Recent content by rcastillo

I just moved to Wokingham. I'm up for a winter outing.

Oh, hang on. I may be on to something. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Portable-Mobile-Travel-Urinal-Toilet-Caravan-Camping_W0QQitemZ130258947478QQcategoryZ36440QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m8QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DMW%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D5%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8728020970330624092#ht_2315wt_865

Cards on the table! The worst part of camping for me is that I've left my en suite behind. Getting out of a warm sleeping bag, climbing out of a comfy hammock, fumbling with shoes and then walking to somewhere suitable ... it's a serious faff!! Has anyone come up with a suitable...

Hmmm. I guess so, they are cooked after all, just cold and stodgy. I don't really want to try ... but I look forward to your report on this experiment!

Calibanzwei - dark chocolaty wrappers must be maduro leaves. I've no idea where to buy leaves, but once you have then here's what to do with them: http://www.coffinails.com/cigars.html

To the shagrin of my wife about 1 year ago I added pipe smoking to my arsenal of tobacco-enjoying activities! I partake of a pipe (mornings) or cigar (evenings) once or twice a week. I can't stand cigarettes and remain a snob ("fags are for addicts, cigars and pipes are for hobbyists" and all...

Average (over last 12 months): 11.85227SEK to the £ High: 13.11770 Low: 10.82140

Good link, great doc! Thanks, Dexter. Like eel28, I was keen to watch this thread having just bought my first tarp through the recent DD group buy.

Sandbag! I got back to my office this morning after a week away to find my new tarp. Thanks for organising a top group buy! Richard

I've got an Ultralite 200 and I bought it eyes-open. There's always going to be a compromise; size, weight, dryness, cost, weather protection. Vango could have used Gore-Tex but it would about 2.5 times the weight. They could have given it a flysheet but that would have pretty much doubled...

Yup. It serves to tell me how cold I'm about to be on my bicycle or motorbike, and how little I know about meteorology!

These are designed for microwaving in. That sets my mind at rest.

I've been using Sainburys' 2 Minute Meals for a while now. They're actually microwave meals but the plastic seems perfect for boil in the bag too. If cooking for 2 it's worth knowing that two meals fit perfectly in an MSR kettle, and you can then use the hot water for quick-cook rice! Oh and...

Hello Mr Ed. I'm quite new too, round the corner in Hampton Hill.

Are there any logistical details we should be clear on? Ones that come to my mind are: How far are we walking/carrying kit? Is there water on site? Are there any costs to account for? Are dogs allowed? Should we all make a food contribution a la Woodlark's suggestion? Greatly...