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    Using a tarp with a hammock stand

    Hi A bit of a newbie question, so sorry about that. I would love a hammock in my back garden, just to try before going a bit further a field, the problem is I have no way off hanging one, I did consider setting some posts in the garden, but then I came access the Dd hammock stand which I...
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    Trangia Spirit Burner fuel

    Hi I was thinking of trying out a Trangia Spirit Burner, What fuel is the best to use and where is a good place to buy the fuel from? Many thanks Con
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    First Test run

    Well after buying a British army bivi and a highlander self inflating mat I decided to give them a test, as I've never camped outside of a tent Io decided to try them in the garden, I only had an old 3 season sleeping bag so used that but just laid on it in the bivi, I only had about 1 1/2...
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    HighlanderSelf inflating mat

    So I wanted to try my BA Bivvy bag out for the first time in the garden so I went to the local surplus shop and picked up the last BA self inflating mat. but i think the mat has a problem with the valve as the mat seems to deflate very slowly, I messaged the owner and she said its fine to bring...
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    First time bivi bag user

    Sorry for what seems to be a silly question, but I've just got a British army goretex bivi bag (thanks Bowlin) I've tried it out with the hood over my head, do you guys completely cover your head and face with the bag when you sleep or does that get a bit hot/stuffy/ Claustrophobic? Thanks Con
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    Highlander Hawk Bivvy bag

    So I'm looking for a waterproof Bivvy bag with a mosi net, and I've come across the Highlander Hawk Bivvy bag, seems to tick all the boxes, just wondered if anybody uses one? Are they good? Thanks Con
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    Newbie question about Dd travel hammock

    So, I haven't got any equipment yet and I want to get a tarp and a hammock, I can't hang one in my garden, so I thought if I got a dd travel hammock I could use it as a bivi in the garden then when I venture out I could use it as a hammock. My plan is to use the tarp in a tent configuration...
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    Posted in wrong sub forum

    Hi I posted in the wrong area forum, How can I get it moved to the right one? thanks
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    anything near Cambridgeshire

    Hi I'm new to the site, completely kitless at present just reviewing/planning on getting some basics to get me started, any groups get together in or around this area? Thanks Con sorry I posted in the wrong sub forum,
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    anything near Cambridgeshire

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    Hammock hanging, gap distance

    Hi Very new to the site and wanted to ask a quick question I would like to purchase a DD tarp and hammock to start trying out in the garden, I have a old 6 1/2 ft concrete post and a big tree in the garden to anchor to, but the distance between the two is about 28ft so I'm assuming this is...
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    Total noob

    Hi all So I've become interested in wild camping in the last month or so after coming across a few you tube vids , reading up on google and finally ending up on this very informative Forum, I am a complete noob and have no equipment at all. I want to experiment in the garden before I do...
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    Hi From Cambridgeshire

    Hi all Just a quick hello from the noob, and I'm a real noob....I've never done any wild camping before but I came across a few videos of it and thought wow...just grab a bag and go....awesome.....I just gotta get kitted out and get some courage to sleep by myself out in the middle of...