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I'm not so concerned about the kit, or your life experiences, but, based on the better part of a lifetimes professional experience with firearms, it looks from here a bit like you are portraying a possible breach of FAC conditions (safe storage) from here in the photo, simple as that.
 
Freeforester said:
I'm not so concerned about the kit, or your life experiences, but, based on the better part of a lifetimes professional experience with firearms, it looks from here a bit like you are portraying a possible breach of FAC conditions (safe storage) from here in the photo, simple as that.
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I think it's quite clear to anyone with a modicum of sense that the rifle is simply rested against the tree for the picture.
 
A J said:
I think it's quite clear to anyone with a modicum of sense that the rifle is simply rested against the tree for the picture.
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With the bolt in it, agreed, potentially to be left to fall over (stranger things happen), or to be taken whilst the slumbering occupant of the hammock dreams of, well, anything. The point is that the 'image' may be equally interpreted by anyone with a 'modicum of sense' as a potential danger, let alone an acceptable/sensible practice, whether you do it or condone it or otherwise; you and I both may realise that it's a posed pic, but the story - and I agree about the comfortable sleep in a hammock 100% by the way, but you may have to set the clock if you're going to be up at sunrise or before - and implicit 'message' conveyed may be misconstrued by anyone of lesser lifelong experience, after all not everyone reading the forum may have a lifetime of experience to call upon, and interpret it as portraying safety or security in the field/forest, which to my mind it does not. Photoshop may be your friend!
 
Freeforester said:
With the bolt in it, agreed, potentially to be left to fall over (stranger things happen), or to be taken whilst the slumbering occupant of the hammock dreams of, well, anything. The point is that the 'image' may be equally interpreted by anyone with a 'modicum of sense' as a potential danger, let alone an acceptable/sensible practice, whether you do it or condone it or otherwise; you and I both may realise that it's a posed pic, but the story - and I agree about the comfortable sleep in a hammock 100% by the way, but you may have to set the clock if you're going to be up at sunrise or before - and implicit 'message' conveyed may be misconstrued by anyone of lesser lifelong experience, after all not everyone reading the forum may have a lifetime of experience to call upon, and interpret it as portraying safety or security in the field/forest, which to my mind it does not. Photoshop may be your friend!
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Well seen as I have very little experience with firearms I could easily see it was posted for the picture....
 
Also has its a right handed rifle how do you know he hasn't taken the bolt out, as far as my limited knowledge goes I can't see one, I am happy to stand corrected though.
 
OK, back on track.
I have been offered a bivy bag in the past, but I like my space.
My first tent was a Hilleberg Akto 1 man, it was fine, but I felt I needed more space (I got a bit claustrophobic) and at the end of the day it got a bit cramped storing the rucksack etc
I then got a 2nd hand Hilleberg Nallo 2 man tent, for the small bit of extra weight its worth it.
I also got a RAB sleeping bag and Thermarest pad, I never sleep well in a tent but that does help.
Cheers
Richard
 
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I prefer a swag (not light nor compact) so mainly stays close to the truck
hammock and bivvy is light and compact but without trees no good but I always sleep well in this setup, I think mine is a Hennessy
Snugpack have some nice kit HERE if you want to be on the ground
a survival sack is great and maybe a thought
and there are zillions of ways to use a poncho
 
I started off with varying tents from laavu style for longer hunting trips to smaller tents for stints in NZ but I always go back to a hammock so much comfier, started out with a heavy d and d tarp and hammock then eventually went to a warbonnet blackbird which for me is the ultimate, bug net for midge and anything else to ruin a good nights sleep, I have now got the weight down to the absolute minimum for trips abroad and hiking/hunting, I finally now have just finished my silnylon lightweight tarp to complete the set its smaller than a coke can including stuff sack weighs 11oz fully waterproof and can't wait to get it out on a long hunt abroad, regards wayne, ps if there are no trees the tarp and bivvy bag.
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I did look at a good bivy bag as an option but compared to a lightweight tent you don't save much in the way of weight, if anything, but you do lose out on utility. Now I have to repeat that I like to be comfortable and my priority is an enjoyable day out and other people may have different requirements.

However, the photo below shows my Vaude tent pitched by a loch. What may be clear is that there wasn't much wind but what you can't really see is that a big cloud built up and as the evening went on it dumped some serious rain on me just as I'd brewed up and had some food on the go. It was nice to be able to get into the tent to drink my tea and eat supper free from midges and out of the heavy rain. In my view there could be nothing worse than crawling into a bivy with a pile of soaking wet clothing that you've nowhere to store etc. plus being able to sit stuffing my face and listening to the rain hammering down on the tent knowing that I was dry is great. On the occasions when I get wet there is somewhere enclosed to store the wet stuff so it doesn't get any wetter and this sort of utility is another advantage of a tent. Those wanting to put up a tarp and a hammock can phone me when they've found a suitable pair of trees.

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Have a look on Tiso’s website. Lots of good information www.tiso.com

Also look at some of Randy Newberg’s gear videos. Ok US focused and brands but lots of good advice.

In UK, Vango, MSR and Hilleberg are all good longstanding brands. Make sure it is midge proof though.
 
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In the hills on the lighter nights, albeit with a heavier tent then than now. Back there in a few weeks time.

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Horses for courses, of course.
 
Nice photos freeforester! Love the face peering our of the hammock.

Thanks to everybody for the feedback and suggestions. Budget and usage levels probably dictate that some of the alibaba examples are the right deal. I will choose, purchase and report back!
 
The wife and I bought a Vaude Terra Hogan 2 person tent for cycle touring/ mountaineering trips. I see they are now £196 at Cotswolds who will do a scouting or NHS discount. Great tent, pitches all in one so no pfaff with flysheets etc. 2.2kg so you can get lighter but will pay more. It also fits a two person sleeping thermarest mat. Would very much recommend one if it’s more than one of you using it. A huge upgrade from the 3/4 length thermarest I’ve used for about 15 years. We did get all our kit in the tent/porch with a bit of Jenga but subsequently picked up a light tarp and made an awning which was a good spot to sit under for shade/shelter.


I agree with the sitting in a tent drinking a brew vs bivi advantages above but love the look of the hammock under a large tarp with built in washing line. What a setup!
 
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