early spring trip

myself and nathan went out on a trip in early spring for three days. the route we went was a mix of forest and small mountain. the "trail" we were meant to be following was predominantly missing. it was very wet and muddy. and none too warm either. we got to test out our hammocks, and i have to say they are the most secure and most comfortable ways to sleep there is. i would choose my hammock above my king sized bed any day of the week. we also got to test out our new packs. mine is a Lowe Alpine Saracen (ex dutch army). it is huge, amazingly tough, and surprisingly good. would want to be. they cost the earth. Nat has a new PLCE bergin. (british army jobby) and performed well also. it is smaller and lower spec than my pack, but nat was carrying a good deal less weight.