Kit for sale / free

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flanker 4 Jan 2:30pm, 4 Jan 2025 21,362 posts	0 flanker Thanks
Rosehip 6 Jan 1:24pm, 6 Jan 2025 34,138 posts	0 Rosehip @flanker If it's the original (V1) Helvellyn carbon you mean, (rather than the later pro ones which have bright blue bits on) I've found a pole you can have. fmail me your address and I'll stick it in the post if it will help. (If I get around to replacing the 'pro' pair with something that doesn't keep collapsing on me, there'll be one of those too wtf don't they sell them in singles like others do? )
flanker 6 Jan 7:27pm, 6 Jan 2025 21,364 posts	0 flanker You are a star. It is the original adjustable one I need, so it should help! Happy to cover the postage. I'm tempted to move to Alpkit poles when I eventually replace these. Look very similar, not too expensive, and you can buy a single pole!
Gooner 6 Jan 9:45pm, 6 Jan 2025 23,057 posts	0 Gooner Alpkit head torches are great quality so hopefully their poles would be too.
geordiegirl 6 Jan 10:47pm, 6 Jan 2025 26,094 posts	0 geordiegirl I was thinking that the best headtorch I had was my Alpkit one and for the price it’s a bargain. I now have the fenix which is bright as anything but I’m finding it heavy and gives me a headache.
flanker 6 Jan 11:22pm, 6 Jan 2025 21,365 posts	0 flanker I've had mixed experiences with Alpkit gear over the years. It feels like it's more flaky these days. GG, which one have you got, as I'll need a new all-night torch and the new Nao isn't grabbing me?
Rosehip 8:09am 8:09am, 7 Jan 2025 34,150 posts	0 Rosehip I was going to get the Alpkit poles when we were in Keswick before xmas, but they were out of stock then and still are. They are better at helping to mend things than Harrier.
geordiegirl 8:18am 8:18am, 7 Jan 2025 26,099 posts	0 geordiegirl Its the Fenix HM65R-T its phenomenal, so so bright. I think I had it on with a buff last time and woolly hat last night so was probably too tight. It hasn't been an issue previously. This seems the cheapest at the moment hillanddaleoutdoors.co.uk I've not had the alpkit torch for over 10years I loved it but hubby bought me a Petzl when it died and I didn't have heart to tell him it wasn't as good as the alpkit. I also have the LedLenser NE05R which is a good lightweight torch, not as bright and is now a great back up. Both are rechargeable.
flanker 12:31pm 12:31pm, 7 Jan 2025 21,366 posts	0 flanker Thanks. Been wondering about that one for a while, but not keen on the dual spots. It seems unnecessary, and feel I'll miss the wider beam of the Petzl flood bulb. Probably need to try one out at some point.