tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post2624412648658801863..comments2019-02-20T19:45:11.064+00:00Comments on Big Galloot: Windy-PopsBig Kevhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-65024584671403348762009-03-31T18:32:00.000+01:002009-03-31T18:32:00.000+01:00Aye, it's a nostalgic colour isn't it? There's a l...Aye, it's a nostalgic colour isn't it? There's a lot of "me" in that wee top. Actually a bit less now that I've washed it but I'm sure you know what I mean? :o)<BR/><BR/>Interesting that you mention the improved fit of the Featherlite over at your place. Mine's is like a giant windsock. I may have to look anew.Big Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-8573881530688101052009-03-31T15:03:00.000+01:002009-03-31T15:03:00.000+01:00That Vector's elite blue so it is. My eyes are mis...That Vector's elite blue so it is. My eyes are misting for the old days again...<BR/>I'm equiping with wind tops again as it's spring, and old Haglofs Kaza and new Montane Featherlite.<BR/>Adds a splash of colour also :o)PTChttp://www.petesy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-90822943849582963382009-03-29T08:54:00.000+01:002009-03-29T08:54:00.000+01:00Aye, that was some wind eh? It was feckin' baltic ...Aye, that was some wind eh? It was feckin' baltic ootside yesterday. Well done on gettin' oot tho'. I'll await the write-up :o)<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about taking stuff off to put something else <I>on</I>. Some days, it's no' an option. That's when an "oversized" windproof or whatever comes in handy.Big Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-10463248646687252502009-03-28T23:49:00.000+00:002009-03-28T23:49:00.000+00:00I'm a confirmed Fuera man myself. Oddly enough, to...I'm a confirmed Fuera man myself. Oddly enough, today is genuinely the first time ever that I can remember leaving the car wearing not only my Cioch waterproof but a microfleece underneath.<BR/><BR/>The minus 25 windchill(or whatever daft figure that was forecast on MWIS) had something to do with that, mind you. And I can say without fear of let or hindrance, that there is absolutely no way that scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571301189516858480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-34867959397485162082009-03-28T15:05:00.000+00:002009-03-28T15:05:00.000+00:00Ah yes, the Litespeed. I have one of those too :o)...Ah yes, the Litespeed. I have one of those too :o) As Bg says, a well-proofed WP will see off a fair bit of rain. I only use a "hard shell" if it looks like the rain's set for the day. Otherwise I just plod on.Big Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-34639635286785287122009-03-28T14:45:00.000+00:002009-03-28T14:45:00.000+00:00Another windshirt fan here. I wear my Montane Lite...Another windshirt fan here. I wear my Montane Lite-speed about four times a week, running, walking and, at the moment, cross country skiing. Best £35 I ever spent. I just wish all those people who don Gore Tex anoraks the second they leave the car and then complain about sweating would give a windshirt a go!Joe Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907231785281446095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-34112252591854564982009-03-28T14:13:00.000+00:002009-03-28T14:13:00.000+00:00Those 3 were on one hanger. There's more in there ...Those 3 were on one hanger. There's more in there including the Montane combo' you mention.<BR/><BR/>My Black Fuera gets worn nearly every day to work.<BR/><BR/>You can get ones so light and small (and cheap) that there's no' really any excuse for not carrying one.<BR/><BR/>Nice mental image with the "cat scrape" btw :o)Big Kevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718421848578901920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8484417020188355498.post-9054933251941124462009-03-28T14:03:00.000+00:002009-03-28T14:03:00.000+00:00I agree - windproofs are always worth a carry. I h...I agree - windproofs are always worth a carry. I have the Montane Featherlite Smock and Pants, and I take them on all walks. They make good makeshift waterproofs if regularly treated with Nikwax, and they're ideal for quick and easy coverage when visiting the cat-scrape during a wet windy wildcamping night.BG!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18025972482224907021noreply@blogger.com