hello campers

[minkyhead]

just got me 3rd issue of abr brill
i was waiting to see if any mattress info was on board

i really hate camping ..
but im having to muck in with the lads as they are now making desert noises so our trip will be 50.50 digs and canvas
twenty days ...
10 in a fakin tent
ihate camping ....
we have split the loads accordingly i do not need to carry a tent
im official spare part and usful bits pack mule at the moment ..
march 1983 edition of razzle magazine is already packed
bollocks i hate camping

anyway i have got a sleeping bag sorted out thanks issue two

all i need to take is

a sleeping mat of some descripion
and a plate mug spoon fork thingy

grr i hate camping

anyway id be gratful if you guys could point me in the right direction for compact but good quality items as a bove

i hate camping

im probably guilty of not being properly equiped in the past maby if i get things proper i may grow to tolerate it better

god i hate camping


thanks

i hate camping grrr

[appleby]

So, you like camping then!

Have a look on Alpkit, you will not do better for your money!
The spoon/fork thingy is called a Spork - nice titanium ones at Alpkit.
Loads of sleeping mats there too!

While your there, get yourself a Gamma headtorch for £12 delivered . .

. . You'll need it in the future with you loving camping and all that!

[strimstrum]

While your there, get yourself a Gamma headtorch for £12 delivered . .

. . You'll need it in the future with you loving camping and all that!

Definitely agree with Appleby on that one - don't buy the wind up ones or all you'll be doing is whirring the damn thing all night. I always have an empty drinks bottle handy (with a wide opening):whistle:

(I also have a little sign which I stick on my tent warning everyone else to stay away if they don't like snoring !)

[snaphappy]

Minky as you hate camping dont scrimp on comfort get yourself an airbed. none of this ultra light camping palava a proper airbed that you can can use at home as well, either when your in the doghouse or have that extra guest.



You'll need an airpump to go with it though



And who's tent are you sharing, make sure thers enough room or get a double and be friendly

you'll love camping its like being at home without

walls, bathroom, TV, .....

[ipswichbiker]

Get a down mat. Something like exped downmat 9 or 9DLX. I haven't got one but would if I had the money spare. Supposed to be very comfy and thermally efficient.

Impatient clip
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The sit down and put your feet up clip.
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Have to admit I love camping.

[herman]

How about a few home comforts

[minkyhead]

mmm not bad im warming to this trip already

heres how i usually prepare for a overnight stop ..while the other guys are dickingabout in the middle of a shitty feild


By null at 2010-04-11

i went to the vee strom camping thing last year ..i ended up in a barn sleeping on a archary target ..
i was wishing some fecker would start using at the time too
when it came to pack up [true ]
it was pissing down as it always does with a tent

i tied the guy ropes to the back of the bike and dragged the ferkin thing and all its contents 200 meteres over a shitty feild straight into the barn

it was only mrs minky [not amused] that made me pack it ..so the grankids could play in it

if i was on my own it woild have stayed in sutu tied to the back of the bike

the idea being when i got home id have two little bits of guy rope left
to hang meself with after the expieriance ...

i think i need a shrink

fak i hate camping

thabks for the replies ..not convinced about the bag pump :silly: :silly:

[ipswichbiker]

I dont think they do the bag pump anymore as the pump is now a built in. The reason is to avoid water vapour from your breath getting in the fill which would lessen the thermal efficiency.

[jkclive1971]

mmm not bad im warming to this trip already

heres how i usually prepare for a overnight stop ..while the other guys are dickingabout in the middle of a shitty feild


By null at 2010-04-11

i went to the vee strom camping thing last year ..i ended up in a barn sleeping on a archary target ..
i was wishing some fecker would start using at the time too
when it came to pack up [true ]
it was pissing down as it always does with a tent

i tied the guy ropes to the back of the bike and dragged the ferkin thing and all its contents 200 meteres over a shitty feild straight into the barn

it was only mrs minky [not amused] that made me pack it ..so the grankids could play in it

if i was on my own it woild have stayed in sutu tied to the back of the bike

the idea being when i got home id have two little bits of guy rope left
to hang meself with after the expieriance ...

i think i need a shrink

fak i hate camping

thabks for the replies ..not convinced about the bag pump :silly: :silly:

Tried to get to the tan hill inn weekend before last had to turn back on tan hill rd snow n ice did try and will try again very soon

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[minkyhead]

captain scott captain oats and sherpa tenzing
good effort
let the tyres down time i think