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    Random - Non Sequitur Game.

    Oscar the Grouch has 7lb cell phone that Jim Henson threw away, apparently.
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    When nature calls, and mosquitos call too...

    All very informative chapesses and chaps! - quite genuinely I now have a whole number of experiments to trial to avoid my next bum-sucking - thank you
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    Quieter canoeing in France?

    Off into France during August approx. 6th - 16th. I know this is the busiest period but have limited options with other-half being a teacher. We'd love to do some canoeing or kayaking. Anyone suggest any areas we might find some relaxed stretches of water (max grade 2) that're unlikely to...
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    DIY folding hammock stand

    Thanks dabberty & Gadget. I had considered a turtledog and may end up going for this after all... but I just love the 'foldability' of your invention dabberty. I'll look into stronger woods...
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    Your picture of the day...

    alf, these are ridonkulous when i look at gloom 2 i feel the rain and wind hitting me and very nearly flinch
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    Wild camping

    it could well be a useful and popular thing to me! but let's not tell anyone else, okay... ;)
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    DIY folding hammock stand

    This is great dabberty. You set me off on a little research mission already! I've been looking to buy/build something like this for my mam as she wants to hammock in her garden. How narrow do you reckon one could go with the timber? I can't seem to find anything between 47x47mm and 70x70mm. I...
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    Group Buy: 10x Emmrod Packer (and 1 Mountaineer) fishing rods

    Can't quite tell what's 70 bucks superior about the Mountaineer to the Packer... Don't spose you can enlighten me Mike?
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    When nature calls, and mosquitos call too...

    Cheers the lot of you, all makes sense. A bit of planning ahead, combined with some realistic expectation of bum-bites and then appropriate treatment. Never tried saliva as a remedy so will do and and thanks also todd and drain re antihistamines. Now I just have to learn to relax... Janne, I...
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    When nature calls, and mosquitos call too...

    I think this is in the right sub, if not please move it. Have just come back from a week hiking in Norway and after one new experience I've been (quite literally) itching to ask some advice. (Skip to * for the question.) Picture this if you will: You're walking through quiet, dark and...
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    Stora Le, Sweden, September 2010

    Thanks Bucephalas
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    Designated camping sites and Nature Conservation Card, Sweden

    Does anyone have any info/advice on the Nature Conservation card in Sweden? Planning a week canoeing on Stora Le in September with 2 others and can't find much clarity on whether I need to budget for the card or not. Is it only necessary if we use the designated camping areas? Does it...
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    Stora Le, Sweden, September 2010

    Hi there Chris, Old post I know, but those pictures are excellent (as are yours Wouter). I am in the process of planning a canoe trip to Stora Le early September. There'll be 3 of us (possibly 4) and I wondered if you could clarify any more about the Nature Conservation Card policy. Is it...
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    Need a name for our new puppy :-)

    +1 to Oszi -25 to Dotty
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    Bivi bags

    So many 4 letter words coming to mind, the suspense is killing me... :tapedshut Bout 5'8", 20"shoulders...I have a tiny **** Thanks though Quixo, will have another look at the XL and keep an eye out for re-stock of the standard
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    Bivi bags

    Sos Wacker haven't actually used the Alpkit bivi. Was just messin re the odd link rhyan had posted. Re the actual Alpkit bivi, what I've read on here and elsewhere seems largely positive...I just want kelp in standard, which is apparently asking far too much.
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    Bivi bags

    At the price though I could get over the lively colour scheme so went ahead and bought it. Most uncomfortable night's sleep I've ever had :(
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    Help/advice. LEZ penalty charge.

    Well chuffed for this! You came here for help/advice... turns out you're the one to talk to on the subject :cool: Well done that man
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    Hello from Sussex

    Cheers folks