Regular South Wales meets?

[Jaymzflood]

What date is the arctic in march shane? You fancy another trip there in early march? Ive made another thread

[Into_the_wild]

Yea I just been reading it, I should be able to make it, ill check my flights

[Bucephalas]

Well here's a couple of images and was all I managed before my camera froze to death!

I do need to say a big thank you to Steve (redandshane) because even though I buggered up my knee, I slept like a log through high winds and driving rain in the night and Steve was the one up making repairs to the tarp that we were sleeping under.
Cheers Steve!

[Jaymzflood]

Well done steve cheers for those Rich. some crackers. Ive had a shave and haircut now so im looking back to normal.

[woodspirits]

Well here's a couple of images and was all I managed before my camera froze to death!

I do need to say a big thank you to Steve (redandshane) because even though I buggered up my knee, I slept like a log through high winds and driving rain in the night and Steve was the one up making repairs to the tarp that we were sleeping under.
Cheers Steve!

looks like you lads had a great weekend thanks for all the pics, just curious, is that a gelert solo? ( pic 6) if it is, how did it cope?

steve

[Jaymzflood]

I had a gelert solo and so did Redandshane. Mine was underneath a tarp but steve's was right in the thick of the snow.

Mine is the new version, handlesd the cold amazingly, i was really toasty but was just uncomfortable because of the roll mat I had. Pleased with it, but I just want some more space now so im looking to get rid of mine. I dont suffer with claustrophobia but this was a little too small for me, plus im 6ft 1".

[woodspirits]

thanks James, i have one but am yet to use it, nice to know it can cope with that lot!

[redandshane]

looks like you lads had a great weekend thanks for all the pics, just curious, is that a gelert solo? ( pic 6) if it is, how did it cope?

steve

Yep that's my Solo AKA the coffin It coped fine bone dry inside but that was with just some kit in it as we slept in a shelter by the fire
If I had used it I reckon the getting in and out would have been a right faff and snow melt from my clothes and gear would have left it damp
If I had used it I would have hung the brown tarp which is the back of the shelter over it to form canopy or porch
The tent itself has been used in most conditions and copes very well especially with wind its the sheer lack of space that is the problem in wet weather
Usually requires some imaginative ways to get round
James used the newer version under a tarp the previous night

[Jaymzflood]

If anything tho, the older version is probably better as Ive heard gelerts are going for the cheaper option for maufacture these days so the quality build isnt as good.

[Into_the_wild]

James,Rich,Steve any chance I can I get a copy of the photos

[Jaymzflood]

yeah ill zip the file up now and email them to you mate.

[redandshane]

PM me yer e mail

[Bucephalas]

I'll send you a link to download them.

[Bucephalas]

I have a new Gelert Solo too. It hasn't been out of the bag yet.
I bought it from Amazon for £25 but then came across a Coleman Aviorx3 for £45. I looked around and new it would have a lot more room in it (being rated a 3 man equates to 2 man at a push) than the Gelert.
That hasn't been out of the bag either but I've since discovered that they are being sold on Amazon for £95 so I guess I had a good deal there.
The X2 goes for £45 but the X3 is twice that. Something not quite right in their priceing structure me thinks.

[bushbelly]

is there anyone here have any shooting permissions (airrifles) who would be willing to let three bushman join you on your lands for a long weekend or more

cheers........bb

ps.....end of month is better(payday)

[Jaymzflood]

they dont let you shoot on the farm we are planning to stay on at the end of this month, theres a sign that says no shooting on the way in. (i think they breed Pheasants on the farm John Fenna said)

[bushbelly]

what size tarp is that in the pics ? looks like a 4.5 x 4.5

[Jaymzflood]

We had a few going mate, tring to keep the snow out lol there was a huge one tho, Bucephalas and Redandshane will be able to answer you there.

[bushbelly]

cheers mate. i meant the tarp over te hammock, i'm a hammock man meself , don't like the builders type tarps, they're too noisy but good for a group shelter, glad to see someone else out in the snow, bushcraft isn't just for summer!
heres a few pics from our last outing, i know i need some camerology lessons

http://photobucket.com/winterbushy

[Jaymzflood]

the tarp was Bucephalas's, he didnt even sleep on it lol slept on the tarp shelter next to the fire. cracking weekend.

[winst0nsmith]

Any plans for another meet fellas?

[Totumpole]

I think there are still plans for the weekend of 2nd of MArch as outlined in this thread
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86021

I'm still game

[Bucephalas]

cheers mate. i meant the tarp over te hammock, i'm a hammock man meself , don't like the builders type tarps, they're too noisy but good for a group shelter, glad to see someone else out in the snow, bushcraft isn't just for summer!
heres a few pics from our last outing, i know i need some camerology lessons

http://photobucket.com/winterbushy

Sorry guys, I missed these postings.
The tarp over my hammock was a DD 3x3. Perfect size Ithought but then realised that if I had the 3x4.5 I could have made a door one end too.

I now have a 3x4.5.

The big builders tarp was the groundsheet for My Kalahari 10 but came in usefull in the foul weather.

As James said, I didn't get in my hammock at all. I fell and twisted my knee in the snow and was forced to consume a considerable amount of alcohol as an anaesthetic!

[Bucephalas]

I think there are still plans for the weekend of 2nd of MArch as outlined in this thread
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=86021

I'm still game

I can't make this date now. My job was coming to an end at the end of Jan, then the end of Feb and now it's March 7th! Every penny is required for new gear.

[JamieA]

How regular do you guys meet? Im a newbie but looking forward to some chill out time in some nice quiet natural surroundings. Port Talbot here btw.

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[Jon G]

Never been to a bushcraft meet, but would really like to! Are there any soon in South Wales? Bridgend Boy here