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  1. Peter_gent

    Camping with a tarp in the open.

    I’ve already done a week long survival class many years ago and they recommended a tarp instead of a tent because it’s more compact and it weighs less. Having said that I’m really crap at using tarps without two trees to create a watershed - having two trees for a hammock as well is alright...
  2. Peter_gent

    Re introduction 15 years on :). Seeking community in Essex and expeditions abroad.

    Hi there I’m Peter and although I did a week long course on the fundamentals of bushcraft many years ago I’m very novice to the area of bushcraft. I can still remember some of the basics but I really do need a refresher. If you don’t use it then I guess you lose it ;). I’m looking to go to...
  3. Peter_gent

    Kitting up so as to not scream "I'm a tourist"

    I'm about to go on another backpacking thing across Russia/Mongolia with a bit of luck and after my last experience touring around Latin America I quickly realized that urban bushcraft (read paranoia on not being not being stabbed for looking like you've stepped out of the outback) was...
  4. Peter_gent

    Vacuum packing on the go?

    Hey. is anyone aware of any mobile vacuum pumps/ways to compress sleeping bags. after spending ages trying to compact my sleeping bag with compression straps etc and not nearly half getting it down to it's original manufactured size I'd be interested in some time saving solutions :D
  5. Peter_gent

    Hi from Essex, UK

    Hey from essex. I'm new here (obviously) and looking for groups in the Essex area to meet up and learn skills.. but it does seem like a bit of a desert on the forums for anything bush craft related. I've done a course some time ago with woodcraft, but I need to patch up some of my skills for...