Another weekend in the woods

[John Fenna]

Our normal monthly meet-up went well - despite having a bit of a shower or two!
The normal (?) suspects were there plus a new boy and an old face that had not been seen for a while.
Some arrived Friday, some on Saturday and work to clear more bramble from the site resulted in the debris shelter getting extra depth of cover and Stewart commenced work on a (hopefully) movable wind break of a hurdle design...
There was time for the usual chat and chilling as well as a walk to source some hazel and (I think) a good time was had by all!
I was testing out a new pack and my "All Weather Blanket" and found both good. I was nicely warm, despite the temp falling to around 0 degrees C, with a Merino blanket and the All Weather - although I had a sleeping bag with me I did not need to use it!








I failed to get pictures af anyone but Stewart ... but there were more folk working!

 

[Clouston98]

Good trip John!

 

[TroubledTalent]

Looks like a great way to spend a weekend =]

 

[markheolddu]

Had a great time thanks John.

 

[Dreadhead]

nice one John, loving the cot too

 

[John Fenna]

It is just an MOD tarp sewn into a tube and poles and tripods
Very comfy!

 

[Angry Pirate]

It is just an MOD tarp sewn into a tube and poles and tripods
Very comfy!

I remember building one of those as a "friends and family" demo after one of our NCOs had taught us about jungle shelters, lieing on it for five mins at some point in the afternoon and waking up an hour or so later thanking any god who might be listening that no-one had missed me! They are incredibly comfy! I'd never have thought about building one for UK use, though I will now
Looks like a great weekend. Nice one!

 

[woodsrunner]

nice lookin camp John, the bed looks real good!...whats the ruck?...woods