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Title: some interesting bits of gear
Post by: torp on November 05, 2016, 10:46:36 AM

some interesting bits of gear

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Title: Re: some interesting bits of gear
Post by: Jasonfresh on June 02, 2017, 09:45:10 AM

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

Title: Re: some interesting bits of gear
Post by: spin on June 13, 2017, 10:10:00 PM

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!!)

Title: Re: some interesting bits of gear
Post by: Heggs on June 14, 2017, 08:08:40 AM

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

Title: Re: some interesting bits of gear
Post by: spin on June 14, 2017, 11:22:18 AM

Ah yeah. Good to know. Thank you

Title: Re: some interesting bits of gear
Post by: RedLeader on June 19, 2017, 11:30:05 AM

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

Quote from: spin on June 13, 2017, 10:10:00 PM
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!!)

Title: Re: some interesting bits of gear
Post by: spin on June 19, 2017, 06:30:41 PM

Thanks so much for your reply

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