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  1. scottisha5

    dd hammock & condensation

    Hi, I have the DD travel hammock. The double layer base is waterproof but not breathable. If you use a thermarest etc etc then you will experience some condensation in between the bottom 2 layers. The actual sleeping compartment Ive never had any condensation in. In comparison to a...
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    Clark Jungle Hammock - Importing experience?

    Hi All, Apols if this has been covered before, tried a search to no avail. Anyone own a Clark Jungle Hammock and if so where did you get it and did you have any importing or tax problems? I fancy the Clark NX 250 @ www.junglehammock.com Experiences and photos welcomed. Many thanks...
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    Recommend an Ultralight Tarp

    Hi all. Went for the True North Small Tarp as endorsed by the Master Kit Junkie Coln18 lol. If your ever looking for a review of kit give him a call he is bound to have it or at least have had it and moved on. :) Ordered the tarp and a honey stove from backpackinglight.co.uk on 23rd Dec...
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    mobile site?

    Works for me on 02 iphone. Ive sent/recieved PMs and replied to web posts as well. Good luck Pip pip John
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    There's an app. for that

    Not too sure if this is has been mentioned on here yet but Ive been using the Geocaching app and its a lot of fun, you wouldn't believe the places these little things are secreted. Pip pip John
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    any fishermen on here?

    Coarse fisherman here, Captain of my works team and a third in the UK champs 3 years ago. John
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    Military Connections?

    Joined the REME in 1982 (82B)
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    RVOps service

    Here here, had same service 3 weeks ago just as you described Andy. No affiliation but they are running an excellent operation. John
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    olivewood bushcrafter

    Missed again grrrrr John
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    yew burr bushcrafter

    Elma, pm sent re commissioning another. John
  11. scottisha5

    Bivvy bag

    Hi all Ive used the issue bag when it was "issued" to me, good bit of kit, but Ive recently purchased a Snugpak Stratosphere at £89.99 from RVops and I'm very impressed. Its just a bit more modern and the head room is well worth having. Ive used it twice and both times in bad weather and...
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    Recommend an Ultralight Tarp

    Hi Colin, Good to hear from you, I was on the phone today to Bob at Backpackinglight.co.uk today. He tells me the TN is a good tarp but the weight at 1.2 kgs put me off. Now if you asked me to estimate your TN tarp weight, Id have said nowhere near 1.2 kgs. Can you confirm the weight...
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    Recommend an Ultralight Tarp

    Hi and thanks for info so far. The mac cat deluxe looks the berries, is there a uk supplier or do I have to order from USA (taxes etc etc). Anyone else with any other ideas? Thanks in advance John
  14. scottisha5

    Recommend an Ultralight Tarp

    Hi Folks, Been using a DD 3 x 3 tarp (650g) but ive got that ultralight bug and want to go down in weight/size. Anyone recommend a tarp thats lighter but still good quality? Thanks in advance John ScottishA5 Motherwell
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    Recommend a Rucksack

    Hi all, I bought a Lowe Alpine Sting from Cotswolds (2 weeks ago) reduced fro £140 to £85 delivered. I've since used it twice and would recommend it in an instant. 55 litres main sack and 2 x 10 litre side pouches. Back adjuster system, well made and olive colour. The side pouches come with...
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    Happy to be Scottish, makes ye proud this stuff so it does.....

    LOL my tales of the river polis and the Galgael folks are for the camp fire only :) Great bunch though and the commitment is without question. Anyway just back in from a very cold night in the snow near the wind farm at Forth. Great spot for tarp and hammock. Merry christmas...
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    hobby or way of life

    A hobby to be honest although I do practise the LNT and respect nature etc etc. My Bushcraft seems to be me going back to my military days and getting away from it all. I do often feel refreshed after a few days out so Im with you there Drew. atb John
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    Hello from Doetinchem (Netherlands)

    Hi and welcome :)
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    Low Alpine Sting Review

    Hi, They were in stock on 2nd Dec 2009, good luck. atb John
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    Hello from Lancashire

    Hi and welcome