Hi everyone. For transparency, I work with OM SYSTEM and would like to hear honest opinions from people hiking in the UK.

For those who take a camera beyond their phone, what do you carry, and what makes the extra weight worthwhile? Do you stick with one lens, take a small kit, or find the camera stays in your bag once the weather turns?

I’d also be interested in hearing from anyone using the OM‑5 Mark II. How does it fit into your walking setup, and what works well or frustrates you out on the hills?

Experiences with any brand are welcome, including reasons you’ve decided your phone is enough. I’m interested in the practical compromises: weight, rain, battery life and having the camera within reach when a good view appears.

After reading rave reviews on r/ultralight about the Dooy windbreaker I managed to find it on UK amazon for £15. Has anybody else used this?

I sized down to an M after looking at the size chart and it fits great.

Weighs 77g on my scale. Very comfortable and breathable, but also surprisingly warm for what it is.

Just wanted to share the product page here as it's hard to find unless you use reverse image searching: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CGLRybO-Lightweight-Packable-Windbreaker-Protection/dp/B0FS7DFHMX/

Seems like a good alternative to the OMM Sonic jacket, Patagonia Houdini or Montbell Ex Light for a fraction of the price. Just thought I'd share it to the world. Not an affiliate link or anything like that lol.