Wild Camping, Hiking, Back pack, Tent talk, Mini camper etc.......

[dogmandont 9,317]

17 minutes ago, W. Katchum said:

I was asking about an as it goes I know a couple who got same tent an j know a guy who’s missus works in one the stores an she said they selling out fast, so I told missus to grab one yesterday haha like I said tho k got to go collect it they wouldn’t deliver it for some reason, never mind I’ll go on me own an have a good look about shop an see what I can treat meself to on sleekit

I had the full crew with me today which was a handful as usual. Lol. 

They had them on display in the car park which was handy. I'll get it up some evening during the week for a trial run. 

[dogmandont 9,317]

1 hour ago, W. Katchum said:

 

 

Edited July 25, 2021 by dogmandont

[white van man 3,186]

Good thread this. Some decent tips and advice too. Can’t beat a bit of wild camping.

[Nicepix 5,650]

1 hour ago, mushroom said:

All these hi-tech hammocks just don't grab me... maybe I'll jump in and buy one for the mrs, see how they compare to my set up.

 You could take a small set of steps to help you climb in.

[mushroom 12,352]

30 minutes ago, socks said:

This is the new all singing hammock set up at the moment …….

 

Holy fuuck! I never knew I need one of them in my life

It's the weight that bothers me though. If I'm off into the mountains, weight is everything, hence why I take vodka

My hammock set up for two people weighs around 1kg. 2 hammocks, cord and a tarp. I always put the hammocks bunk bed style, put a cord above and throw the tarp over and peg it up (forgot to mention clothes pegs are a must in my kit lol). If it rains, pull the pegs and the tarp drops down either side. Dog always sleeps under my hammock if rain is coming, so I always have a heads up

Oh and after you've tied your hammock to a tree, a good tip is to tie a piece of cotton string on the cord, about half way between the tree and the hammock. If it rains it'll slow the wick process to the material 

[mushroom 12,352]

4 minutes ago, Nicepix said:

 You could take a small set of steps to help you climb in.

I can get into a hammock easily.. I'm very agile and experienced

[Nicepix 5,650]

2 minutes ago, mushroom said:

Holy fuuck! I never knew I need one of them in my life

It's the weight that bothers me though. If I'm off into the mountains, weight is everything, hence why I take vodka

My hammock set up for two people weighs around 1kg. 2 hammocks, cord and a tarp. I always put the hammocks bunk bed style, put a cord above and throw the tarp over and peg it up (forgot to mention clothes pegs are a must in my kit lol). If it rains, pull the pegs and the tarp drops down either side. Dog always sleeps under my hammock if rain is coming, so I always have a heads up

Oh and after you've tied your hammock to a tree, a good tip is to tie a piece of cotton string on the cord, about half way between the tree and the hammock. If it rains it'll slow the wick process to the material 

And if you place your water bottle under the string you get free water.

[socks 32,253]

5 minutes ago, mushroom said:

Holy fuuck! I never knew I need one of them in my life

It's the weight that bothers me though. If I'm off into the mountains, weight is everything, hence why I take vodka

My hammock set up for two people weighs around 1kg. 2 hammocks, cord and a tarp. I always put the hammocks bunk bed style, put a cord above and throw the tarp over and peg it up (forgot to mention clothes pegs are a must in my kit lol). If it rains, pull the pegs and the tarp drops down either side. Dog always sleeps under my hammock if rain is coming, so I always have a heads up

Oh and after you've tied your hammock to a tree, a good tip is to tie a piece of cotton string on the cord, about half way between the tree and the hammock. If it rains it'll slow the wick process to the material 

They do an ultra light model

[mushroom 12,352]

1 minute ago, Nicepix said:

And if you place your water bottle under the string you get free water.

If you've ever been caught in a storm, sleeping in a hammock, I guarantee you'll know how miserable it is when the water wicks it's way down to ya sleeping bag That shit sucks, simple physics fixes the issue If you wanna drink rank, dirty water, that's wicked it's way down to ya bottle then crack on lad. I bet you'd suck the moisture from a toilet if you had a slake on

[mushroom 12,352]

4 minutes ago, socks said:

They do an ultra light model

What's the weight on that?

Have you got a link mate?

[Nicepix 5,650]

8 minutes ago, mushroom said:

Holy fuuck! I never knew I need one of them in my life

It's the weight that bothers me though. If I'm off into the mountains, weight is everything, hence why I take vodka

My hammock set up for two people weighs around 1kg. 2 hammocks, cord and a tarp. I always put the hammocks bunk bed style, put a cord above and throw the tarp over and peg it up (forgot to mention clothes pegs are a must in my kit lol). If it rains, pull the pegs and the tarp drops down either side. Dog always sleeps under my hammock if rain is coming, so I always have a heads up

Oh and after you've tied your hammock to a tree, a good tip is to tie a piece of cotton string on the cord, about half way between the tree and the hammock. If it rains it'll slow the wick process to the material 

I've just watched that advert for the modular rucksack. One thing struck me. If he has a couple of thousand litres of load space in his Landy LWB Safari. Why the f**k is he cramming everything into a five litre rucksack? 

[Nicepix 5,650]

3 minutes ago, mushroom said:

If you've ever been caught in a storm, sleeping in a hammock, I guarantee you'll know how miserable it is when the water wicks it's way down to ya sleeping bag That shit sucks, simple physics fixes the issue If you wanna drink rank, dirty water, that's wicked it's way down to ya bottle then crack on lad. I bet you'd suck the moisture from a toilet if you had a slake on

No I don't. Cos I have a drip string at each end. The water that reaches the bottle ain't dirty. Its just rain water. 

You can slow the creeping damp even more if you have a metal ring or karabiner at each end of your hammock and run your string off that. 

 

[dogmandont 9,317]

20 minutes ago, W. Katchum said:

We looked at a few  am the berghaus air 6was gonna win it till I checked that decathalon an then few folk I know who go to France where singing there praises so thought fcuk it, try it an see, kids an missus prob gonna say fcuk this we want a cabin again next year with wifi

I’m actually quite excited now I got over shock of driving all way down to get it but I’ll have W good nosey about an might even steal me bank card out wife’s purse before I go

Well I walked out of it 900 quid lighter so go easy. Lol. 

Edited July 25, 2021 by dogmandont

[mushroom 12,352]

4 minutes ago, Nicepix said:

I've just watched that advert for the modular rucksack. One thing struck me. If he has a couple of thousand litres of load space in his Landy LWB Safari. Why the f**k is he cramming everything into a five litre rucksack? 

A mate of mine here bought a concept rucksack, it can fit 80ltrs and weights about 300gram, tbh I was very impressed with it but I prefer the security of a heavier pack that can be used without worry of splits or catching and ripping on a bush. Plus, if you slip on scree a more durable rucksack is gonna save you

[mushroom 12,352]

1 minute ago, dogmandont said:

Well I walked out of it 900 quid lighter so go easy. Lol. 

Decathlon is a cnut for that

Walk in only for a camel back water bag, walk out with fishing gear, spear gun, flippers, a shirt and flip flops and then have to go back for the fuucking camel back