tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59981212024-03-05T10:33:14.745+02:00The Spare BlogToby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-58322786328520680162014-12-26T17:04:00.001+02:002014-12-26T17:04:38.587+02:00Grivel 2FsToby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-62280606823184810322014-11-28T22:56:00.002+02:002014-11-28T22:56:51.312+02:00Charlet Moser Pulsars Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-56979815692704698442014-10-30T00:32:00.003+02:002014-10-30T00:32:53.284+02:00Rock Empire Apache Kid's full body harnessFor sale: One Rock Empire Apache kids harness. The recommended sizing is for kids up to 40 kgs and between 100 cms and 140 cms. Our two kids have both used it from the age of about 3 up to 8 where they both started using sit harnesses.
The buckles on the Apache are the reassuring thread-back 'old style', not the more modern ziplock type. It's a bit fiddly if you are swapping it Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-23797245082913610112014-07-01T15:47:00.000+03:002014-07-01T16:22:29.416+03:00Thomas the Tank Engine track, trains and play setsThomas the Tank Engine track and play sets. There are a number of different sets mixed together here so not every piece can be used to make one big tracks with all the loops closed but lots of fun can be had seeing how big and complex a track you can make with the pieces that are there! A few pieces like the tunnel are a bit battered and show how much my kids played with the track (and loved Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-59605348735896613582014-06-30T17:15:00.000+03:002014-06-30T17:18:19.260+03:00Patagonia H2No winter pants with bracesPatagonia H2NO winter pants with braces. Size "30 Regular", which I guess is equivalent to "small" in the S/M/L/XL system. These are made with Patagonia's own H2No (waterproof/breathable), have braces, reinforced instep (crampon/ski edge protection) and full-length side zips. Tough materials and mesh liner makes them a bit heavier (881 grams) than simple over-trousers but also a bit warmer in Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-8943128696597013422014-06-28T17:03:00.001+03:002014-06-28T17:03:12.136+03:00For sale: Kona Blast (19 inch frame)Wanted: one adventurous soul to continue exploring the tracks and footpaths of Finland with my dear old friend and trusty-steed, Mr Kona Blast. Really nothing fancy, but a well used and well loved 'proper' mountain bike, that has proven itself safe and competent on rockiest and rootiest of southern Finland's single track. The frame is 19 inch, meaning the bike suits people around my height (176 Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-18215066927182683662014-06-24T17:57:00.001+03:002014-06-24T17:57:30.761+03:00Sea To Summit Alpine II Sleeping Bag Size regular. The Sea To Summit Alpine II sleeping bag is a beautifully-made and very technologically advanced down sleeping bag using very fine quality down. It use what Sea to Summit call a "3D nano shell", a very light layer of synthetic insulation between the down and the outer shell. This means that dew-point - where perspiration travelling outwards through the bags insulation from the Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-58031299072978014512014-06-24T17:33:00.002+03:002014-06-24T17:33:50.145+03:00Jack Wolfskin synthetic insulation pullover (size large)Can't remember what the model name was of this one; Microwave? Microtherm? Micro-something anyway I think. It weights 400 grams on my postal scales and packs up pretty small. I bought as a lightweight belay pullover for summer mountain rock climbs and it does this very well, but is a good, damp-resistant insulated top for just about any outdoor pursuit! Packs into its own 'stowaway' pocket.
Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-65429356450316084592014-06-24T17:15:00.001+03:002014-06-24T17:15:11.145+03:00Marmot Variant Jacket (size Medium)The Marmot Variant jacket is a zip up warm midlayer. It has Powerstretch fleece back and arms but the front section is a layer of light synthetic filled insulation. The front section is windproof as well - if you wear it on a bike or while XC skiing or similar. My review of the Variant with all the technical details is on UKclimbing.
Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-68301028385123734222014-06-24T17:09:00.002+03:002014-06-24T17:15:27.952+03:00Marmot Zion Jacket (size Medium)Made with Polartec Neoshell, the Zion jacket is fully waterproof, very breathable, and has a soft, fuzzy cosy inside. It works very well as a Finnish winter jacket for ice climbing, mixed climbing, downhill skiing (arm pocket takes a lift pass perfectly) and snowshoeing and the like. The hood is not good enough at going over a climbing helmet to make it the best choice for climbing in the big Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-54347187056080399142014-06-24T16:59:00.001+03:002014-06-24T17:18:32.109+03:00Mountain Equipment Citadel Jacket (size Medium)Probably one of the warmest and most technologically advanced synthetic belay jackets available. Not light, but very warm and perfect for ice climbing in brutal conditions. Also makes a great general winter coat for the coldest of Finnish winters! The jacket is sized as a belay jacket so it will pull over a shell if that is also a medium. My review of this jacket with all the tech details is hereToby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-42302534948642411292014-02-25T09:56:00.001+02:002014-02-25T09:56:16.088+02:00Testing testingGif testing.
Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-91263221332938915022013-12-19T11:59:00.000+02:002013-12-19T11:59:19.005+02:00Rab Alpine Pull OnSize Medium. Weighs 250 grams. Pertex Equilibrium fabric. Excellent helmet compatible hood.
Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-66600878037619348632013-12-19T11:23:00.000+02:002013-12-28T23:10:15.918+02:00Haglöfs Trident II JacketSize medium. Gore Windstopper fabric. Excellent helmet compatible hood.
Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-82547899263356411262013-12-19T11:22:00.000+02:002013-12-19T11:22:21.128+02:00Marmot Ion WindshirtSize Medium. Very simple hood. One chest pocket it packs into (with a karabiner tab on it to carry on a harness etc.). Not much else hence only 104 grams!
Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-90205013485390862562013-12-19T11:12:00.000+02:002013-12-19T11:12:05.052+02:00Black Diamond ReactorsToby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-32406402730429289522013-12-19T00:19:00.000+02:002013-12-19T12:07:20.771+02:00Scarpa Vega Plastic BootsPretty certain they are UK 9/Euro 43 ("9" is marked in on the plastic cuff on both boots; I normally wear 42s but I bought these for cold temperatures are wanted to make sure I could wear warm socks and that my wide feet wouldn't be pinched across the boot at all).
Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-75464467604215920312013-07-28T18:25:00.001+03:002013-07-28T18:27:24.289+03:00Wild Country Elite Adjustble harnessSize Large
Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-32072125976720825192013-07-18T00:02:00.002+03:002013-07-18T00:02:44.039+03:00Wild Country Wildwire QuickdrawsToby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-14376236273657525962013-03-05T00:53:00.001+02:002013-03-05T01:04:37.291+02:00Additional M270 photos
This rack actually fitted on the gear racks and ice clippers no problem.
Note slightly baggy leg loops
Nice wide, supportive swami belt.
with rock gear as well as screws/quickdraws.
Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-87780366207422174292012-10-21T14:57:00.002+03:002012-10-21T17:37:49.076+03:00For sale: Lowe Alpine basic hi-loft fleeceFor sale: Lowe Alpine basic hi-loft fleece pullover.
Size small. Very simple hi-loft fleece pullover; neck zip, no pockets.
Light, compressible and warm if under a windproof. Makes a great cold weather mid-layer under a soft- or hard-shell. My wife bought this
but decided, as it is a men's model, if didn't fit her very comfortably, so it has had very little use.
Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-83242000022811778692012-10-21T14:46:00.000+03:002012-10-21T14:46:43.403+03:00For sale: Patagonia Synchilla Jacket
For sale: Patagonia Synchilla Jacket, size large.
A classic Patagonia midweight fleece jacket. Kind of simple: pockets for
your hands, one chest pocket, a zip up the front and.... errrr... that
about it! Typical Patagonia quality (I have a 20 year old pullover version of this that I still regularly use).
I've never used it much as it's a little too big for me, but years of usage in Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-26115558533955380862012-10-21T14:22:00.001+03:002012-10-21T14:22:16.496+03:00For sale: Marmot Genesis JacketFor sale: Marmot Genesis Jacket
Size Medium. Weight 693 grams.
Marmot calls this an "M3" softshell - which is the most protective
class. It has some kind of breathable, waterproof membrane. I've found
that in use it is fully waterproof, it has taped seams and water beads
up on the outer material too. It's not as breathable as non-membrane
softshell, but for mountain climbs I'veToby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-91497332311621013862012-10-21T14:11:00.004+03:002012-10-21T14:11:53.467+03:00For sale: RAB Ascent down jacketFor sale: RAB Ascent down jacket.
Size "large" (RAB's fit is quite slim, I normally wear medium, but this fits me well and is quite long, keeping your bum nice and warm).
Weight 895 grams. It's not a superlight jacket, it's made with tough materials that stand up well to everyday winter use as well as for ice climbing or winter camping trips at the weekend.
Hood fits over a climbing Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5998121.post-24130730669317121132012-01-09T22:13:00.000+02:002012-01-09T22:13:10.564+02:00The RAB Latok Ice Gauntlet and RAB Latok GloveDespite both being called Latok-something, these two pairs of gloves are rather different beasts. Both are waterproofed using an eVent membrane, but the Ice Gauntlet is insulated with Primaloft, has leather palms and – as it name suggests – is a gauntlet-style, with it cuff coming up high over the cuff of your jacket. On the other hand, the Latok Glove is lined but does not have additional Toby - Northern Light Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14342195033125549912noreply@blogger.com