defective. Nevertheless, there is no reason for Ilyushin-bashing or Aeroflot-mockery; the big thing flies as stable as an albatross and has an interior like the domed hall of the Vienna Philharmonic. It quickly becomes clear to me what he means by that. Thus, although an Ilyushin may be rickety and convey nothing other than the technological wizardry of the 80s, it only adds to the charm of the ladies in dark blue uniforms with short skirts, whirring between the three rows of seats with cheeky berets, perfect make-up and a bleached toothpaste smile. The industrious bees are stewardesses straight from the catalog. My thoughts sway between a flash wedding in the kitchen module, smooching in the toilet cabin or the spontaneous creation of an Eastern modeling agency up here above the clouds. This will not pass! We 3 Western tourists actually manage to resist the Russian juice-pushing beauties consistently and prefer to let the powder suck the bills out of our pockets. Finally, after a long planning phase we are on the verge of fulfilling our ski dreams: the vast, lonely and more than 4, m high Uzbek part of the Tien Shan Mountains. At the badly-timed hour of Of course, we still sneak once last eager glance at our beautiful flight attendants on the way down from the tarmac, but our thoughts are now laser-focused on the incredibly long line at the customs counter, and the snow-covered mountain ranges waiting for us on the other side, whose slopes are certainly far more virginal than the aero-dashing beauties we left behind. Time to get the hell out of the nightly bustle of Toshkent Xalqaro Aeroporti. Dog-tired after the long journey we get in a waiting Isuzu van, aching to get to the hotel and into the horizontal. But 6 Swiss fellow travelers in our party were not so lucky. The American Brent never arrived. In a multi-story downtown hotel we sleep off our jetlag and treat ourselves at noon to a sightseeing tour of the metropolis of nearly 3 million inhabitants in which a savage mix of over 60 nationalities was whisked together in a series of Soviet resettlement measures. Meanwhile, a possible hint of US boarder Brent and the Swiss equipment is emerging. Not before dawn the following day, however. The sun, pouring down from the blue Asian sky, the unusually low temperatures, the recent snowfall and last but not least the longing glances thrown by us towards the mountains, lead us to stop procrastinating in the capital, and we head off as the vanguard to the Tien-Shan Mountains. We roll through streets of dilapidated Russian apartment blocks, chaotic traffic, lush magnificent buildings and the bustling business district. We reach the dingy-brown suburbs, feel the knee-deep potholes in the lumbar vertebrae and wonder about the pig halves shining in the sun next to doorways, or marauding gangs of chicken near the roadside. Finally, we rumble along an elongated concrete runway of snow-covered fields and past the dilapidated village of Olmaliq to see the shining white foothills of the Tien Shan glow on the horizon in the golden late afternoon light. The mountain chain is huge in size and extends over the territories of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and China. Our final destination lands us at a row of aging Soviet hotels directly on the turquoise Akhangaran reservoir. On the far left, the hotel has an imported bowling alley, in the ramshackle copy on the far right the ground floor has been transformed into goat sheds. The dinner is surprisingly good, a mix of Turkish-Arab and Russian dishes. For the rich meat dishes probably a lamb from next door was sacrificed. Are included in the price as a free table drink: 2 bottles of vodka for every 4 people. The evening takes its course. Although we wear colorful bobble hats, we put on a helmet the next morning, when our giant helicopter awaits us under a perfect blue sky. He told me that shortly after Tashkent the Uzbek Tien-Shan starts at m and shoots up from there to 4, meters. He should know, because in the Mission Powder movie he was traveling a lot — from the Alps to Japan and the Caucasus to Alaska. Our carrier is truly unique. A skybus seating 16, the MI 8 went into production in Our helicopter is the MTB mountain version, with more powerful turbines. In the cockpit sits a trio of pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer who can theoretically fly up to heights of 7. Too high for us pale-faces; 4. While the engines ignite, amidst deafening noise a jet of fire exits the turbine, and we take off for our Uzbek powder dreams. Hard to imagine that in such a vast mountain range, we are the only crew traveling here by helicopter to ski or snowboard. With one we fly, the other is in Tashkent and