Pack and Go Camping

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Originally Posted by Zeros

Every stretcher I’ve ever tried has sagged in the middle. Have you guys found a stretcher that is firm and flat? ....I prefer the flat firm ground under my high density swag mattress. Never had a creepy crawly join me either. To me a stretcher is just another superfluous pice if equipment to set up, pack up, take up space, add weight. Sleeping on the ground is as natural as breathing. 👍

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I did enough rough sleeping during my Army days, Now I like a bit of comfort when I go Bush.
Even if it takes you an hour or so to setup a comfortable camp it doesn't matter, just pull up earlier.
A good nights sleep is just as important as eating well in the Bush and after all we do this for fun.

I remember a rough old CSM telling me once that any idiot can be uncomfortable in the bush - it only needs a little effort to be really comfortable

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Originally Posted by trout1105

I did enough rough sleeping during my Army days, Now I like a bit of comfort when I go Bush.
Even if it takes you an hour or so to setup a comfortable camp it doesn't matter, just pull up earlier.
A good nights sleep is just as important as eating well in the Bush and after all we do this for fun.

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Notbing rough about my beautiful swag with 1000 thread count cotton sheets, two feather pillows and a cosy down bag, or woolly blanket! It’s like a luxury futon.

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Originally Posted by Zeros

To me a stretcher is just another superfluous pice if equipment to set up, pack up, take up space, add weight. Sleeping on the ground is as natural as breathing. 👍

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Enjoy it while you can. Eventually age will catch up with you and your back will tell you that sleeping on the ground is no longer an option.

I use a bunker and an awning so still pretty basic. Getting off the ground is the difference between getting a good nights sleep and waking up in agony, so nothing superfluous there.

Cheers,
Jon

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Originally Posted by jon3950

Enjoy it while you can. Eventually age will catch up with you and your back will tell you that sleeping on the ground is no longer an option.

I use a bunker and an awning so still pretty basic. Getting off the ground is the difference between getting a good nights sleep and waking up in agony, so nothing superfluous there.

Cheers,
Jon

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Cheers Jon, thanks for the salutary note, sorry to hear your back is no good on the ground. All the best.

...stretcher shopping! ...something to look forward to I guess 👍

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Originally Posted by Zeros

...stretcher shopping! ...something to look forward to I guess 👍

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It beats not getting out there. [thumbsupbig]