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Ok, slight change of plan. I am plumping for a SAK and fire steel combination. Thanks for response.

Hello, I have been asked what I would like for Fathers Day, so I am going to go for a bushcraft knife, (cutting cord, skinning, fish gutting etc) i was looking at the Nieto Hunting/Bushcraft knife, think I would prefer a folder. ALso forgot to mention that Gerbers are high on my list probably...

looks good, the Piepdream. Ideally would like to do many seasons, sort of see how much I can cope with and at what weight, so it looks like its between the Pipedream and Venom. Althought with the Piepdream could be good for summer also, airtex for summer and thermals etc for winter.

hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmm that's a good point. I'm heading towards the Vango Venom 300, for weight cost and performance. Any reviews of Vango Venom?

Ok, I am looking to do some bike touring, camping, with the main aim being lightweigth and not with a huge outlay. So I'm thikning of either a Snugpak or a ranger lite system. Any advice, both for use with either hammock of tarp. I'm swaying towards the Ranger Lite as is considerably...

I'd be interested in a tea, whitner option. Probably 5 packs.

thanks Sandbag, just checked my seconds travel hammock, does not appear to have any problems!

ok, looks like I will just use the hacksaw blade. Thanks.

I thought I saw a tutorial for making a knife from a round cutting disc, anyone know what I'm talking about? Or making a little knife from a hacksaw blade or cutting disc, i.e to begin with just cutting the shape of the blade, adding the handle and sharpening. So either use a hacksaw...

thanks, I will try and find it!

Hello, I'm still building up my kit ready for an expedition on bike with hammock and all my grear. The initnal plan in to use campsites, so I'm based in the South East so looking to camp round brighton/hastings area. Anyone know of any campsites that are hammock friendly, or has...

ok. thanks.

ok, it looks like I can get a dd hammock. I have a couple of mates who are into climbing and may be able to get some free karabiners! May go for the cheap tarp, forgive my ignorance what is paracord, used for? Already have camelbak so negative cost. Also just discovered the penny stove...

Hello, would I be correct in thinking that the only difference between the camping and travel unit is the travel unit include a mosi net? If so can you please put me down for one travel hammock, or tell me how to. Many thanks.

Ok, right, I've had a think about things. The original idea was lightweight, small size and low cost. All to be transported on my camelback bike hence the size issue. My aim is to pack as much into my camel back as possible so here is the idea: 3ltr of water in camelbak (for...

thanks for the tips, forgot to mention I have a insulating mat. Also have mess tins to use, hence ebay stove thing. Will probably get karabs and will also get a tarp. Cheers

thanks for that, just found the group buy, hopefully I will be able to get in on it, if not then I will go for the one you mentioned, as sometimes buy cheap=buy twice. How is the hammock btw?

I guess I have missed this group buy? If not how do I add myself?

Looking to get into camping after quite a break, but with the addition of a trusty bike to get from home to campsite. Located in South East, mid 20's That's about it!

Hello, Been lurking on here for a while and now finally registered. So first of a little background info! I am looking into light weight exploring with the addition of my trusty bicycle. Initally looking at a Hennessy Hammock, then saw the price and thought twice, so began to look for...