Thoroughly enjoyed that! Real pioneer vibes.. you're a brave man and a hardy soul for tackling those conditions with that kit!

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate.. Ach, something to play with and work on.. get a few mare nights like it before ye ol midge and tick season is in full swing.. Lookin forward ty mare videos from yersel man

@dannydoesthings6605

2 ай бұрын

@@conor_finn Cheers buddy. Aye they're coming.. make the most of it now!

Tolle Aufnahmen, ein schönes Lager.👍 Grüße von Prignitz Outdoor.

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Thank you mate! Aye, its a beautiful wee part of the world 🌙

👍👍👍 .. nice .. and it brought back some memories. Whilst serving in the SADF (South African Defence Force) from the late 60's into the 80's, we used the RSA version of the '58 Pattern. Very practical kit although, if the Web Belt was not tight around the hips .. the hips then taking a large % of the load, the load was then transferred to the Yolk which tended to make it uncomfortable on the shoulders. This was mostly the case because of the the amount of Ammo and Water that we carried, we were thus forced to make the Web Belt larger than the Waist in order to be able to accommodate the number of Pouches and Water Bottle Holders required. If required, for extras .. water and food, I carried the little Patrol Pack on my back. Back then, the Plastic Two Litre Coca Cola Bottles were absolutely 'Bomb Proof'. We used to remove the black plastic bottom flat base (it was just spot-glued on) with hot water, leaving the rounded bottom. This made for easier storage in the kit. Apologies for the diversion .. just felt like sharing it with someone 😊. One tends to overlook the older gear, thinking that 'newer must be better', which is not always the case .. especially if the older stuff has already been paid for and tends to last. Thanks for sharing .. take care ..

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Gid to hear from ye mate.. Yno, I am really enjoying the gear from that time. I found most modern equipment, as light as it is, just doesn't feel hardy.. where as it's impressive how tough and resilient older gear is, and how much you can do with good simple gear. Other than being a wee bit heavier when wet.. I really can't beat it for this environment.. It's gid to hear from someone who has used the gear extensively.. I'm 6'6" and 120kg odd.. it would be handy if the belt was a bit bigger. At least over the jackets. I have yet to find that weight distribution you are talking about. Its wasnt uncomfortable.. but i know it could sit better. Will see what could be done Do you have any standout kit you could recommend? Especially when it comes to damp environments.. And do ye have any advice for maintaining that rubberised coating?

Nice one, that looked like a really nice spot for a camp. Got to love a minimalist camp too, makes you appreciate the simple pleasures that much more. Thanks for bringing us along 👍

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Awww I totally agree with ye.. that camp fire morning coffee takes on another depth.. I'm really glad ye enjoyed it mate!

Great stuff. As a kid and into my teens I used to live in 58 pattern webbing, you simply cannot kill it, if packed correctly it turns into a comfortable chair when you sit down. My only regret is I gave it away. Glad you are using it for camp outs.

@conor_finn

6 күн бұрын

Thanks bud! Aye, it certainly is indestructible.. looks like it has had a long and hard life before me, yet it still holds up in every way.. very impressed with how well it's made and how comfortable it is.. ye should get yersel another wee set and get yersel oot! 🌙

Good video. You showed everything working warts and all -fair play

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Aye, gotta be open to the whole experience when yer out with not much. Glad yea enjoyed it

I believe that your gear rig is too low, sitting over your butt. Were you to modify it so that you carry a portion of the load at the upper center of your back, above your hips and put some critical gear - gear that you deem needed quickly such as a medical kit, fire kit, balaclava, folding hat, energy bars, gloves, etc. in a pouch at your chest, I'm confident you could move faster with less fatigue and greater comfort.

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

I agree with what you are saying there bud.. The issue I have is the belt won't wrap around my jackets when I am layered up like that. So the rig will generally need to sit on my jumper layer with jackets on top. So, if I wear the rig too high with this particular set up, the jackets will tend to ride up and become quite uncomfortable.. I am 6'6" and around 120kg, so most things like belts etc are already on the small side and need a bit of customisation, one way or another As it moves into spring, I'll begin to wear less clothes and definitely lift the webbing for a more suited fit.. I have never owned a chest rig.. but the surplus bits n bobs have caught my interest in the past. Do you have a model yea could recommend?

A great, relaxing video! I’ve subscribed and I hope you can share some more of your adventures in the future. I visited the Cairngorms twice last year and want to travel to Fort William in the summer to climb in the Mamores and the Grey Corries. Thanks

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Thanks bud! Aye.. I try not to film all time as it can easily become the whole focus and reson yea go out. I try not to force a schedule to it.. The videos will come as they come 😊 Ahh aye, I lived up in the Cairngorms for a while. Beautiful part of the world! And aye.. Fortwill is a crackin spot for that west coast vibe. I try to enjoy as much of it before the midgies pick up ahha Glad yea enjoyed the video

Great video mate 👍

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Thank ye! Glad ye enjoyed it 🌙

👍عالی موفق باشی

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Thank you friend 🌙

Hello. nice to meet you❤❤❤❤

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Hello! Nice to meet you too 🌙

@singlegirl1993

2 ай бұрын

@@conor_finn where do you come from ?

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

@phamtuyetmai1993 I'm from Scotland.. it is a nice wee wet place. Where are you from?

@singlegirl1993

2 ай бұрын

@@conor_finn I come from a river in Vietnam

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

@phamtuyetmai1993 I just watched some of your videos. I really enjoyed them. That is a very beautiful part of the world.. 🌿

It's hard to hear you sometimes. Otherwise awesome!

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. I will try n pop some CC up when I get a chance tomorrow. Camping next to a waterfall has its plus and minus side ahha

@leighalmond4128

2 ай бұрын

@@conor_finn I enjoyed your video though!

You should have brought a set of smallpipes to wile away the evening hours.

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Ahhaa.. I'll make a set next time I'm out..

Hello❤ nice good❤❤🎉🎉very good❤❤

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Gid ty meet ye to pal

Gaun yersel!

@conor_finn

2 ай бұрын

Much appreciated chief!

👀👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿☠🌚

@conor_finn

Ай бұрын

👊👊🌙🌿🤌