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forestwalker
19-03-2009, 07:31
What item(s) do you normally carry that is a luxary, but so nice to have that you seldom leave it at home?
For me it is the groundsheet. It is not actually nessesary, but makes life so much nicer.
The tentipi firebox is in the same category; easier cooking, but one can live without it no problem.
Bottle / hip flask of single malt and a good book!
Simon
Small inflatable sit mat ,79p from tesco.
An inflatable mattress.
I don't mean one of those self-inflating Thermarest things (never seen the point of them - they are actually heavier and larger than one you have to blow up yourself and not that thick. And expensive. Complete waste of time and money), but one of those cheap and cheerful blue-flocked things you have to blow up for yourself. This can be an onerous task, but it only takes 10 minutes and gives a really comfy night's sleep. Never go without it. Although I fully realise I am a complete woose for taking it.
Humpback
19-03-2009, 09:53
MP3 player with British bird calls and a couple of Sehrlock Holmes audio books on it.
Also a 6" planisphere.
Alan
swampy99
19-03-2009, 10:47
iPOD. Plus the teachings of the Buddha.
traderran
19-03-2009, 12:30
Bottle / hip flask of single malt and a good book!
Simon
You got that right and I second it
Never go dry
A wee nip of something in the hip flask is my only luxury really
I`ll sometimes take my ipod and listen to a book or two if I`m out on my own
Radio/MP3, a drop of booze is not a luxury but an essential.
The air bed is another new one for me, now I'm sometimes using a Vango Force Ten Mk5 I'm going to take a pukka airbed along and a foam mat to go on top for extra insulation (in winter):)
Mesquite
19-03-2009, 17:51
My self inflating pillow.
I've never got on with trying to stuff a sack with clothes etc and I need neck support for when I sleep
MartinK9
19-03-2009, 18:14
Ipod loaded with audibooks
A wee dram or two - purely medicinal;)
Blow up pillow
iPod
hip flask of jamesons
some dark chocolate
digital camera
book (or 2, or 3 :D )
'comfort bottle' to avoid late night 'excursions'
light-weight footwear (i.e. something, anything, that isn't hiking boots!)
Hmmm, no wonder my bag seems to be a bit heavy :puppy_dog lol
MartiniDave
20-03-2009, 09:15
My luxury is my Opticron Countryman binos, 10 x 42, just love 'em despite the weight.
Dave
A book, be it a thick Sci Fi book or a thin book like I Am Legend.
Tor helge
20-03-2009, 11:36
I think the only "luxury" gear I carry must be my pipe and a pouch of good tobacco.
And with the pricetag we have on tobacco in Norway I can tell you it really is a luxury product.
Tor
Trackerman
20-03-2009, 21:51
Eh, my hammock, instead of laying on ground. I sleep much better in a hammock. I dont sleep well on ground, thats why I consider hammock as luxury...
British Red
20-03-2009, 22:11
Home roasted fresh ground coffee.
If weight is not an issue, fresh green coffee beans, my hand mill, a skillet and my coffee pot
Mmmm roasting coffee
:approve:
MP3 player with British bird calls and a couple of Sehrlock Holmes audio books on it.
Also a 6" planisphere.
Alan
That's an interesting idea with the bird calls!
BritishRed, it sounds like you make better coffee in the bush then most of the cafes I go to!
A serious bag full of camera gear and a tripod.
I'm never quite sure whether I'm in the wild to take pictures or I'm taking pictures because I'm in the wild.
w00dsmoke
22-03-2009, 22:56
Nothing wrong in the traditional canvas/rubber airbed...when I'm ground hugging I ALWAYS take one esp with a German foldamat on top for insulation. As a luxury I take a fibre pile blanket made from a mattress topper. Nothing beats being so warm and toasty and being able to sprawl out and not be clammed up inside a sleeping bag.
Another luxury I take esp on a trip of 2 nights or more is a a good quality razor and shaving brush. I've yet to find a very small shaving brush so still using a nice wooden large one.
Oh and if SWMBO is there, a folding bog from biobags. An absolute must for the ladies and not grudged at all. If it makes her life easier and more comfortable then mine is too...
British Red
22-03-2009, 23:04
W00dsmoke,
Drop me a note with your address and I'll solve the mini shaving brush problme for you ;)
Red
w00dsmoke
22-03-2009, 23:10
BR this sounds very interesting...:D
PM on it's way.
Pantalaimon
22-03-2009, 23:21
An extra fresh pair of socks.
A man never has enough socks.
Hip flask as stated above and I use the contents in my coffee..........and.....
A penny whistle......
I can empty a campsite on a good night! LOL
the bottle of booze, or some special herbs
what about SWMBO does she count as a luxury ,maybe some of us are out in the cold woods to get away from SWMBO. :D :lmao: ;)
what about SWMBO does she count as a luxury ,maybe some of us are out in the cold woods to get away from SWMBO. :D :lmao: ;)
Surely an essential rather than a luxury? There is more than one way to keep warm whilst out :D
scrogger
25-03-2009, 21:39
hip flask with Oban single malt , creative Zen mixture of movies , music, audio books, and more recently bobs (backpackinglites) podcasts. I only take this though if im on my own.
Another Luxury is (i think) my 3 yr old border collie shes good company and doesnt nag!!
I also sometimes bring a mini chess game!
hip flask full of rum for me , stricly for an emergency you know
w00dsmoke
26-03-2009, 17:11
W00dsmoke,
Drop me a note with your address and I'll solve the mini shaving brush problme for you ;)
Red
Well BR, a huge thankyou for the brushes they arrived today :You_Rock_ although I had some explaining to do! (maybe you do to?) pmsl :lmao: But hey for thinking out the box they'll do great! For those that want to know what BR kindly sent me...check this link out, and before anyone asks it was just the brushes hahaha
http://www.condenast.co.uk/imagelib/320x360/k_n/Maybelline_27oct08_b.jpg
Well BR, a huge thankyou for the brushes they arrived today :You_Rock_ although I had some explaining to do! (maybe you do to?) pmsl :lmao: But hey for thinking out the box they'll do great! For those that want to know what BR kindly sent me...check this link out, and before anyone asks it was just the brushes hahaha
http://www.condenast.co.uk/imagelib/320x360/k_n/Maybelline_27oct08_b.jpg
I thought it was just me that used a shaving brush...SWMBO laughs at me cos I have a brand new (well 3 or so years old, but never used) electric razor, yet still lather up and shave each day!
Guess I not the only old fashioned one then!
Simon
Gailainne
26-03-2009, 19:07
Well BR, a huge thankyou for the brushes they arrived today :You_Rock_ although I had some explaining to do! (maybe you do to?) pmsl :lmao: But hey for thinking out the box they'll do great! For those that want to know what BR kindly sent me...check this link out, and before anyone asks it was just the brushes hahaha
http://www.condenast.co.uk/imagelib/320x360/k_n/Maybelline_27oct08_b.jpg
Very clever, the mother of invention eh :D