The Adventurer's Gear Thread

[H.Johnson]

Swoon! They are gorgeous - wholecuts! Such stylish quarters - and look at the welts! Whoever closed those beauties could really stitch. I wonder if Bigshoe has seen them. I'd appreciate his comments.

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Edit: I've just found a link to some fantastic bespoke hiking boots made in the UK. The cost? Way north of £1,500. But you get a £200 reduction on subsequent pairs!
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[Creeping Past]

The company representative is very friendly and helpful. I just wish I had a fraction of the price to spare. I'm trying to encourage others to part with money so that I can vicariously enjoy the quality of these excellent boots...

 

[Copper]

Fascinating account of an incredible trip, Copper. I am so glad you shared it with us. I learned a lot and enjoyed every second.

....Sachet

Thank you, Sachet - It was an incredible adventure; I am very much starting to miss some of those sweltering hot days near Delhi now as the snow is falling and its finally turning truly cold here at home.

I certainly miss starting each morning with a cup of tea and the unique ritual that starting a cold Enfield demands!

One of the guides on the trip is an incredible photographer as well - this is one of his photos from the ride: He is on Flickr as 'Motographer' if you wish to see more. You can see my canvas shoulder bag/camelback setup in this one.

 

[Kifaru]

I looked at lineman boots - they were not totally my aesthetic - but I really thought they would wear particularly well. Problem is from what I found they don't make narrow. I have small - super thin feet. Some options don't even get small enough. And pretty much all do not get thin enough. I have the same problem with all leather hiking boots. Though at least there a boot sock helps. The only place I get lucky is in modern downhill skiing boots.

Dear Mrs. Merl,

You might try looking for Italian boots. The Italians make notoriously narrow shoes and boots. Just a thought...

Kindest regards,
K-

 

[Jerekson]

Does anyone have any leads or sources to finding a good Aussie style duster?

 

[cookie]

Does anyone have any leads or sources to finding a good Aussie style duster?

http://www.walkabout.com/shop/coat-dz-durapelriding.asp http://www.classiccountrycomforts.com/
http://www.wellingtonsurplus.com.au/showProduct/KK00055

Like a drizabone?

 

[Jerekson]

Yeah, like a Drizabone, but I don't care about the brand. I actually have a liking towards the Kakadu ones...

Drizabones are so darn expensive...is there anything similar that won't break my wallet?

 

[Mike K.]

Yeah, like a Drizabone, but I don't care about the brand. I actually have a liking towards the Kakadu ones...

Drizabones are so darn expensive...is there anything similar that won't break my wallet?

Try www.outbackoutlet.com
A bunch of us have been purchasing Akubra Riverina hats from this site and doing the safari conversion on them. Outback Outlet also sells a lot of Outback Trading Co. apparel. Currently there's at least one duster that is selling for under $100.

 

[John in Covina]

Cabela's has an Outback oilskin duster listed for men and a duster listed for women.

 

[Jerekson]

Here's the Drover from Australia.

I like the gunbelt alot, which I think I've mentioned before...any leads to something similar?

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[Nick Charles]

Jerkson try this link for the duster. I used to work at this store and the oilskins are really nice. I have one that is about 13 years orld and still haven't reproofed it.


http://www.wwmerc.com/cgi-bin/Category.cgi?category=3014&type=store

 

[Lone_Ranger]

Here's the Drover from Australia.

I like the gunbelt alot, which I think I've mentioned before...any leads to something similar?

The belt looks a little dainty, to be a decent gunbelt. Unless you're carrying a Walther PPK.

Try checking out some of the Single Action Sport Shooting/Cowboy Action Shooting websites. You should be able to come up with something.

 

[Creeping Past]

Hemp

Hemp has been mentioned in various threads relating to rucksack and uniforms.

Hemp was used to make linen, I believe.

It's tough and hard-wearing and resists moths. It may even make a man more attractive, for all I know.

So where are all the hemp adventure clothes? Why is hemp only made into hippie garments?

 

[shortbow]

With respect, it is my understanding that linen is made from flax, a different plant altogether from hemp. I would think that the former is a good deal more durable.

 

[Mojave Jack]

Hemp has been mentioned in various threads relating to rucksack and uniforms.

Hemp was used to make linen, I believe.

It's tough and hard-wearing and resists moths. It may even make a man more attractive, for all I know.

So where are all the hemp adventure clothes? Why is hemp only made into hippie garments?

Hippie garments! lol

I've often wondered that myself! Hemp is actually a really useful, beneficial plant with many, many applications, from oil-based paints, clothing, paper, cooking oil, and on and on. The species of hemp that is most useful (known as industrial hemp) also has the least amount of THC, but since it's very difficult to tell from the stoner type of hemp (the Cannabis species), it's almost impossible to regulate.

And it certainly doesn't help that every time you see anyone promoting the use of hemp products, they always look and sound like Tommy Chong.

 

[John in Covina]

Hemp gruel!

 

[B. F. Socaspi]

Hemp is a great, practical material. The plant used to make it contains so minute an amount of THC that smokes yards of the stuff would only give you a headache.

As for the hippie factor...it is pretty large. But if you look around various vegan clothiers, you'll find quality hemp products which aren't stonerlicious.

http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/home/index.jsp?OPTION=HOME_PAGE&assetid=1704&slc=en_US&sct=US&src=pkw&src=USBAVOEM

 

[Creeping Past]

Mojave, my imagination's working on the narrative possibilities of a War Office civil servant from the early part of the 20th century trying to source hemp for uniforms from a time-traveling Cheech and Chong...

BFS, I've seen the Patagonia hemp items; they're kind of 'ethical Orvis'.

It's strange that a fibre/fabric/coth that was once so widely used, and is so versatile, durable and long-lasting when put to use in clothing, can have vanished within a couple of generations. Might we be a similar span away from seeing the end of petrochemical-derived fabrics?

I'm still interested to find out whether the the adventurous among us would consider buying hemp versions of adventure-style clothing. Or would you stick to cotton, if going the traditional route? Does the ghost of Cheech and/or Chong — rather than the shades of well-dressed soldiers and adventurers of the past — haunt the hempen thread?

 

[Spencer]

If you are looking for a good gunbelt, check out this site.

http://www.epsaddlery.com/

I believe they have been in business for a century.

 

[Mojave Jack]

Mojave, my imagination's working on the narrative possibilities of a War Office civil servant from the early part of the 20th century trying to source hemp for uniforms from a time-traveling Cheech and Chong...

lol [Tommy Chong Voice]"Like, wow, man! This whole Tutsi warrior thing is trippin' me out, man!"[/Tommy Chong Voice] [Cheech Voice]No kidding, Holmes! Like, my .500 Nitro Express cartridges look like huge joints, dude!"[/Cheech Voice]

It's strange that a fibre/fabric/coth that was once so widely used, and is so versatile, durable and long-lasting when put to use in clothing, can have vanished within a couple of generations. Might we be a similar span away from seeing the end of petrochemical-derived fabrics?

I'm still interested to find out whether the the adventurous among us would consider buying hemp versions of adventure-style clothing. Or would you stick to cotton, if going the traditional route? Does the ghost of Cheech and/or Chong — rather than the shades of well-dressed soldiers and adventurers of the past — haunt the hempen thread?

I most definitely would. The only thing that stops me from actually supporting the hemp groups is that most of them just want to smoke it. As a renewable resource it really can't be beat.

Spencer, nice holsters, but wow! the prices! I'd like a nice tanker holster for my Model 10, but the Cabela's Pacific Canvas Pilots Victory Model Holster is probably more in my price range.

Someday I'll be able to afford a custom rig like those, though!