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I personally get the cheapest still usable poles. Means max 30 € for poles. Why? Because they don't last me more than one season. Slip on snow or rock, catch on pole, bent pole. Well maybe I'm clumsy, but if I gave 150 € for a pole I'd be really pissed

Good tests can also be found here:
http://www.photozone.de/

HAHAHAH! What tricks Well, hand on heart, asbestos panels don't belong in nature either. Like waste bricks and such.
Celje folks will have the "clean Slovenia in one day" action for two whole days
That's devotion!
But I really can't believe that as many as 13% of people wrote in the poll that they don't litter

Tol, don't talk too much about the tax, some state employee might read this forum, they'll raise hell even more
Otherwise I join your opinion.
I decided rather to invest in knowledge and gradually acquiring experiences than equipment, since the first one comes in handy even if you hike alone (which I often like).
Which doesn't mean I'm right, as I wrote above, I also need to change my thinking that the transceiver isn't just some gimmick.

Then I recommend something like this to you:
http://www.kibuba.com/index.php?mID=15&cID=135&scID=53&pID=61
Backpack very well adjustable, fits well, and you can fit a lot inside. It's durable (tested) and after approx. 8-10 hours uphill still wearable (no pain in shoulders or hips). The only thing that might be a minus is the weight. Not exactly among the lightest, nor the heaviest
Something like that or similar. Kibuba has a nice overview of how and what, then you can check DEUTER.COM.

Best regards,
S.

Yeah that's true what you say and I agree with what you and tol said. But that doesn't change the fact that the gear isn't some technological wonder that's super complicated, yet expensive as if they just discovered RF. If you look at materials for making a transceiver, I don't think it'd exceed 20$ much. Not to mention probes. But that's how it is and for now we can't do anything. If I went abroad nonstop I'd get it without thinking. Here it'll take time until mountaineers' awareness (including mine) is sensible enough that everyone has transceivers.

Well, looks like there was some problem somewhere, since I couldn't even do the training then. Now it works... Well happy hunting

Yeah those guys were pretty brave how they tested it
tol: Abroad you can get transceivers 50-100 € cheaper depending on model. But they still cost quite a bit. Sure they have to be super tested and whatever, but prices are really wild compared to the technology. Also true that target audience isn't as big as e.g. mobiles.

The problem with SL backpacks for men is that the shoulder straps are closer together than usual. Height is not a problem, as the straps can be adjusted upwards too (not sure about this specific one). Depends on your build too. If you're more stocky in the upper body, it probably won't fit you. To know for sure, best to try it on site.

The weather was just right, but how was the ice?

Yes I've already registered as a landfill surveyor, but something really went wrong with them. Namely the link to geopedio.si didn't work anymore after registration. I sent mail to their info, but no response. I walk a lot around Zreče and Slovenske Konjice area, and I'd like to contribute a bit to cleaner environment. Did anyone have similar problems?

No, 600 € for a backpack is really crazy Such a backpack must carry you up the hill, not you carrying it

I look for the backpack to be adjustable as much as possible. OK, maybe I'm picky, but sometimes it comes in handy. It can be a really good backpack, but if it doesn't sit right on hips and shoulders, it can seem the problem is in the backpack.

Jerry, thanks for this link. Worth checking it out.

Yes, I do it so that before you go on a tour, you dress so that you're slightly cold. It suits me better, as when you warm up it's just right. Of course, cold not because of wind blowing through but because of the thickness of clothes.
The other thing is pace. If you go like chamois (if not used to it), because you're in such company, you'll sweat anyway. There problems can start. Dressing, undressing in minus and wind is not the best option. Better to slow pace to one body is used to. Up to -10 no problem. When below -20 big problem. Especially with wind. When 32km/h at 0 feels -18. Nice if from start don't sweat too much.