Suffolk Bushcraft Group Daniel Boone Challenge 20th and 21st September 2013

[ozzy1977]

I think I have more bags than the wife now, which is a bit of a worry

 

[SJStuart]

I think I have more bags than the wife now, which is a bit of a worry

Awesome! Now, make your wife "hold your purse" while you try on dresses, and the role-reversal will be complete

 

[ozzy1977]

Already do mate

 

[ozzy1977]

Those moccasins look quite cool, from a survival kit for the US air force arnt they?

 

[Man of Tanith]

Those moccasins look quite cool, from a survival kit for the US air force arnt they?

Yup
the white canvas has to go, thinking i may dye it a more suitable colour then wax slightly

 

[ozzy1977]

there is a thread on bushcraftusa about them and the chap did dye them. http://bushcraftusa.com/forum/showt...orce-Survival-Moccasins-(-Long-post-pic-heavy)

 

[Big Stu 12]

They do look intersting... just spent all my money..

 

[Man of Tanith]

Wore em throughout my shift last night.
Happy with em.
Now t start working on my kit choices methinks.....its rapidly approaching

 

[ozzy1977]

There be a pair on fleabay at the mo for £50

 

[Big Stu 12]

Wore em throughout my shift last night.
Happy with em.
Now t start working on my kit choices methinks.....its rapidly approaching

yeah I was thinking about that last night.. only week and a couple of days away.......

 

[Man of Tanith]

Yup.
Looking forward to it.

 

[Albus Culter]

Ditto. Hmm, what to pack, what food, weather, etc, etc.

All good fun

 

[Big Stu 12]

Ditto. Hmm, what to pack, what food, weather, etc, etc.

All good fun

I am the same, think I'll take more or less then I got in one of the opening posts as far as kit goes, but with a few minor changes, ie tomahawk, an extra can to cook/boil water in, not much change tho. will pack this weekend..

As far a cold weather goes at night, think i'll just but an extra blanket in the bed roll... and may think about trying to fold in ends of the tarp to stop draughs.. and candle going all night....

food wise I'll be mostly with what I been eating for the last few monthy meets... beans and meat.. and bancok and some dired friut..

 

[Big Stu 12]

After toying in my mind I have been thinking what the hell do I take and keep thinking about the list so I thought rather then wait till I pack i'll make a list of things I want, and were I'll carry it and this is what I think I'll take..

As I change my mind I'll update... , but I think Iam there..

Shelter and Sleep in one roll..
1. East German Poncho Tarp
2. Czech Bed Roll + Extra Blanket
3. Tarp Ridge Line - Will prob end up as a Hemp rope

Cooking in Haversack
4. Small Bulldog Bully and Lid
5. Old Been Tin
6. Self Carved Spoon
7. Old Enamel Cup

Food - Carried in the Food Quiver
8. Bacon Joint -Pre cooked
9. Dried Fruit - Saltarnas/Raisans/Cranberries/Apricots/Apples
10. Bannock Mix
11. Herbs and spices -in a spice tin
12. Dried Beans
13. Pop Corn
14. Parched Corn/Sweet Corn Cob
15. Cheese
16. Molasses
17. Coffee Grinds
18. Dried Milk

Tools - on belt/person
19. Svord Peasent Knife
20. Seath Knife
21. Tomahawk

Misc. - In haversack
22. Hygine Kit - toilet paper and hand gel..
23. First Aid Kit inc Head torch - Prob a smaller then normal, but on belt Pouch.
24. Candle Lantern..
25. Belt pouch for smaller bits ie Flint and steel
26. Leather Tinder pouch
27. Pipe
31. Tapers/spills
32. Water Bottles

Clothing but not worn.
Scarf
Wool Hat

Oh yeah and my phone... for pictures

 

[Big Stu 12]

I think an update of Atendance would also be a good idea, as I have heard some may not come and some may come , and I dont want to miss anyone

List of Attending - Regular Attendee's and Invitee's only at this point in time.. you will need an invite from one other the guys going..
1. Big Stu
2. RemeaviThanatos
3.Crosslandkelly.
4. Mitch66
5. Man of Tanith
6. Albus Culter
7. Andor

 

[Albus Culter]

Looking at list, sounds a good load. I'm fairly similar ish in kit and food. Not thought of pipe stuff but that needs sorting.

You taking both tarps still joined? One seems very small especially now weathers turning so was planning both still. Not an ideal size but should work best of my options.

 

[Big Stu 12]

I am taking both attached, think one may be a bit small,

when I wrote it down it looks a lot , but most is food... the biggest bulk will be the bed roll......

I just needed to see what I was taking.......

 

[Albus Culter]

Bed roll is also my big bulk. The Czech bed roll is not small and with tarp and blanket it gets even bigger. If I then roll other bits in like a jacket, etc its a roll and a half.

I need to make up my bannock mix yet and need to remember to pre soak dry beans for trip down. Oh and find out where I'm going and how long it will take
Oh and a detour to find a MOT

All great fun and seeming like a mini adventure. Love it.

 

[crosslandkelly]

After toying in my mind I have been thinking what the hell do I take and keep thinking about the list so I thought rather then wait till I pack i'll make a list of things I want, and were I'll carry it and this is what I think I'll take..

As I change my mind I'll update... , but I think Iam there..

Shelter and Sleep in one roll..
1. East German Poncho Tarp
2. Czech Bed Roll + Extra Blanket
3. Tarp Ridge Line - Will prob end up as a Hemp rope

Cooking in Haversack
4. Small Bulldog Bully and Lid
5. Old Been Tin
6. Self Carved Spoon
7. Old Enamel Cup

Food - Carried in the Food Quiver
8. Bacon Joint -Pre cooked
9. Dried Fruit - Saltarnas/Raisans/Cranberries/Apricots/Apples
10. Bannock Mix
11. Herbs and spices -in a spice tin
12. Dried Beans
13. Pop Corn
14. Parched Corn/Sweet Corn Cob
15. Cheese
16. Molasses
17. Coffee Grinds
18. Dried Milk

Tools - on belt/person
19. Svord Peasent Knife
20. Seath Knife
21. Tomahawk

Misc. - In haversack
22. Hygine Kit - toilet paper and hand gel..
23. First Aid Kit inc Head torch - Prob a smaller then normal, but on belt Pouch.
24. Candle Lantern..
25. Belt pouch for smaller bits ie Flint and steel
26. Leather Tinder pouch
27. Pipe
31. Tapers/spills
32. Water Bottles

Clothing but not worn.
Scarf
Wool Hat

Oh yeah and my phone... for pictures

Looks about right Stu, but probably need spare socks and teeshirt.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Kit list.
Czech bed roll.
Dutch blanket.
Poncho blanket.
Canvas tarp.
Hemp guy line.
Bank line (on roll)
Pegs.
Candle lantern (can't decide which one)
Swedish pot.
Oak spoon.
Kuska
Pukko.
Outdoor axe.
Svord (not sure which un yet)
Possibles pouch with flint n steel, tinder bag, sew kit, pipe n baccy, hip flask.
Food.
Us canteen (I think)
Merino beanie.
Moccs.
Fak.
Mobile plus spare battery (lisa won't be happy if i dont call)
Camera.
Probably a few more lil bits n bobs

Possibly a spoon knife/crook knife albus n I plan t harvest spoon material from my permission before we head down,trying t decide which pack t use as this'll influence if I use food quiver and bed roll straps

Course this may all be rethought before next Friday