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I plan to spend a fair time under canvas over the coming weeks and with the nights drawing in I'm considering what would be the best light to use. It is a big space to light so I'm thinking beyond the standard led camping lantern to something which can put out a brighter light with minimum...

Welcome, I'm often in the Chilterns, great walking country.

You're very privileged to see that, especially in your garden!

Ok, confession time. I have tried it......and the experience was horrible. I waxed an old pair of cotton chinos - they became heavy and uncomfortable when dry and cold and clammy when wet. The bottoms also seemed to attract the dirt the way waterproof over trousers do. I ditched them pronto.

Superb work Hamish.

My cat used to steal frog spawn from next door's pond and deposit it on the kitchen floor. I filled a butler sink in the garden with water and before long there were tadpoles and then froglets everywhere. That just reminded me.

Which TK Max was it Racer?

So tranquil, good luck with your trip Suzanne.

I'm in Orkney where it was 27C yesterday and not much cooler today. Wonderful sunset over Kirkwall harbour last night.

I went up to about 10,000 ft last year (snow line was 13,000 ft) in the Himalayan foothills and kipped out in an ordinary cheap two man tent provided locally. It was fine but the weather was good. This was April and the night temp went down to about 3-4c while it was in the early 20's during the...

Happy birthday John from sunny Kirkwall, 27c yesterday and today there isn't a cloud in the sky. Enjoy the woods.

Many happy returns mate. .

There's plenty of life after 50! Glad you had a good one...

Brings back memories. Thanks John and keep the flag flying.

Belated best wishes Dave!

Enjoy the pint as much as I enjoyed your story...

I've been using the soap for a few weeks now. Very good stuff and you smell of campfire smoke!

Check out vivo barefoot. They have a store in Covent Garden. They do casual shoes but also a range of wide fitting, lightweight boots that would be good for walking. www.vivobarefoot.com/uk

Thanks for that....very interesting.

Not sure they are made anymore but you could try this http://www.hilltrek.co.uk/acatalog/Kintail_Ventile.html Windproof, light and has pockets. Hilltrek also do a single ventile hooded smock which is heavier (750g) which I once owned and quite liked.