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Chris Townsend (Christownsend) - BPL Professional Member

My Locale Cairngorms National Park
About Me outdoor writer and photographer, author of many books & articles on backpacking, hill walking and ski touring. Very keen on long distance walks and wilderness. Hikes: PCT (1982), CDT (1985), length of the Canadian Rockies, Yukon end to end, Arizona Trail, length of Norway and Sweden, round of the Munros and Tops, Land's End to John O'Groats and many shorter (under 800 miles) hikes.
CityGrantown-on-Spey
CountryScotland
My Website URLhttp://www.christownsendoutdoors.co.uk

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SLR for backpacking
As I need pictures for publication in books and magazines I've always carried an SLR and selections of lenses. For years I used lightweight film SLRs and lenses and found these fine. Now I use ...

In Photography » SLR users, confess
May 29, 10:58am
Vestibules
I guess it depends on where and when you backpack. I wouldn't consider a shelter without a bug proof inner and a vestibule for Scottish summers. However in the winter I sometimes use single ski...

In GEAR » No Vestibule - what to do?
May 29, 10:44am
Canister stoves
The Powermax canister/Coleman Xtreme does sound a useful combination for two for a journey like this. It's probably what I would choose. I'll be curious to see what Roger has found about...

In GEAR » Alcohol vs. Cannister Stove
May 06, 11:02am
Silicone nylon, tent cooking
The Akto and Terra Nova Laser flysheet fabrics are certainly very similar. I doubt there's much if any difference in tear strength. The point, I think, is that silicone nylon is much stronger t...

In GEAR » Terra Nova Tents
May 06, 10:53am
Fuel for a month
Backing up what Roger has said my tests (independent of BPL) also show the Jetboil taking twice as long as claimed to bring water to the boil. Fuel efficiency is good - the problem is the weight of...

In GEAR » Alcohol vs. Cannister Stove
May 05, 6:40am
Tarptents & Scotland
The weather in Scotland can be wonderful! You can see some pictures of good weather on my blog. Even when it's sunny it can be windy though and as I prefer to camp high up and in exposed locati...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Andy Skurka in Scotland
May 02, 5:15pm
Tarptents
Peter, I've tried the Gossamer Gear Squall Classic in the Highlands and really liked the space for the weight and the superb ventilation - the best in any single skin tent I've tried. Howev...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Andy Skurka in Scotland
May 02, 3:46pm
Solo tents or tarps
Martin, assessing the difference is very difficult for the reasons you say. Obviously if I use a big tarp like the Kathmandu Trekking Basha-Tent, which could sleep four, I have masses of room compa...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Andy Skurka in Scotland
May 01, 1:31pm
Solo tents or tarps
Mike, I certainly believe in keeping it light and simple too. Often, though, I find that a double-skin tent, down sleeping bag and insulating mat is the simplest combination to use in Scottish cond...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Andy Skurka in Scotland
May 01, 12:55pm
Inner tents
Mike, when referring to inner tents I did mean solid ones. I agree with Roger on mesh inner tents - I've tested quite a few and cannot see any advantages other than being insect proof and plent...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Andy Skurka in Scotland
May 01, 6:42am

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