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by Lyrrad
Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Navigation
Topic: Memory Map Toughprint A4 Waterproof Paper - Inkjet
Replies: 0
Views: 10902

Memory Map Toughprint A4 Waterproof Paper - Inkjet

Hi It's the cheapest I could find it by quite a big % £11.73 delivered for 25 A4 sheets http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Memory_Map_Toughprint_A4_Waterproof_Paper/5360020820/ Just a reminder that although this waterproof, and markings made on the map DO NOT come off easily. Also if of interest make...
by Lyrrad
Sun Feb 22, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Navigation
Topic: Sighting compass
Replies: 18
Views: 35378

Best Price Silva Expedition 54 Compass Feb 09

Hi

Just to keep this thread up to date


£50.86 delivered with free Silva map case

http://www.mapandcompass.co.uk/Silva-Ex ... 79286.aspx
by Lyrrad
Sun Feb 22, 2009 11:01 am
Forum: Letterboxing
Topic: Quick Intro
Replies: 19
Views: 12086

Many thanks

Hi Well I am overwhelmed by the responses, and I don't fancy the role of King Canute. My last response was that I accept that Dartmoor is not the place for me & my son to wild camp, and that still stands. I have been looking to wild camp with my son for the last 6 months and that is my intention...
by Lyrrad
Fri Feb 20, 2009 1:53 pm
Forum: Letterboxing
Topic: Quick Intro
Replies: 19
Views: 12086

My wild camping experience WILL be a 'leave no trace' experience and for that reason will have NO impact on the area. That to me is part of the experience, and is something I have firmly installed in my son's way of thinking. The difference in areas covered between a base site and wild camping was o...
by Lyrrad
Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:48 am
Forum: Letterboxing
Topic: Quick Intro
Replies: 19
Views: 12086

legend of the moor Thanks for all your advice. As my plan is to go wild camping with my son, I thought the 'natural place' to go was the moors as it is actually allowed rather than a 'grey area' throughout most parts of England. Taking on board your seemingly vast experience with the moors I believ...
by Lyrrad
Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Letterboxing
Topic: Quick Intro
Replies: 19
Views: 12086

wild camping is not approved of ( ?) on the moor, Whilst I really do appreciate your concerns, I am not happy with the above statement. Whilst you may not approve, it seems Dartmoor National Park Authority are quite okay with 'wild camping' I quote from their website Backpacking and sleeping wild o...
by Lyrrad
Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: Letterboxing
Topic: Quick Intro
Replies: 19
Views: 12086

Quick Intro

Hi I have been looking at this forum for the last few days, and knew I needed to join and participate. I plan to go back packing with my 7 year old son in late Spring and will be looking to spend 2 nights out on the moors wild camping. Letterboxing to my mind, will bring a thrill dimension to both m...