could help us out in an emergency. Instead I enjoy the view from the heli-porthole on the incredibly imposing mountains. Such bold and exotic summits with countless snow-covered ridges I have never seen before. The area through which our MI-8 chugs is as large as Tyrol. Many runs are still nameless. Named already are the German, Japanese and Slovenian Towers, the runs around the Triangolar, shaped like a Mercedes star, and the slopes of Kaptarkomirch that recall the splendor of the sun on a silver bird. We fly towards the Ichnatch-slopes and land at almost 3. Bringing snow, crystal hail and noise chaos, the giant helicopter hovers away and disappears behind the next rock wall. Then there is absolute silence. Deeply impressed we look at the breathtaking scenery and the snow-covered slopes and mountain ranges, surrounding us on all sides. Typical of the runs here are steep summit slopes of about to meters above sea level and subsequent long cruising passages at more than 1. It starts. Finally, we delve into the Asian powder, film and photograph what we can, while looking out for the parking spot of our troop carrier, to take us to new destinations again. On the third summit plateau other Tien Shan residents had already scurried away. In true tracker-style, we identify the fresh paw tracks of 3 snow leopards, and from the helicopter we get to see them live on a later run, as they run away, gathering pace through the deep snow. Not, of course, before consuming some glasses of highly concentrated national drink. A highly doped poker tournament with stacks and stacks of worthless sum notes ensues. With tired legs and faces red from the mountain sun, we drag ourselves into our rooms. The next morning, the same clouds that show up in the sky are floating around in our brain. But the heli starts anyway and during the day the vodka haze clears and our minds focus on the horizon. The lines today are again simply breathtaking, and indescribable, just like the first day. My only concern is how quickly you get used to the luxury of freeriding by helicopter support. Crawl up the Alps for a whole day to tick off a single line in the deep snow, in the Tien Shan this happens in minute intervals. We were considering how to best shoot video from the heli. The matter was resolved after five minutes of flight, when the Russian mountain guide Denis Grigorev saw us clumsily pressing our lenses against the portholes. Camera out, head out — in the MI-8 no problem. Of course skiing in Uzbekistan also thrives on the excitement of traveling. Central Asian exoticism and hospitality combine with the multicultural people mix of the ancient Silk Road. Everywhere a wild mess and friendly chaos leaves us Europeans to wonder how in this developing country with all its simplicity and poverty everything seems to work. We make a trip to the huge bazaar in Tashkent in the pouring rain. This is excellent, since what drops here as water, turns to snow in the mountains. 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Each car here in Tashkent is a potential taxi in which you can go for a ridiculous amount from A to B through the city. We make use of this alternative transport in the next few days in the mountains with all our ski equipment. The peaks are hidden among clouds and overnight 20 centimeter of new snow has fallen. In the dreary fog our heli is shrouded in tarpaulins on the runway: he will not fly for us any more. But we have a bad weather alternative. Chimgan is the name of this place. Its dilapidated hotel ruins and scattered cottages lie at 1, meters and 3, meters high. The path on the bumpy and potholed mountain road there takes about an hour. But, behind the 3rd hairpin a militia unit lurks and asks for papers. Theycannot be persuaded, with a stack of sum or other bribes, to let us continue our onward journey. The transfer begins. As if they knew, around the bend come 4 drivers of rickety USSR-era Ladas, cramming our skis into the car and us onto the back bench. Through deep tracks in the snow, the rust bucket convoy then drags itself in the direction of Chimgan. From time to time we are stopped by unmoveable cattle. Our skis sticking out of the rear luggage compartment are used by our Uzbek driver to fearlessly slap some lean oxen on the rear. Finally, we arrive at the lift station of Chimgan. A granny sells knitted hats, another has a mountain of a pale green herb in front of her that looks like a giant pile of marijuana. The lift with just height meters costs around 1. At the top of the 1, m summit station we are greeted by the friendly elevator attendant, complete with gold tooth grin, mirror glasses and camouflage jacket. Above it all sits the impressive scenery of the Peak