Mozi Net/Bivi

[JimN]

Bought this off of BB a while back as I was intrigued by the description but no picture was given (and it was cheap ):

It's about 6 1/2 feet long, I can lie down in it comfortably but there wouldn't be room for kit. As it's open it would also require the use of a tarp, unless you are guaranteed fine weather.

This is it packed up, compared to a cheapo yeomans two man tent. It's not much smaller and when you add the tarp it'd probably be about the same so I'm not sure what the advantages would be.

I've not used it in anger yet and I think I'd be hesitant to in case I got laughed off

 

[Bernie Garland]

Bought this off of BB a while back as I was intrigued by the description but no picture was given (and it was cheap ):

It's about 6 1/2 feet long, I can lie down in it comfortably but there wouldn't be room for kit. As it's open it would also require the use of a tarp, unless you are guaranteed fine weather.

This is it packed up, compared to a cheapo yeomans two man tent. It's not much smaller and when you add the tarp it'd probably be about the same so I'm not sure what the advantages would be.

I've not used it in anger yet and I think I'd be hesitant to in case I got laughed off

You wouldent in the mozzie season in Scotland,they'd be fighting for it

Bernie

 

[Spikey DaPikey]

When everyone else is getting bit, you can then laugh mate

 

[JimN]

You wouldent in the mozzie season in Scotland,they'd be fighting for it

Bernie

When everyone else is getting bit, you can then laugh mate

I've got to say that was one of the major factors in getting it, out last year I was bitten to buggrit and had to take anti-biotics when my hand swelld up.

 

[ZDP-189]

You wouldent in the mozzie season in Scotland,they'd be fighting for it

Bernie

You'd have 3-4 people sharing it at dusk here.

 

[maddave]

It's the latest British Army issue midge net. A wee bit heavy but great for keeping you sane in Scottish midge season

 

[JimN]

Looks like it is a 'Highlander Mosquito Tent MID14' and normally sells for around £35. I think I may use it after all, although I'll have to replace the steel pegs as they weigh a tonne!

 

[Chris G]

Now don't laugh, but this is one of those gems of info that you hear once and everyone wants to learn it (think Wayland hobo stove);

Squaddies/tree surgeons/bushcrafters all over use this stuff.

http://avonshop.co.uk/shop/product.asp?pf_id=4982&from=search&find_spec=skin%20so%20soft&pagenum=1

Seemingly if you spray it on you can then run outside into the midst of a full cloud of Scottish midgies (etc) you have a Readybrek glow of clear air around you as they just don't like the stuff - so I'm told!

Chris

 

[Bernie Garland]

You'd have 3-4 people sharing it at dusk here.

And i thought the Scottish midge was bad:yikes:

Bernie

 

[CAL]

Now don't laugh, but this is one of those gems of info that you hear once and everyone wants to learn it (think Wayland hobo stove);

Squaddies/tree surgeons/bushcrafters all over use this stuff.

http://avonshop.co.uk/shop/product.asp?pf_id=4982&from=search&find_spec=skin%20so%20soft&pagenum=1

Seemingly if you spray it on you can then run outside into the midst of a full cloud of Scottish midgies (etc) you have a Readybrek glow of clear air around you as they just don't like the stuff - so I'm told!

Chris

I've been recommended this a lot of times and its on my list for next year.

 

[Chris G]

Cal, Christmas is coming and it's only £2.50 a bottle (plus £3.50 P&P from the web site, or you could track down your closest Avon rep).

Chris

 

[Shambling Shaman]

We got Avon skin so soft when it was on offer, Got a box of it as we do use a lot up here and it don't pay to run out. Local shops sell it at £5 a bottle..

As for your bivi the hex3 nest can be used on its own. I was once told
"If its stupid and works, then it ain't stupid"

 

[PJMCBear]

Skin-So-Soft doesn't work for everyone. I got a couple of nasty bites at the last Midlands meet.

 

[Shewie]

Looks like they forgot to put the fly sheet in Jim

 

[JimN]

Looks like they forgot to put the fly sheet in Jim

Wouldn't take much would it