PM sent.

Did you strip any goodies from the S10? Are they for sale?

Cue a circling vulture overhead.....

A friend works in Doha. Absolutely loves it. Never looked back. Been there three years now. Whole expat style community out there.

Both as comfy but the 9 offers better heat retention which I prefer. My chair and bed are the knock off Chinese copies. IMHO great for the jobs intended and so much better value. With the bed and 9LW you don't have to go for a 4 season sleeping bag. Too warm!!!! I camp from early March through to No...

I am usually camping on my own, so there is plenty of room for gear etc. As I'm getting an auld grumpy twat, I have a copy Helinox chair and bed along with an Exped Synmat 9LW. Really is pretty luxuious for a camping set up. Used my Khyam Igloo for years, but needed the height. And the Khyam tents a...

Look at the Vango Galaxy 300.

Extra length over 200 and room to stand up in porch.

Reasonably compact packed on bike.

My knees are shot, so need a bit more space and this tent does just grand for me.

I have the MRA Vario on my S10 and find it works well.

If it suits, use the Gatliff Independent Hostels (check website) for accommodation. Think there are three in total.

The one on Berneray is magical. And £16 pppn. Short ride from there to the ferry onto Harris.

Oh aye, due to the road tariff equivalent scheme, island hopper tickets no longer necessary.

We are on the Hebrides again this June and simply booked each boat individually.

All the ferries you need have limited spaces for bikes. Some will take as few as six bikes per sailing, most about a dozen. I have seen bikes not getting on at Mallaig and Lochmaddy before. I would recommend you look at times and dates, you really must book unless you want to chance being stuck for ...