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    yves.hikes reacted to C_Claycomb's post in the thread No perfect set up? with Like Like.
    I will try to answer all the questions you asked. Yes. :lmao: Since there wasn’t another question in your post, I am not sure what, if...
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    yves.hikes reacted to Broch's post in the thread No perfect set up? with Like Like.
    Your biggest problem is trying to stay so well protected from bugs! I sleep regularly with just a lean-to tarp so I can see half the...
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    yves.hikes reacted to hughtrimble's post in the thread No perfect set up? with Like Like.
    I think I can see what you're getting at. Just need to get out and try it - and make it reversible for when the weather clears o_O
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    yves.hikes reacted to C_Claycomb's post in the thread No perfect set up? with Like Like.
    For ticks, it is hard to beat spraying clothing and fabric with a permethrin based product. Repels and kills those that have a go...
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    yves.hikes reacted to Broch's post in the thread No perfect set up? with Like Like.
    I had always used the Lifesystems products going up in strength depending on the risk I see. However, over the last few years I have...
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    yves.hikes replied to the thread No perfect set up?.
    Yes I have mild tick anxiety what insect repellent do you use?
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    yves.hikes replied to the thread No perfect set up?.
    I dont mind unzipping the mesh bivvy open and even sitting and reaching. It's standing up, putting shoes on, pegging, taking shoes off...
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    yves.hikes replied to the thread No perfect set up?.
    Logs are a great idea! For the tarp curtain pulley system, I'm thinking far pegs with carabineers which guy lines are looped thru and...
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    yves.hikes reacted to hughtrimble's post in the thread No perfect set up? with Like Like.
    Definitely no perfect shelter, always varies depending on weather, terrain and local conditions. But versatility within a system will be...
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    yves.hikes posted the thread No perfect set up? in Shelter & Sleeping.
    I've now wild camped a few nights and I can't find the perfect shelter for the variable English weather. Hooped bivies are great for...
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