This is a kind of soldiers’ swag bag: the “Crysalis sleep system” – a US miltary issue bivvy bag made from a goretex-like material. It features a mozzie net built in a wire hoops to raise the cover up. OK it’s expensive at $300 USD but if the taxpayers are footing the bill while you [...]
Update: See our latest test of the Green Outdoor full size Campfire Tent.
Baker Tent Hunt continues… In our hunt for the perfect Modern “Baker Tent” or camp fire tent we’ve looked at many different options from large heavy tents like the Oztent to simple lightweight tarp rigs and replica versions of the original 19th [...]
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[Update: the new Wild Canvas Australian Swags are now available to buy online from www.australianswags.co.uk - see latest post.
It's surprisingly hard to get hold of a real swag in the UK. I inherited my Razorback swag from my wife's family when we were living Down Under several years ago: that's the brown one below [...]
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Update: See our latest test of the Green Outdoor full size Campfire Tent.
The Baker Tent/Campfire Tent search continues… Evening Tea under the Tarp… Kelly Kettle fires up – wish I bought the bigger one though as the small 1pt version is fiddly to light and get going; next choice for me is an Eydon Kettle, [...]
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UPDATE: This tent is no longer available. For a similar modern and ultra lightweight ‘Baker Tent’ tent see our “Bush Shelter” review, part of our “Baker Tent Hunt“.
This looked promising as a lightweight
modern campfire tent: The Mountain Sports Research (MSR) Fast and Light Tent:
Specifications:
* Capacity: 2 people + gear
* Floor + Vestibule Area: 37 + [...]
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