Take it from someone who has wasted his money over the year's, on Basha's, bivis, tarps, US modular sleep systems (yes,systems:lol: )& cheapo tents! It all ends up weighing a ton! Now I have seen the light, I only ever use a Terra Nova Superlite Voyager (1.5kg) Snupak Softie Premier 1 (1kg &...

Skin So Soft is great as long as you don't mind the buggers landing on, and tickling you! The oily slick stops'em grabbing hold of & taking a chunk out of you! They then simply die on you:huh: Whether they drown or get gassed to death - Who cares? Ten days camping the West Coast - NO BITE'S!:che...

I was on Skye last month, and was told about the Grouse "miracle", but bearing in mind it doesn't get dark in Northern Scotter's in June, I would have been bladdered by 8pm?
So, can I recommend that other Scottish midge/mozzie repellent to you all .............. Avon Skin So Soft!

africajim wrote: Partner? I'm not sure if I'm with you there mate? If I spent that kind of money on undergarments I'd have to find a new partner, that's for sure! I'll try to educate myself more in the buying of undercrackers. Commando? not with a pair of jeans mate! And you think I'm small minded!...

Ahh! So you porridge eater's don't go commando afterall?

africajim wrote:

WTF planet is this? I've obviously had a sheltered life up here in Scotland! I haven't a clue what you're on about?

Stick to wearing skirts - It's far cheaper!

Patagonia Capilene - Still the best!