What's your preferred shelter when camping?

[Dannytsg]

Most recent outings have been in the tent although I am eager to get out and try my new hammock and tarp setup.

 

[Dean]

Hammock & Tarp.

 

[jorn]

i have tried a hammock and tarp setup, but my back doesn't agree. And i do feel very comfertable in a tent, nice and protected. Although when i'm out alone i prefer sleeping under a tarp, but on the ground. I'm going with the tent.

 

[Gaudette]

Hammock and tarp for me. I wake up too stiff if I sleep on the ground and tents are too claustrophobic. However, I defend the right of all to sleep how they wish. Having said all that I do carry a bivy just in case!

 

[Laurentius]

I currently use an Argos Tiger Paws one man tent I got from a charity shop, and very cosy it is too. I supplement it with a tarp for sitting under.

 

[palace]

Made to my spec. Tenth Wonder triple base XL Green Hornet hammock fitted with 10mm x 50mm seamless stainless steel rings, home made tree huggers (2500 kg bs 1" webbing), home made very long 5mm Dyneema whoppie slings (2600 kg bs); XXL Sargasso tarp with added side pull outs. Ian Dent-Willoughby cocoon sleeping bag, made 14" wider by Snugpack (originally 5'10" round, my shoulders are 6'1") : When it gets really cold, bespoke Extreem Outdoor Clothing Field Smock and salopets with a thoughtfully fitted by Keith, removable bib at the back for use in a hammock MOD Arctic tent booties, army stretcher pillow, Thermalite Phantom camo self inflating mat, Honey/Hive stove good to go...

Tenth Wonder on holiday contact via Ebay

Extreme O.C. review by Beer Monster http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18622

Exteme @http://www.ebolcastle.co.uk/extremecc/index1024.htm

Honey/Hive @http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/product397.asp

Thermalite virtually any army/camping stores

MOD Arctic tent booties on Ebay

 

[Tristar777]

Oi loves moi tent!!

 

[ex-member Raikey]

started on the ground,

dabbled with the hammy, but i,m a snorer and the hammock just makes it worse,...

so i,m back on the ground,

bivi bag,and basha all the way,....

plus i cant do with the whole wazzing in a bottle that seems to be fashionable of late,..

 

[Retired Member southey]

This is for me,

dabbled with a hammock for a couple of trips but just never felt settled, so will keep it for boats and jungles,

 

[ex-member Raikey]

thats not my fosters can by the way,....

 

[Retired Member southey]

What about the hip flask!

 

[Retired Member southey]

started on the ground,

dabbled with the hammy, but i,m a snorer and the hammock just makes it worse,...

so i,m back on the ground,

bivi bag,and basha all the way,....

plus i cant do with the whole wazzing in a bottle that seems to be fashionable of late,..

Is it because it is too easy to spill it?

 

[ex-member Raikey]

do you have a large library of pictures that document my "camping in the woods with knives and alcohol" ,..or "bushcrafting" as some people call it,..ha

 

[Retired Member southey]

Yes, and not all of them are suitable for human consumption!

 

[persistent king]

ive tried hammock a few times but always prefer sleeping on the ground with bivi and basha with a roll mat shoved in side.mainly for quick and ease and lightweight.

 

[Jaan]

I like my surroundings neat and tidy, therefore I prefer a tent. I'm also a fussy sleeper and can't stand too many adjustments while sleeping. A tent is also easy to pitch and a better environment in bad weather. But I understand everyone, tried bivying and it's not for me, haven't tried a hammock but I will some day. It just seems that you have to take too many things and worry about too many different things.

 

[huntersforge]

Tarp and bivi every time. My shoulders hurt like hell for some reason when I tried a hammock.

 

[rg598]

I like an open floor tent like the GoLite Shangri La 5.

 

[Trunks]

The pub


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[para106]

Tent for me 95% of the time. Tarp bivvy or au natural the other 5%.