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The mosquito tent set up underneath the tarp looks a good way to beat the midges/insects and the stuffiness/condensation of a conventional tent. Think I might invest in one! Cheers.

It really all depends where you go in Scotland. There are over 30 species of midge in Scotland and it is the Highland midge which is the ferocious one, particularly in the west and north west highlands, Over on the eastern coast etc they are not too vicious or in the south. Of course, wearing a...

Just got back from great trip to Scotland. Weather was good if a bit hot for backpacking but no rain at all. Forestry Commission woodlands behind town very good, especially if using a hammock system. I was ground-dwelling and had no problems, not even any midges, a few little moths but that was...

Perhaps if you are going to reproof it after having it up for a longish spell it should be okay, but if you don't it will deteriorate due to sunlight and the weather in general. Unless you are willing to buy another one, or are willing to carry out maintenance work on the tarp, then maybe you...

Hmmm. Well you certainly got it for a very good price if the original price is genuine. I certainly wouldn't pay £150 for it!!! You will be easy to spot in the woods/wilds though due to the hi-vis colouration. I only hope it keeps you warm and dry, if it does, then it would seem a very good...

Looks an amazing bit of kit. Innovative design on the original hammock system. It certainly seemed a lot more comfortable than the classic hammock and was easy to erect (no fancy knots etc). I definitely liked the 'width' aspect of the design which eliminates the feeling of being cocooned , or...

I keep short guy-lines on my tarp all the time, for maximum weather protection in the A-Frame configuration. I also have ready-to-go other guys twice as long as the ones permanently attached which I can tie to the shorter ones in case I use a different set-up which requires long guys. I keep the...

Thanks for your input guys. I started using a classic hexi with hexi tablets (the fishy ones) and was happy enough with the results. However, I then treated myself to an Esbit solid fuel stove (lidded pot and burner stand)and some Esbit fuel tablets. Made a windshield from a heavy duty tinfoil...

Re: MilitaryKit.com/Basha. I recently purchased a basha from them. They do have bashas on their website. However, the tarp you receive is not the one shown in the picture. The one they send you has no eyelets (webbing loops only) and the ridge-line attachment points are not how they should be...

good answer! thanks.

If bivvying in the UK during the warmer months, could I just use a decent bivi bag and silk (good thermal properties) sleeping bag liner so I could do away with a sleeping bag altogether and cut down on weight?

Anyone any experience of using this little stove? In your experience would it be preferable to the MOD Hexamine Stove. Thanks for any input.

Has anyone got any experience of this stove? If so, what are the pros and cons please!

Having read the threads of this topic I feel that the lesson learned is if you dont fancy getting rained-out do not go to Wales! Much better off in Bonnie Scotland (where wild camping is legal, unlike other countries of the UK)

I only use two ponchos, one for a ground sheet and one for a tarp, they weigh next to nothing and serve my purposes adequately. Mind you, I do not go wild camping in extreme conditions/terrains, like mountain ridges and snow fields etc.

You don't really need both a bivi bag and a tarp in my experience; a bivi bag is an unnecessary expense if the tarp keeps you dry the bivi bag is obsolete. You can get sleeping bags with water repellent uppers so there is no really need for a bivi imho.

I am an avid Wild Camper fan. I am from Scotland and it is where I do most of my walking/cycling/wild camping adventures. I hope I can contribute to the forum in a constructive manner. Wishing you all the best for your next trip/adventure. Neil.

I am a fan of the Poncho Tarp. My solution is to have two ponchos, one I use as a ground sheet the other as a tarp (either lean-to or A-frame style depending on situation/terrain), so if it is raining and I have to venture outside of the tarp I can wear the one used as a ground sheet. Simples!