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Kes Arevo said:
Evanivitch said:
Hope you have a big backpack...
If you've got one, might as well use a bivvy instead of a tent, and for added luxury, a silk liner.
Bike camping, and just ordered a trailer! I know they are a hefty bit of kit! If you've got one, might as well use a bivvy instead of a tent, and for added luxury, a silk liner.
I went out for my first wild camp this weekend with a buddy who'd done it a couple of times)
Was pretty cool although we had some unexpected visitors who brought their family to just about where out ideal spot was until it got too dark so we pitched in a slightly compromised place (angled ground etc). Could have been more comfortable then but it was still a cool experience and I'll be doing it again (taking less kit with me next time)!
I forgot to take a pic of our actual camp but was a lovely view, especially as the sun rose (albeit we were packed up by then and beginning our walk home)
Was pretty cool although we had some unexpected visitors who brought their family to just about where out ideal spot was until it got too dark so we pitched in a slightly compromised place (angled ground etc). Could have been more comfortable then but it was still a cool experience and I'll be doing it again (taking less kit with me next time)!
I forgot to take a pic of our actual camp but was a lovely view, especially as the sun rose (albeit we were packed up by then and beginning our walk home)
Someone recommended a certain camping mat from Decathlon, so it's just arrived with a 1 person cookset, and a cheap inflatable pillow.
The mat has a rating of 2.7, which seems one of the best ratings on there, so fingers crossed it will be ok in my hammock!
PS, the cats love deliveries.
Tested the pot on my little tab burner, and boiled up really fast! Far faster than my old mugpot thing.
The mat has a rating of 2.7, which seems one of the best ratings on there, so fingers crossed it will be ok in my hammock!
PS, the cats love deliveries.
Tested the pot on my little tab burner, and boiled up really fast! Far faster than my old mugpot thing.
Edited by Kes Arevo on Tuesday 14th September 11:04
Chainsaws! That way you can practice your juggling at the same time.LordHaveMurci said:
silentbrown said:
Seriously, if you're wild camping, do NOT cut down trees. Do NOT have open fires.
Exactly, unless you own the land or have permission from the person who does. Going to my 'usual' spot in a week or 2 so will take pics if I remember of the fire set up and an after picture so we can play 'spot where my fire was'
DannyScene said:
Agree on the don't cut down trees, disagree on not having fires, there are multiple ways you can safely discreetly have a fire and still practise leave no trace when done in the morning
Going to my 'usual' spot in a week or 2 so will take pics if I remember of the fire set up and an after picture so we can play 'spot where my fire was'
My camping is all on remote upland terrain where you're pretty much guaranteed vegetation cover and - more concerningly - peat. In those circumstances it's a pretty definite "no". Going to my 'usual' spot in a week or 2 so will take pics if I remember of the fire set up and an after picture so we can play 'spot where my fire was'
silentbrown said:
DannyScene said:
Agree on the don't cut down trees, disagree on not having fires, there are multiple ways you can safely discreetly have a fire and still practise leave no trace when done in the morning
Going to my 'usual' spot in a week or 2 so will take pics if I remember of the fire set up and an after picture so we can play 'spot where my fire was'
My camping is all on remote upland terrain where you're pretty much guaranteed vegetation cover and - more concerningly - peat. In those circumstances it's a pretty definite "no". Going to my 'usual' spot in a week or 2 so will take pics if I remember of the fire set up and an after picture so we can play 'spot where my fire was'
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