Chimgan. Hiking up would have cost us an arduous 6 hours. Now the beautiful ridges can be reached after a mere 15 minute climb. Freeride competition, there is none. We can sail down the freshly powdered slopes with ease, dodging scattered boulders and stunted shrubs. At noon the last wisps of cloud have largely disappeared and a view of the incredibly wide mountain landscape opens up. On our other runs with the chairlifts there are no skiers either, just love-struck couples and squadrons of walking vodka bottles. Down in the delightfully ramshackle small town smoke rises on every corner. Lamb skewers steam on charcoal grills. Passing by locals without getting invited in the front yard and having to participate in a just-one-more vodka tasting is impossible. No one understands a word of English, we speak with our hands and feet until we shake up with laughter after a minute or two. The whole thing ends inevitably in traditional cap exchange. We will remember the monstrous freeride possibilities, the lonely expanses and the pure powder adventure in the Tien-Shan Mountains for a long time to come. What will stick even longer is the post-communist chaos, the simple lifestyle of the people, the exoticism of the Silk Road, the multicultural melting pot of Central Asia and the admirable daily art of improvisation, confidence and humility, that language which all Uzbeks show such a good command of. Those skills we have unfortunately lost in our over-organized, materialistic western world. Just like the hospitality and friendliness. Both are in Uzbekistan — despite all the poverty — absolutely stunning. Especially in the mountain villages you cannot avoid the prompt to a welcome-schnapps or picnic anywhere. Heliskiing in Uzbekistan is thus not just about galactic lines and the snowy flanks of the Tien Shan, but just as much about the people! Send a message. Not exactly what you were looking for? Check out our custom tour offer: competitive prices, tailored to your needs and wants. Customize your tour. Visa invitations Kazakhstan Pakistan Russia tourist Russia business. Contact Close. 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The Bloodvein flows through truly wild and remote country. A trip like this requires you to choose your personal gear wisely. Photo: Paul Kirtley. That said, I understand it can be instructive to compare and contrast with the experience of others. Also, I hate having too much clobber with me on journeys. In this respect my decisions always come back to function. Those who have followed this blog for some time or have read many of the articles more recently will notice that much of my gear does not vary — over the years, or from activity to activity. When canoeing in mild conditions I wear a Swedish military surplus M59 shirt. I also use these while teaching courses in the summer months. They are comfy and inexpensive. I use Fjallraven. The G fabric is hard-wearing and dries quickly. There are plenty of other good models to choose from though. I also use Fjallraven trousers Vidda and Barents generally, including while teaching courses in the UK. I spend 6 months of the year in this kind of get up and I find it comfy and functional. My river shoes are 5. They are extremely grippy. They are also comfy with plenty of ankle support. I wear them for portage trails too. Inside I wear some old wool hiking socks one pair lasts me two weeks. In my left pocket is a Swedish FireSteel 2. In my thigh pockets I keep a Fallkniven DC4 , a small cuts kit as described here , a spare set of contact lenses, a hank of paracord and an XXS Exped drybag containing a thin Moleskine notebook like this and medical details in an Aloksak , a small pen and a Mini-Sharpie. With the exception of the river shoes, this is exactly the same on-person set up as I use when running wilderness bushcraft skills training programmes in the UK. Or should I say, the on-person set up that I use while running wilderness bushcraft skills courses in the UK is what I actually wear on wilderness trips. Ray and Malcolm on the trip had lighter weight HF throwlines. This was by design, so that we had a range of options open to us. My helmet is by Pro-Tec and comfy. I also like the fact it is a low key matt black. The main portage pack I used on this trip was by Cooke Custom Sewing. This was supplied by our outfitter and I was very pleased with the design as well as the quality of materials and construction. These packs fit very well in our boat two of these packs plus a barrel pack fit the length of a 16ft boat with little play for them to slide around. The packs were comfortable on the portage with good support from the substantial hip belt and shoulder straps. There are also some very well-thought-out