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Quite simple; what in your opinion are the best three things in your kit? Not the sharpest, shineyest, newest, etc, but the ones you rate the most highly?
For me it's;
1) Berghaus mountain cap,
2) Sprayway Windbloc fleece,
3) Merrell Polartec/Gortex lined boots.
Chris
1)Knife
2)Warm sleeping bag or blanket
3)Something to treat water, probably a milbank bag and a billy in terms of versibility.
not necessarilly in order of needs, but I like a nice bed to kip in! :D
sorted.
scottishwolf
30-10-2007, 14:59
1. Knife.................SAK farmer or Mora
2. Firesteel............Swedish army model
3. Billy can............Tatonka
1) red swanndri
2) knife
3) tarp
Toadflax
30-10-2007, 15:14
1. Crusader mug cookset (Mug, Stove, 58 Pattern bottle and hexy blocks) - a lot of people don't rate this, but I like it.
2. Swedish firesteel - 'cos you can impress people with all the sparks.
3. Sealskinz socks - 'cos I remember those days of leaky DMS boots and white, wrinkled feet.
Geoff
1: Group buy hammock
2: M65 Jacket
3: My knife
my knife
my firesteel
my hammock
crazyclimber
30-10-2007, 15:31
tarp, firesteel, knife
crusader cook set
my knife
my tarp
big_swede
30-10-2007, 15:48
Nine inch sameknife, my åsnes skis, and a recently aquired zebra billy (got it from TheViking). Just wanted to try it, but I'm hooked! :o
SAK Victorinox Farmer, Alpkit AlpineDream 500 sleeping bag, Buffalo Special 6 shirt
Hex 3 tent, Nova stove, Bulldog billy can set
born2roam
30-10-2007, 16:16
My top 3 (was a hard choice now with the seasons changing ...)
1) Hammock (in my case a Hennessy)
2) Knife / Parang (depending in geographical location)
3) Billy (of some sorts.. zebra, diy etc.)
Grtz Johan
Or would I go with a 1)poncho/tarp, 2)sleepingbag and 3)BIC lighter or with...aargh the list goes on and on ;-)
Crusader set (mug / cooker / homemade lid / 58 patt bottle/ greenheat / hexy)
Helsport Lavvulight (4 man lavvu 1.9kg) (mine is green)http://www.tamarackoutdoors.co.uk/prodimages/2732.jpg
EDIT HH Expedition Asym - looks great and am itching to try it!
Simon
1 - Danners
2 - bergen
3 - Ka bar
Treeclipper
30-10-2007, 17:14
Mine is:
Crusader Cookset - mug / cooker / homemade lid / 58 patt bottle/ greenheat / hexy/ chain and hanger for over an open fire)
Knife - Frosts Mora
Tarp - Tatonka 2TC
Tree
Matt Weir
30-10-2007, 17:25
Nine inch sameknife, my åsnes skis, and a recently aquired zebra billy (got it from TheViking). Just wanted to try it, but I'm hooked! :o
You don't mean.........TECHNOVIKING??? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwsntHcWiy4)* do you?
*Don't bother clicking but if you do then accept my apologies - it's got a bit of swearing, is very random and totally off topic but it popped into my head so clearly I need to post :p
Hiking boots so old and comfy I can't even remember the brand.
Berghaus Vulcan rucksack
MacPac sleeping bag
/ Karl
Buckley8219
30-10-2007, 18:13
Seriously amusing video, sent it to a techno producing mate of mine. Cheers.
Oh and...
1. Knife (Skookum)
2. Crusader cook set with pepsi can stove
3. Hennessy Explorer
You don't mean.........TECHNOVIKING??? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwsntHcWiy4)* do you?
*Don't bother clicking but if you do then accept my apologies - it's got a bit of swearing, is very random and totally off topic but it popped into my head so clearly I need to post :p
Quite simple; what in your opinion are the best three things in your kit?
While they may not be my favorite pieces of kit or the flashy-ist, these 3 have stood the test of time. I have had them all since my early 20's, never needed to replace them, never thought of upgrading them, taken them on all my trips both domestic and abroard and never let me down..... ooo and they make a cracking cup of tea :D
1. 58 pattern water bottle
2. Crusader mug
3. Trangia meths burner
Ed
Westwinds ventile smock (superb)
Shing bushbaby with tufnoll handles and 3mm leather sheath (all my own work, apart from the blade:D )
10 cm billy can/stove combo ( a bit Wayland this one ;) ). Do seem to have collected a lot of stoves in a short space of time though!
All the above go just about everywhere with me.
Scots_Charles_River
30-10-2007, 19:29
1) Windbloc Beany
2) Down Jacket
3) My brain (to think)
Nick
Now that Seasons are changing
Arctic Windproof
Chullos
Brew Kit
fred gordon
30-10-2007, 20:34
To some extent this depends on the season. Not an easy choice though.:confused: I'd go for;
Knife
Swanndri Mosgiel
Firesteel
I like the idea of taking your brain though.:lmao:
my three are the petzl head lamp ,british enamel mug and my slumberjack sleep sack...not hightech but they make me happy.:) .vince g. 11b inf...
