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Thanks for the advice. To take the edge off the cold floor, I have been using a sheet of "foil bubble" insulation (the kind people use to insulate under rafters in a roof space). It's cheap and it weighs next to nothing. I got a 7mx1m roll for less than €40. I cut a piece the length of the...

A couple of my rucksacks have molle webbing through which I have laced an elastic cord from side to side across the pack, like giant boot lace. Good point, about potential to snag it on something though, that would be a disaster.

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Thanks for this advice, I was already coming to the conclusion that I should store the inner tent and fly separately. As it happened the tent pitches fly fist, so I should be able to get the inner out reasonably dry before "beating" the fly. I was actually thinking of just rolling the fly...

I am planning a week of treking in the new year, hopefully the Slieve Bloom Way, in Ireland where live. Id welcome any tips on treking in winter. I am happy enough treking in the summer, I did Offas Dyke back in 1976. I am also happy enough with day hikes in winter ice and snow after having...

I have to admit I am also noticing that there is often as much to see within a few yards of me, as I used to see all day on a hike. Its a different perspective.

That's my next step. I am more concerned as to what the hell is this noxious stuff?

I know the topic of army surplus smell has received a lot of attention already. Most opinion focuses on "musty" or "canvas" odours. I have a Belgian m98 rucksack that absolutely stinks with a strong chemical odour, I am assuming an anti mold agent. It kind of creeps up on you, but yesterday I...

Good points, though I am not a soldier nor was I ever. I am just an old chap who enjoys a hike and some peace and quiet yet also comfortable time in the countryside. I am not planning the kind of adventure where I expect to end up lying on my side in a pool of mud. In the unlikely event that it...

Valid points, it depends what you are doing, in my case I use a tarp with a groundsheet under it. I am also thinking of using bivy when in a tent (side vestibule type) for a couple of degrees extra warmth, and this is when the top loader like the British one is less convenient. At 63 I need a...

I have the Dutch one, cant remember if its Fesca or Carinthia but the zips are fine and the quality is exellent. At 1.4kg inc poles and pegs Its not the lightest bivvy bag, but it has the advantage of bug net and side opening makes it very easy to get in and out. I also have both the Carinthia...

This thread has probably been done to death but just want to add a note that armyworld.pl currently has both new and old versions in both used and new storage condition, so four options available. According to the pictures on their website the version without compression straps is the new...

Any of you who like me are 6'5" (1.95m) or taller will know how difficult it is to find a backpack that fits well. It seems, at least for affordable options, ex military 100L+ packs offer some possibilities, but even these can be problematical, as I have found initially with a recently...

Nowadays I always take two walking poles (my wife made it rule) so I walk like quadraped - lol. Especially helpful when descending and on open moorland, has saved from a few tumbles.

Sorry to hear that

Actually left leg is shorter but pain is ib right hip

I have recently returned to hiking and camping after an absense of over 40 years. Apart from the expected lower level of fitness (which is steadly improving) I have been experiencing hip pain on my right hip, not something that ever troubled me in my youth even when completing long distance...