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It weighs just over 3KG complete - that's inner, outer fly, lovely ally poles, repair kit and carry bag. Not massively heavy but not lightweight. Built like a tank, is light proof so you can sleep in the day inside and it's still dark as night. Nice and low profile for stealthy camping and just...

I have a ICS in ACU - it's a nice little tent, one man with a nice big area to store your gear. You can just use the outer which gives a nice sized shelter for two to sleep under. Only real down side is the weight of it - it is built extremely well, though (like most US gear) Phil

I have a sleeping bag, foam mat and poncho as well as a crusader cook set and FAK. If I had to sleep in/near the car it's good to have the necessary bits on you instead of at home in the man cave :)

Thanks - I've been thinking of sewing a loop onto my other hammock (without a net) just so I can stake out one side on the diagonal. It really alters the feel of the hammock in a good way :)

Nice job - I placed the original up here on the forum, it's a good size and easy to put up - you don't even need any trees (which is a problem the higher up you go!) Love the Flecktarn one, it's a great pattern for UK woodland. Cheers Phil

Hi Folks I'm a big fan of hammock camping but always find the bug net seems to hang on me regardless of how I tie up the net suspension. I came up with this remedy the other day and was very pleased with it. I attached a biner to the two zips on the side of the hammock I don't exit from (so the...

Love my Altberg Defenders - cheap enough 2nd hand on Ebay and very comfortable :)

I do like the TW XL - the extra length really does make it more comfortable. Made in the UK, too, so worth supporting :) I have a Hornet too, when the bugs are about! Phil

I have added a loop of shock cord to all my guylines (there's plenty of how-to's on the internet) and it makes a big difference in removing shock loading in high winds and also keeps the tarp tight when it stretches when wet. Well worth doing :)

It's funny how we keep saying synthetic bags are big and bulky - try and fit a duvet in your rucksack and then you'll realise how much smaller a sleeping bag is. Using a compression sack (the Brit army one is superb!) seriously reduces the size or just do what the army does - ram your sleeping...

That's a brilliant setup - I've just been googling brollies and found this one, ready modded!! http://www.outdoorvalue.co.uk/99399-michigan-fishing-umbrella-with-sides.html

Yes, going to be fun - I guess the secret is to pretend you're still a kid :) I'm sat here nose streaming with a cold so will have to wait until next weekend to find out if I've hit gold!

Yes, it's a weird one - guess I need to get up there and slice a piece off :) Thanks, Phil

Hi Folks I'm always keeping my eyes open for Chaga fungus and saw this on a Birch tree - it's about 9ft up the tree so thought I'd get your opinions before climbing up there :) image uploading free image uploading image hosting site Do you reckon its Chaga? Cheers Phil

Welcome aboard, Tony - I'm in Poole :)

Yes, excellent work! That has to be the way forward :)

I've tried numerous times to dye kit and it nevers works out as good as it could - you also end up spending more than the item is worth in dyes, salt, containers, etc... Something I've seen a lot of videos of on Youtube is airsofters using spray paint to re-colour stuff - seems to work well...

Sold pending funds to Teedee :)

The show is up on Youtube, watched it a few weeks ago - a very interesting watch and quite enjoyable.

Cheers Gents :)