http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/bivvy bivvy Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:47:41 -0500 Revealed here are some little secrets to get you started on the best fishing season you ever had! In this very special carp fishing article are some thoughts insights and experiences which will help you see unseen blocks to your catches that you will not have ever realised existed! Focus your attention on the details revealed! Whether you are an experienced angler or just a beginner they will make all the difference to your fishing for life! I expect you are most likely thinking that this must be my year; that at last I am going to succeed and really get into those big fish I have been dreaming of! This exact kind of thought is the mindset that programmes you to succeed in fishing and I will explain why it works and how to harness it much further. You might ask who are you to talk about fishing success and all I can say is for starters is that in 2006 I decided to catch the world record carp. Subsequently within 9 days of fishing at Rainbow Lake I had hooked that specific fish.Winter]]> carp]]> boilies]]> homemade]]> bait]]> recipes]]> ingredients]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Winter-Carp-Fishing-Expert-Tips-To-Help-You-To-Easily-Improve-Your-Catches-/3606954 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:07:38 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Winter-Carp-Fishing-Expert-Tips-To-Help-You-To-Easily-Improve-Your-Catches-/3606954 The search for carp fishing presents is daunting so why not learn from the experience of an angler in the sport for 30 years? It will surprise you to know which things are most valued, appreciated and genuinely will impact most upon your enjoyment and will most improve your catches! I first became a passionate angler as a child. It has enriched my life and taught me many things never taught in any book in school. I had little support from disinterested parents and my fishing progress was very limited when I was young yet these days I am honoured to now be able to share my own experiences and knowledge with angling friends such as Frank Warwick, and even my boyhood heroes such as Tim Paisley, in my Crafty Carper magazine Carp Food bait column and many others. This lack of childhood parental encouragement teamed with scarce funds to buy fishing tackle and pay for fishing permits did not help either but did certainly make me try far harder and become obsessed with fishing!Winter]]> carp]]> bait]]> boilies]]> ingredients]]> recipes]]> homemade]]> pastes]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Best-Carp-Fishing-Presents-You-Could-Ever-Want-This-Year-/3515896 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:03:15 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Best-Carp-Fishing-Presents-You-Could-Ever-Want-This-Year-/3515896 The search for carp fishing presents is daunting so why not learn from the experience of an angler in the sport for 30 years? It will surprise you to know which things are most valued, appreciated and genuinely will impact most upon your enjoyment and will most improve your catches! I first became a passionate angler as a child. It has enriched my life and taught me many things never taught in any book in school. I had little support from disinterested parents and my fishing progress was very limited when I was young yet these days I am honoured to now be able to share my own experiences and knowledge with angling friends such as Frank Warwick, and even my boyhood heroes such as Tim Paisley, in my Crafty Carper magazine Carp Food bait column and many others. This lack of childhood parental encouragement teamed with scarce funds to buy fishing tackle and pay for fishing permits did not help either but did certainly make me try far harder and become obsessed with fishing!Winter]]> carp]]> bait]]> boilies]]> ingredients]]> recipes]]> homemade]]> pastes]]> paste]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Best-Carp-Fishing-Gifts-You-Could-Ever-Need-/3493072 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:58:35 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Best-Carp-Fishing-Gifts-You-Could-Ever-Need-/3493072 France happens to be an incredibly widely used destination for the carp angler, especially with a wide variety of carp lakes in France choose from and many that have carp in excess of 40lb to 50lb plus. However, because of the sheer size of the actual carp, you do need to have good gear in which to land these types of fish. The majority of people recommend highly as a minimum a 2 and 3/4 test curve fishing rod or maybe more, in addition baitrunner reels would be a must. Everyone actually make use of the Shimano 8010GT baitrunner reels, and although there are a few more sophisticated ones available on the market, most people prefer those to anything else. Quite a few folks moreover pick the big big pit reels which maintain considerably more line, as a lot of the venues you could are going to fish could be quite a considerable range from the bank.carp fishing in france]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Great-Carp-Fishing-In-France/2186143 