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DavidP

Posted: 13 May 2012 10:14 AM
Subject: Things to know as a newbie

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Hi All

Me and my fiancee are both in our early 20's and have recently really got into the idea of hiking. We have both camped out before but with the security of having a car to lug it all around.

Would appreciate anyones views on hiking, and I am sure there are some really obvious do's and dont's that we may have missed. We have got our new tent and we have good quality backpacks and in the process of buying the "gadgets".

We intend to go somewhere relatively close to home first as we are fortunate enough to have the wealds on our doorstep.

frankspencer

Posted: 14 May 2012 10:53 PM
Subject: RE: Things to know as a newbie

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saw a great tip in camping mag this month about if tent is wet when packing up, to expose bits at a time to the sun and breeze to dry it before you pitch it again.

camp_david

Posted: 3 June 2012 6:54 PM
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Good tip I read was to smear vaseline over your feet to prevent blisters.

LittleSkink

Posted: 9 July 2012 2:54 PM
Subject: RE: Things to know as a newbie

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from hard experience, mostly winter and mountain walking mind

good boots fitted by someone who knows what they are doing and a pack of compeeds in the rucsac, indeed a decent first aid kit if you are planning anything adventurous

my MSR windpro and MSR kettle mean a brew any time we want, the ones without a preheater wont work below zero. Tripod stoves are a lot more stable than canister top jobbies (imo)

a DD Tarp ( or maybe Survival Shelter) can be a lifesaver, tarp can be used for bad weather shelter while walking and lots of uses at camp. As can a water bladder in the sac rather than bottle

James Motor

Posted: 29 October 2012 3:55 PM
Subject: RE: Things to know as a newbie

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Great tip! Does this work with all tents?

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