Joecole
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I know I've covered this subject before but this is aimed at the newer members who might be just starting out. Unlike a large permanent camp site where you probably have every mod con, when we go wild we carry just the basics which includes your water and toilet facilities, yes toilet facilities because we no longer dig a hole behind a bush.
One of the most important thing in my opinion is prevailing weather be you hammock camping under a tarp or using a small tent. Now where we are going for the summer meet the prevailing wind comes in from the west so when pitching your tarp or tent you want the back to be pointing south west so any wind rain or both will be hitting the rear of your shelter at about 45% , this is more important for those of you who will be under tarps. there isn't a nice warm drying room for you to hang your wet clothes where we are going.
Right any of the mods or the more experienced guys who want to add to this please feel free bearing in mind it is info aimed at the newer less experienced on the forum. Not aimed only at the summer meet but anytime they go on the wild side
One of the most important thing in my opinion is prevailing weather be you hammock camping under a tarp or using a small tent. Now where we are going for the summer meet the prevailing wind comes in from the west so when pitching your tarp or tent you want the back to be pointing south west so any wind rain or both will be hitting the rear of your shelter at about 45% , this is more important for those of you who will be under tarps. there isn't a nice warm drying room for you to hang your wet clothes where we are going.
Right any of the mods or the more experienced guys who want to add to this please feel free bearing in mind it is info aimed at the newer less experienced on the forum. Not aimed only at the summer meet but anytime they go on the wild side