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As you may have guessed by the title I have had a massive issue with a leaking vaude Hogan sul 2p,the tent was an eBay purchase just before christmas and arrived in near perfect condition with only a few muddy marks on the groundsheet,all the flysheet and poles intact,all in all well chuffed...

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Myself and three friends are off to Snowdonia on the 19th April for a two night walk and camp,we are all pretty experienced wild campers and walkers with a fairly decent kit list,but there is one thing going around and around in my head,which tent do I take do I take my tried and trusted...

Well the bags packed,route planned,boots and waterproofs reproofed and a wee bottle of something warm for the evening stowed,bring on Dartmoor. Hopefully post some photos up tomorrow if i have a signal tip tap tapping away

Hi all,i am after some advice on a new sleep mat my pacific outdoor airmat has developed a slow puncture which i can't find tried all the usual methods to detect the leak like placing the mat in the bath but i can't for the life of me find the bloody leak,so im looking at new mats two in...

Hi all,just after a bit of advice on paramo clothing,i went on my first solo camp a few weeks ago on dartmoor,forecast was for a few showers and temps around 6 degrees which i know to take with a pinch of salt,well it turned for the worse and it chucked down two severe hailstone storms and temps...

I am looking at getting a compact windshirt for walking and wild camping this winter i run pretty hot so it needs to be breathable,does not need to be waterproof,so the question is which one to get:confused: tip tap tapping away

Hi all, i am in the market for a new watch(less than £100)i currently have a Lidl special and i love it compass(ok)altimeter(pants)and thermometer(great),i love the fact it records max/min temps but the downside is it is not waterproof,well the new watch must be waterproof and have a...

I have a trip planned by a mate this friday to Cadair Idris for a lazy mooch and camp,i am desperate to try out my new Luxe mini peak tent but the one thing that concerns me is if i can't find any soft ground to peg out the corners of my tent the whole stability will be compromised and i will be...

Hi all,i purchased a "genuine" US woodland bivi bag a while ago from ebay and have used it 3-4 times the last time being this weekend on Dartmoor and without a tarp for one night(v misty)i did stay dry but i am not convinced it is the genuine article,i have have a ecwcs gen 1 jacket and there...

Just a quick heads up,i have just been in my local bargain shop(proper job)and purchased some folding water bottles for a pound each,they stand up straight when full and the one i have tested doesn't leak they also come with a karabiner to hang.I am not sure if the shop Proper Job is a...

I am planning on doing a 2/3 day trip on Dartmoor beginning of march,i normally take about two litres water for an overnight camp but for obvious reasons i don't want to carry four or five litres so can anyone recommend a water purification tablet that does not taste too chemically,the ones i...

Hi,i have just picked up my new US Army bivi and was wondering if i needed any special gear to reproof it,i use Nikwax Tech Wash+ Wash in on my old UK bivi and Goretex gear,i don't want to screw up my nice new toy if it is not compatable,need to reproof it as i am off on Dartmoor at the weekend...

I have just sold my French goretex jacket and my ecwcs jacket is on evilbay at the moment,so i am on the lookout for a technical coat to take on long walks/wild camping,ideally nothing to heavy or bulky i have a berghaus paclite jacket but want something a bit more hard wearing and alot less...

Myself and 3 buddies try and get out at least once every one/two months for a bimble and a wild camp,so far it has mostly been Dartmoor but we have ventured to the Brecons for one strenuous hike/marathon/torture camp. We take it in turns who plans the trips and it was my mate Dave's turn,he...

Hi all, i was just wondering if any of you peeps had walked the SWCP and what are the chances of finding a relatively flat and secluded spot for a wild camp,oh and of course a beautiful view/running water/Swedish all girl college group nearish to Minehead.

Hi all,i am after a bit of advice about my sleep mat(exped 7.5 airmat)if i think the temp will drop i will take my army bivi on a wild camp and use it inside my Tiger Paws tent along with my Snugpak Chrysalis and my mat,well as my back/knees/neck are showing wear and tear i want to trim my kit...

Hi all,i am having a bit of a debate with my wild camping buddies about how suitable the FOD is for wild camping,i and a friend think it is not remote enough for a relaxed camp(not looking out for rangers and the like)and seems to have too many paths/tracks,but a few others are willing to give...

I have been asked by a friends wife to recommend her a knife that is good for whittling,her husband is going on a course and she wants to get him a knife,any thoughts on a decent starter knife that will not break the bank.

Hi all,i have just purchased a US ECWCS goretex jacket(desperately hopes it arrives before saturdays trip to Dartmoor)and i was wondering about the possible benefits of removing the nylon liner,i read on another site that someone claimed the liner made the jacket clammy thus removing the...