Notched up wild camp number three of 2016 last night.
Armed with a decent weather forecast (well decent for January) I decided to forgo setting up a tarp and instead just hung my hammock.
Risky for sure but it paid off – the skies were clear and the rain held off until morning, giving me a night spent gazing up through the trees at a beautiful star filled sky.
Awoke gently at 7am to a private showing of this woods’ version of a dawn chorus and the first few drops of rain – exactly as forecast – prompting action at a speed I don’t usually achieve in the morning!
The full deluge held off just long enough to stash my down sleeping bag before it got soaked and to brew up a fresh moka pot of coffee – I’ve yet to discover a better start to the day than waking up in an English wood and brewing coffee on a stove, or better yet an open fire.
Now back home, sat typing this as I gaze out the window at the constant drizzle, I’d say my gamble paid off.
The Angry Nomad 
Just bought a moka pot for exactly this purpose – have been making do with instant sachets, but that’s no way to start the day…..
I’d gladly put up with a chilly night in favour of a lighter sleeping bag or take a bivvy instead of a tent to save weight but the moka pot is one luxury item I’ll never compromise on!