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    First Hammock 'Stealth Camp'

    Saturday finally came and I was able to try out my hammock and tarp setup for the first time!

    Now I found a cracking little spot on my local downs that was ideal for hammocks and gave a great panoramic view, looking east a small undisclosed town and would have given a fab sunrise.... however...

    .. It was poached!! lol. Naively thinking I was being crafty and even encountering on numerous recce's it was amazing how much of a hive of activity certain area's were last night! Still though, a good night in the woods. A great nights sleep in the hammock (damn those things are snug!), a lovely clear, quite night. And a smashing hip flask of aged whiskey!

    couple of snaps

    All packed up:





    Camp this morning and my pals tent



    quick pose











    A 20 meter walk from camp:



    and of course how we left it this morning



    Thanks for looking! No hater's on the MTP camo's, it was a bit chilly last night plus my pal in the army so he's let off! There wont be a new thread every time I camp, don't worry! Just an excited new hammocker showing off his gear lol.

    Wrighty
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    Great write up Wrighty.

    Don't be shy to tell us about your trips out, that's what we're here for.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin View Post
    Great write up Wrighty.

    Don't be shy to tell us about your trips out, that's what we're here for.

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    ta martin.

    still cant get over how practical and comfy those hammocks are. why more people dont use them and there's perhaps dedicated area's of forest to use them is beyond me!

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    Quote Originally Posted by GwersyllaCnau View Post
    Nice pics looks like you had a good time.
    cheers mate! think i may get rid of the tent after that sleep. i woke up in the exact position i fell asleep in which was strange for me as im apparently a figgit! thow a hip flask of JD Single Barrel probably helped that. lol

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    lol yea i should think mr Jack D had a little something to do with it. Great pic mate and the hammock makes me feel like getting one lol i have always slept on the ground i think a hammock would freak me out
    When you next of out buddy so i can keep an eye out for more pics?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BushcraftCambsUk View Post
    lol yea i should think mr Jack D had a little something to do with it. Great pic mate and the hammock makes me feel like getting one lol i have always slept on the ground i think a hammock would freak me out
    When you next of out buddy so i can keep an eye out for more pics?

    Mike
    the exact words my mate who went with me said before he had a go in the hammock lol, he was instantly converted. easily the best £30 I've ever spent tbh! i could never go back to tents now.

    im going to try and get out again within the next few weeks. though i really want a winter hammock camp to properly test the tarp, so 100% the next time it snows!! where abouts are you from mate?
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    Nice one buddy
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    just bought myself a Gelert Expedition 3/4 length 'thermerest' so tempted to venture out in the -'s weather and try it out. any one had any experience with these in hammocks? herd they work quit well as an insulation barrier as apposed to an under quilt.

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    Nice write up good to see you had a good time
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