Colin Ibbotson

Hiker, cycle tourer and paddler. Owner of Tramplite Gear.

[Colin Ibbotson @Tramplite]

With Tramplite Gear closed by Brexit, I've now closed that website and returned to my old one. Here's an update on where I've been these last few years.

https://t.co/SKYCFUXkNO

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@alex_roddie @bobsleigh284 @JordanJaunt @townsendoutdoor @ReconOnTheTrail @deedeelea @Mountain_Scot @TopoGPS Yes nothings improved on that front. @TopoGPS isn’t perfect but it’s the best out there right now. Certainly very reliable and has no issues with gpx imports

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@aliceoutthere1 @bobsleigh284 Yes it’s good. But then I made it ;-)

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@bobsleigh284 @mattdoc1982 Unfortunately not :-(

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@FergusMcGee Agreed! I’ve still got them somewhere :-)

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Couple of oldies! From the early 90’s while hiking in Snowdonia.

Can you guess which was my shelter ;-)

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@343GuiltySparc @munro277 Indeed! Well spotted

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@aroundthehills I didn’t really get into lightweight hiking until after my LEJOG walk in 2000. I carried 16kg on that hike!

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@munro277 phoenix phreeranger. A classic from the 90’s. Superb tent!

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@alex_roddie It does seem a bit pointless. The enduro was most likely used as a test platform for some of the new 7 internals (I understand it’s not just a 6 under the cover). Like the venu has been for the new Epix screen. Garmin often test new hardware on other models first

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@alex_roddie Just reading it now. Both models look excellent, if pricey!

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@townsendoutdoor Get well soon Chris

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@hillwalker66 @TopoGPS Yes. Select crow fly rather than pedestrian

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@bpackingbongos Had the same with my dad. He spent his last 3 weeks alone in a ward. I agree. Utter scum.

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@LoneWalkerUK Hardly! I’m fairly sure this will be a unique crossing :-)

[Stuart W. Greig @LoneWalkerUK]

I'm trying to plan a 'proper adventure' in a relatively tame location - what do you think?
https://t.co/LMDe0JyRzW

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Resuming walking again after a 3 hr break dealing with the poor fox. Fox didn’t make it but the SSPCA were amazing. Going to be a late night tonight!

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Fox update 4. Unfortunately the SSPCA couldn’t save him and he had to be put to sleep. Sad but at least no more suffering

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Ok Twitter. Need your help. Found a live injured fox. Can’t walk but otherwise looks ok. Any rescue centres nr drymen Scotland? I’ve always been told RSPCA will just put them down?

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Fox update 3. SSPCA are coming out. Fox is looking a lot better. Moving a bit more. Not given up yet!

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Been in touch with fox rescue Scotland. They believe it’s been poisoned and there’s nothing that can be done. Also left a message with SRSPCA. Not looking good for the poor fox :-(