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After six months of usage of Monica, my Tarptent Scarp 1, I've now got a feel for what I like (almost everything) and what I don't (a couple of minor things only). Most importantly I've got a good sense of how she performs in the field and in a range of conditions - from warm … Continue reading Pimp My Tent
Monica has a lot to answer for. It's all because of her that I've spent so much money on gear this year... For anyone who doesn't know, Monica is my tent, a Scarp 1 from Tarptent. Ever since she came to stay, sometime in March, two trends have been happening. The first is that the … Continue reading Some new gear
It's early morning and I'm in a unique situation. Whilst I've blogged from a tent several times before, this is the first time I've done it over a Wifi connection. And moreover, my own home Wifi! Yes, I've never camped in the back garden, and thought it was time I did so. I had an … Continue reading A first date with Monica