Middle Earth Ranger Forum

Thanks Iodo!

Iodo wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 8:31 am I agree, there are certain situations where modern is absolutely best, footwear is a good example most of the time, and in my line of work a big thing is safety, but there are also situations where old is best, I often find the linen/wool combo to be a better base-layer for hiking, it is heavier than your polyester/polyamide fleece but it does seem to preform better.

I've seen many wacky pairs of steel-toe boots but I have to admit, seeing a pair of steel-toe turnshoes would take the cake. My own pair of steel-toes is just a simple pair of modern work boots.

Cimrandir wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 2:39 pm I've seen many wacky pairs of steel-toe boots but I have to admit, seeing a pair of steel-toe turnshoes would take the cake. My own pair of steel-toes is just a simple pair of modern work boots.

steel-toe turnshoes, you shouldn't put ideas like that in my head but such a thing would come in very handy mining and prospecting

Iodo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:55 pm

Cimrandir wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 2:39 pm I've seen many wacky pairs of steel-toe boots but I have to admit, seeing a pair of steel-toe turnshoes would take the cake. My own pair of steel-toes is just a simple pair of modern work boots.

steel-toe turnshoes, you shouldn't put ideas like that in my head but such a thing would come in very handy mining and prospecting

Wouldn't those be sabatons?

Iodo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:55 pm steel-toe turnshoes, you shouldn't put ideas like that in my head but such a thing would come in very handy mining and prospecting

If you show up to work in your factor wearing the "older style" of steel toe shows, make sure you take a picture of yourself with them BEFORE you get fired.

Tom_Ranger wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:39 am

Iodo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 12:55 pm steel-toe turnshoes, you shouldn't put ideas like that in my head but such a thing would come in very handy mining and prospecting

If you show up to work in your factor wearing the "older style" of steel toe shows, make sure you take a picture of yourself with them BEFORE you get fired.

I'll try not to forget

Very interesting discussion. I'm not a fan of "costume" pieces personally. I like all my kit to be as usable as possible.

I currenrly work as a ranger manning a nature reserve on a small uninhabited island so am getting to test a lot of my gear for durability and comfort. I have modern gear with me as well but prefer older clothing.

Well that sounds like the best of all worlds! What a fun thing to be doing.

Rangerofthesea wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:29 pm Very interesting discussion. I'm not a fan of "costume" pieces personally. I like all my kit to be as usable as possible.

I currenrly work as a ranger manning a nature reserve on a small uninhabited island so am getting to test a lot of my gear for durability and comfort. I have modern gear with me as well but prefer older clothing.

Yeah, and that is the way I think about it too. Of course modern clothes has their place; right tool for the right job. But there is a big diff between buying what LOOKS like a ranger kit and what actually is. Looks might be cheap thin cotton with a printed stitch and a zipper on the front. But clothes are much more functional and practical.

Rangerofthesea wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 7:29 pm I currenrly work as a ranger manning a nature reserve on a small uninhabited island so am getting to test a lot of my gear for durability and comfort. I have modern gear with me as well but prefer older clothing.

How did you land a gig like that?

I don't think I have it quite that good, but I do own 18 acres of forest on a mountain, and it's surrounded by private forest, and those properties are surrounded by national forest. Can't even hear a modern vehicle in any direction. It's about 2 miles to the nearest remote road. So I do have a nice environment for me as a ranger to vall home.

Got lucky I guess. I have been studying forestry and wildlife conservation since last year so when I saw this posting advertised I jumped on it, they liked my background of remote and self sufficient living (greq up near the woods, last 6 years living on a sailboat). It's quite a harsh environment but I love it

What's the title of the position I'm thinking of getting a bachelor's in biodiversity and earth science and that seems like the kind of thing I'd want to do

Sorrel wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 3:54 pm What's the title of the position I'm thinking of getting a bachelor's in biodiversity and earth science and that seems like the kind of thing I'd want to do

Will that be in The Shire, Rivendell or Gondor?

Sorrel wrote: ↑Wed May 18, 2022 3:54 pm What's the title of the position I'm thinking of getting a bachelor's in biodiversity and earth science and that seems like the kind of thing I'd want to do

My official title for this post is Estate Warden as I'm managing the island, the whole island is classed as a nature reserve and has no residents. If I was on the mainland I'd be called a ranger, same role with woodland management, trapping animals, path and trail maintenance, keeping an eye on visitors that kind of thing with a few extra responsibilities as we live on site for 9 months of the year so vehicle and infrastructure maintenance added in.

steel-toe turnshoes, you shouldn't put ideas like that in my head

.... well now I've seen everything.
https://www.eysenkleider.com/accessoirs/

...well THAT'S different.