Day out and trying out new tarp

[beenn]

Went out today to try out my new tarp, works great. On and off rain through out the day but all and all a nice day out

Ran out of water after making pasta so i boiled some river water and no signs of illness yet, wanted to see if the water was safe to drink so i thought why not give it ago! not the most sensible thing to do but thats just me
I have also just ordered a 32 oz SS Nalgene Backpacker- any one got one and if so are they any good?

Photos from today:

Also had my first aid kit in my pocket

Camp cleared up and ready to leave...

 

[BarryG]

Nice mate. Looks like you had some fun.
Be careful what you drink though fella. Boiling will eliminate any pathogens, but it wont take out any harmful man made chemicals/ pollutants.
Saying that though, i wouldn't panic over 1 cup. UK rivers are cleaner than they have been for years

 

[beenn]

Thanks Barry, I wanted to try the water knowing that if i became ill i can get home easily rather than one day need the water in a certain situation and become ill in the wild

 

[No Idea]

Hi Beenn

Brilliant pics and thank you for sharing.

Looks like a nice day out.

Looking at your pics, Im not sure Ive been on that piece of stream.

It looks like its in the bottom of the valley. If it is, I would be very wary of drinking it as the rubbish tips are on the top of the hills around you, and any leakage may make its way into the river at the bottom. This could contaminate the water with anything.

If it is the river at the bottom of the valley, it may have the run off from the roads in it too, which would include engine oil, etc...

Where the water runs down from the tops of the hills, any sheep that fall in it and get stuck can rot and dump all sorts of bacteria into the water too.

If I were to drink it, I would want to know that it hadnt run past the tip and would want to seriously filter it before boiling it as a minimum.

Have you considered hanging a pot from the back of your tarp to collect rainwater?

 

[beenn]

Thanks Gary

I normally take plenty of water but today i only half filled the bottle for some reason and my 58 pattern water bottle has started to leak so i have ordered a new nalgene, i wouldnt drink the water by choice but i only drank a small amount and boiled it for longer than needed

 

[WeThePeoplexfbm]

nice tarp,im atfer one to replace mine -_- got ripped

is that a dutch army kidney cup?


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skipp

 

[beenn]

I bought the cup online- it fits perfectly on the 58 pattern water bottle

 

[resnikov]

Pick up a millbank bag for filtering the water. Good cheap bit of kit.

 

[Nonsuch]

Looks fun. How did you feel about the way the tarp was pitched?

 

[beenn]

I have seen the milbank bag used- looks nice and simple, may get one but for now i just carry plenty of water

The tarp kept the rain off and wind out - i did lower the top so it was on more of an angle which was better, i want to try other setups soon like a A frame shape, but off the ground

 

[Shewie]

Nice looking wood for a camp, thanks for sharing

About that first aid kit, what's the bag it's in, it looks good and strong ?

 

[beenn]

The bag is off a set of eyelashes- i got the bag off my sister...

 

[Shewie]

I'll raid her drawers when she gets in the shower later

 

[resnikov]

I'll raid her drawers when she gets in the shower later

Any way you read that it sounds dodgy

 

[beenn]

Any way you read that it sounds dodgy

I second that!

 

[Partickpebbles]

Just wondered about your gloves, are the heat resistant?

Nice camp btw

 

[Shewie]

Any way you read that it sounds dodgy

I second that!

Lol, you guys have minds like a sewer

 

[beenn]

The gloves are not heat resistant, they are only used for cutting and clearing brambles ect.. I may carry a right handed leather glove for taking the pot out of the fire ect..

 

[gsfgaz]

nice camp setup bud ... is that a wee mora i spy ...

 

[beenn]

Thankyou, It is, I dont know what mora it is but its great! and very cost effective