Following on from my post in the What is your preferred shelter for bushy camping? thread I'd appreciate your help and advice please folks?
I'm upper 40's, 6 foot, 16 stones, and suffer with my back following a fracture whilst in my early twenties. During the past twenty years or so I've spent many nights outside, often angling, comfortable on a bedchair or recliner. The problem is mechanical, I'm strong and not so fragile. For example I did 30 nights between mid-November and mid-February in season 2006/7. That said I just cannot sleep easily on hard ground.
In recent times I've been drawn to bushcrafting, I'm only surprised it has taken so long given I used to sneak out of the house aged seven years to visit the local bushy places! Thinking about this I'm certain I've held myself back somewhat, excuse the pun, on account of the sleeping arrangements. Therefore my dilemma is what lighter kit will be the best way for me to ditch the chairs and get a fair nights sleep under the sky?
I appreciate there is likely only a few members whom have met with any similar considerations, though perhaps others may have experienced short term injuries which may be relevant? Perhaps you can say that a particular piece of kit has made sleep more comfortable for you, or not, as the case may be?
Any suggestions which can help me put together a list of the most suitable kit will be gratefully received???
Many thanks.
I'm upper 40's, 6 foot, 16 stones, and suffer with my back following a fracture whilst in my early twenties. During the past twenty years or so I've spent many nights outside, often angling, comfortable on a bedchair or recliner. The problem is mechanical, I'm strong and not so fragile. For example I did 30 nights between mid-November and mid-February in season 2006/7. That said I just cannot sleep easily on hard ground.
In recent times I've been drawn to bushcrafting, I'm only surprised it has taken so long given I used to sneak out of the house aged seven years to visit the local bushy places! Thinking about this I'm certain I've held myself back somewhat, excuse the pun, on account of the sleeping arrangements. Therefore my dilemma is what lighter kit will be the best way for me to ditch the chairs and get a fair nights sleep under the sky?
I appreciate there is likely only a few members whom have met with any similar considerations, though perhaps others may have experienced short term injuries which may be relevant? Perhaps you can say that a particular piece of kit has made sleep more comfortable for you, or not, as the case may be?
Any suggestions which can help me put together a list of the most suitable kit will be gratefully received???
Many thanks.