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Title: The Big Erection!
Post by: Kirth on April 23, 2010
My DD Tarp arrived today so decided to put it up in the garden, I found it dead easy to make a shelter from in and defo loads of room to sleep under.  Think I might get a few more pegs for it though.

I also then put up the Hike Lite Pro and rolled out my Sleeping Mat and bag. First time I have had this up. Really pleased with it and the room inside.

I am heading out on the beer tonight so think I might just sleep in there when I get home  ;D
Title: Re: The Big Erection!
Post by: ChuckMcB on April 23, 2010
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Think I might get a few more pegs for it though.
Agreed, I dumped the wire jobbies (they are not even shepard crook style) and replaced them with yellow plastic ones, much better in stony ground. Got a pack of 8 pegs (peter storm cheapies from Millets) but that wasn't enough for my (paranoid) first bivvy. Also unless you have aready get a peg puller as well (or just bend one of the wire pegs in a vice to save a couple of ££s), when you sink a peg with your boot, your fingers 'aint never getting it back out again without help.
Title: Re: The Big Erection!
Post by: billy backpack on April 23, 2010
I am heading out on the beer tonight so think I might just sleep in there when I get home  ;D
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You better be careful if you have problems staying on your feet when sober ..............I think you should take your kit with you for a wait outside A & E. ;D
Title: Re: The Big Erection!
Post by: billy backpack on April 24, 2010
Well ..... tell all, did you ! or was it just a fanciful thought to test your kit  ;)
Title: Re: The Big Erection!
Post by: Kirth on April 24, 2010
Sure did! Came home had a kebab and slept in the tent! Let's just say it was bit aromatic this morning. Sleep mat was very comfortable but my neck was sore even though I had a wee travel pillow.

Next door neighbour thinks Lesley has kicked me out!