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What to wear when birding?! (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter christine
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Two schools from Finland:
Naturist Twitchers do it without clothes;
http://www.julkistila.com/naturistiskaba/index2.php?pg=kuvia&s=1
and The Ornite Order is quite the opposite..
http://groups.msn.com/Beo/orniteorder.msnw
Naturist Twitchers do it without clothes;
http://www.julkistila.com/naturistiskaba/index2.php?pg=kuvia&s=1
and The Ornite Order is quite the opposite..
http://groups.msn.com/Beo/orniteorder.msnw
Adey Baker
Member
I've used a Country Innovation Harrier fleece for a while now.
It's not 100% waterproof so it's not suitable for all weather but I've found it very well made and comfortable.
On a lighter note, Iwork in the hosiery industry so can anyone buying tights to wear under their trousers please make sure you 'Buy British!'
Would I wear them? You've got to be joking!
Actually, for very cold weather, I've got a thermal undersuit that was made where my wife works. The largest size that they made was worn by actor Brian Blessed when he went climbing on Everest so it's good enough for any weather this country can throw at it.
It's not 100% waterproof so it's not suitable for all weather but I've found it very well made and comfortable.
On a lighter note, Iwork in the hosiery industry so can anyone buying tights to wear under their trousers please make sure you 'Buy British!'
Would I wear them? You've got to be joking!
Actually, for very cold weather, I've got a thermal undersuit that was made where my wife works. The largest size that they made was worn by actor Brian Blessed when he went climbing on Everest so it's good enough for any weather this country can throw at it.
SimonC
Still listing - I'll capsize one day
Sleeper said:
Duh!!! If you can see the funny side of rogerk's post, how can you not see the funny side of mine???!?!?!?!?!
You have to remember, that Roger has been my best friend for over 18 yrs, I knew he was "fishing" & seeing as you took the bait, I thought I might give him a hand reeling you in while he was at work o
Like I've always said, forums like this need a "tongue-in-cheek" smiley just so everybody can spot light-hearted sarcasm!
Roger won't have been offended, btw, but you might have played a bit more before spitting the hook out!
SimonC
Still listing - I'll capsize one day
Karwin said:
The Ornite Order....what a brilliant idea! I wish i'd thought of it....especially this bit (from the bottom of the linked site) :
Want to join us? It’s as simple as this: just send Your binoculars, telescopes + paraboloid mirrors to the Ornite Waste Disposal Headquarters. Devoted members are also encouraged to spread word from Ornite Order: next time You visit public (or private) toilet, just sign “OO RULES” on the door.
I could do with a few more 'scopes & bins!!!!!
& I wonder what the bit I've highlighted in blue really means??
On the head : baseball cap in summer;choice of lowe alpine mountain cap w/proof & earflaps;fleece cap (scottish ornithologist club logo) or berghaus neck gaiter cum hat (covers the ears too) in winter.
Torso:thermal t-shirt;polo or pocketed shirt;sweatshirt or fleece jumper;fleece jckt;outer shell choice of ventile or a country innovation lightweight but w/proof jckt (£65 in rspb shop).
Trousers : regatta action multi pockets lined and unlined, bargains at c. £20 & £25 (better value than rohans).Regatta w/proof trousers that aren't over trousers but are worn as normal.Thermal bottoms if needed.
Footwear:Karrimor ksb goretex; scarpa 4 season;wellies or new balance all-terrain trainers.
Hands:Found a berghaus type that are thin enough to use eqipment and very warm.Have tried gloves that have been too thick,fingerless that just make fingertips cold and the ones with flap that was just fiddly and ultimately frustrating.
As with optics,every ounce of weight will tell on you unless you're going to be static.
Tom.
Torso:thermal t-shirt;polo or pocketed shirt;sweatshirt or fleece jumper;fleece jckt;outer shell choice of ventile or a country innovation lightweight but w/proof jckt (£65 in rspb shop).
Trousers : regatta action multi pockets lined and unlined, bargains at c. £20 & £25 (better value than rohans).Regatta w/proof trousers that aren't over trousers but are worn as normal.Thermal bottoms if needed.
Footwear:Karrimor ksb goretex; scarpa 4 season;wellies or new balance all-terrain trainers.
Hands:Found a berghaus type that are thin enough to use eqipment and very warm.Have tried gloves that have been too thick,fingerless that just make fingertips cold and the ones with flap that was just fiddly and ultimately frustrating.
As with optics,every ounce of weight will tell on you unless you're going to be static.
Tom.
Adey Baker
Member
Hi Christine
It's the thought of 'being caught' wearing them!
Having worked in the hosiery industry for over 30 years I've made literally millions of them! - tight, pop-socks, stockings - the lot. So they don't do a lot for me, unfortunately!
Adey
It's the thought of 'being caught' wearing them!
Having worked in the hosiery industry for over 30 years I've made literally millions of them! - tight, pop-socks, stockings - the lot. So they don't do a lot for me, unfortunately!
Adey
christine
Well-known member
Yeah,lets definitley look forward to summer weather,went out to Hampstead Heath on saturday & got caught in a huge downpour,came home soaked & freezing.
Saw some very acrobatic long tailed tits & some redwings feeding on the ground on the way back though,two firsts for me.
Christine
Saw some very acrobatic long tailed tits & some redwings feeding on the ground on the way back though,two firsts for me.
Christine
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