Matt Weir
30-10-2007, 20:37
3 things ey?
2 bottles of whiskey and Ray Mears for me.
Porcupine
30-10-2007, 20:50
tatonka tarp
knife
firesteel
none of these have let me down so far,not sure how ill cope without my crusadercup in this list though
huntersforge
30-10-2007, 21:40
Buffalo shirt
frosts knife
nanok sleeping bag
top three bits of kit with me when out and about would have to be
1, falkniven S1
2, fire steel
3, buffalo sleeping bag
Knife
Cooking pot
Brain (containing my meagre skillset and a positive attitude)
Or is that four things?
Rat
commandocal
30-10-2007, 22:00
my 120 litre SI british army bergen
My new brasher hill masters
my body fitness and my brain (ratbag said thought i was going to be unique in saying that :P lol )
By usefulness:
Mora & Scout firesteel (together in a cracking sheath by Dougster)
Tibetan Titanium `550` Mug (containing folding stove, hexy, hanger chain, tea etc)
By love-it-to-bits/gutted if I lost it :
Leatherman PST, Swanni bushshirt, my sense of humour.
1. Has to be Dog panniers , it saves me having to cart all his food around . When hes not looking i can even sneak bits from my rucksack to his to save more weight .!!
2.Knife , I can manage that on my own i think !
3. My Altbergs .
Not sure if i should change these or not , reading them back through gives me the image of running through a bushmoot wearing nothing but my boots a knife and the dog panniers !!!:eek:
Maybe id better stay away from any homebrew next moot :o
Pumbaa
born2roam
30-10-2007, 23:18
tatonka tarp
knife
firesteel
none of these have let me down so far,not sure how ill cope without my crusadercup in this list though
I think I know that crusader cup :rolleyes: It deserves a nice special lid;)
Grtz Johan
born2roam
30-10-2007, 23:19
3 things ey?
2 bottles of whiskey and Ray Mears for me.
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Grtz Johan
born2roam
30-10-2007, 23:21
Now that Seasons are changing
...
Chullos
....
Sorry mate... what is/are 'Chullos ?
Grtz Johan
Graham_S
30-10-2007, 23:57
1. Underblanket,
2. Westwinds Smock,
3. Jordanian Goat Herders jacket (jedi robe, if you've seen it you'll understand ;))
Mora knife
Bahco axe
Swedish army billy can
sleeperman
31-10-2007, 02:05
collin`s gem
SAS survival guide
Food for Free
First Aid
cos it`s all about the knowledge.
I really MUST start reading them!!!!!
British Red
31-10-2007, 02:34
Hmm
The Axe that Cegga made for me
The knife that Stu made for me
The pot that Ogri made for me
Well up there too are my possibles pouch (Leon), my SAK pouch and matching steel an stone pouch (topknot) and my spoon (weaver) - and any one of the lovely pieces that Singteck has belssed me with
Somehow the things made for me by friends old and new have replaced any desires I have for "commercial" things over the years.
So on balance the best things I have are
Family
Friends Old & New
A beautiful world to play in
Red
The most important for short term survival are:
Frosts Mora
water bottle
steel mug
Everything else can be made, improvised or substituted with something else
mate... what is/are 'Chullos ?
Grtz Johan
Hi Johan,
It is a hat, made from alpaca wool made in Peru. I have had mine for years now and would not be without it.
Lostdreamer
31-10-2007, 12:39
The three best bits of my kit? The kindof things that I just couldn't manage without, that get used every day, every time I go out eh?
1) Tilley hat. Everyone else seems to have put their coat down. I have several coats, but only one hat. Tilley hats: An all weather, all season item.
2) Leatherman. Can't be bothered to go and find the right tool for the job? Don't own the right tool for the job? Use a leatherman. It'll bodge anything.
3) Fire-in-a-box. You know, the little charcol stick fueled handwarmer things? Brilliant. Warmth, without you having to get changed. Warmth, when you have just put on your last layer. Warmth, when all your kit is soaked. Warmth for your toes at night. If I had to function out of peak season without these, I would be a less happy bunny.
How about a big one it shows that you can burn fungus in them.The tea holder put some in it and hang near you at camp keep bugs away
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d52/oops62/stoves%202/th_footwarmer.jpg (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d52/oops62/stoves%202/footwarmer.jpg)
1. Merino wool top and leggings - its nice to be snug
2. SAK - think its the rambler
3. Woolen Jumper from Asda - goes with me everytime.
The three best bits of my kit? The kind of things that I just couldn't manage without, that get used every day, every time I go out eh?
That's exactly what I meant. It's bringing up an interesting list so far with lots of clothing, loads of fire steels and numerous cookers.
I though that if nothing else it may highlight the most basic items that a newby might want to get when entering the world of bushcraft.
Chris
Porcupine
01-11-2007, 07:10
yes Johan, you are right :) , and a lid... hmmm, dont you have a spare one in that crate you lug around?
what is funny to see is how most of us try to cram in a 4th item, seems we are still kithungry hehe
Only three items? Ok, that's a simple one:
1: My SAK;
2: My Zippo;
3: My Boots (always with Gore-Tex)
Now, if in winter or bad weather i'll have to ad 3 more items:
:D
1: 3 layer Gore-Tex jacket;
2: Military issue tarp/poncho/tent;
3: Sleeping bag.
