Anyone here go camping/hiking?

[WhichDawg]

I luv canoing and kayaking! I would if I were on the "other side"
of the country...

nothing like gliding through water, the breeze in your face,
the only sound is from gentle splash of your oar, on a warm day,
the smells, the sounds of nature, the "PEACE!"

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

nothing like gliding through water, the breeze in your face,
the only sound is from gentle splash of your oar, on a warm day,
the smells, the sounds of nature, the "PEACE!"

Shut up mate, you've got me really lusting after a kayak now

[Grant Lamontagne]

It's ok, you don't have to listen to him.  Hid description is inaccurate anyway, and doesn't do kayaking justice- it's actually much nicer than that! 

My new video camera is waterproof so hopefully this year we'll have some video to enjoy!

Def

[WhichDawg]

lol, well I can only think of one thing better than that, but sometimes it does involve paddling 

[diff_lock]

When I used to live in Saudi Arabia we would go in to the deserts with 4x4s, and camp the night.

This would be done every few months, and was pretty fun.

The trip was great (off road, getting stuck), then once we found a camp site, people would unpack seats and the drinks/food. Then most of the group would go hike around the area or 'climb' some pretty high cliffs. Before it got dark we would setup the cars to block the strong winds so we could set up our tents and start the camp fire. At this point everyone is seated around the camp fire eating meats and other BBQ styled foods cooked over the fire, talking and just enjoying the night, which is great  far away from light polution.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

When I used to live in Saudi Arabia we would go in to the deserts with 4x4s, and camp the night.

This would be done every few months, and was pretty fun.

The trip was great (off road, getting stuck), then once we found a camp site, people would unpack seats and the drinks/food. Then most of the group would go hike around the area or 'climb' some pretty high cliffs. Before it got dark we would setup the cars to block the strong winds so we could set up our tents and start the camp fire. At this point everyone is seated around the camp fire eating meats and other BBQ styled foods cooked over the fire, talking and just enjoying the night, which is great  far away from light polution.

Sounds like a good time mate , and welcome to the forum

[Benner]

That sound like a good laugh. 

Welcome buddy. 

[nezza33]

I've got to go hiking i'm in northumbria mountain rescue so usually twice a month but if we get called out it could be more.

[Dunc]

I've got to go hiking i'm in northumbria mountain rescue so usually twice a month but if we get called out it could be more.

Nezza I only just realised you are in SAR , what knives / multitools do you use up in the hills ?

Dunc

[nezza33]

I've got to go hiking i'm in northumbria mountain rescue so usually twice a month but if we get called out it could be more.

Nezza I only just realised you are in SAR , what knives / multitools do you use up in the hills ?

Dunc

Well at the moment in my bergen i keep a RAT-3 on me at all times at the moment i carry a swisstool,SAK compact And BM griptillian for cutting climbing ropes and stuff.

[hawkchucker]

Anyone on the east coast willing to suffer a few days camping and kayaking this summer?

I like all kinds of camping- car camping, RV'ing and really roughing it.  The roughing it stuff is cheaper than the 44 foot trailer though, so I tend to do less of it these days!

Def

Sorry I didnot see this earlier. The 44 footer is way cheaper. Its free!!! and on Sebago.