design features, such as the lifting loops at the top and bottom of the bag for when the sack is lifted horizontally into or out of the boat. Down sleeping bag by RAB. This is a vintage season bag which is still going strong as my summer exped bag. On the frosty nights of the Bloodvein trip, I had to put on a merino top and wool beanie to stay cosy. These are things I would have with me anyway, even if I had a heavier sleeping bag. So this tactic is part of the plan to keep weight down. Thermarest Prolite sleeping mat. This is a three-quarter length Thermarest. It weighs very little and packs down very small. I find it very comfortable. My sleeping bag and sleeping mat combined weight not much more than 1kg 2. It consists of a Granite Gear stuffsac containing a few small, relatively light items which make a big difference if the temperature drops as it did overnight a few times on the Bloodvein trip. The pack contains the following:. Hence I keep the latter in my daysack see below where it is easily accessed. It takes 5 minutes. I unpack the tent bag only when I get into my tent for the evening. The ditch kit is used only if I get wet by falling into the water. It allows me to get highly effective warm layers onto my upper body quickly. I can then either keep my wet trousers on or use the above-listed spare set to change into. The plan also contemplates the possibility of my already having been wearing my waterproofs. Specifically, the Buffalo shirt is not only a great warm garment that does not depend upon layering, the Pertex outer also has a good degree of water repellancy and continues to perform well even with a wet Gore-tex jacket on top of it. Heavy fleece for colder evenings and mornings. My faithful Swazi Back 40 fleece with hood. It pairs very well with my waterproof jacket see below for more details. Guide books, maps and field guides. I normally take a selection of relevant field guides with me, reflecting my interests and the season. On the Bloodvein trip I took books on trees, plants and berries. The Hilleberg Akto is generally my first port of call for a one-man tent. It is roomy and light weight. This tent has done many trips with me over the last 7 years, from the Brecon Beacons to the Bloodvein. Wash Kit Bag yellow Granite Gear sack containing:. For more info on wash kits and hygiene in the bush, watch this video on my YouTube channel. Group First Aid Kit. This was the only thing in my personal kit which was not just for me. As joint leader of the trip, I carried the group first aid kit. This is a PLCE side-pocket sized first responder kit which we put together at Frontier Bushcraft for our courses and expeditions. I mention it here only for the sake of completeness in listing what was in my pack. The best compromise between functionality and portability, this half-size axe deserves its popularlity. Folding Bucksaw Lightweight and compact for the cutting power, this fits perfectly down the side of the CCS portage pack. Learn how to make one here. Travel Tripod. The superb and expensive Gitzo Carbon Fibre tripod. Compact and lightweight yet fully functional as a solid support for my DSLR. Camp boots. Rogue RB1 boots. These are years old and comfy as slippers around camp. Very grippy on bare rock. They are not waterproof, however, so I pair them with SealSkinz socks. The pack itself is a Karrimor SF Sabre This is paired with an Ortleib drybag, which is much larger than the main compartment of the bag. Further it does not correspond to anything I can find on the Ortleib website, which I find confusing and at odds with what I regularly find in retail outlets old stock? Anyway, the idea here is to have everything I need during the day to hand. Unless I need the ditch kit see above , I should not need to go into my main portage pack from when I fasten it in the morning to when I set up camp in the evening. The superlative Swazi Tahr. Good while in a boat or in the woods. I use the old Swazi bib trousers which are no longer produced. Very comfy, warm and waterproof. Heard wearing knee patches too. I use a Berghaus microfleece top like this. My favourite fully featured compass, as discussed here. Headtorch Surefire Saint Headtorch. Bomb proof, bright, infinitely adjustable head-torch that will take 2xAA alkaline or lithium or 3x CR lithium. It is superb, however, but the world of headlamps keeps moving on! Check out the latest Surefire Headlamps here. Small SealLine See-thru Drybag containing wallet, phone, passport. I always like to have a metal mug as discussed here. Generally the only cutlery I pack is a spoon. I have a folding knife too. The spoon I use for international trips is a Snowpeak titanium spoon. This pocket is perfecly sized for a