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    Has anyone set up a tarp on an open beach

    Had a look at sand pegs looks worth a go. But no good for stoney beaches. Cheers Andy
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    Has anyone set up a tarp on an open beach

    thanks for all the replys. Andybysea looks like a great time was had there great pics. Cheers Andy
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    What might have made this hole?

    Ceers. What about those lesser spotted constanants.
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    Has anyone set up a tarp on an open beach

    I wondering if anyone has done this I was thinking for shelter from wind and rain and asuming there is no structure present to aid pitching (other than any suipporting poles brought along) I was thinking of a lean to or pyramid type set up and useing plastic bags full of sand or shingle for...
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    What might have made this hole?

    thats looks very similar to some holes on some of the sports fields I look after, there is quite a few holes, are field vowels wide spread? this is in hertfordshire and there is farm land around but the holes are in fairly open land.
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    Advice please on basic set up

    Thanks great link I like the look of the wind shed and the diamond fly couldnt find the cave type though is that just another name for one these set ups ?
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    Advice please on basic set up

    Read 'A night before christmas' to my son last night would that help lol. Sorry couldnt help that on a serious note I think maybe I should take Mesquite's offer of help with setting up. will send PM hopefully that will help choose what to buy. Might see if I can get a bushcraft book for...
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    Advice please on basic set up

    Just wondering what a cave set up looks like been looking for picture but cant find one. Thanks for the links .
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    Advice please on basic set up

    thanks again guys. Yorkshire I'm defently going to get one of the swedish army mess kit . And I think I will go with a tescos back pack but not the value one, they do a 65lt one for £25 which looks a bit more comfy also if there extra space I could fit my fly fishing gear in. Good tips on how...
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    Advice please on basic set up

    Wow what a response great replys from everyone, quick question as I'm completly new to this I dont really know allot, but had a look at bivvy bags and were nt sure wether these are just like a water proof sleeping bag or do you need to wear a sleeping bag on the inside. Also when sleeping in...
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    Advice please on basic set up

    Hi all With christmas and Bday coming was think of getting set up for wild camping. I am planning a few trips next summer and thought of useing a hamock and tarp or just tarp and self infatiing mat and sleeping bag and sleeping on the floor if there are no trees My only concerns are getting...
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    what bedding

    they look more comfy and also save space in the rucksac, just wondered what would be warmer.
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    what bedding

    Hi All I am thinking taking my son for a 1 night camping trip and I trying to decide what mat to buy have looked at the basic foam type mats for £5 or maybe a vango self inflating mat for £20, are the self inflating mats much warmer or would it be better to buy 2 foam mats. Thanks Andy
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    newbie from Herts

    I'm in Hatfield, Be handy to find out if there is anywhere locally that I can go wild camping. I imagine its tricky to arrange due to permision?
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    newbie from Herts

    Hi All I have just started to get into bushcraft through my son who is 6 he loves watching survival programs and wants me to take him out to give it a go. I love the great big out doors myself and cant get enough of it, I do a bit of air rifle shooting and use snares to control rabbits, I...