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I read midges is what kept Scotland uninhabited for many years. And then they invented midge eaters, I was sleeping out at Tyndrum once and in the morning a cloud of them hovered overhead. I lit sheets of newspaper one after another and incinerated them. Suddenly they gave up and flew off. No...

I do carry a disposable propane canister stove for cold morning when I do not want to leave my sleeping bag, and for stealth situations, however as good as these other stoves reviewed are, I will not use them any more. I have tried a few. I simply place two flattish stones six inches apart, and...

I am surprised insect repellents that contain Deet have not been mentioned. Deet is good, however be aware that Deet works just as well at 35% as 80%. And therefore repellents containing Deet can be diluted and you will have more. However it is not in soap.

Eating a lot of garlic helps. Maybe rubbing of the skin would help more.

Don't ever wear a T shirt with the words. Kill Them All Let God Sort Them out.

Just a couple of points. If anyone is about and might see you, camp with the setting sun behind you. In the morning and you think the farmer will come through a field gate, camp so that you are between the gate and the rising sun. I was once sleeping on the edge of a freight yard, and the...

Stealth camping and he is wearing a fire engine red jacket!

In England there is a right to roam law which give persons access to certain public land, and private land. Plus there is rights of way, and public footpaths across privately owned land. I have never had a problem. Most farmers can not be bothered chasing walkers off their land and if the...

How about a big cork or a sink plug Tengu

I did start out as a kid carrying a tent, but the weight was high and putting the tent up was irksome, especially in the dark. Next morning packing the tent in cold weather was not a good start to the day. I know there are better tents now, but some places I bed down have not been safe. Having...

As you wish.

Yes I checked and you are right Erbswurst. The outer layer is water resistant and not waterproof. The problem is that the outer layer does lose its water resistance and becomes wet, and that affects the membrane inside.. I am not sure how. Gore Tex in boots because of constant movement is...

You were Ted Grundy? When I heard the Archers theme tune I always used to say OO AHH, which was you. I could not stop myself. Sometimes, I would add. Omm wurried about JARRK. One of your co stars. Ha Ha.

Lofty Wiseman? Is he still alive. Still old soldiers never die. I bought his SAS survival guide, the Collins Gem version. Very good.

Well, I am quite sure the bivi bag is not working because the fabric becomes wet, when the water should just roll off. Comparing this with my Gore Tex jacket, which also becomes wet, I think Gore Tex weave just opens up after awhile. Spraying the fabric with water repellant would work, but then...

Greetings from Phnom Penh. I am English and was trapped here when I fled Thailand after it closed down. My return flight was cancelled, and I have been here in Cambodia for fifteen months. I now drink green and black tea. have a liking for spicy food and do not own a jacket. I stayed here when...

I am glad to see this forum is active and I would like to add something. I have a Gore Tex bivi bag, and it was good. However, the water does sip through now. I believe this is by capillary action. When the rain is hard I sometimes have to throw a light tarp over the top. Another way is I spread...