Reindeer Skins

[Broch]

I love my reindeer skins brought back from Norway a few years ago but I've finally decided I can't stand the hairs everywhere anymore. They literally stick to everything and seem to loose more in a day than is on the skin in the first place.

So, What are the alternatives for inside the trekking tent in the cold?

There may be two very nice skins available but it may take me a while to finally decide to get rid of them

Cheers,

Broch

 

[MartinK9]

I used to use:

http://www.dogfleeces.com/dog-fleeces/dog-fleece-bedding/dog-fleece-bedding

Both ground dwelling and in my hammock, very warm and machine washable too.

Now I use my Jervens bag:

https://jerven-com.secure.flexiweb.no/

 

[Muddy Boots]

The only problem with the dog fleece blankets is you gotta get kill off a lot of small dogs to make a decent size one.

Of course if you knew a big Two Dogs and used the pelt that would do the same thing.

 

[MartinK9]

The only problem with the dog fleece blankets is you gotta get kill off a lot of small dogs to make a decent size one.

Of course if you knew a big Two Dogs and used the pelt that would do the same thing.

Or know who buys it in 10m rolls and misappropriate some

 

[Mesquite]

Not that expensive on Ebay... considering what you'd pay for a self inflating mat

Linky

 

[treadlightly]

Sheepskin rug?

 

[spiritwalker]

im looking to get some deerskins this year, last year i could have got 2 for £150 at the outdoors show kicking myself now maybe the bushcraft show will have some on offer. Must admit sheepskins look very good too and alot more affordable

 

[Retired Member southey]

£ 21 in ikea for sheep skins, then you could just use a silicon gel for the skin mabey?

 

[Bushwhacker]

im looking to get some deerskins this year, last year i could have got 2 for £150 at the outdoors show kicking myself now maybe the bushcraft show will have some on offer. Must admit sheepskins look very good too and alot more affordable

Don't kick yourself too much, that's pretty expensive I reckon.

 

[wood dweller]

hi i have been using sheep skins for ages and i love them
there light pack up small .fine if they gett wet . last for years

 

[treadlightly]

Welcome Wood Dweller. I agree, sheepskin is good. I have a sheepskin rug and a deerskin and although the latter is probably a bit warmer, the sheepskin is tougher, can be used and abused more and is very comfortable, not to mention cheaper.

 

[spiritwalker]

nah not for silicon lined ones they tend to go for £90 each the cheaper ones arent lined

 

[trekkingnut]

even tesco sells sheep skin rugs now for 30 quid!

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.205-497...campaign=GSF_TescoDirect&utm_content=205-4971

 

[Ivan Owen]

some VERY nice ones going for 52/59 here. heard good things about the company delivery times too.

 

[TurboGirl]

On another thread recomendation, I bought from http://www.amblesidesheepskins.co.uk/, the pot luck seconds for £40 ea for reindeer- they're a bit mis-shapen but perfectly servicable. They shed soooo much tho, I was thinking about using a stretcher to work in some lavender polish with a bit of oil added to reduce the hair loss... have you skin owners any recomendations? Otherwise in answer to post 1, I use sheepskins off ebay (lambland) mostly tho they're all used for a few yrs as seat covers, then rugs, before demotion to the hammock