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torp

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some interesting bits of gear
« on: November 05, 2016 »

some interesting bits of gear

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Jasonfresh

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Re: some interesting bits of gear
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2017 »

I love the Hammock in the beginning, what a brilliant Idea.
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spin

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Re: some interesting bits of gear
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2017 »

Does anyone have any suggestions re hammocks? Not for hardcore wild camping more for a bit of swinging (i.e. lounging - not doing something dodgy with someone else's partner!!) 

« Last Edit: June 14, 2017 by spin »
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Heggs

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Re: some interesting bits of gear
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2017 »

Hi Spin, Ill not recommend a hammock to buy but 2 things to keep in mind (in my opinion) are:

1. A built in fly net is a must - if you don't need it you can flip the hammock over and keep the net on the bottom.
2. Breathable - I bought a waterproof hammock in case I needed it as a bivvy. I've never used it as a bivvy and every time I wake up after a night in my hammock, my sleeping bag is wet with condensation.

Hope that helps a bit

Heggs
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spin

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Re: some interesting bits of gear
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2017 »

Ah yeah. Good to know. Thank you
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RedLeader

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Re: some interesting bits of gear
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2017 »

DD Hammocks are pretty good and quite well respected. Like Torp said, midges can be an issue so a net is worth considering.

Does anyone have any suggestions re hammocks? Not for hardcore wild camping more for a bit of swinging (i.e. lounging - not doing something dodgy with someone else's partner!!)
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spin

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Re: some interesting bits of gear
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2017 »

Thanks so much for your reply
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