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:06:09 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Great-Carp-Fishing-In-France/2186143 The adventure medical kits are designed for people who are fond of traveling and adventures. Each survival kit has its own uses. Tactical medical solutions can train those who are in situations of combating emergency. Fundamentals - a simple first aid kit serves the purpose of emergency. It is a lightweight kit with all the basic required components. Expedition kit is designed for expedition team and includes oral rehydration salts, water purification and disinfectant tables, diarrheal medication and several other components for a team who want to spend for a long time on expedition. The Pocket survival kit is meant for hiking, climbing and boating, and ideal for pilots, hunters, backpackers etc. This kit has a collection of many survival tools with compass, duct tape, sewing and fishing supplies. The Trauma Pak with Quickclot is ideal for recreation hunters, professional rescue quad and wilderness Medical professionals. The contents include trauma pads, sterile gauze, duct tape and wraps, for secure dressing, and bio-hazard disposal bag, non-latex gloves and an instructional sheet to provide the information on how to treat the wounds quickly. Rescue flash signal mirrors are ideal for hunting, hiking, climbing, boating etc.First Aid Kit]]> First Aid Kits]]> Adventure Medical Kits]]> Tactical Medical solutions]]> Survival kit]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Types-Of-Survival-Kits-For-Adventurous-People/1230800 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:14:21 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Types-Of-Survival-Kits-For-Adventurous-People/1230800 The bivy sack could be the simplest sort of outside shelter which you can have. It will allow you to enjoy your trip outdoors. These bivy bags are easily transportable and very simple to make use of so you surely will not have any problem utilizing them. There is also adequate room for you to lie down and be comfy. Plenty of people who use a bivy enjoy an excellent view every morning. One of the principal capabilities of the bivvy sack is to help keep the sleeping bag waterless and to help increase the warming capability of the bag. Individuals who travel on their own in the back country can go on and take advantage of bivvies. They may be perfect for hiking trips that would take longer than simply a day. The bivvy bag is a fantastic addition to your equipment whether you might be simply hiking, climbing or biking across the great outdoors. It may function as an disaster shelter in case you find oneself in tight situations. You are able to very easily carry 1 in your bag, just to make certain that you are protected from the elements outdoors.bivi bag]]> bivvy bag]]> bivy sacks]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Introductory-Points-For-Getting-A-Bivouac-Tent/1207995 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:26:09 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Introductory-Points-For-Getting-A-Bivouac-Tent/1207995 Carp fisherman that fish overnight sessions by the lakeside will no doubt treasure a good quality fishing bivvy tent to keep out the downpour and wind that the UK and Europe inevitably dishes out whilst we are fishing. If an angler becomes wet, freezing and uncomfortable whilst fishing they will shortly give up and go back home. Bivvy design has considerably improved in modern years and the manufacture quality gets better and better with many new advancements in fabric quality, frame and feature innovation and weight decrease so now the fisherman doesn AND acute;t necessarily need to spend a big amount of cash on a shelter or fish through the night under a flimsy brolly whilst fishing. Fisherman who still fond of an umbrella based shelter which can very useful if you intend fishing in a tight swim will be pleased that they have now become wider and more oval in shape and many include sides which halt a lot of the wind and rain coming in from the sides. The centre pole can now be removed leaving area for a bedchair, holdalls and other kit.trakker]]> fishing]]> bivvy]]> bivvies]]> tent]]> shelter]]> umbrella]]> brolly]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Trakker-Bivvies---What-To-Look-For-In-A-Bivvy/1195350 Thu, 27 May 2010 04:11:07 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Trakker-Bivvies---What-To-Look-For-In-A-Bivvy/1195350 If you are searching for bivy sack, you need to delve into every one of your choices.If you like ultra light travel, you are going to have to consider what sleeping solution to choose. By far, the lightest option to choose is to go with a bivy sack. A bivy sack is a special ultra light sleeping solution where you basically get into a specially designed bag. This bag is weather resistant and will help keep you warm and dry, regardless of the weather.What's a bivvy sack? A bivy sack is special bag that you sleep in. It's water proof and weather proof. Now, in theory a bivvy sack can protect you from rain storms, cold, and wet grounds. In reality the level of water resistance you get from a bivy sack depends on the quality