View Full Version : Idea for a BCUK online packing list
Abbe Osram
10-02-2005, 11:38
Hi Guys,
I just happened to come to a web page where the author created an online packing list in Swedish. Quite nice, one can build his on pack list by clicking on the different gear items and print later out the list.
Ours could be bigger because several of our group go as far as into the jungle and this guy is mainly in the Swedish fjälls but I think it would be a nice service here on our forum too, the list can grow and grow with the knowledge people have here, still each and everyone self can through clicking on the list build his own packing list for the trip ahead. One might see items on the list one self could not have thought about. Well check it out:
After you come to the main page click on the left button called Utrustning
then click on the first link called Packlista, voila there it should be.
http://web.telia.com/~u85400153/framesidan.htm
Could that be something for us?
cheers
Abbe
stuart f
10-02-2005, 11:54
Might be quite good,it would save you sitting down with pen and note book, and then trying to remember every bit of kit that you need to take on your next trip. :biggthump
Squidders
10-02-2005, 13:15
Looks like a very good idea to me... and very simple to impliment.
Chip Dale
10-02-2005, 13:35
Looks good, could be improved by adding an alternative data base, which would give you options to replace an item with another item that can be employed for multi tasking.
I wounder if it could incorporate a weight calculator like this one:
http://www.backpacking.net/featured3.html
I find this one useful if you are planning a large expedition to work out how much the total weight of kit comes to if your transport has a weight limit (or your plane ticket) it is very helpful for working out what combination of smaller items will reduce the weight sufficiently if removed.
Abbe Osram
10-02-2005, 15:14
I wounder if it could incorporate a weight calculator like this one:
http://www.backpacking.net/featured3.html
I find this one useful if you are planning a large expedition to work out how much the total weight of kit comes to if your transport has a weight limit (or your plane ticket) it is very helpful for working out what combination of smaller items will reduce the weight sufficiently if removed.
that would be amazing if one could get the weight included!
I cant write code so I don't know how difficult it is to pull it off but I think the idea is great.
cheers
abbe
giancarlo
10-02-2005, 15:31
it wouldn't be too hard to code it, if we want it to be something like on that site.
If people think it's a good idea then might be worth a shot...
someone would need to compile a list though of all the items / categories / wieghts (how does that work, some people have a lighter items.. can't put in every item available, even doing alluminium / titanian / stainless steel versions of a lot of items would be a pain)
Neat stuff. I keep my lists and weights of stuff in a spreadsheet. I can add and subtract as I like, and tailor individual lists to different kinds of trips.
jamesdevine
10-02-2005, 15:48
I keep my lists and weights of stuff in a spreadsheet. I can add and subtract as I like, and tailor individual lists to different kinds of trips.
I thought I was the only that did that. I am not a nerd if Hoodoo does it too. :super:
James
I am not a nerd if Hoodoo does it too. :super:
James
I wouldn't count on that. :rolmao:
giancarlo
10-02-2005, 17:40
Just 2 nerds together i think ;)
giancarlo
10-02-2005, 18:39
quite a good packing list here.. broken into categories and with weights
http://hikinghq.net/packing_list.html
it wouldn't be too hard to code it, if we want it to be something like on that site.
If people think it's a good idea then might be worth a shot...
someone would need to compile a list though of all the items / categories / wieghts (how does that work, some people have a lighter items.. can't put in every item available, even doing alluminium / titanian / stainless steel versions of a lot of items would be a pain)
Have a place where people can enter the weight of there own gear to do the calculation
This is an example of one of the spreadsheets I use for a backpacking checklist. I rarely go on a major trip without working one of these up. Kinda easy and fun to do in a spreadsheet if you have a balance. I like to keep the pack wt separate so when I'm all packed, I can weigh the pack and see how close I came to the estimated weight.
Backpack Checklist (http://www4.gvsu.edu/triert/bpack/backpackchecklist2.htm)
Squidders
11-02-2005, 17:32
I've been meaning to knock something up in Access for some time that will include value of item too, this will enable me to keep my buying to a reasonable level and work out what may have been lost should I be robbed or my car burst into flames.
I may have a play over the weekend.
Squidders
11-02-2005, 20:57
Ok, the fruit of 20 minutes labour... For those who have MS Access only :yikes:
http://www.lightningstorm.co.uk/BCUK/kit.mdb
Under [Forms] there is a Kit List form, just open it and edit the things you want to... weight is in grams but it's easy enough to change...
Just enter all the kit you have and check the boxes to add to the kit list, Click [Generate Report] and you'll have a nice A4 report of everything in your kit list...
