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    New Tarp and first solo over night

    Just got my new camo tarp from DD Hammocks. Been itching to get out and use it. Had a 2 night camp planned this weekend but a good dose of man flu the week before put the kibosh on it but by the end of the week I felt well enough to try an overnighter. So got my kit together and and headed out to the local wood on my own.






    Once I got my hammock and tarp set up, it was time to get a fire going to cook my tea. There is plenty of dead wood around so only took a few minutes to get some together and get the fire going. Built a little wood reflector to hide the fire from the road and to keep me a bit warmer.



    Tea was "Look what we found" chile and it was very good, for pudding I had an army issue ration pack Treacle Sponge, bit too sweet for my liking.

    Had a good nights sleep and woke up to bird song and the sound of a woodpecker. Got up and got the fire going again to make breakfast. Whilst waiting for the water to boil for my coffee had some more bits out of the ration pack, oatmeal block with yeast extract spread on it. Not bad at all. Once I had a cup of coffee, I got the packet of sausage, beans and omelette heated up.

    After breakfast I got packed up and headed home. Had a nice overnighter and was an interesting experience camping out on my own.
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    Moderator & Poshcrafter™ Martin's Avatar
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    Great post Resinkov and thanks for sharing. It was great to see your 'Tweet' last night, good to know you enjoyed it.

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    Was your set up as comfy as it looks ?
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    looks good, thanks for sharing.

    Gotta love the 'look what we found' meals, so much better than the rat packs or the branded 'camping' meals.
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    Quote Originally Posted by klause View Post
    Was your set up as comfy as it looks ?
    Yes it was. Underblanket and a very good sleeping bag. Very toasty warm
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    I saw their new MC tarp the other day and thought to myself "I gotta get me one of those" lol
    Can't beat a comfy hammy and tarp setup for a lightweight pack
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    The weather aint been to bad up north this week for a change - you picked a good week resikov....
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    Resnikov & Crazysaint's recent trip posts have inspired me to try and go "a bit lighter" on my next trip. Think I'm still packing too much kit.
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    Another great post Resi,
    dont want to hijack your post but have a general question for other hammock users
    'does anyone else get sore/numb heels in their hammock' ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiltie View Post
    Another great post Resi,
    dont want to hijack your post but have a general question for other hammock users
    'does anyone else get sore/numb heels in their hammock' ?
    Sometimes, and cold lower extremities too, it's cause your feet are too high in the hammock and the blood isn't getting there just as easy as it's used to..its one of the reasons I'm not particularly fond of a hammock, alter your sleeping position and you should be fine..

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