Outdoor thoughts:

I enjoy the early nights this time of year.  The sun sets early and great shows of colour light up the sky with the setting of the sun. The moon comes out early, unlike summer where it is late before you get a view.  I watched it tonight and wondered when I will get a chance to camp in the hills and moors and enjoy this wonderful time we call Autumn in the wild places.  To see the stars clearly without light pollution from street lamps and house lights ?

It’s been a week where I have had little time to blog about backpacking and the kit we use, but have had email requests about kit and information on it. 

Stef from the very good BG asked if I knew anything about the Scarp 2 from Tarp Tent - and if it would be updated like the Scarp 1.  No idea was the reply but I pointed him to Henry who told him this:

‘Hi Stef,

Thanks for your interest.  I think it's likely that the Scarp 2 will  undergo a revision but I don't have a timeline.  We have to get  through the Scarp 1 production and then see what we can do for the  Scarp 2.  Feel free to check back in 6 weeks or so.Thanks very much.

Henry Shires’

So if you are looking for a great, light two-person tent, be patient.  There might be a new version of the Scarp 2 on its way.  As for me I am busy with work and the like and enjoying my job lots.  I have many blog posts on the back burner at the moment and will catch up with them soon.