Recent content by Geoffers

Following advice, I took a sleeping mat and one of those foil windscreen protectors, so I was toasty warm overnight. Also loo roll and a first aid kit. I didn't manage to make a fire. The very thinnest twigs (1mm or so) burned fine but nothing larger would take - maybe too wet. So that's a...

MOZZIE REP we went for a walk in the woods yesterday afternoon to practice setting up. I didn't take my mozzie rep and my shins now look like pizza. For some reason insects love me more than most people. I've known this for years and it was stupid to forget the repellent. I'm paying the price...

I'm only in Bury, so I'd be interested in coming along if this happens.

GOOD CALL ON THE LOO ROLL !! I didn't think about the old ka-ka. First aid kit is a good call, too. Water will just be a couple of 500ml bottles. This will be my first trip and only 3 miles from home - I think I can tackle purifying water on future trips. Bite size steps. The only sleeping...

Hi all, I'm new to wild camping but I've done "normal" camping for years. With having kids we've gotten soft with big tents and electric hookups. The kids are older now so I can start getting back to basics. I've had a refresher in basic fire techniques and knots (bowline, siberian hitch & taut...

Hi, I've always loved camping, but since having kids we've gone for the comfort route with big tents and electric hookups. Kids have gotten older so I can now look to go roughing it on my own again. I've gotten myself a hammock & tarp and I'm busy learning some knots. So off we go...