It’s all gone a bit wrong! There has been a bit of drama over the last few days in relation to my new van order, Nissan/Renault have halted production briefly at the factory in France for an unknown reason and this means I was informed that there would be a 3+ month delay on myContinue reading “New Van #2”
Author Archives: Lindley Chambers
New Van #1
So my 2021 Ford Transit AKA the “50 Shades Van” is approaching the end of its lease. It’s been a great van and very reliable. Sort from servicing it’s only been in the garage for a grinding hub noise which was fixed under warranty and a couple of wheel studs broken due to a mechanicContinue reading “New Van #1”
Tanzania 2023 Expedition
One of the freelance roles I do from time to time each year is Expedition Leader for school groups undertaking overseas trips. It’s really rewarding and interesting work and means I get to travel more than I would ordinarily on my personal finances. My first trip this year (Last week) was to Tanzania with aContinue reading “Tanzania 2023 Expedition”
TwoNav – Trail 2 Plus GPS System
My review of the Trail 2 GPS system from TwoNav, a great company making really quite good GPS devices that are simple to use, affordably priced and great for lots of different outdoor activities on foot, bike or vehicle. Who are TwoNav? Two Nav are a Spanish company who started out in 2001 designing trackingContinue reading “TwoNav – Trail 2 Plus GPS System”
Montane Spine Race Kit Checks
Post #2 Kit checks Below is an overview of the procedure for kit checks at and during the races, plus some advice for making it as quick and painless a process as possible on the day. We will break Kit Checks into 3 areas: Pre-Race Registration/Kit check on the day During the race We willContinue reading “Montane Spine Race Kit Checks”
Montane Spine Race Kit List
Post #1 – The How and Why of the Kit List As many of you know my role at the Montane Spine Races is one of Equipment Manager. It’s my job to review the kit list each year and update and adjust it after each event. I work with the Race Directors and various teamsContinue reading “Montane Spine Race Kit List”
Rab Ridge Gloves
All weather warmth and protection for tasks involving a need for some dexterity. I recently bought some Rab Ridge Gloves as I wanted something warm, water/weather resistant and suitable for dexterity based tasks without having to remove them often. Just simple tasks like buckles and zips and operating watches, GPS devices and holding tools. StandardContinue reading “Rab Ridge Gloves”
The ARC 50
Or rather 15 in my case… For those who do not know the ARC50 is a tough point to point ultra of around 50 miles along the south west coastal path. Starting at the Minack theatre and heading north round Lands End and finishing at the Mount Pleasant Eco Park in Porthtowan. There is alsoContinue reading “The ARC 50”
Van Blog #11 – 3 Week Build Progress (Part 2)
Continuing on from the previous blog on my 3 week in progress on the van build. Next thing I did was line the back of the ply on the side and rear doors with 7mm closed cell foam and some light grey 4 way stretch carpet. This gives me a bit of insulation and soundproofingContinue reading “Van Blog #11 – 3 Week Build Progress (Part 2)”
Van Blog #10 – 3 Week Build Progress (Part 1)
This blog may contain amazon affiliate links to products 3 weeks ago the van was delivered and since then I have been slowly working through the build. It all seemed a bit of a big job and it was difficult to know where to start and what to concentrate on 1st. I have been takingContinue reading “Van Blog #10 – 3 Week Build Progress (Part 1)”