>>1681192>What are the best spots?My favourite part is right on the French border, it's as good as it gets in the Ardennes. Parc naturel des deux-ourthes is nice as well, spent quite some nights there. If you mean good spots as in spots that you won't get caught in that's just a matter of trying and testing, obviously an inconspicuous tent helps a lot. I use a Snugpak Ionosphere which is an absolutely amazing tent allround, either something like that or a bivy is what I'd recommend. Best bet is to go offtrail a bit and find some thick shrubs to plant your tent in.
>How long do you usually spend /out/ there and what sleeping system do you have?In the ardennes I've stayed a max of 2 nights at one time (in different spots), it's a weekend thing for me. If I have a longer time to go out like summer holidays I go to Scandinavia. My current sleeping system is a Snugpak Ionosphere, STS comfort plus matress (don't judge pls, I have a terrible back from working as a tradie for 10 years) and I have really toasty hammock gear quilt. I sometimes take a fleece sleeping bag liner from Varusteleka if it might get cold at night.
>How often do forest rangers actually find you? What languages do they speak? When they find yoi how does it go down?I've only been caught 3 times and all 3 times they spoke French, they always found me in the morning and just told me to pack asap and don't leave anything behind. They're just people doing their jobs but unless you're throwing an illegal rave you'll never get a fine or anything. Just be respectful and friendly and they'll do the same.
>Do you have to keep a low profile?I don't sneak around like a navy seal if that's what you mean, I usually hike about 10-15km and then I look for a good spot and hang around until the sun is about to set and then I make camp. Try to avoid using bright lights when it's dark and you'll be fine.
