End of Summer Quick Overnighter - Friday 30th August

[Ed]

WARNING-  the midges are horrendous anybody camping may arm themselves with flame throwers

[Glenn B]

MIDGES I remember a really bad night at the other side of Annalong many many years ago, it was horrific can anyone recommend a good insect repellent ie one that actually works.
Thanks  Glenn.

[specimanYak]

I've been using 'Smidge that Midge' the last few trips in July and it worked a treat, along with a midge head-net, the little blighters got nowhere near me. I'll bring the Smidge along so you can try it out.
Both the head-net (£3) and Smidge (£6-£7) can be bought in Trespass in town.

Smidge: http://goo.gl/kryIbc

Head-net: http://www.trespass.co.uk/midge-00460

MIDGES I remember a really bad night at the other side of Annalong many many years ago, it was horrific can anyone recommend a good insect repellent ie one that actually works.
Thanks  Glenn.

[Glenn B]

Cheers Yak I'll give them a whirl I wouldn't want to be put off my beers lol....

[Mourneman]

Hearing very good reports about 'Smidge' & skin so soft by Avon.iI camped under Spellack on Monday & awoke at 6am to a swarm of midges,had to fold the tent up while on the move,every bit of exposed skin was bitten

[RedLeader]

I was really hoping that the midges would have been dying down by now, I really do hate the little blighters. I do have a headnet but I'd not have a chance to get any repellent between now and then. Maybe we should pray for rain after all

[george81]

Bit of rain or smoke the buggers out!!! a few heineken and you ll become immune

[Fred]

The weekend forecast is for fresh breezes which should hopefully keep the midges at bay.
Theres a small chance that I may be able to attend this camp if I can get out of work early. Is the camp visible from the main annalong valley path?.
Fred

[RedLeader]

Here are directions for anyone that needs them:
http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/routes-and-camping-spots/annalong-wood-campsite/

It's defo not hard to find.

The weekend forecast is for fresh breezes which should hopefully keep the midges at bay.
Theres a small chance that I may be able to attend this camp if I can get out of work early. Is the camp visible from the main annalong valley path?.
Fred

[fourman]

Im gonna head up for this , havnt been in the mournes all summer 
By the sound of things id better stock up on midge repellant
Will buy in bulk and set up a stall at Carrick Little. 

[RedLeader]

Great stuff. Looks like we're getting the old band back together

Im gonna head up for this , havnt been in the mournes all summer 
By the sound of things id better stock up on midge repellant
Will buy in bulk and set up a stall at Carrick Little. 

[Eamonn]

Hey folks, if anyone is heading too the camp tonight could you bring tripod for some star pics

[Rumblebum]

Enjoy the camp folks! 

[Dowser]

Another great night and as per usual, here's a few snaps for those whose memories may be a little fuzzy 

I got to test out my new Hammock.  Unfortunately I couldn't find my paracord before setting out so I just had to grab the first string I could lay my hands on.  Turns out I didn't lift enough so it took a bit longer to hang the hammock and tarp than I expected. 

Always learning though... Next time I'm going to have paracord pre-attached to my tarp, and six pegs packed in my kit, as it was the tarp that took up most of the time.  The hammock was the easy bit because it comes supplied with all the cord and rope etc in the bag and ready to go!

Anyway, enough of my rambling... Here's the photos:

I thought I would try packing light this time, with it just being a quick overnighter, and was able to get everything I needed into a 25lt Ruck





















I think Fourman's Wife has lost her Sunday Roast 


Anyone for Cuisses de Grenouilles
























There's something not quite right with your weight distribution here Landyliam!!!




Roadworks are everywhere these days!!!

[Spud]

Looks like a great night lads, even more annoyed now that I couldn't make it! Nice pictures dowser!