Well, ended up with six...
But the 3 first ones (SAK, Zippo and boots) are at the top of my list. :)
Lostdreamer
01-11-2007, 13:10
How about a big one it shows that you can burn fungus in them.The tea holder put some in it and hang near you at camp keep bugs away
Could work, but I have no problems with just packing out the charcoal sticks. As a by-the-way, if anyone smokes cigarillos (Ie the baby cigars), the metal tins make great boxes for packing said charcoal sticks in. If I want more heat, I just light another one. Saves me looking for fungus. Besides, the small ones can get damn hot. That huge one must be a positive inferno!
That tea holder widget- can you elaborate? Exactly what is it? How well does it work?
If I were to follow the pattern of adding a fourth item to the list, it would probably be a 'buff' (or two). The tubular elasticated headgear things. They turn into an extra item ranging from scarf through balaclava to hat if you are cold, and if you are swealtering in the heat you just soak it in water and drop around your neck/wrists (which you can do with any old rag as it happens). Tiny, and very handy.
There is one other thing that I tend to pack out with me. It doesn't often make it back tho. Never underestimate the practical value of a bottle of scotch/port/whatever. There are few better ways of introducing yourself to someone than offering them a drink, even if they are teetotal. And if you don't say hello to people, you don't get to chat about anything, everything, learn new ways of doing things you hadn't thought of, borrow their lighter, beg a hand doing whatever and generally make new friends.
MartiniDave
01-11-2007, 13:39
Good topic, very thought provoking so OK, here goes,
One of my SAK's, not too fussed which as long as it has a saw, but usually my favourite is a Huntsman.
My barbour jacket, a Border I think, looks a scruffy as hell but keeps me warm, dry and protected from thorns etc. Stands up well to sparks too. Plenty of odds & ends in the many pockets too.
Firesteel - one I bought as a blank and fitted with a bit of antler for a handle.
Dave
born2roam
01-11-2007, 22:41
The most important for short term survival are:
Frosts Mora
water bottle
steel mug
Everything else can be made, improvised or substituted with something else
Oh C'mon Bod, you live with the 2 liter bamboo bottles grow :rolleyes:
Just chop a new one....
Grtz Johan
My mora knife, found it. It was bent crooked and edge ruined. Made it straight and sharp. I made a birchbark sheath for it. Also removed red paint from handle and put some linseed oil on it.
My filt trousers from belgian army. Found it somewhere in a factory where tons of clothes had been dumped. The stitches were falling apart so repaired it. I wear it all the time and I carry quite some stuff in it's pockets and on the belt.
My firesteel, because I love fire. I've made fire about once a day in the last months, always used the firesteel, I like it a lot.
Other then that, I appreciate the rest of my clothes on my body as well.
Just to make it more interesting:
Things I like least of my kit:
My Ecco goretex boots. Most expensive piece of equipment I got, bought it 3 years ago for 130 euro. My feet get sweaty immediately, hard to dry, they're heavy and I'm looking forward to the day they're worn out and I can throw them in the bins.
2,5 pint Kelly Kettle with accesories, it's leaking (but still useable) after I accidentally stepped a bit on it once.. It's too weakly built and doesn't have much use except if you're an englishmen needing to drink tea all day ;) I always make an open fire and don't need to have the water boiling a bit faster. Although I've had pleasure using this thing, flames coming out of the chimney is a great view, and it was nice to try out this concept, I carried it in my rucksack quite some times.. I've been humiliated a bit by the thing leaking and thus not working as good as it's supposed to when having to make tea for friends.. Also it's to expensive for what it is. The accesories were quite useless.
My saws, I don't like sawing and enjoy chopping much more. Nuff said.
Silky saw, any type
Woll hat with ear flaps, cheap from a festival
Flint and steel
1. Fjallraven strides
2. Swanni Zip Mosgiel
3. Soldier SAK
Fjallraven Greenland troos. If you wear Fjallraven, you'll know why these are on the list.
Swanni - see above.
Why the SAK? Not fixed blade (does not 'draw attention'), fits easily in pocket, and does most of what I want to do when wandering around normally. Would add fixed blade (Helle Fjellkniven) for 'proper' bushcrafting days out, carried in bag.
I suppose if we had more than three choices, tarp, billy and home-made firesteel. All you need, really.
How about a big one it shows that you can burn fungus in them.The tea holder put some in it and hang near you at camp keep bugs away
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d52/oops62/stoves%202/th_footwarmer.jpg (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d52/oops62/stoves%202/footwarmer.jpg)
Nice one Robert :)
PS, if any of you guys and gals want advise on meths/alcohol stoves, Oops56 is the man to ask, he's forgotten more about building them than most of us will ever learn
Thanks Richard i know a lot not all i make 3 or 4 alcohol stoves a week not all work. i try to get more burn time on a 1/2 oz. for a 16 oz. water the best i got so far was 11 min. on 1/2 oz. I burn 1/2 gallon a week on alcohol or more.