of the bag.The first thing you need to consider is the quality of the bivy sack. Like pretty much everything, you are going to get what you pay for. If you opt to get a dirt cheap bivy sack, don't expect it to handle the weather conditions very well. If it's raining, you may get wet.leki trekking poles]]> trekking poles]]> outdoor supplies]]> hiking]]> camping]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Bivy-Sack-Guide/1040136 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Bivy-Sack-Guide/1040136 Carp anglers that spend overnight sessions on the by the lakeside will no doubt appreciate a good quality fishing bivvy tent to keep out the rain and wind that the UK and Europe inevitably dishes out whilst we are fishing. If an angler becomes wet, cold and uncomfortable whilst fishing they will soon give up and go home. Bivvies have considerably improved in design and build quality in recent years with many new improvements in frame design, fabric quality and weight issues so now the angler does not need to spend a fortune on a shelter or spend a night under a flimsy umbrella whilst fishing as many of our predecessors. For anglers who still prefer an umbrella type bivvy which can very useful for squeezing into compact swims the new designs have now become a wider, more oval shape and can include storm sides which stop some wind and rain coming in from the sides. The centre pole can now be removed leaving room for a bedchair, holdalls and other kit.bivvy]]> bivvies]]> fishing]]> tent]]> shelter]]> umbrella]]> brolly]]> brollies]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Fishing-Bivvies---Why-Not-Have-Some-Comfort-On-The-Bank-/1000653 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:13:06 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Fishing-Bivvies---Why-Not-Have-Some-Comfort-On-The-Bank-/1000653 When purchasing a fishing bivvy they are many factors to consider to suit the individual angler's needs. We give you some top tips to look out for. Fishing bivvies have considerably improved over the last decade with new improvements in frame design and fabric quality so the angler does not need to spend the night under an old 45" umbrella with their feet sticking out the bottom covered in a bin liner as in days gone by. For those who still like an umbrella type shelter which are very useful for fitting into small swims they have now become a wider, oval shape and can incorporate storm sides. The centre pole which took up lots of room can now be removed completely leaving plenty of room for a bed chair and other tackle. Most manufacturers now also offer an overwrap option to their umbrellas so you can quickly turn it into a bivvy with a roll up door if required.bivvy]]> bivvies]]> fishing tents]]> shelters]]> trakker]]> chub]]> fox]]> jrc]]> nash]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Things-To-Consider-When-Buying-A-Fishing-Bivvy/825306 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:50:10 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Things-To-Consider-When-Buying-A-Fishing-Bivvy/825306 Tents come in various designs and features, made with different materials which results in different advantages and disadvantages and comes in different weights and sizes. Here we'll take a look at how to set up the traditional A-frame tent. The A-frame tent is truly a classic tent. If you ask kids to draw a tent, there's a good chance that it will be an A-frame tent. Your A-frame tent will include the breathable inner, waterproof flysheet, pegs and tent poles which will come in pieces. Use a soft rubber mallet to drive in the tent pegs to prevent damaging it. Check the equipment list by laying everything out before to attempt to erect the tent. Next you would need to choose a location. Make sure you choose a flat surface and not on a slope. If you have to camp on a slope, make sure that the door is facing downhill to prevent flooding. Don't pitch your tent near trees because there are many incidents involving trees falling on tents. Camping near trees also make you prone to lightning strikes in bad weather.tent]]> camping tent]]> a-frame tent]]> camping]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Set-Up-An-A-frame-Tent/702518 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:01:28 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Set-Up-An-A-frame-Tent/702518 If you camp regularly, you're bound to encounter some rainy days even when you thought the day or week would be perfect. We might not be able to predict the weather perfectly each time but there are some things we can do to at least make it a little bit more bearable. The most important thing on a rainy day at camp is your tent. You should have a tent that can keep you dry in the worst of weather. Make sure your tent is weatherproof and that it has a ground sheet. This is where most cheap tents fail especially if you don't apply waterproofing. A vestibule is very useful if you're stuck in the rain for a few days. You can store wet clothing and boots in the vestibule. With proper ventilation you can cook inside the vestibule and make some hot drinks to keep you warm. The food is where your warmth and energy comes from. Ventilation is important not just because it makes it safer to use camp stoves inside your tent but also to prevent condensation. You'll be surprised how wet you can get just from condensation.camping]]> wet]]> tent]]> bivy]]> vestibule]]> stove]]> rainy day]]> games]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Camp-In-Wet-Weather/702272 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:22:12 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Camp-In-Wet-Weather/702272 Backpacking in the woods in one of the most rewarding vacation you can get (and they're cheap too). It brings you closer to nature, you get to experience its beauty, it makes you fit and more. It involves "carrying your house on your back" as some might say. You need to carry your tent, stove, food, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, clothes and other gear around with you in other to sustain yourself. The best advice for backpacking is probably to carry very little weight. Trust me, you'll enjoy backpacking more with a light load on your back. Other tips you might want to consider: - Make sure you wear really comfortable boots that won't give you blisters. If you carry a heavy load, you probably won't be able to get away with wearing tennis shoes because your ankles would need support. I don't wear heavy boots because it gives me blisters. Carrying a heavier backpack and wearing heavier boots does not make you look like an experienced hiker. Many through-hikers and adventure racers wear sneakers and carry small backpacks. - Using trekking poles increases you walking efficiency while at the same time give you a better workout.backpacking]]> tips]]> propane stoves]]> backpacking stoves]]> backpack]]> tent]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Some-Important-Backpacking-Tips-For-Beginners/702257 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:07:44 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Some-Important-Backpacking-Tips-For-Beginners/702257 There are various types of tents to choose from for backpacking. When it comes to the fundamentals of choosing a tent, there are four of them; size, structure, weight and bulk. A traditional type of tent is the A-frame tent. It's called that because it forms the shape of the capital letter "A", more like a triangle. The A-frame tent is very rugged, simple and very cheap. You rarely ever see people use this type of tent anymore but you can still get them at some places. The A-frame was originally made of canvas but now some are made of breathable material. You can use a waterproof fly to cover the tent to protect it from rain. There will be an air space between the tent and the fly so that it keeps you warmer when it's cold and cooler when it's warm. A newer type of tent commonly used for camping is the dome tent. There's a lot of interior space with this type of tent and often includes a vestibule for storing gear or cooking in bad weather. Make sure you have good ventilation when cooking inside the vestibule.camping tent]]> dome tent]]> 2 man tent]]> camping]]> backpacking]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Newbie-s-Guide-To-Choosing-A-Tent-For-Camping/700975 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:20:51 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Newbie-s-Guide-To-Choosing-A-Tent-For-Camping/700975 A bivvy sack is the simplest form of waterproof shelter. If you can handle being in a confined space it's a good substitute for a tent. They're very light, easy to set up and can be pitched anywhere there's enough room to lay down. Because they're so light, some wise day hikers carry them as emergency shelters. Weatherproof Bivvy Sack If water cannot get inside a bivvy sack, it is considered stormproof. It can be used in the worst weather as a standalone shelter. The fabrics, seams and opening determines whether a bivvy sack is stormproof or not. The fabric used in stormproof bivvies are generally waterproof yet breathable fabrics such as Gore-Tex. Vapor from perspiration needs to escape the bivvy in order to prevent condensation so that the user can stay dry. It is not necessary for the floor to be breathable but it needs to be waterproof. Polyurethane-coated nylon is the type of waterproof-nonbreathable fabric commonly used for the floor. The floor has to prevent water from seeping in from the ground. The floor also has to be resistant to abrasions and punctures on rough ground.bivvy]]> bivvy sack]]> bivvy shelter]]> fabric]]> waterproof]]> stormproof]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Two-Types-Of-Bivvy-Sacks/651890 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Two-Types-Of-Bivvy-Sacks/651890 There's nothing more satisfying to me than to have everything I need with yet barely noticing it when I'm hiking. Others might criticize me for turning the hiking trail into a race track but for me, moving lightly and quickly makes the outdoor experience so much better. A backpack that is too heavy often results in pain in the back and shoulders and pain while while you hike. As a result, you enjoy less on your surroundings while you focus on the heavy load. That's why I also enjoy day hiking even though the absense of camping makes the experience less complete. I'm used to hiking and then camping by the end of the day. It feels empty when the camping part is not there. However, even with the lightest of packs, hiking the same distance as that you could run in a day but at a slower pace presents an big challenge. Lowering the weight even more could result in more miles covered as long as it is within bounds of safety. You need to plan your gear with respect to the predictions of weather and trail conditions.lightweight hiking]]> bivvy]]> gear]]> camping]]> outdoor]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Joys-Of-Lightweight-Hiking/633264 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Joys-Of-Lightweight-Hiking/633264 Hiking in the woods and mountains can often be unpredictable due to sudden changes in the weather, injuries or getting lost. You should always be prepared to stay for the night in case you have to. If I were to only have ten items inside my backpack for a dayhike these would be it: - Hooded windbreakers : A hooded windbreaker is cheap, light and inexpensive. It'll help you keep dry in mild rain and protect from wind chill. With the windbreaker you can wear layers of clothing underneath as it suits you depending on the surrounding temperature. Wear extra layers of clothing and when it gets too hot, take them off and they will serve as extra clothing. - Bivvy sack: Also called a bivouac sack or bivy sack, the bivvy can weigh as little as 16 ounces, which is a little more than nothing. If you want less weight to carry, try a large plastic bag or two. It's better than having nothing for shelter. - Small flashlight: This may never get used at all but if you happen to be unexpectedly stuck in the woods at night, it will prove to be very useful.camping]]> backpack]]> bivvy]]> windbreaker]]> hooded windbreakers]]> daypack]]> ten essentials]]> gear]]> equipment]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Ten-Best-Things-To-Have-In-Your-Daypack/621963 Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/The-Ten-Best-Things-To-Have-In-Your-Daypack/621963 Carp Fishing Holidays]]> cat fishing holiday france]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Red-Hot-Easter---Paul-Gartside--Simon-Collins-And-Andy-Whymark/620788 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Red-Hot-Easter---Paul-Gartside--Simon-Collins-And-Andy-Whymark/620788 Solo shelter systems like the bivvy has evolved considerably with the growing sophistication of ultralight camping. There are a variety of choices and designs available to anyone determined to keep their loads as light as possible. The main function of a bivvy is to keep the user's sleeping bag dry and to increase the warming capacity by at least 10 degrees. Bivvies are for people who travel solo in the backcountry, are on hiking trips that take longer than a day to complete, camp during long-distance biking trips, want to shed as much weight as possible and don't mind sleeping in limited spaces. They're perfect for summer ultralight backpacking. Bivvy Sack The bivvy sack was originally made for climbers who wanted an emergency shelter to protect themselves from the weather on multiple-day climbs on big walls. Bivvy is short for bivouac sack and sometimes "bivvy" is spelled with only one "v" i.e. "bivy". They look like a sleeping bag modified as a shelter. In fact, early bivvies were only a single layer of waterproof fabric designed as a slipcover for sleeping bags to keep them protected from the rain.camping]]> bivvy]]> bivy]]> tent]]> bivouac]]> bivvy sack]]> bivvies]]> bivy sack]]> bivvy tent]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Choose-A-Bivvy-/620489 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/How-To-Choose-A-Bivvy-/620489 Backpacks are generally categorized into three: frameless, external frame, and internal frame. The main purpose of a frame is to support the backpack and helps to distribute the weight across your whole body, mainly on the hips so that your shoulders are not bearing all the burden. Frameless Backpacks This is the simplest and most inexpensive type of backpack you can find. The most basic design consist of one main pocket and connected to a set of shoulder straps. They are more used for general stuff rather than hiking. However, some are suitable for outdoor activities like hiking. Some more advanced versions have a suspension system like waist strap, chest strap and padded shoulders. External Frame Backpacks This is an old favorite with backpackers because of its large capacity and strong frame. The frame is very rigid and it supports a sack made of cloth or other materials. External frames allow for users to carry a heavier weight than a frameless pack could. It also gives the wearer more support and protection and better weight distribution. The frames have been made of wood until about the middle of the twentieth century.hiking backpack]]> internal frame backpack]]> frameless]]> external frame backpack]]> backpack]]> design]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Backpack-Design---The-Three-Types-Of-Backpacks/620051 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Backpack-Design---The-Three-Types-Of-Backpacks/620051