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This pole is just 3 pieces of tent pole that I salvaged from an old tent. I show it in a little more detail in the previous video, linked at the end. An alternative is the Alpkit Vertex carbon pole.

Yes I wear it on the upper arm as recommended by Coros. It doesn't fit as well on my forearm.

@@fellrunningguide look for the best veine that you can see, put it on an make a test. ((( If you want ))) for me insiste my forearm, close to my elbow = sweet spot.

Yes worth experimenting with a few different set ups with the tarp. It's a versatile bit of kit! Thanks for watching.

Cheers Nathan, glad you found it interesting.

Yep, I've got a rucksack with a strong magnet on the sternum strap to attach the bladder hose. It works really well as intended but it affects the compass even if not held right next to it. I'm not keen on tents that use magnets to hold the doors open for the same reason.

@@fellrunningguide I know what you mean, it’s getting harder to keep your compass safe in your pack.

Powerbanks and some watches too can cause needle fluctuation.

@@briantinkerML Yes lots of things you need to be careful with. I've been caught out by a magnet on the sternum strap of my pack. I mentioned phones in particular because I often see people putting their compass in the same pocket as their phone on the front of their running vest or pack.

Cheers Brian, glad you liked it.

Local knowledge 😉 Thanks for watching.

Yes probably harder to judge off a photo than in real life. Thanks for watching.

@@fellrunningguide Thanks and a pleasure. I can safely say that the £4 I pay for your Patreon subscription, plus the back catalogue on CZcams has been the best money I've ever spent. After so many wobbles, I have my ML assessment in Oct and your vids have helped me loads. I regularly share the deets to other trainees as they are so good.

@@Karlgwilly thanks for your support Karl. Glad you find the videos useful, good luck with the ML.

Cheers Doug

Certain things about the watch I love, but the odd thing is better with Garmin. I really hoped that the optical arm strap was going to be an accurate alternative to a chest strap. Again, for a lot of the time it is, but I've also had a couple of glitches with it. So overall: very good but not excellent.

Sorry, I don't know which point in the video you are referring to?

Glad you found them informative Rory. Most fell races are unmarked, meaning there are no temporary flags or arrows to follow and some parts are on rough ground rather than well defined trails so the runners need to either know the route or navigate it during the race. What generally happens is that people get to know the route if they have done the race before, so as long as there are people in front who know where they are going then other runners simply follow them. The difficulties arise in foggy conditions when people lose sight of those in front. The longer Lake District races have most potential for people going wrong, Wasdale and Duddon are prime examples. Most races stipulate that runners need to carry a compass and a map of the route, but that doesn't mean that everyone knows how to use them!

@@fellrunningguide Interesting, indeed I read about the FRA pack requirements and the strict rule about not using a GPS device. As a runner who has heavily relied on my Fenix watch's maps to get me through all sorts of trails, my heart sank as soon as I saw that rule! But I decided it would be fun and useful to try and learn how to navigate properly (that's why I'm here now binging your fantastic content!!) but I also am discovering how interesting I find maps and navigation. Anyway, I entered the race I was looking at-Pen-y-ghent (which I've walked before), which is only 10.5km and from what I've seen of some videos it has markings, and even a course route on the map. So I think it's a good starter race. But I do want to get out and challenge myself so I will be looking at some longer ones in the Lakes as longer-term goals and see if I can get myself into some foggy situations 😄 Thanks again!

@@rorysmith7211 The navigation features on your watch can be really useful to help you learn navigation skills. Eg you can try to navigate by map and compass then check on your watch to see if you are where you think you are. Also the Fenix will give you a very accurate grid reference that you can then pinpoint on a map. Obviously you can't do this during a race but you can in training. Good luck in the race.

@@fellrunningguide Great idea about the watch. I'll try that. Thanks!

Cheers Doug

😁 no offense!

Cheers Brian.

Cheers! Glad you like these tasks.

Hi Nathan. I can get this tarp and my little stove and brew kit into a 10L pack. In cold weather though I will also take a warm layer to put on whilst I'm stopped so that takes up more room so then I'd go for a 15L pack. Glad you found it useful, thanks for commenting. Dave

@@fellrunningguide That's impressive... I'm using a Montane Trailblazer 18L and struggling for space... Packing for hiking is simpler 🤣

Lots of configurations to try, this is my favourite with the small tarp.

Cheers Imran 👍

Yes correct. Also no public rights of shown in Scotland, just paths that exist in the landscape. Much easier to plan a route!

Cheers Dave, Good to know 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Cheers

Thanks John, glad you liked it.

Yes there's something really relaxing about listening to the rain whilst being warm and dry. Until you need to pack up!

Glad it was useful. Yes I do one every week! Thanks for watching.

Thanks Imran. Yep it's a good climb whichever way you go.

Why's that?

@@fellrunningguide Damn, I don't like to explain my jokes... 😛 Search "Scots can't say purple" (sorry but links are usually disabled).

@@0li_vi_er I get it. But have you heard me trying to pronounce Sgurr an Fhidhleir 🤣

@@fellrunningguide Even English for Frenchies like me. I was staying at my penpal's house in Knaresboroug, and I couldn't find anyone who knew where it was when I asked for directions in French, until I wrote it down on a piece of paper.

You're welcome Jim, glad you gained something from watching it. ATB Dave

Depends what your options are in terms of other shoes. Personally I'd wear something a bit lighter for races and use the Ron Hills for training. But I've got lots of shoes! 😁

I agree Anna, on steep downhills the heel tab feels too high and puts pressure on my achilles.

Yes, but unfortunately there was a 6 month wait!

Cheers Bill. Yes I think it will be tricky for them to break into the market. I'll test them out for a while then report back. Thanks for watching.

Cheers I'll take a look. I don't often use trekking poles so I could do with something a bit longer than my Alpkit Vertex pole which only just works.