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Welcome. If it's a size 2 lavvu that's in good condition then you'd be selling yourself short by swapping it for a DD 3x3. The lavvu's are getting harder to come by nowadays and the prices have skyrocketed. It'd be worth having a look at the classified pages on this forum or over on the...

Depending on where you are with your skillset, I would advise that you have a go at carving a spoon first as the carving techniques are much the same. However, if you're experienced in spoon carving then happy days. A Kuksa is kind of like carving a really big, if slightly odd shaped, spoon...

Nice one, you won't regret it. Reminds me that I need to do that shock cord mod to mine before I take it to Dartmoor!

Might I suggest Marks and Spencers, they do some nice quality merino wool thermals at a reasonable price (for merino wool anyway, it's not cheap, even at the budget shops!) And of course, they're not just any merino wool thermals, they're Marks and Spencer merino wool thermals...!! I've had...

Thanks, funnily enough I thought the same. A 7x7ft tarp would probably be just right but I'll be using my 8x8ft wax canvas tarp next time.

Thought I'd share my latest video with you all. This time I went out for a hike and wildcamp with my 'old skool' wool bedroll and canvas Plash Palatka. I had a lovely camp, cooked some nice food and enjoyed having the fire close by. Unfortunately a lot of rainfall through the night confirmed my...

As per the previous comments, it can be done. But you need to be prepared to put a lot of work in to build the shelter and gather enough firewood to get you through the night. Personally, I'm not always that keen on building shelters owing to the golden rule of leave no trace and the sad...

I've watched the first couple of episodes and it's been interesting to see how the Brits have coped with the unfamiliar surroundings, not least the predators. I don't believe that the series has been staged in anyway, nor do I believe that any of the previous series have been staged or...

I'm a big fan of the hexpeak, I've had mine for a couple of years and it's definitely one that I'll hang on to. I took it to a campsite in Suffolk a while back. It was a very open and exposed campsite and 40+mph winds swept through the campsite for much of the weekend. The Hexpeak was genuinely...

I've had a few things off them (albeit not recently) and have been very happy with the service and the quality of the products (in so far as they were 'as described' with condition appropriate to the grading). In one instance, I ordered a basha in grade 1 condition. It arrived with a sizeable...

I wouldn't be overly concerned about the presence of badger tracks, that is something which will be prevalent in many woods across the country and certainly hard to avoid when wild camping. The sett's however are one area that I'd try to avoid or keep a safe distance from when camping. That's...

No experience of them myself, but a few friends of mine use them (several different Outhaus models) and I know that they really rate them and enjoy using them. The only thing I'd say however, and apologies if I'm stating the obvious, but wouldn't a nice tent be a better option for you and the...

A tragic loss, my condolences go to his family. I had the pleasure of camping with Mike on a few occasions, most recently just a couple of weeks ago and it was great to share a few laughs with him. Mike was a source of inspiration for many of us too and I always enjoyed speaking with him about...

I've camped out in winter with just a merino wool blanket and a fire and have been comfortable. But much depends on your own physiology and how hot/cold you sleep. But, noting the subject of your email, I can heartily recommend that you binge on a few videos from Giles Binyon's YouTube channel...

I had the same frustration with the MK2 cooker, it just doesn't nest that well with neither the mk1 or mk2 crusader cup. It seems like a silly design flaw and could be so much better if they made the cooker a tiny bit bigger so that it did nest properly. As with the comments above, I've found a...

Yes, Neil is organising another gathering in Kent, same as the event that he run last year. Check out his recent videos for more info and details of how to get involved.

I'm looking forward to getting along to the Kent gathering. Had a great time last year, although I'm not so sure I fancy sleeping in a supershelter/crisp packet again! Might do a roycroft pack frame this time.

Hi de hi campers, I thought I'd share a link to a video that I've just posted up on the tube. I've lusted after a Brompton bike for ages now and recently bit the bullet. In this video I take it out on its first camping adventure. I enjoy a traditional camp using my canvas tarp and wool bedroll...

In the event that I can't fit my favourite Batman pyjamas in the bergen, it'll be a case of stripping down to my base layers and popping on a clean pair of socks. I'll pop a woolly hat and buff on if its cold.

Agreed, it is always better to have the pad inside the bivvy if possible as it adds a layer of protection and also stops you rolling off the side of the mat. Unfortunately this preference becomes a little tricky with the more modern inflatable pads that are getting thicker and thicker. If I...