Peli Micro Case with a home made insert to house my Leica D-lux 5 camera and a spare battery. While I had my DSLR on this trip, the Leica has a great macro function as well as shooting decent video on auto settings good for capturing action at the drop of a hat. I use a Pelican case to house it, the main lenses I need and the accessories. Nikon D This Often these days taking a full size DSLR is a hindrance, particularly when there are so many good compact, travel and bridge cameras around. To my mind, however, a wilderness trip such as the Bloodvein River deserves the visual treatment this camera can provide. Nikon Nikkor AF-S mm f2. Still excellent quality and very good in low light, it makes for a very good general lens for travel and landscapes. Nikon Nikkor mm VR lens. Another discontinued lens. Superseded by the newer, superior, AF-S version. Brought with me for long distance nature shots. While this is not a cheap lens by any standard, compared to the quality of the D and the lens, this telephoto zoom is a little lacking in clarity. Yet in the context of an expedition, an mm lens makes sense. You have a wide range of focal lengths available in a relatively compact package. Plus, most of the time, I was shooting with the general mm lens. In the right light, the longer lens delivers some superb shots. Overkill if you are just taking stills but shooting video drains the batteries very rapidly. I shoot in RAW and the You need big cards. In the Peli case I also indlude a Nikon cable release for use in conjunction with the tripod see above as well as lens cleaning items. I hope this sheds some light on my thinking regards to my personal equipment for this trip as well as my rationale for choosing certain items over others. Let me know what you think in the comments below. I have pored over every article here and on the Frontier site several times some more than that. Good stuff. One question I thought of whilst reading this article relates to contact lenses. Thanks for your comment. With respect to contact lenses, I too wear daily disposables and find them perfectly serviceable on trips such as this. There is of course a chance they are removed from your eyes if you take a swim but that is also the beauty of a daily disposable compared to a monthly for example — it costs less financially if you lose one. This was actually the reason I started with daily disposables but in a different context — that of fighting on the ground during Ju Jitsu sessions, where the close contact meant there was always a chance of lens being lost. I just make sure I have a spare set on my person in case one comes out or I have a problem with one. With respect to environmental concerns, I share your distaste for excessive packaging in general. That said, if you are using dailies, then you are not using contact lens solution which comes in a plastic bottle , nor are you using the plastic containers which store lenses when you take them out and also need replacing on a fairly regular basis. I find so much to enjoy and learn from in your blog and generally in your approach. Simple Functional Harmonious This tends also to be aesthetically pleasing. I have been there end of Jan a few years running with locals and a few guests, but this time its with a UK crew. You are very welcome. I look forward to your future videos. One of the guys who went on the trip this year wants to improve the results he gets with his photos next time around. It sounds like there is a better chance of it being properly cold again next year with the decision to undertake the trip in January. I have some more winter material in the pipeline amongst other things…. I very much enjoyed reading about this trip. Well written, as usual. Good to see you in North America. The photos were very nice. I like your choices of clothing. A great variety of clothing is available online and otherwise in the states. But, quality comes at a high price. I have not been disappointed yet. I have everything from tents to Nuclear Biological and Chemical suits, clothing from hip boots to hats for all seasons. This is the only way I could afford all of my survival gear. I looked at many of the product links you provided with added interest. You were well equipped on your trip. You did mention knee-pads. I recommend the type with adjustable buckles for canoeing. The type with elastic bunch up behind the knees and cause chafing. Or as a back-up. And, I think a small fishing kit including a take-down rod would be nice to have. One thing that I am now going to look into is a buck-saw to compliment my folding saw. I add a small machete for tasks not suited for my axe. I carry the usual electronic trappings such as GPS and cell phone, I take reading