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    Gas/Petrol stove

    I advertised this on UKclimbing and OutdoorsMagic forums but it didn't sell. As I have seen them mentioned on here I would see if there is any interest in a swap. Things I may be interested in would be a lightweight 1 man tarp. Maybe a dog walking coat - I use a Barbour at the moment and it is...
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    Bugs and tarps

    I am tempted to try a tarp. A couple of times last year on short cycle touring and backpacking trips in good weather I thought that a lightweight tarp would have been adequate and lighter that my tent (Tiger Paws). However, there were two nights in particular when bugs could have made the lack...
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    Questions with first hammock

    I just bought my first hammock. It is a Tenth Wonder Ultralight http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Tenth-Wonder-Ultralight-Compact-Camping-Hammock-Green-/370497668643 I chose it mainly due to the weight but also the low cost as it is just a trial at this stage. The hammock is just single layer with a...
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    Smallest tarp for hammocking?

    I have never used a hammock but the idea is appealing. I was wondering what is the smallest size of tarp that would still give protection? Would one of the military ponchos be big enough? I was thinking of possibly getting a lightweight hammock to use when cycle touring in addition to a...
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    Blacks Icelandic sleeping bag

    Perhaps these are just too old for anyone else to still have one or even to have heard of them. They were a classic british sleeping bag that was very common and well regarded before the more modern mummy shaped bags with nylon outers took over. They were a simple tapered shape with a cotton...