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I'm sure that like me, you're eagerly anticipating the further easing of restrictions and a return to some kind of normality. My 'normal' generally involves spending my nights beneath a tarp. I know that for some, the thought of bedding down beneath little more than a flat piece of fabric will sound like a wholly unpleasant prospect but the reality is often quite different. Tarps help you maintain a connection with your surroundings and keep you immersed in the sights and sounds of the night. All a bit cliched perhaps but when normal does return, why not try placing yourself a little closer to the hedge - you might find you like it.

So let's ride and ride and ride and ride*

This years WRT is pencilled in for the weekend of Aug 29th but at present Wales is still under stricter lock-down restrictions than England. We're hoping that restrictions will be eased shortly and at that point, we'll be able to say with 100% certainty that the WRT is definitely going ahead ... we'll keep you posted.

Entries for the BB200/300 would usually open on July 1st (that's today). However, this year we've decided to postpone opening entries until we have a clearer picture of what the Welsh government's intentions are. Given that entries usually sell out in a few hours, I'll make every effort to provide ample warning prior to entries opening ... I'd hate you to miss out on the type of fun that Pete's demonstrating here.

Tarping from the archive.

Seeing as not very much has happened over the last few months and how I've just banged on about how good using a tarp is, I thought I'd remind you about these gems from the Bear Bones archive. First up is a guide to using the Rig 3.5 from Alpkit. If you think that's too small or you're expecting company then how about the Rig 7? Part one and part two. Perhaps you'd like to to venture waaaay down the ultralight path, well in that case, the Trekkertent cuben tarp could be right up your street.

If you're at all worried worried about the strength of your erection, then what about a shaped tarp? The SMD Gatewood cape offers most of the benefits of a flat tarp but with less user input required. Like the idea but prefer to go large, then maybe the Trailstar could be what you need? Oh and you can even read about the man who invented it, Mr Ron Bell.

Uhm, time for something different. Every now and then, someone comes up with a completely new idea, something not done before. The 'Sandro' bag from NBP is a prime example of what happens when things are looked at with a fresh pair of eyes. Eric has been using them for a while now and here's his thoughts and observations. Could be just the job for those amongst us who favour full suspension?

                                        Ooh, nearly forgot - there's some new Acepac luggage in the shop for those who may be in need of such things.
                                    

*Somewhat ironic but a prize to the first person to email telling me the title of the song.