materials in the form of survival and bushcraft how-to and a good read by some well-known woodsmen from the past. Thanks for taking us along on this wonderful journey. I may get to do the same someday. I would also normally take a Shimano telescopic rod but it is in a box at the back of a storage unit having moved some of my kit around. Oh well, next time…. Having that thing loose in the boat became a real hindrance as it needed to be packed away at any rapid which needed portaging or lining. A set up that makes more sense in this context is one where a larger unit is glued onto the outside of a Peli case such as the and the lead is run though a hole drilled in the case before being epoxied in place to maintain water-tightness. It is water resistant and can withstand a rain. As any small unit, it can take hours to charge a device or power pack. So, exposure to direct sunlight is a must. The Goal Zero Sherpa 50 power pack is recommended as the power pack to use with the panel for faster charges. The solar panel has a knit bag for carrying the power packs while being charged. I also have 3 other much more powerful power packs from other makers that are not much larger than a cell phone. The solar panel will also charge those. As you can imagine, my two wheeled travois cart or snow sled are needed when i carry all of the extra gear. In cold weather it is best to keep batteries near your body warmth to avoid their running down fast. There is a more powerful solar unit available than the one linked to here. Dear Paul, I always think…what can surprise me next…you do…with the quality of blog and articles…they have improved and evolved over time. I have faithfully read every article and this has been a great help for me ever since my interest in nature, bushcraft started…. This articles adds to the others in gear, camera, bags,how to pack ur kit, kit under I certainly do reflect back on the things I have …now…as a result.. Your scenic blood vein trip, picturlogue…is similarly gripping. Thanks so much for bringing such enthusiasm to my blog. I will certainly continue as long as I have readers such as you. Paul, congratulations on a successful trip. Your write up and photos were great. Like you, as I age I am less interested in kit and more interested in skill and process. The bloodvien is spectacular wilderness. Plus, of course, the delights you see along the way on a journey. I found it interesting that six people all had subtly different approaches to kit based on their background and experience. I took specialist canoeing waterproofs Peak dry trousers and Palm Oceana Cag. Fortunately for my sanity, it was at times cold and wet enough for me to wear this kit in cheerful comfort and I never regretted the additional weight. My only other luxury item is my down filled sleeping mat, on which I have never had a cold or uncomfortable night. I also find that by upgrading my mat, I can get away with a lighter bag for longer in the season and so my much loved Alpkit season bag kept me toasty even as it noticeably cooled in the second week. One thing I really enjoy about these expeditions is the simplicity of having so little. In the end, all of life comes down to the contents of four or five dry bags. Once we were a couple of days in, everything had found a natural place and I never lost anything because it was always in the only place it could be. Although if the weather had cooled much more I may have used the flask to take a hot drink on the water each day. Stuff I did need: If we had been there much longer and the weather had continued to cool I would have needed a buff or other neck covering and some long johns. I was also impressed with the usage that TC got from his small personal tarp, on the days when we had to pack wet tents TC largely managed to stay dry. When I first started, I bought things willy-nilly simply because someone on youtube recommended it. I have to admit, I did waste a lot of money on things that were, quite simply, junk. Now I have pared down the stuff I had accumulated, and am left with a core of gear that is functional, and a lot less weight to carry! Keep up the good work, Paul! Brilliant read, detailed and thorough as always. Many thanks for sharing your trip with us. Hello Paul, thank you for this article about your gear. My kit compares with yours. Simple and functional, a few items have been with me over 30 years. My reply? I use a Powermonkey which kept my iphone charged for a 36 day camp this summer but dull days were generally not often enough to give a problem. I shold have mentioned that I also took a powermonkey extreme and used it to recharge my iphone 3 or 4 times during the trip. I did not bother taking the solar panel because I have