I may add things like "Winter kitting" or "jungle kitting" if it's needed... dunno yet.
Any thoughts welcome :biggthump
Abbe Osram
11-02-2005, 21:12
Boy you are fast mate. :super:
thanks
Abbe
Squidders
11-02-2005, 21:45
Well... it's only MS Access, it's not rocket science :wink:
Besides, what am I going to do on a Friday night when I spent all my money on kit and stainless steel rods :rolmao:
More versions in progress, let me know if you want anything added :biggthump
Also, how many people on here have MS Access? I could port it out to something else I suppose I could .exe it, would that be useful to anyone or is Access ok?
Squidders, Access is rocket science to most and the only people that are likely to have Access will have an MS Office Pro package or using a PC at work. An .exe extension would be very useful for a lot of people as long as you back save it to one of the earlier versions, but how about converting it to html so all users can use it if they wish.
For you Mac users out there if you have Office for Mac, the pro version with Access it should work fine just open access and then open the file.
bothyman
12-02-2005, 08:43
Am I the only one who uses a computer from home ? :roll:
I presume most of the group members work in Offices?? with a computer with all the bells and whistles :shock:
And Yes it is Rocket science to some Folk like myself and I presume a few others in the Group:yikes:
Still don't work for me :?: oh well :wave:
We have broadband up here now, hopefully have it up and running by next week hope its worth it .
nicely done Squidders :You_Rock_
Squidders
12-02-2005, 11:39
Am I the only one who uses a computer from home ? :roll:
I presume most of the group members work in Offices?? with a computer with all the bells and whistles :shock:
And Yes it is Rocket science to some Folk like myself and I presume a few others in the Group:yikes:
Still don't work for me :?: oh well :wave:
We have broadband up here now, hopefully have it up and running by next week hope its worth it .
Bothyman,
I pretty much only use my computer at home... i'm just a bit of a geek.
Access if one of those things where you can do nearly everything with the wizard, I think the only code I entered was to calculate the sum of the weight and value... anyway.
Microsoft have a MS Access distribution that just contains the files for running a database and it's free. I'm going to try and include it later on today so people without MS Access can use it.
It's not a great big all singing, all dancing tool that'll change your life though so don't expect to be blown away if you use it :wink:
Adi Fiddler,
I have looked into the .exe route and I don't think i'm going to be able to make it that way... I can, as explained above sort out the distribution files once I get a little bandwidth (dialup here :cry: )
That should make it work for all but Mac and Linux but they deserve to be punished anyway :nana:
Thanks Squidders - grand job! You've put in a lot of work there.
I think people should be more grateful and complain less! :biggthump Good on yer Joe!!
Squidders
12-02-2005, 13:02
Oh Kath,
I think most of the comments were requests for things, not complaints...
It's a little frustrating because I would really like to write something that everyone can use but I'm not a developer, I'm simply not skilled enough to write something everyone can use :cry:
people are asking for HTML versions and I could quite easily but nobody could be able to run them without creating ODBC data sources and it would be quite complex for some people.
If anyone wants a few hundred servers administered and managed, i'm your man though! :rolmao:
bothyman
12-02-2005, 13:08
Cheers Squidders
Not really into computers, its simple, if it works, it works, if it don't, it don't. :roll:
Just trying to point out that some of us can't see it and rather than sit mumbling about it I feel it is better to be open about it as I think there could be a few more members with the same problem. :naughty:
Look forward to seeing it hope it doesn't mean I have to buy more stuff to fill the List. :super:
Who's complaining I am just stating simple facts :nono:
OK, I am a Yorkshireman and tend to call a Spade, a Spade, sorry if the way I put it has upset anyone :sulk:
Many Thanks for the effort much appreciated something else to play with. :yikes:
MickT :wave:
For cross platform, Java would be the way to go. Or, as you said, do it all server side.
Or wrap the dbase in something like VB ...
Too many projects, not enough time!
My uni network doesn't trust the site
could someone email it to me?
Squidders
12-02-2005, 15:10
My uni network doesn't trust the site
could someone email it to me?
Your uni doesn't trust my website?!? :***: !
can you get to just www.lightningstorm.co.uk ?
Adi, I just realised, I know quite a good Java developer! Why didn't I think of that before?!?
It's now let me download it so I'm ok
It still wont open from the site.
Oh the joys of changing computer rooms
bothyman
12-02-2005, 15:15
can you get to just www.lightningstorm.co.uk ?
Even I can get that one .
"Coming Soon" whats next?? :yikes:
MickT
Squidders
12-02-2005, 15:25
it's being uploaded on the 1st of march :wink: