Summat tells me the end of the BB pole isn't designed for flimsy tarp designs (although I have no clue if it is flimsy... I definitely know my knowhow is)... Stick something over the end - rubber off a walking stick, half a rubber ball or just your glove. https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Rut8qH9Fsc/XhXU...

Shaf, get the thing raised off the floor so some air can circulate. It'll also make the thing more stable ... if you wanted a tent you should have bought a tent.

What’s the situation with Wales and Wild Camping? I’m thinking it’s still a no even though the borders are now open (yippeee!) Officially it's a no. July 13th will see some campsites and other accommodation open but you must be self-contained so no tents on campsites only caravans and campers. Obvi...

Does anyone know of a pillow that is thicker than the usual offerings. Ray, the Klymit Kush is designed to be folded, when you fold it into 3, it's much taller / thicker than anything else I've found. Not expensive either and there's even a hole for your ear :-bd https://www.absolute-snow.co.uk/V/K...

basically a posh BROS.

What an underrated bike they were.

If you sleep on your side, I'd go SD but obviously, the Exped serves two purposes ... it's tricky.

You've just reminded me Paul ... Lidl have Neoprene beach shoes for about £3. I saw some yesterday and they look okay.

How will you then know if Darleen has liked your post of scone and coffee on Instagram?

And that is why you're the brains of the operation.

Stu - turn the dry bag inside out Then slip a buff over it for a nicer fabric to lay your face against.

Yes but then whatever I've stuffed it with is now covered in sh1t

TLS does not mean dont take what you need it means leave at home what you dont need/wont use and what you need is not the same for all of us

Absolutely Jon. The intention is warm, dry and comfortable with the minimum, not cold, wet and miserable .... any nob can achieve that.

The trouble with stuffing a bag with spare clothes is (a) why have you got spare clothes and (b) do you want to rest your head on a drybag that's spent the day gradually building a nicer layer of sheep / cow / horse / dog sh1t? :wink: For a long time, I used a Klymit Kush. I fold it into 3 and put m...

Unless navigating by phone, why would it require charging (assuming you set off with it charged). Can't it just be turned off and stuck somewhere out of the way?

Yes, I think most input was based on your budget and sub 600g request Shaf. It's true that you perhaps don't need to be quite as careful when using synthetic but you should really be treating any bag as though it's your very best friend.

Are you thinking of the guy in Ukraine Stu?
Liteway.equipment

There the folk Gari, ta.

Here you go Shaf, they make 2 different weight Apex quilts for 139 and 119 euro. The cheaper one weighs about 500g and they reckon it's good to +4.

https://liteway.equipment/quilts/sleeper-quilt

While Exposure lights are undoubtedly very good and the service and warranty also (generally) good, the actual answer to the question is, no.

You'd like one and that alone is enough to make you believe that you might need one.

Cheers, Stu.

A pleasure.

You thinking AS Tucas Stu??

No, the company I'm thinking of have been mentioned quite recently. They make shelter, quilts, etc. Have a feeling the name is something like Trail Light or something light?

Anyone recall the name of the European company who make / sell synthetic quilts (Apex insulation). They looked well made with decent ratings and not heavy or expensive. You really don't to think to deeply about the down in that quilt. Aye, I'm with you there Colin. I really couldn't bring myself to ...

I know you require water to wash Shaf but 3l seems excessive as does carrying two heavy batteries

Having done a bit of research, I’m thinking of getting an Exped Travel Hammock Lite Plus, which comes with Exped’s own suspension system. Anyone got a good reason why I shouldn’t or a suggestion for a better alternative? I've got one and find it fine. I like their suspension system too, 'tis simple...

Plenty of cheap shirts to be found here: https://www.winfieldsoutdoors.co.uk/men ... hirts/?p=6

On a related note, does anyone get excited* when they find an OS height mark carved into a building, wall etc? Many round these parts can be found on the corner stones of barns.

*is that too strong a word?

I'm slightly disappointed that I can't see any mention of keeping to legal RoW. Sadly for many of us outside of Scotland (yes, you Colin) the number of trig points with a legal (on a bike) RoW to them is very limited.

Very wise Reg and I see the weather gods have decided to add a little something to the expected chaos :wink: Me, I'm quite cheery as I cut some Yew staves earlier in the week and have just discovered that what I firstly dismissed as an off-cut will actually produce a very nice bow for someone. Now, ...

If it's a 'race bag' you're after then maybe this if you can't find owt SH. Couldn't vouch for how warm it'd be though.

https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... ilt-p13467