Re: Bivvy a Month 2021
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 8:11 pm
Right, that’s November’s BAM ticked off early. On Wednesday afternoon I started off in the village of Dirleton in East Lothian and followed the John Muir Way to North Berwick. From there a mixture of tarmac and dirt trails took me to my destination of Tyninghame Woods where I arrived about 40 minutes before darkness fell.
John Muir Way at Yellowcraigs by Jimmy G, on Flickr
The weather was quite pleasant, mostly sunny but chilly when the sun decided to hide behind the clouds. The brisk tailwind that gave me a welcome push towards my destination was nice, though.
Seacliff Harbour with Bass Rock behind by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimmy G, on Flickr
This trip was marked by a couple of firsts – an inaugural outing for the Aricxi shaped tarp, purchased from Joe’s Shop months ago but never used in anger until now. The verdict? A good piece of kit. Packs down small, easy to set up and gives good coverage.
Untitled by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimmy G, on Flickr
The second first (eh?) concerns my recently purchased Montane down trousers. Another thumbs up here and, combined with my down jacket and Exped down boots, I was warm as toast despite the temperature dropping markedly after sunset.
Throat Punch! by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Never being one to rush to pack up and hit the trail on a BAM, I had a leisurely breakfast followed by a mooch around the woods and nearby shoreline on foot. Once I’d had enough I headed back to the mother ship via a different route, using hedges and woodland to dodge the headwind where possible.
Tyninghame Beach by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimmy G, on Flickr
That’s 11 down, one to go. Hopefully No 12 will be at the Scottish Winter Bivvy meet but I may be able to fit it in sooner.
John Muir Way at Yellowcraigs by Jimmy G, on Flickr
The weather was quite pleasant, mostly sunny but chilly when the sun decided to hide behind the clouds. The brisk tailwind that gave me a welcome push towards my destination was nice, though.
Seacliff Harbour with Bass Rock behind by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimmy G, on Flickr
This trip was marked by a couple of firsts – an inaugural outing for the Aricxi shaped tarp, purchased from Joe’s Shop months ago but never used in anger until now. The verdict? A good piece of kit. Packs down small, easy to set up and gives good coverage.
Untitled by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimmy G, on Flickr
The second first (eh?) concerns my recently purchased Montane down trousers. Another thumbs up here and, combined with my down jacket and Exped down boots, I was warm as toast despite the temperature dropping markedly after sunset.
Throat Punch! by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Never being one to rush to pack up and hit the trail on a BAM, I had a leisurely breakfast followed by a mooch around the woods and nearby shoreline on foot. Once I’d had enough I headed back to the mother ship via a different route, using hedges and woodland to dodge the headwind where possible.
Tyninghame Beach by Jimmy G, on Flickr
Untitled by Jimmy G, on Flickr
That’s 11 down, one to go. Hopefully No 12 will be at the Scottish Winter Bivvy meet but I may be able to fit it in sooner.