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I have the said same mat JR GEAR R5.0 , terrific and have had no problems , the air bag is also a god send , saves all that huffing and puffing . So impressed , I am actually going to get the R3.0 version as well at some time . I also have a Lanshan 1 but the pro version .

In the woods/base camp definitely a poncho , I use the German Army rubberized one and gaiters , but if out on a hike jacket/trousers.

You could use a synthetic summer bag as a outer protection ( British Army Lightweight modular Sleeping bag 620g) for a down sleeping bag if worried about the damp , makes it very useful as a modular system.

A work of art , beautiful knife .

Pretty sure I read somewhere that the British Army 90 patt P.L.C.E Side Pouches fit . Just did a search and found this thread - http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51346 And also a link - http://www.endicotts.co.uk/content/british-plce-side-pouch-olive-green , hope it helps . They...

had a quick search online found these https://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-clothing/military-jumpers-tops/austrian-mountain-sweater-heavy-445044.html

How about the Luxe Sil Hexpeak V4A http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelters-1/WF129.html

It would have to be the lose of my health , both physical and mental and my plan to retire early at 60 and have a great time in the outdoors.

Take a look at this Blog I think you will find very helpful http://paulkirtley.co.uk/ some brilliant advice

I just feel more at home when in the outdoors , I feel more comfortable in wild places .

You say you currently use a 3 season top quilt , you could get a 4 season top quilt and a winter rated mat such as this combo . http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/category-56/XB106.html http://www.downsleepingbag.co.uk/sleeping-bags/Exped-SynMat-Winterlite-7-LW-Sleeping-Mat-X32205285.html#SID=61...

I thought for a minute their that some of those photos were taken down under

Brand new Carinthia just over the £100 mark with delivery LINK thats the Defense 1 doubt it would be warm enough

http://www.rockrun.com/brands/mountain-hardwear/mountain-hardwear-hyperlamina-flame-20 or the http://www.rockrun.com/mountain-hardwear-hyperlamina-torch-0 .Not sure if suitable for a hammock due to it only having half zip you may have trouble getting in but they are definitely light for...

Not only beautiful but they look like they could do a dam good job