For the 1st of November
The photo is for this year’s Geek Christmas Present List , due to be published on Octagon’s Blog on 1/11/2024.
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Work from anywhere
This photo is for an article on Smart Thinking next month about hybrid working.
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More photos from my recent trip – Part Two
Craigellachie National Nature Reserve
Strathspey Railway
River Findhorn at Logie Steading
Isle of Skye
We moved onto the Isle of Skye.
Loch Alsh from Kyleakin
Loch Greshornish
Dunvegan
The Duirinish Stone
Loch Dunvegan and the MacLeod’s Tables
Portree
Broadford
Loch Linnhe – Fort William
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Sunday on Skye
Dunvegan
The Duirinish Stone
The Duirinish Stone dates from the turn of the Millennium, not the stone age, and was put here by local villagers to commemorate the date.
It is located above Dunvegan with views of Loch Dunvegan and the MacLeod’s Tables in the distance.
At the foot of the hill are the ruins of St Mary’s Church.
Loch Dunvegan and the MacLeod’s Tables
Coffee
Storm Betty has passed leaving us with a sunny, dry but breezy morning.
Time for coffee.
The plan today is to go nowhere for the morning as Jeremy wants to watch the football World Cup today. The last time I camped at this site was in 2013 and I commented on the lack of a phone signal – this would be a problem today when it comes to watching the football.
However a new phone mast that we can easily see from our tent has solved that problem.
Craghoppers 20L Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack
I have a new Craghoppers 20L Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack, primarily for using as hiking day pack. I chose this pack as it could also be used for travelling and work.
Craghoppers 20L Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack
It is a Craghoppers 20L Kiwi Classic Rolltop Backpack in dark butterscotch. It has a good sized pocket for a water bottle and another for small gear. There is an external rear laptop pocket and an external front slip pocket which can be fastened with a small carabiner for security. Inside there is a long slip pocket with a key keeper and a small zippered pocket for valuables.
The main pack has a roll top lid with a hook fastening – the strap is long enough to use the whole of the bag with a small roll over. This could prove useful when hiking for carrying a jacket when not in use or extra gear when going away. One of the shoulder straps has a security buckle so it can be fastened to a chair when you are having a coffee, so the pack cannot be stolen. There is a gear rack under the front zipper rain flap and other sturdy loops that gear could be fastened to.
The material looks hard wearing, that includes the straps and buckles.
I went for a walk
I slung my 1.1l titanium canteen in its Molle carrier onto the righthand shoulder strap, where it was not in my way. I put another 500ml water bottle in the water bottle pouch. I then packed gear for a day’s walk including a picnic stool.
I did not go far and then stopped for tea – see the photo above. The rucksack carried well, the inside is really just a long tube so the equipment had to be packed carefully. Even so the padding on the back stopped any bits sticking in my back. The back ventilation worked OK. The shoulder straps were comfortable with enough adjustment and a chest strap to keep them in place.
A success as a day pack.
Work though…
There is a problem, My Dell XPS 15 laptop, probably one of the smallest 15inch laptops on the market, will no way fit in the laptop sleeve. The laptop sleeve is advertised to hold a 16inch laptop. So May be not so useful for work if I need my laptop.
I am a bit annoyed the laptop does not fit but for everything else I wanted it for I am pleased.
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