Prett sure it was never 'built', just made with feet by the natives over the centuries.

Would it be good to wear my webbing? That way I could bring a coupla water canteens, a litre each,as well as other things in other pouches.

Also, try soaking your feet, boots and all, in a tub of warm water. This should soften them up, and mould them to your feet.

Yeah I've read of Stan Bisset, of the 2/14. Wow, I would love to meet him, your pretty lucky! How/where did you meet him?Also thanks for the links.

I was thinkin on wearing long pants, not shorts then blousing them on my boots to protect from mossies and bugs etc. so would that be a good thing to do? I'll be wearing GP boots.

QUOTE….. My advise is from an ex Army perspective you have not slept under a hootch b4 it is probably not a good time to start. Stick with a tent.Bah! I've used hootchies several times, and if setup right, they can SERIOUSLY be more comfortable than a tent. I remember on a bivouac once, I was in a two man tent with another bloke, and I nearly…[Read more]