Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1
    Member Pixabilly's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Kellokoski, Finland
    Hammock
    Wbxlc, Dutch chameleon
    Tarp
    Wb superfly
    Insulation
    HG Incubators
    Suspension
    Strap/Cinch
    Posts
    97

    My trips in Finland

    I had many plans to my summer vacation in early august, but heatwave ruin them almost completely. Instead of hiking, i just pack up gear to my car and drove to west coast of Finland. One week and over 1000km behind. It was fun. I hade my DD Frontline with me and used mostly in the camping areas. Hammocking is not popular here (people don't know about this option) so i got lot's of people visiting with their questions everywhere i was camping When i arrived to Naantali Camping, asked if i can go and check places before i camp. When they heard about hammock, they said that can't do that, because the gardener might kill me if i damage the trees But i told them i have tree friendly straps, it was ok. Luckily i didn't see that gardener
    Temperatures were mostly near 30'c, i am not build to those temps Man, i was suffering. So i had to give up the idea of hiking on few parks. This kind of a long heatwave is not common here. Lot's of horsefly's and the bees were so aggressive.

    http://pixabilly.1g.fi/kuvat/My+vaca...iertely%C3%A4/ Here's some photos from my trip.

    After the vacation, Temperatures dropped a lot's so finally some hiking. Been twice nearby this area called Pukala, which have around 20km trails. I like the lake side, specially the small island where i have been camping 3 times now. http://pixabilly.1g.fi/kuvat/My+vaca...Hiking/Pukala/ The first trip, but only daytrip.

    Last two times i had a friend with me, who haven't been sleeping in a hammock before. Both like it a lot. Late august weather was clear, so had nice starry sky in the night. http://pixabilly.1g.fi/blog/57/Pukala,+Orivesi/ (text is in finnish sorry)

    Last trip was only 2 days ago with my russian friend. He slept in my TTTM hammock. He got this big Kazan pot with him so we had a good feast in the late evening. Lamb, ribs, rice, onions etc. Actually we made too much of it, so we invited couple of hikers from log shelter to join us.

    Let's see when i have time for next trip
    Last edited by Pixabilly; 10-15-2014 at 01:51.

  2. #2
    Senior Member RedStix's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2014
    Location
    Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    Hammock
    hk 11' hyperD - The Silver Bullet
    Tarp
    Toxaway Tarp
    Insulation
    Jarbidge & old bag
    Suspension
    Speed hooks
    Posts
    572
    Nice pictures. That is some pretty country.

  3. #3
    Senior Member LazyBee's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    Ocean Isle Beach, NC
    Hammock
    WB RR
    Tarp
    BMJ Spinn.& DIY
    Insulation
    Incubator & Burrow
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    457
    Images
    2
    Thanks for posting, and those are some GREAT photos! Looks like a beautiful place to hike and hang over there. Will be watching for more adventures you post.
    LB

  4. #4
    Member Pixabilly's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Kellokoski, Finland
    Hammock
    Wbxlc, Dutch chameleon
    Tarp
    Wb superfly
    Insulation
    HG Incubators
    Suspension
    Strap/Cinch
    Posts
    97
    Thank you RedStix and LazyBee!

    I will post new trip reports in the future. Won't be doing hikings for awhile because of health issues, trying to get myself a good shape fast as possible. But i try to write blogs in english too in the future

  5. #5
    Senior Member oldbiker's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2013
    Location
    Iron City TN.
    Hammock
    To many
    Tarp
    To many
    Insulation
    Incubator 20 + oth
    Suspension
    Buckles
    Posts
    443
    Images
    19
    Thanks for posting the pictures. I enjoyed them very much.

  6. #6
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Rochester, NY
    Hammock
    Hennesy
    Tarp
    various
    Insulation
    pads, foam
    Posts
    4,687
    Images
    17
    It looks like nice country over there. Glad you got out to enjoy it. Thanks for sharing it with us!
    YMMV

    HYOH

    Free advice worth what you paid for it. ;-)

  7. #7
    Senior Member 2ply's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Soco Gap, NC
    Hammock
    Clark DLX, ENO SN, BIAS WWM
    Tarp
    OxPalace,Big Squid
    Insulation
    Oxgear, KAQ, WL
    Suspension
    Whoopies/Dutchware
    Posts
    1,798
    Images
    3
    Thanks for sharing the adventure. Looks like some great trips. Really like the old cars and other photos. I used Google translate on the Finnish part and it worked well. Thanks for taking us along on your trip.
    Everyone ought to believe in something....I believe I'll go set up the hammock!

  8. #8
    Member Pixabilly's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Location
    Kellokoski, Finland
    Hammock
    Wbxlc, Dutch chameleon
    Tarp
    Wb superfly
    Insulation
    HG Incubators
    Suspension
    Strap/Cinch
    Posts
    97
    Thank you all!

    Translator worked? Wow, Finnish is not easy to translate, but i try to write as well as i can. Not a good writer thou. I keep writing more, perhaps get better With english too

  • + New Posts
  • Similar Threads

    1. Hello from Finland!
      By Pixabilly in forum Introduce Yourself
      Replies: 8
      Last Post: 03-02-2014, 08:52
    2. Hi from Finland
      By Liebermann in forum Introduce Yourself
      Replies: 21
      Last Post: 01-11-2013, 16:32
    3. Greetings from Finland
      By Askemux in forum Introduce Yourself
      Replies: 17
      Last Post: 02-12-2012, 15:06
    4. Hello From Finland
      By Plom in forum Introduce Yourself
      Replies: 28
      Last Post: 05-09-2011, 06:08
    5. New guy from Finland. (The original Finland in scandinavia)
      By Cukkimo in forum Introduce Yourself
      Replies: 13
      Last Post: 03-22-2011, 06:06

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •