I was of the impression we were talking about a more permanent shelter, to be left in place.
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I was of the impression we were talking about a more permanent shelter, to be left in place.
the sides where kept together and rolled/foled if I remember right in one length.
I still think a removable roof would be good , but with the loggy frame may be a pain to keep removing it.. my feeling is wait and see how it goes togther
I still think a removable roof would be good , but with the loggy frame may be a pain to keep removing it.. my feeling is wait and see how it goes togther
I have used a similar frame and tarp before, what we did was tie a rope to 2 corners and the middle of one side, thro the ropes over the ridge beam and pull it over and tie off, it worked very well, just need to make sure that we make sure that the poles are smooth.
We took them down, kept them joined together and they are folded concertina style to make putting up easier next time
However, if the roof were left up would it not weather and/or be more prone to damage whilst we are not there?
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Had a DD XL outside from late May right up until the storm in October... seems perfectly fine to me. And that tarp didn't have the benefit of trees to reduce its direct exposure to the elements (especially sunlight).
Not saying that just because my DD is no worse for wear that all tarps would be fine... just saying that they can be a lot tougher than people might think
They sure are, that's the style I want to get, probably get another ragim @45# next though and save up to get a proper nice one once I reach a stable poundage. But if something nice comes along at the right price at the right time, who knows. I did miss out on a Bear recently on the nfas website.
Carl will be proud: I just picked up a titanium frying pan today.
I didn't know it was titanium when I bought it (wasn't my motivating factor)... I bought it because it has a really well-designed folding handle that can actually be locked in place (unlike other pans which flop about when you try to pick them up).
It's made by Primus, apparently. Weighs next to nothing (which is a pleasant bonus) and set me back just £15. It's also big enough to lay two boil-in-the-bag pouches in at once (or one of the meals + a rice packet) which is also a bit of a bonus if I'm feeling lazy.
Looking forward to getting it sooted up now (Saturday just can't get here quick enough far as I'm concerned)
Speaking of Saturday... I'll be doing a camp fire stir fry with meat courtesy of one of my cockerels I'll be dispatching and "field dressing" on-site. Offer's still open if anyone wants to join me for Saturday day and night. It's free and will certainly be fun!
I didn't know it was titanium when I bought it (wasn't my motivating factor)... I bought it because it has a really well-designed folding handle that can actually be locked in place (unlike other pans which flop about when you try to pick them up).
It's made by Primus, apparently. Weighs next to nothing (which is a pleasant bonus) and set me back just £15. It's also big enough to lay two boil-in-the-bag pouches in at once (or one of the meals + a rice packet) which is also a bit of a bonus if I'm feeling lazy.
Looking forward to getting it sooted up now (Saturday just can't get here quick enough far as I'm concerned)
Speaking of Saturday... I'll be doing a camp fire stir fry with meat courtesy of one of my cockerels I'll be dispatching and "field dressing" on-site. Offer's still open if anyone wants to join me for Saturday day and night. It's free and will certainly be fun!
Bought it from a camping store in Ipswich, but I believe this is exactly the same pan on Amazon (more expensive because the store in Ipswich gives me a hefty discount for being a pretty damned loyal customer of theirs)
Also just noticed that the pan's outer is made from hard anodized Aluminium, and it's the non-stick interior that is made from Titanium (according to Amazon's specs). Doesn't bother me either way... it's light as a feather and the handle setup is spot on
Indeed it was. They've been good to me, so when they have an item in stock that I'm after... I buy it from them directly rather than ordering online. In almost every case, the price I've paid them has beaten the online price (especially once you factor in the shipping cost). I know some of the guys in this group have different opinions of them, but as I say... they've been good to me.
Just got RM's Outdoor Survival Handbook land on the doormat today, unwrapped it.....just got to learn to open a book and read now..... As you know I would rather be doing things.....
then I can join in MoT's Year long Challenge.
then I can join in MoT's Year long Challenge.
