Gear again!

As is irritatingly frequent, I have decided to blog about my gear again - apologies but I love it.  I have recently taken delivery of the following items:

1) The Ultra-Sil Daypack from Sea to Summit

2) The Montane Featherlite Marathon Running Jacket (too small - sent back for a size-up!)

I already have my X-talon 240's (for my feet - google for more info), and I am awaiting delivery of the Rig7 Tarp from Alpkit.

I'm also awaiting delivery of my daughter's first backpack - a Little Life Ladybird - she's only 23 months old so a bergen was unwise.

My TGO Challenge gear list is taking shape but I still haven't gone for a new rucksack yet - for mine is the rather weighty MACPAC Pursuit Classic 55 @ 1.8kg!  I just can't encourage my conscience to agree to discard the kiwi wonder in favour of a lighter stateside pack.  Golite, Gossamer, ULA etc all have my attention.  Darn it - it never ceases.  There's a new force in physics - Gear-avity.  I just can't escape it.

I know I'll get by just fine with the MACPAC so it'll will just allow me to experience another weight saving for the next big challenge after TGOC 2012. 

So its now time to test the kit thus far with a short trip to the Lake District.  I'm heading into Langdale for a foray onto the Pikes, after a wee (very lightweight) dash up onto Lingmoor Fell on Friday pm.  I am struggling to wait to get out into the hills again. 

I'll subject you all to another blog when I am back with some feedback on the various bits of kit.  I might even do a bit of audioblogging if I can get my head around it.

Oh, and I'll elaborate on my accidental involvement on a Yorkshire Three Peaks event due in June this year too. How do I get involved in these things!