Kit list - What's in your bag?

[drstrange]

I just thought it might be cool for users to list their kit, so we can compare what people use, and and get ideas, also to give new people (I'm quite a fresher) an idea of what they might need (people can edit their list as it changes).

Mine - Temperate - coolish weather

Frosts Clipper - in custom firesteel sheath - (£10 I realy need to upgrade this knife, but it is v good v for m)
Falkniven DC4 diamond sharpener - (£17 Excellent - my wetstones are hardly used)
Bacco folding saw - (£20 What can I say?)
Indiana possibles bag - (Da da da daaa, da da daaaa!)
Firesteel (£8, Bigger version, notthe cadet one)
Tinderbox (With RM's Shotgun matchboxes and innertube strips)
Soldier 95 PLCE system Sleeping Bag (Winter only £30 Grade1 nice but heavy)
Thermarest mat (£30 bulky cheaper one, still good tho)
Ex-army cammo tarp (£25 secondhand, Srong WP Nylon (not the poylyurathane one)
DD Hammock (£22 -excellent value, but not for the sasquatches (ok for up to 6' max)
Ex-army goretex bivvy bag (Nice, although I'd like to put a zip in it, although I don't know how that would effect the WP)
Waterproof gaiters (Old army ones, a bit heavy)
12 cm Zebra Billy can (£12 big enough for a meal or a brew)
Aluminium army mug (£7 nice, but that titanium one sounds better)
Metal spoon (a metal spoon)
Plasic garden trowell (carried outside rucksack)
6'' x 3'' Medical kit
Moccosains for camptime (Cheap and cheerfull Asda six quidders)
Internal clothes sack (£8 It's got a red triangle on it)
Drawstring food bag (an old compression sack)
German army Goretex waterproof suit (£30 Grd1, Simple but effective german kit)
Gransfors Small Forest Axe (£45 I cuddle it in bed)
2 x Black army 1 litre water bottles (£5 each What Ray said I should get)
Webtex washbag (£10 I don't rate it, I find Webtex kit poorly built, I'm changing this soon)
3 x Green Bungies (£3 Save the paracord around trees)
Asssorted paracord (how long is a piece of string?)
Head torch (£30 dear but quality)
Foam Garden Kneeler (£4 I've found it essential with my dodgy knees)

[Cap'n Badger]

Sheesh...I carries a ton o' gear!!......
oh well....here we go!

(L) side pouch.....
..Triang Cookin' set.
..Ex-army billeys x2
..Campin' knife/fork/spoon set.
..Comestibles.
..Meths bottle.
..heat proof glove(cos those pots gets warm ye know!).
(R) side pouch......
..Ex-Army dpm Jacket
..Ex- Army dpm poncho
..Lightweight Waterproof trousers.
..Gaiters
..Small axe.
..Folding saw
..8x8 Lightweight Tarp.
..1 litre Foldup water bottle.
Center outside pouch.
..Meth soaked 'fire cotton'(in old tobbacy tin)
..Signal mirror
..Whistle
..Phone (charged by solar charger)
..Fishin' gear (line/hooks etc)
..8x30 monocular
..Pencil an' paper.
..Film can wi' waxed matches.
..Hella knife
..swiss army folder
..awl
..sharpenin' stone & emery paper.
..Flint & steel
Top Pouch (Berg'hood)
..All para chord an' bungees
..Flute (bamboo)
..Headlamp
..First aid kit
..Wind up radio
..Solar battery charger..(well worth it!!)
Main hold..
(top down..)
..Hennessy Hammock (a-sym)
..Ex-Army basha
..Water proof ground sheet (small)
..Ex-Army Bivi
.. Sleepin' Bag
..Wash Kit
..Spare clothin' (jumper/socks/trou)
All in a dpm PLCE
:D
Then there's the 'Storm' mug/map case/compass/mini torch/mag glass/1 ltr water bottle an' Hubertus Lever case switch blade I carries outside the berg.... :lmao:
...Oh.....an' me Tricorn....lol

[Cap'n Badger]

:rolleyes: ....

[drstrange]

Damn!!.....forgot the 'storm' mug....an' me flute....an' me meth soaked fire cotton... :D :lmao:

No worries, just edit the post, the thread is an evolutionary thing.
Nicley formatted list there!

[Toddy]

If I'm carrying it all....
Survival bag for a groundsheet.
3x3.5m lightweight silnylon tarp and headropes.
Nanok -10 Endurance sleeping bag
Silk sleeping bag for a liner (and it adds 5oC warmth)
Helle polar knife, CRKT mini Canadian knife, Fallkniven DC4 hone
Bahco folding saw
lightweight pruners
Fire bag (tinder, firesteel, enriched charcoal, etc.)
Compass, maps, phone, led torch,
Swiss army volcano stove
Candle lantern
Folding Kuksa & tea strainer
Titanium spork, Lexan bowl
10cmx10cmx4cm toilet bag
shemagh, gloves, Midgie headnet
10cmx10cmx4cm first aid kit
2 platypus waterbottles
zipbag of teas, coffee, sugar,salt, spices
folding OD bowl
silk/ merino sleeping in clothes (lightweight, warm, let's everything else air dry)
Linen hankies
soft mocs
linen bag full of zip bags of dry foods.
Dry bag liner.
Small polybags for collecting stuff
Hussif
4" whs pointing trowel
t.p. and biodegradeable polybags.
silver survival blanket
clothes....silk, linen wool, waxed cotton,
Lowe alpine t.p.c. waterproofs & hat
I have been known to take my arisaid or a cloak along too for the comfort value.

If weight isn't an issue
tent/ tepee
thermarest
pillow
cooking set
cat stove
extra candle lanterns
heavier pruners
binos
camera
notepad and pencils
ipod
books
small paint scraper (best thing for removing bark)
Assorted good things, signalling mirror, whistle, etc.,
Chocolate
Flask
Proper fire kit, bow/spindle/hearth, etc.,
towel
axe, maybe a billhook too


Cheers,
Toddy

[drstrange]

4" whs pointing trowel


What is this for please?
Thank you for the list. I know they take a bit of thinking about on the spot.

[Toddy]

It's the most useful bit of kit :D
It digs holes, it digs up roots, peels bark, levels underneath my bedding, can be used to spark flint or a firesteel, smothers fires, cleans up well and I can bake biscuits or oatcakes on it too :D If you're a meat eater it'll even turn your bacon and sausages for you.
Don't buy a cheapo copy; the whs one has just the right springiness to strength ratio, I don't think I've ever seen one snapped.
Archaeologists and builders both seem to find them awfully useful.

Cheers,
Toddy

p.s. Link
http://www.getatrowel.co.uk/shop_whs.html

cheaper here though
http://www.tool-up.co.uk/shop/diy/WHS4in.html

and stick to the old pattern
http://www.bajr.org/diggermagazine/Digger39/4.html

[Toddy]

William Hunt & sons, steelmakers since 1790 something or other.
Means they know what they were doing and got good at it too.
Cheers,
Toddy

[drstrange]

Great lil trowell! Thanks for the explanation. For some reason I like the fact that it was specifically designed for archeologists.

[Toddy]

Dr. Strange you have a habit of removing posts and leaving gaping holes in threads.
It makes subsequent comments look irrelevant.
You had asked what WHS stood for; no, it's not WH Smith :rolleyes: :D

Cheers,
Toddy

[Toddy]

Great lil trowell! Thanks for the explanation. For some reason I like the fact that it was specifically designed for archeologists.

Well, truthfully..... we nicked it from the builders ;)
Cheers,
Toddy

[drstrange]

Dr. Strange you have a habit of removing posts and leaving gaping holes in threads.
It makes subsequent comments look irrelevant.
You had asked what WHS stood for; no, it's not WH Smith :rolleyes: :D

Cheers,
Toddy

Yeah, sorry about that, I read your link after (It said what WHS was, then I removed my post quickly (because it answered my question, which was stupid and embarrassing) then I saw your explanation go up! (You must have been lightning quick!!), I'll be mega-aware of doing it from now on. (Why would WHSmith make trowells??? :11doh:

[PJMCBear]

I just packed it all again last night, so this should be pretty accurate:

PLCE 120ltr Bergan with side pouches (£35 - ebay)

L Pouch

Large Med Kit (made up myself to match my FA skills)
Laplander Folding Saw (£20)
Crook Knife (£10)
1ltr 58 Pattern water bottle (£3)
Fortress waterproof suit (£28)
Folding Trowel (£5)

R Pouch

Brew Kit
Small .5ltr kettle (£5 I think)
Fuel bottle (£3)
1ltr 58 Pattern water bottle (£3)
Shemag (£5 5 years ago)

Main Comp Bottom to top

Spare clothes in a dry bag
58 Pattern Arctic Sleeping bag and liner (heavy, but so warm) (£20 15 years ago)
Triang Cook set (gift - again, a long time ago)
Hammock underblanket (Cheers Ian - approx £50?)
Hennessey Exped Hammock (Flipping expensive, but so comfortable - circa £80)
Folding wash bowl and wash kit (all kit bio degradeable)
Grill rack (£1)
Food dry bag
Tarp and ropes (gift)

Top pouch

Paracord
Spare torch and spare battys
Woolie hat (£5)
Pillbox spice rack (£1 - Asda)
Small bottle of olive oil (Atomiser - bought at Boots for less than £1)
Knife stone (£18)

On body

Silva Compass (£12)
SAK (gift)
Small FAK (again, madeup myself)
Tinder pouch, with firesteel, lighter and innertube.
Map of local area
TP
Remmington Bushman Knife (£25? - about 12 years old now)
Wide brimmed hat
Emergency blanket (£5)
Camera
notebook & pencil
Whistle

I think thats about it.
I still think I'm carrying too much.

[oops56]

Where is the unbrella they make a small short one

[Pignut]

Kit list on the link under my signature. Will be updating this soon!

[andyn]

Rucksack 70litre Rocketpack

main compartment:
In dry bag:
Sleeping bag,
Thermarest
Spare Changes of clothes
Travel Towel


Out of dry bag:
Axe
Water bottle
food bag

1st Side pocket:
Tarp
Hammock
Straps

2nd Side pocket
12 or 14cm zebra, with herbs/spices/seasoning, sauces and olive oil inside
bark pot with bannock mix in
bowl
cup
spoon
teabags
candle lantern
candles

Top pocket:
folding saw
spare paracord
flat roll duck tape
flat roll biodegradable loo roll
wet wipes
toothbrush and paste
flask of McAllen Single Malt

Inside top pocket:
Emergancy blanket
Pocketmac water pump

plenty of room for anything else that i fancy taking along

On belt:
Possible pouch
Knife
FAK

Jacket pockets:
Who knows...whole host of junk in them.

[copper_head]

Hmm here goes: (for two days or more)

Web-tex ultramax bergan
Laplander folding saw
Tregor PTX woods knife + fire steel
Whitby knives 'Lambfoot' Stainless folder
Crook knife
Fallkniven DC4
Snugpack softie 12 sleeping bag in winter,
karrimor global trekker 700 in summer
Ex-army WVP bivvie bag
web-tex camo basha
therm-a-rest trail-lite
Army poncho
2x Pattern 58 waterbottle
1x US 2.2 qrt canteen
Crusader cup
platypus with hydration tube (sometimes)
Hexi stove
Nesting billie cans
Cooking kit (olive oil, salt + pepper, hot sauce, can opener)
Bowl + Cutlery
Tinder pouch with Hammaro tinder card, cramp balls, spare hexi block.
matches and a lighter knocking around somewhere
Petzl zipka headtorch
OS map of area, Silva explorer 4 compass, olitieb map case
First aid kit
Clothes; Woolen jumper, ex-army trousers, woolen socks, cotton tshirts and underclothes,
Hat (wide brimmed and wooley)
Fingerless woolen gloves
loo roll, toothebrush + paste, pine tar soap, flannel

Possibles bag; whistle, fish hooks wieghts and line, snare wire, chlorine tablets, kendal mint cake, few oxo cubes, spare firesteel, webley knife, insect repellant, candle, pen paper, spare compass, needle and thread, para cord.

God do i really carry all that! :eek:

[copper_head]

Still forgot my brew kit, lol

[Mastino]

Configured as the russian dolls:

Small billy can, containing:
- Survival saw
- small container w/ petroleum jelly
- 5 mt. paracord
- 2 mt. copper snare
- Water purification tabs
- Firesteel
- Whistle
- Fishing kit
- Butane lighter
- 2 x tampons (tinder)

DPM utility pouch, containing:
- the above mentioned billy can
- 2 x field dressings
- Maglite w/ led upgrade + red filter
- Frost clipper
- Inner tubing
- Emergency blanket
- Platypus water flask

Berghaus Cyclops side pouch w/straps, containing:
- the above mentioned utility pouch
- Petzl Tikka
- medium billy can containing:
o leather gloves (navy aircrew)
o salt
o sugar
o spices
o coffee
o 2 plastic bags
- Lapplander
- Shemagh
- Wool hat
- Large flexible saw
- 4 bungees

Attached to the side pouch:
- OG army poncho
- Gransfors SFA

On my body/ in my jacket:
- firesteel
- DC4 sharpener
- Whistle
- Photon led torch
- 2 x tampons (tinder)
- Leatherman Wave
- Helle Fjellkniven
- 2 x field dressing
- Fishing kit
- Mini compass
- Watch w/ compass
- US Army lensatic compass

The above kit is intended as a 'down-sizeable' configuration.

The other kit essential to a trip goes in the Berghaus or the Haglofs Alaska.

[sionhughes]

Thanks for clearing up "A metal spoon" :)

[Graham_S]

my kit list.

carrying stuff
lowe alpine mountain attack 50
maxpedition jumbo fatboy

sleeping/shelter
nanok -10,
silk liner,
hammock,
tarp (hex fly),
underblanket,
poncho,

cooking/eating
12cm billy,
non stick mini frying pan,
clickstand,
trangia burner,
fuel bottle,
kfs/chopsitcks/spatula
folding cup,
crusader cup/cooker/lid
3' brass chain,
nalgene bottle,
tea strainer,

cutting
gransfors sfa,
folding saw,
svord drop point
brkt mini canadian
dc4 sharpening stone
starkie strop/paste

firelighting
k&n matchsafe
tinder box
firesteel

other stuff

dry bag of spare clothing,
notepad/pencil,
silva type 4 compass,
krill light,
petzl zipka,
photon light,
spare batteries,
paracord,
midgie head net,
insect repellant,
first aid kit,
water filter,
4l msr water carrier,
wash kit/travel towel,
shemagh,
folding backpackers table,

i didn't realise how much stuff i had untill i tallied it up.

[drstrange]

Boy, there are a few heavy bags here, and more variation than I thought, I like the little personal touches here and there (Andyn's flask of Mcallen single malt, Toddy's archeologists trowell from WHSmiths :) ). Graham S uses 'Starky Strop Paste'? clear that up for us if poss Graham. The Army poncho is cropping up a few times too, is this in addition or instead of WPs?

Just wanna slip one little question in: How do you red-up the headtorch lens so that you keep night vision? (I've seen a redded one but I don't want to paint/coat mine until I've got the recipie right)

[Montivagus]

I actually found this quite hard to answer. Coming from mountaineering I usually pack as light as possible and for summit day I replace the sleeping bag with a Down jacket and Blizzard pack, the cook pans with a titanium mug the dragonfly with a pocket rocket etc and naturally the iron mongery is of a different nature. But I also own one of those enormous Para Rangers from Norrona and have headed off into the wilds of Newfoundland, for six weeks, with it full of gear; and have headed to the woods with nothing more than axe, knife and flapjacks.

Actually I think flapjacks are quite possibly the only ever-present kit throughout a myriad of possibilities. :p

This is a kind of “go comfortable” compromise for 2, 3, 4 days. U.K. Mountain - moor land – woodland.
I


Lowe Alpine, Alpine crossbow 45+10

Flapjacks
Babybell
Hipflask of Calvados
Platypus 2l
MSR Sentinel (tent)
Mountain Hardware down bag in plastic bag!
Thermarest pro lite (on snow) in dry bag strapped on side of pack.
MSR Dragonfly
MSR Alpine cook set
Snow peakTi fork spoon mug (luxury really)
Compass and spare compass and pace counter.
Laminated map
Zweibruder Moonlenser torch and Lifesystems whistle
Black Diamond Soliras headtorch
Heliograph
Altimeter/Barometer
Blue flame lighter
GBks Small Forest
GBks file and diamond
Woodlore Knife + steel and cotton wool/maya dust/sticklets
Leatherman wave
Small, 1000 grit, slip stone
Small first aid/wash kit wrapped in gaffer tape.
Emergency Blanket and bag (you know the space foil stuff)
Dry bag with spare wearables
Fishing kit
Sewing thread/needle
Wire saw
String
Spare shoelaces and strip of leather

Yes of course I’ve forgotten something! (See edits no doubt) :D

What am I wearing? well that’s a different list! :)

[copper_head]

i use my poncho with gaiters as a full water proof, you can get red plates for most petzl LED head torches. Or the petzl tactikka has a red filter on a pivot

[jinx]

Just wanted to say thanks to you all for your kit lists.

As a complete novice ot this bushcraft thingy this thread has been a godsend, especially with the added comments about performance or price.

I anticipate not wasting hundreds of pounds on useless kit. My wife will be very pleased.

Jinx

[drstrange]

i use my poncho with gaiters as a full water proof, you can get red plates for most petzl LED head torches. Or the petzl tactikka has a red filter on a pivot

Cheers, its down to the shop for me red filter then. The poncho sounds better than my german cammo suit. More possible uses too probably (I like the idea of kit which has other uses).

[Cap'n Badger]

I just stuck a 'red gel' from one o' me lightin' cans (lights)..inside me petzl......me mate has actually changed his led's fer red ones in his model....but then he's good at that sorta tech stuff.... :D

[copper_head]

yeah used mine as a tarp before i got a dedicated web tex one, good for filling with boughs as a sleeping matt as well. Can use it to collect ant eggs too, shovel a nest on to it curl the edges round and the industrious little fellows will move the eggs in to the shade of edges. scoop out with a mug, boil and you got something that tastes like omlette and looks like cous cous :p

[redflex]

Can i ask you guys this kit you take all the time, how long do you go out for.

My kit list changes every trip as the are all so differnent.

[drstrange]

As a complete novice ot this bushcraft thingy this thread has been a godsend, especially with the added comments about performance or price.

I anticipate not wasting hundreds of pounds on useless kit. My wife will be very pleased.

Jinx has made an interesting point about the prices (I didn't want to ask people because I thought they might be embarrassed, but it realy is useful, I know how much money I have wasted on rubbish or redundant kit in the past, I could have probably bought a small peice of woodland with the money (not quite, perhaps a couple of cases of calvados tho), so if possible it might be an idea to put some price guides (not on everything, and only if people want to or can remember how much they paid) and brief rating or comment against the items in the lists, if anyone who has already posted their list wants to add some bracketed prices or comments, could they edit them to the existing post to save making a new one.

Jinx, thanx for your kind words, I'm sure everyone is chuffed that you find it usefull.

[copper_head]

yeah i dont always carry all this gear, but theres a minimum level of kit you need if your going for a night of a fortnight ya still need the same sleeping/cooking/cutting gear, but i ya can go with just basics and improvise whatcha dont have, i guess its getting a balance of comfort/wieght/time consumption. saying that tho when i go hill walking i tend to go for gas stoves and tents rather than using all my bushcraft gear. Does mean ya have alot of gear at home :lmao: , but also allows you too evolve your camping style and have the right gear for the enviroment your entering. phew...

[copper_head]

Hmm here goes: (for two days or more)

Web-tex ultramax bergan £100
Laplander folding saw £15 ish
Tregor PTX woods knife + fire steel £45 for knife, £5 for steel
Whitby knives 'Lambfoot' Stainless folder £10
Crook knife £15 ish
Fallkniven DC4 £17.50
Snugpack softie 12 sleeping bag in winter, £109!!!!
karrimor global trekker 700 in summer £45
Ex-army WVP bivvie bag £40
web-tex camo basha £25
therm-a-rest trail-lite £36 on sale
Army poncho £10
2x Pattern 58 waterbottle £5 each
1x US 2.2 qrt canteen £6
Crusader cup £10 ish
platypus with hydration tube (sometimes) £16
Hexi stove £2.50 :)
Nesting billie cans £12.50
Cooking kit (olive oil, salt + pepper, hot sauce, can opener)
Bowl + Cutlery £6 ish, all told
Tinder pouch with Hammaro tinder card, cramp balls, spare hexi block. £4 for pouch pack of Hammaro £3.50, cramp balls- look on a tree!
matches and a lighter knocking around somewhere
Petzl zipka headtorch £30
OS map of area, Silva explorer 4 compass, olitieb map case, compass £25, Case £6 maps £8
First aid kit £17
Clothes; Woolen jumper, ex-army trousers, woolen socks, cotton tshirts and underclothes,
Hat (wide brimmed and wooley)
Fingerless woolen gloves
loo roll, toothebrush + paste, pine tar soap, flannel

Possibles bag; whistle, fish hooks wieghts and line, snare wire, chlorine tablets, kendal mint cake, few oxo cubes, spare firesteel, webley knife, insect repellant, candle, pen paper, spare compass, needle and thread, para cord.

God do i really carry all that! :eek:

cant remember how much clothes and stuff were, quite alot of cash all told but ive been upgrading my kit over the last year so your seeing the end product. used to get by with gear which cost half the price

[drstrange]

Pukka pricing copperhead, thanks!

[copper_head]

'doffs cap' :)

[Montivagus]

Jinx has made an interesting point about the prices .....so if possible it might be an idea to put some price guides.....


Ouch! I don't want to add it up. I must say though, by and large you get what you pay for!The number of cheap items I've gone through before buying a more pricey version in the end anyway still makes me curse! :censored: :D

[rik_uk3]

Bear in mind, I'm a 51 year old new to Bushcraft, but an old hand at camping; my bag would be something like this

Bergen Long Back and side pouches

Golite Hex 3 and Nest (bug shelter) tent
Sleeping bag
Thermarest
Trangia 27
meths
2 litre coke bottle full of water
Army gortex trousers
Mora knife
K&M match case
Firesteel
Cotton wool balls dipped in candle wax for tinder
3 teeshirts
2 pants
Socks
Thin merino wool jumper
Head torch
Mini button LED torch
2 long life candles
Leatherman PST
Silva expedition compass and OS map of area
Mobile phone
Mini radio
3x2 poly tarp
paracord
digital camera
Ziplock back with some basic first aid gear

FOOD

Instant tea mix with sugar
Dried mixed veg, mushrooms, onions, stock cubes, herbs, salt, curry powder, garlic powder
Vesta beef risotto
Hob nobs, primula cheese spread, chunk of salami, cup a soup, redebrek pre mixed with dried milk and a little sugar
Long life pitta bread
1lb bag of fruit drops
Noodles

If I am with my son, we take as well, tinned Tuna, corned beef, spam, mature cheddar cheese, jam in tubes, maybe a couple of 24 hour rat packs (yum, yum) or at least main meals from them, dry cured bacon (expensive, but worth every penny, as it keeps), tube or 2 of Nestle sweetened condensed milk, pepperami’s, smash and some Jack Daniels :) or some of that, depends how long we go for, plus an extra stove (sorry, but stoves are another hobby) something like an Optimus 111, 199, 123 with SIGG Tourest Cookset or Nova

I’ve tried dried eggs from Tesco, not bad, but not always in stock

Give me time, and I may use a hammock :)

I have probobly forgotten stuff, but the list was off the top of my head

The heaviest bit of kit out of that list is the Bergen

[drstrange]

Thanks for the kit and food list Rik-Uk3, I have seen the powdered egg in the shops before but was kind of wary, but I might just give it a go, do they do it in free range?

[Graham_S]

the starkie strop and paste is for sharpening.
basicly its a pad of leather for stropping my knives/axe on. the paste is stropping compound (aluminium oxide soap). it brings your knife up to a stronger, sharper edge.
you rub it onto the strop before use.

[Zodiak]

Until recently I was mainly interested in lightweight hiking and I don't carry anything like as much stuff :eek:

In Rucksack (32 year old ally pack from from "Freeman" catalogue. Needs a few repairs now :)
Either Eurohike 220 and 2/3 length mat or DPM tarp and mini hammock
Either crusader cup and chain (one day) OR miltary Trangia (over night) OR Mongrel Gas Trangia (two nights or more)
Meths bottle or gas
Generic synthetic sleeping bag
Baby Pillow case (stuff with clothes at night)
Wash kit + razor
Half a hand towel
Spare batteries
Coleman Tea light lantern + spare tea lights
Medication
Several rubbish sacks
hank of para cord
spare clothes (depends on activity)
Goretex Jacket (if not worn)
Fleece (if not worn)
Thin trainers for night time
Bag with batteries bulbs and hand cranked phone charger
Book
Food in drawstring cotton bag.

In outer rucksack pockets
2 58 pattern water bottles and one cup
stainless steel spoon
matches in metal screw container
LED converted AA Mini maglite
Tungsten buld petzel
Frost Mara knife
Laplander saw
First aid kit
Digital or disposable camera

Round Kneck/coat
turbo lighter
Silva Expedtion 4 Compass
Swiss army knife
Fox 40 whistle
phone

My day kit is normally well under 5kg, overnight stuff around 13kg and two nights or more should be uder 15kg which I think is my comfortable limit, but it does seem rather a lot like this :eek:

Addendum (I had a nose through my boxes of stuff earlier on and realised I had forgotton to mention a few bits)
Folding Trowel + Toilet Paper in drawstring bag
orange survival bag
Binoculars or old pair split into two monoculars.

[Ahjno]

For my kitlist I refer to the link in my signature.
Complete thread here: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=734

[malcolmc]

I wouldn’t take everything on the following list on every trip but it serves me as a check list when I’m packing.

Rucksack (Aztec Tacuba 65)
Poncho, olive green, NATO pattern
Tent
Kip mat
Spare straps
Sleeping bag
Spare torch battery
Map case
Sheet sleeping bag
Folding spade/pick drab green
Hatchet
Steel wire tent pegs
Stave
Map
Webbing yoke
Karabiner on loop of para cord
Shirt
Light weight waterproof coveralls
Smock liner
Jersey
Waterproof over-trousers
Gym shoes
Balaclava
Socks
Gloves
Waterproof jacket
Thermal underwear
Underwear
Bin liners
Diary
Notebook
Sand bags
Climbing rope, 30m
Para cord
String
White tape
Pens
Pencil
Chinagraph crayon
Bungees
Gaffer tape
Sharpening stone
Inflatable cushion
Screwdriver
Pliers
Towel
Razor
4 ply tissues
Toilet roll
Washing kit consisting of:-

Soap
Flannel
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Hair brush
Nail clippers
Talcum powder
Shampoo
Shoe kit consisting of:-

Dubbin
Polish
Brush
Cloth
Spare bootlaces

Nourishment

2 off flask, stainless steel 1lt
Cooking fuel
Folding hexamine cooking stove
Brew kit consisting of:-

Pk of 5 Biscuit, Brown
Pk of 5 Biscuit, Fruit
Sachet powdered soup
Pk boiled sweets
Sachet orange drinking powder
Powdered whitener
Freeze dried instant coffee powder
Instant white tea powder
Sachet drinking chocolate
Box of Hermesetas (sweetener)
Sugar
Oatmeal blockWaterproof matches and striker
Water purification tablets (for up to 6-litre)
24 hour ration pack
Stainless steel mess kit (Coleman)
Pan scrub
Can/bottle opener

Belt kit

Signal torch (BCB)
Compass, marching (MK 1 Thomas Glauser Co Ltd)
Camera (Konica Standa Big Mini)
Mobile phone (Nokia 5140)
Sheath knife (Walther La Chasse)
Binoculars (Sirius Field 7 8 x 21)
2 off water canteen 1 lt (Pattern 58)
Sterilising tablets
Folding pruning saw
24 hour first aid kit consisting of:-

Antiseptic cream
Assorted plasters
Micropore tape
Field dressing
2 inch crêpe bandage
3 off disposable triangular bandage
Butterfly sutures
Labels and ties
Surgical scissors
Tweezers
Scalpel handle
Scalpel blade
Dioralyte
Delaquin
Asprin
Paracetamol
Immodium
Milk of Magnesia
Antihistamine
Potassium permanganate
Resuasheild
Surgical gloves
Insect repellent
Safety pins
Sun cream
Antiseptic wipes
Thermal blanket
24 hour survival kit consisting of:-

Waterproof matches
Disposable lighter
Candle
Magnifying glass
Needles, thread and buttons
Button compass
Beta light
Condom
Sanitary towels
Instant white tea powder
Water purifying tablets
Salt tablets
Whistle
Cord
Filter bag
Heliograph (kit tin lid)
Hacksaw blade
Dextrosol tablets
Safety pins
Paper clips
Wire
Rubber bands
Camo-Glo Emergency bag set (BCB International Ltd)

It weighs between 20 and 25 kg. I must cut down. ;)

Bit surprised no one else seems to be carrying climbing rope, I've found it useful. I'm quite a fan of the NATO pattern ponchos, a well though out bit of kit - now if only they were available in Hi-vis and black. :)

[wizard]

This is a sampling of what I take for an overnight to 1 week trip. Of course, weather and terrain can vary from snow in the higher country in winter to hot dry conditions in the lower desert country.
Most of the high country in the US southwest is pine, fir and aspen country. Lower elevations are oak, cedar and pinion pine. The deserts are mosquite, manzanita and various desert trees such as acacia. Don’t forget cactus!

For my pack, a Karrimor Sabre 60-100L.
Sleeping bag varies between a Marmot Sawtooth to a North Face Inferno for severe winter conditions.
Sleeping pad-Thermarest ProLite 3 regular length.
Shelter is either an Aussie Hootchie, MSR Hubba Hubba or a Walrus Arc 2. In some places I may carry a hammock, usually a Mosquito Expedition model with fly. Trees and weather are the deciding factor there.
Poncho, an Ultralite extended silnylon poncho.
Rain/wind parka: For lightweight, a Marmot Precip, colder harsher conditions, a Marmot Denali parka.
Rain pants: Marmot Precip full zip pants.
Clothing: Wool sweater. Coolmax t-shirts, long sleeve shirt (Campmor Trekking shirt). Pants, Columbia quick dry Venture cargo convertible pants. Colder weather will bring light wool trousers, a merino wool pullover and a heavy fleece, North Face Denali jacket. Possibly A down jacket. Also, polypro long underwear and zip neck top. Wool gloves or mittens with Gore Tex shells. Belt is a USMC khaki nylon belt and buckle. Boots vary with terrain anticipated from Asolo heavy hikers, US Jungle boots or lighter Nike hikers. Med weight wool socks, light wicking inner socks. One or more spare sets.
Wool balaclava, wide brim cotton canvas hat for sun protection. Hotter weather I will carry and wear a Kooltie. That is a little scarf that has some poly beads that soak up water and when tied around the head or neck provide some cooling.
A small first-aid kit, Adventure Medical UltraLight .7.
Survival kit: Firesteel, tinder, wire saw, TMRU tube shelter, spare mini compass, 50ft paracord, sewing kit, snare wire, fishing kit. Emergency mosquito headnet and mitts. Signal mirror, whistle. Old Boy Scout match case with strike anywhere matches. Candle.
Cooking supplies: Depends on the area traveled. Usually always take a Snow Peak gas stove and spare fuel canister(s). Cook pots are either a Zebra 12cm or a Coleman Peak 1 cookset with 1qt billy and a small frying pan. A titanium spork and a Lexan cup.
Food varies but lots of edibles and snacks.
Water purifier: MSR Mini Waterworks also some Potable Aqua tabs in the survival kit.
Water containers: 100ml Camelback bladder, plus 2 1L Nalgene bottles, one with a S/S cup on the bottom.
Lighting: Black Diamond Xenix LED headlight, Peak Matterhorn LED in the survival kit. Spare batteries.
Plastic trash bags for carrying out waste. Quick dry towel. Toothbrush and paste. Foot powder and biodegradable soap.
Navigation: Map of the area. Silva Ranger military type compass (no declination adjustment). Counter for pace count. Garmin Map60 Cx GPS. Plotter for MGRS/UTM grid, also built in protractor. Ortleib map case.
Blades: Stewart Marsh bushcraft knife or Frost Clipper. SAK, Farmer model or German military locking model.
Saw: Lapplander folding saw.
Axe: G-B Small Forest Axe (only on northern, high country trips)
Sunglasses
Bug repellant
Small digital camera or 35mm camera with film.
Some Ortleib dry sacks for what is necessary.
Compression stuff sack for sleeping bag, Granite Gear brand.


I am sure I left something off this list, if I think of it I will come back and make an edit.
As you can see equipment varies somewhat in the US and of course my personal tastes.

[jamesdevine]

My kit list changes depending on type of trip, location and season but for a standard bushcraft weekend (2nights) at this time of year this what I pack.


Rucksack
TNF Skareb 55 €200
Pack Liner (Black Bin bag)

Sleeping
Karrimor 2 Season sleeping bag €30
Green Bivvy bag €40
Cheap 3/4 selfinflated sleeping mat €30
DPM Basha + Cord + 4 pegs €40+

Cooking
Swedish army mess kit + Fuel €15
Cheap Stainless steel cup €5
Wood Spoon (made this)

Tools
Bearclaw Field Knife
Opinel No. 7 (It think) €7

Spare Cloths
Wool Hat
Wool Gloves
Spare Socks (Bridgedales)
Swanni Ranger shirt
Lightweight poncho

Other Most haves:
First Aid kit (Plasters, wipes, bandages, scissors etc)
Wash kit (soap & tooth brush)
2ltr Platypus + 1ltr bottle
Map & compass
Tikka Headtorch (can't remember how much)
Para Cord (Note sure of lenght anymore)

Extras
Camara
Notebook & Pencils
Mobile phone

Possibles pouch:
Fire kit, Small First Aid, Fishing and Snare kit.

Thats it I Hope I haven't forgotton anythink.

James

[Big Bad Stu]

My kit list is as follows:

To carry it all
Snugpack Rocket Pack

To sleep in
German Army Sleeping Bag (the type with arms)
Thermarest full length Ultralite
Hennessy Hammock
4 x wire pegs
2 x snap gate Karabiners

Cutting Tools
Fallkniven F1
Gransfors SFA
SDjarv spoon knife
Bahco Laplander saw
Fallkniven DC-4 stone

Fire Kit
2 x Swedish Army Fire Steels
2 x Film container of matches
2 x Turboflame lighter
10 x Lillettes tampons (for tinder!)
Waterproof plastic tinder container full of cotton wool
Bundle of dry grass
Bundle of fine twigs
Bundle of finger thick twigs

Cooking, Eating and Drinking
2 x 24 hour ration packs
Crusader mug
2l. Webtex hydration pack
Katadyn mini water filter
Medium zebra billy can with stove adaption designed by Rapidboy
Carved wooden spoon on lanyard

Safety Kit
Small FAK
Mobile phone in waterproof cover
£10 note
Garmin GPS Receiver

Navigation
OS 1:25000 map
Silva Ranger Compass
WebTex map case

Misc
Parachord assorted

Clothes
Tilley hat
Fleece beanie hat
Leather Gloves
Shemaugh
Snood
Spare thermals

Worn (carried if not)
Deerhunter 5 in 1 jacket
Deerhunter olive green fleece

This seems like a lot when you write it down but weighs less than 20lb complete.

Stewey. :D

[drstrange]

Nice kit lists, they seem to be getting bigger! Could someone please explain 'possibles' (with etym if 'poss') some people seem to put different things in their possibles pouches, one mans 'possible' seems to be another man's 'deffinate' ???

[Big Bad Stu]

Possibles for me are either things that you will need during the day or things you do not want to be separated from.

My possibles pouch is a small leather belt pouch, it is deliberately small and contains the following:

Fallkniven DC-4 Sharpening stone
Fire steel
Some Parachord
Inhaler for my Asthma

I also term my Fallkniven F1 as a possible, it too lives on my belt.

With thin minimal kit I avoid my trousers being pulled down by the weight of my possibles ;)

Stewey. :D

[Graham_S]

my possibles pouch contains;
crkt m16 lock knife,
dc4 stone,
matchsafe,
2x wetfire tinder
fireball flint,
candle,
6x snares,
thin paracord,
fishing kit,
and also on my belt
svord drop point

[drstrange]

With thin minimal kit I avoid my trousers being pulled down by the weight of my possibles ;)

Thanks for the explanation Stu but have you any idea how that last statement above might sound out-of-context? (sure you do!) :lmao:

[Big Bad Stu]

Intentional! :o

But on a serious note heavy belt kit can be uncomfortable and indeed pull your trousers down.

Stewey. :D

[Toddy]

My possibles pouch is a handbag ;)

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=5998&highlight=luggage


and this time I'm sewing an amulet bag from buckskin. :cool:

Cheers,
Toddy

[drstrange]

Intentional! :o

But on a serious note heavy belt kit can be uncomfortable and indeed pull your trousers down.

Stewey. :D

Yeah, and the over utilised belt looks utter pants too!! (I'm sure some people have their toothbrushes leather-sheathed an suspended from their belts)

[moduser]

Simple answer is too much,

My long weekend current rig consists of;

Swedish Army L35 pack
Sewdish Army Trangia - with Tatonka stainless burner and Trangia fuel bottle, plastic kuksa and folding cup, titanium spork
wooden spoon
Frost Clipper
Small Forrest Axe
DC4 sharpener
Firesteel
Whistle
Headtorch
18x12 inch piece of foam mat to sit on
Hammock
Mossie net
Tarp
sleeping mat
sleeping bag (weight depends on when)
Spare t shirt, socks & shorts
Fleece
First aid kit
2 ltr bladder
Millbank filter
dry bag for use as water carrier or what ever
Toiletries
2 bin liners
Food
Compass

If I can light a fire the Trangia will be replaced with a 14cm billy

David

[wanderinstar]

David,
you still use your SLEEPING MAT, I thought you had a GROUP BUY UNDERBLANKET. ;) :)

[markw]

As Big Bad Stu: Nice new shiny leather belt pouch (Thanks Sing Tech its just the Job) to replace the old SUIT Sight pouch that just given up after many years service. It was more botch tape than pouch toward the end.

Anyhow

Opinel No 10
Stone
Firesteel
Magnesium Rod
Weatherproof and standard matches.
Small Gerber LED (Spare Batts)
Lighter

Mark

[moduser]

Ian,

I did use it at this weekend and was almost boiled alive in my own sweat :)

Plus for winter I use a 70 ltr bag, the underblanket wont fit in my L35 :(

David

[spamel]

My kit tends to change with each trip depending on what I want to do that trip. Most things will come each time, such as:

2 Quart water bottles x 2 (5 euros each new from Raeer)
Spoon, metal
Crusader cup (£10 ish)
Aussie hootchie (Free, brother got it from an Aussie Special Forces guy in Iraq)
Thermarest (Free through the army, not branded but as good as)
Dos bag - either a softie 6 or a Snugpack Discovery, depending on the time of year
Bivi bag (free through work, gotta be some perks to being in the army!)
Sweater or fleece for the evening
Spare socks
Wash kit for myself and my kit
FAK - I usually forget this and it is the most important bit of kit! :rolleyes:
Monocular (for free, it was getting binned by its last owner, the prism had come loose. I fixed it!)
Compass and map, even though I know the place like tjhe back of my hand
Mobile phone for emergency Pizza delivery... erm, I mean emergency use!
Head torch Petzl Zippka/candle lantern Ucolantern
Waterproof jacket, Helly Hansen (£ridiculous!)
Tilley hat, helps keep rain off of my specs (£45)
A cheap pair (8 euros) of soft leather gloves, really comfy so I can use them when it's cold or just for working in thorny conditions

A knife - Now this can be one of a few knives, all depends how I feel before I go. I have a BRKT Fox River (£30 ish), a Mora (tenner), an MOD survival knife although it hasn't been out for a while (signed for through stores again, free), a small Rogers Bowie Knife that belonged to my grandad, or I could take my Opi and use the axe (GB SFA £40 from Andy at Outdoorcode) or my little folding saw by Spear and Jackson that MBM got for me a year or so back (Less than a fiver!). The saw will normally go anyway, and I am loathe to leave my Granny B behind! Basically, I have a big choice to make!

I think that covers the basic kit, all packed away in my LK 35 (£10). Now, if I want to cook on open fires, I'll take my tinder pouch with my flint and steel, char cloth and bits of birch bark, along with my zebra billy can (£14 I think).

If I am thinking cookers, then either my Trangia (present from Mrs Spamel) or my Swedish army version (five euros new!!!) with meths to last the time out. I will obviously leave my tinder pouch and take a lighter set with me, two bics taped together so that I have a good supply of gas. I would take a zippo, but they bring back bad memories for me from when I was a kid so I don't like to use them, call me wierd!! Obviously, the Billy stays home if I go trangia.

There isn't really that much deviation in my kit. Sometimes I forget bits, I think I may start taking more notes of what I use and what I need and therefore I can pack everything and be sure nothing is missing.

Food wise, I rely on rice meals, noodles, and then I like to take some small german sausages that are perfect for frying with the trangias. I would love to be able to get hold of some good egg powder but they don't sell it over here. I am going through a condensed milk phase at the moment as I can get it in the smallest tins you have ever seen, and they are brilliant. Downside is the tin itself after it is empty. I am partial to corned beef, and oxo is a good food additive as well as a drink, something overlooked these days I find.

I would like to try making some pemmican, I think it would be a very useful food to store and carry, but knowing me I'll waste tons of energy to make a small amount!! The only problem I have with all of my kit is that there isn't a good water source around here and a lot of farming, so I don't trust the water with regards to chemical contamination. Therefore I end up carrying 4 - 6 liters of water on top of my other gear, so I really do try to pare my kit down to minimum weight!!!!

[Doc]

I often bivvy/camp in the hills, not woodland, so my kit reflects this.

Sabre 45 rucksack (plus 30l of side pouches in winter)
Argos Pro Action 1 man tent (tested and approved by Cameron Mcneish in TGO, no less). May use tarp/hammock if I'm sure I'm bivvying in woodland.
Snugpak softie 6 sleeping bag (58 pattern down/feather in deep winter)
Highlander Thermarest clone sleeping mat
Gallons of midge repellent, except winter
Swedish Army Trangia plus Kuksa and fuel
Spork
Inova 24/7 head torch
Grub- mix of dehydrated and foil pouches
Platypus 2 litre water container
Water filter or puritabs
Hat: Akubra in Summer, deerstalker in winter
Headover
Knife: Woodlore when on foot. Grohmann Boat Knife if canoeing.
Bahco Laplander saw
Have a Gransfors SFA but would only use it for static camps or canoeing. Not exactly suitable for backpacking in hill country.
Silva type 54 compass
Silva windproof lighter
Fox 40 whistle
May bring a homemade shortwave transceiver for blethering in morse if the nights are long.

[capacious]

I'm rather chuffed - I take WAY WAY WAY less than everyone here!

Sleeping Bag
3/4 Thermarest
Bivi bag
Journal + pen
Torch
Second pair of socks
Map + Compass

and however much food needed for the duration... well, that and the clothes I'm standing in. Oh, and a 32l rucksack to put it all in.

[Zammo]

No stove?

.

[Nathan Sturgess]

I travel quite light.

In Berghaus 640Zero 30litre

Vango Sleeping bag
Ex army DPM smock
Jumper
Wash Kit
Spair clothes
10 Meters of 5mm nylon cord
I-pod
6 pieces of split kindling.
Spoon
Correct amount of food
Sometimes a Mountain Range GTX Bivi Bag
Sometimes - Map

On me.
Berghaus Soft shell jacket
Berghaus Gore-tex jacket
Small First aid kit
Tinder bundle in plastic bag
Frost's Mora
Fire steel
Compass
DC4
Laplander saw
Toth Brush and Tooth paste
Very small soup tin containing some fishing line.
Trousers
Either Merrel Chameleons or Bestard Mountain boots

If I am travelling very light I leave the rucksac behind

[Millbilly]

I travel quite light.

In Berghaus 640Zero 30litre

Vango Sleeping bag
Ex army DPM smock
Jumper
Wash Kit
Spair clothes
10 Meters of 5mm nylon cord
I-pod
6 pieces of split kindling.
Spoon
Correct amount of food
Sometimes a Mountain Range GTX Bivi Bag
Sometimes - Map

On me.
Berghaus Soft shell jacket
Berghaus Gore-tex jacket
Small First aid kit
Tinder bundle in plastic bag
Frost's Mora
Fire steel
Compass
DC4
Laplander saw
Toth Brush and Tooth paste
Very small soup tin containing some fishing line.
Trousers
Either Merrel Chameleons or Bestard Mountain boots

If I am travelling very light I leave the rucksac behind

Interesting...

[drstrange]

Thanks to everyone for contributing to this list, there are a lot of proucts which keep comming up time and time again, the the DC4 is looking like standard kit, in fact I've started to seen them incorporated into knife sheaths now, the sheaths carry Knife, Firestell and DC4. Every now and then a product comes out that just works doesn't it.

[scanker]

DC4s are the big ones, is that the one you mean or the DC3?

[drstrange]

DC4s are the big ones, is that the one you mean or the DC3?

Yes, I just checked the one I saw on RM's site, it holds the DC3.

I don't think it would be difficult to incorporate a DC4 either, do you think that would be better? The DC4 does seem to be more popular.

[scanker]

Not altogether sure as knife sharpening is something I need to hone up on. :lmao: I have a DC3, it's a small, handy size to take out in the field, but I expect the DC4 is better for sharpening although not as portable.

[Graywolf]

My kit consists of the following within a Berghaus Crusader Rucksack.
Shelter/Sleeping
Tatonka 3x3 cotton Tarp
Mosquito Jungle Hammock
Kip Mat
Survival Aids Sleeping bag outer
Survival Aids Meraklon Liner
Dutch Army Bivi Bag
If one of the kids or the wifes along I do away with the Hammock and use a 3/4 Thermarest instead of Kip Mat.
Cooking/Food and Water
Telescopic Rod/Tackle
Wire Snares
British Army Crusader cookset/mug and Water bottle
Hexamine Tabs/Gel Pouches
Camping K.F.S
Wooden Spoon
British Army Water Bladder
Chopping Board
Brew Kit
Kelloggs Nutri Grain Bars
Bannock Mix
Varieties of Dried Foods
Kids/wife along would take
Coleman Alpine Gas Stove/Cartridge
Collapsible Water Bowl
Ortieb 4lt Water Bag
Medium Billy/Wok
Tools/Accessories
Eka Nordic W11 Sheath Knife
Crk Big Dog Lock Knife
Handaxe
Sharpening Stone
Mini Folding Shovel/Loo paperWipes
Mapcase/Maps
Silva Type 4 Compass
Whistle
Tinder Pouch/Matches/Lighter
First Aid Kit
Wash Kit
Headtorch Tikka Plus
Handtorch Inova T2
Insect Repellent
Suntan Lotion
Hip Flask-JD
Sewing Kit
Notebook/Pencil
Binoculars 8x32
Camera
Mobile Phone/Windup Charger
Survival Kit
Watch
Clothing
Woolly hat or Wide Brimmed Hat
Gloves
Headover
Gaiters
Insulated/Windproof Smock
If not Wearing it also a
Midlayer Fleece
Waterproof Jacket
Boots
Trainers or Sandals

In Large Ziploc Bag Spare Clothing eg;
Underwear
Socks
Trousers
TShirt

Things I Still Want To Get
Pre Mac Water Purifier
5.11 Tactical Trousers
Swanndri Ranger Shirt
Dutch Goretex Parka Liner
Bushcrafts own Ventile Jacket
Snugpaks Special Forces 2 Sleeping Bag
Exped Down Mat