Val & Rex
Well-known member
Sorry if I offended you but as I said I am cynical and saw what looked like an advert and said so (I'm not the only one that thought this!). I think maybe it is because you do not talk about a specific product or design but a company (tents, cool boxes, mattresses). When you were being given advice to help you choose your optical gear, did people say, buy slik tripods, and leave it at that or give you specific details about the product they are using?
Either way, I do feel you are advocating the most expensive gear over just as adequate less expensive stuff. You talk about self inflating mattressess, what is wrong with a good old fashioned bed roll? Or for more comfort a campbed? I have a few campbeds that cost under £10 each and have lasted for at least 7 years, and are comfortable to sleep on. Do you really need to use a popup or inflateable tent? They cost more than a standard one that you insert the poles with, yes they take longer to put up and take down, but surely that is part of the fun of camping. And many tents will survive strong winds if put up correctly and bum into the wind.
I agree that camping is a wonderful way to stay when birding (in some cases, not all, I hate camping on the Isles of Scilly as you have to carry your gear around in the evenings, no where safe to leave it.) and does allow you to wake up to the birds.
Not sure why you feel sorry for me though?
Hi again Ashley.
No problems this way.over the years giving advice I have found it better to pass on were to get specialised equipment, as google these days is totally committed to the retail trade and to find some items can be very frustrating and often calls for forum members to ask were to find the product.But your comment is fair and not the first time I have Been accused of advertising or even in parnership :-O
Best regards Ashley,
Rex.