Thanks Pete,
You’ve saved me alot of fuss.

army issue, they’re good AND cheap, try a random internet auction site.
Snugpak Softie 9, pretty warm, light and packs down small (softie 6 if you don’t need so warm). Done me well for years in all sorts of conditions and no one will see you!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-SNUGPAK-SOFTIE-9-HAWK-SLEEPING-BAG-R-Z-OLIVE_W0QQitemZ220344150572QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_SportingGoods_SleepingBags_SM?hash=item220344150572&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ARMY-GORTEX-BIVVI-BAG_W0QQitemZ300287739197QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Collectables_Militaria_LE?hash=item300287739197&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

I’m very sorry Biffer, I don’t know where my manners went!
Thank you.

Is there anyone who knows about hope brackets who could help?

CKs engage much faster than pro2s, they sound better and they look better.
OK, purely due to the price diff, I can appreciate that CK is probably better than hope. But is it twice as good (as that’s the average difference)? Does the kit last twice as long? perform twice as well? look better X200%? Weigh half as much? NOPE
I doubt it, I don’t think that CK(or hope) is twice as good as Deore.
I have no doubt it’s among the best kit that you can buy but it’s overpriced IMHO.
Wheels CK £420, Hope £210 odd.

Recall is the major factor, if your dog does not come back if you call it then it should not be off of its lead. Ever.
I’m completely with muggomatic on this one, the owner is far more to blame than the dog.
devs – you’re a bit out, I’m afraid. Violence is not the way to maintain dominance over a dog. It really doesn’t work like that.

OK, I’m a dog owner and MTB rider.
My dog is an English bull with a troubled past and can have a nervous disposition. He doesn’t tolerate other dogs and I consider it my absolute duty to control him and ensure that other dogs do not get hurt and as such I will put him on his lead. The problems come when some **** dog comes hareing up and ignores his “master” calling.
He is great with people (including kids) but he would be absolutely scared witless if a biker came speeding towards him at 30mph. I think we all know whet english bulls do when scared.
Again, it is absolutely my duty to ensure the safety of others from my dog but I think a polite warning to any (responsible) dog owner would solve some of the issues. I would not be put out by someone giving him a tap if he tried to bite them but would not respond well if I thought someone had ripped the arse out of it and tried to inflict injury.