found it ineffective in more northern climates and is just something else to carry around. Instead I just charged it from the mains before I left and it still had plenty of juice left by the end. I found it would run up to 4 days on one charge like that. I took more electronics with me last time and it seemed burdensome so I really committed to keeping it simple this time, and I am happy with that decision. Great photos! That trip looks amazing. Also thanks for the overview of your equipment. Very informative. Being new to bushcraft myself I always like to read the experiences of others. Thanks for your comments. As a general piece of advice for trousers, go for something tough and fast drying. If it is very wet, wear some waterproof overtrousers too. I like wool. Lightweight for warm temps, slightly heavier for spring and fall. There are some nice Army surplus wool pants coming out of Europe. Yes, I agree. I recently bought some via eBay. A simple search on eBay will take you to the sources. Wool in various grades can be purchased. Larger sizes must be purchased to accommodate winter under wear. Surplus suppliers often carry un-issued items and if they have been issued, they will be cleaned, packaged, and in excellent shape. And, the prices are reasonable. The ability of wool to shed external water and wick away body moisture is most important to me. Hi Paul, very good and informative article, I appreciate the efforts you put to let us know… Many thanks and best regards. Thanks for the informative site. I much prefer olives and greens, etc, and notice that you and other bush craft experts tend to also. I do worry about visibility though: both in case I get lost or injured, and someone is looking for me, and so I am visible to hunters it is sadly not uncommon for trampers and other hunters to be shot mistakenly where I live. I think that the foam insert of the Pelican case is a waste of space, I prever the padded deviders. You will win space or could carry a smaler case and they are easier to clean and dry if needed. Great blog! Hi Paul, Fabulous article as ever, I always enjoy reading what people pack for trips, especially canoe trips. Thanks Paul. Superb article. Paul, one of the reasons you get asked about equipment so much is your videos and articles on the subject are so well put together and come from a position of such experience and authority. Nobody else has ever come close to the quality of your response. Thanks for your kind words. Anyway, my question is on ditch kits and clothing. I was wondering if you have a spare, clean set of clothes that you stash somewhere to travel home in? Maybe you just have time to wash some kit before you travel back? I usually keep a complete set of clothes in my ditch kit and then, subject to capsize I have a smoke free, clean set to travel home in but wondered what you guys did? All the best. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Skip to content. Post Share Pinterest reddit Whatsapp Share. Thanks again, as ever. Hi Alex, Thanks for your comment. I hope this helps. Warm regards, Paul. Thank you for this excellent overview — so much detail. Thank you! Especially thought provoking: Cold kit, ditch kit, group gear, camera tips… Also good to find similarities with my own systems thinking. Really appreciate all the effort you put into your blog, Paul. We learn and we are inspired! Keep in touch. Hey, thank you very much. Please keep all of your good stuff coming! We love it. Very respectfully, Susanne. Hey Susanne, You are very welcome. I have some more winter material in the pipeline amongst other things… Thanks for all your positive feedback. All the best, Paul. Looks like quite a fun team… ATB Susanne. This is to say thank you, do continue in your articles. Warmest regards, Paul. Hi Paul and all , I found it interesting that six people all had subtly different approaches to kit based on their background and experience. Skills and process and intense joy are the name of the game… And reducing unnecessary suffering…. Great article as usual Paul, could have done with that before the Ardeche! Hi Neil, I shold have mentioned that I also took a powermonkey extreme and used it to recharge my iphone 3 or 4 times during the trip. Hi Paul, Great photos! Cheers, Sander. Hi Sander, Thanks for your comments. Pierluigi Tucci. Hi Paul Thanks for the informative site. Bright colours can look terrible garish, but do you think there is a case for wearing them? Regards, Matthew. Thanks Paul Craig. Hi Craig, Yes, I understand about keeping things smooth at home. Hi Gareth, Thanks for your kind words. All the best Craig. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.

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