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bushcraftsurvival
17-11-2011, 14:27
hello all newbie member! i am attending rough close in january! just wondering what kit people will be taking out this winter and how much is to much. lists? suggestions? what do you take? thanks joe
how much is to much.
I dont think there is too much kit in winter, the more comfort the better in winter meets, they are great for good warming food, chatting with the guys and girls around the fire, so if you like to cook then bring out the cast irons. if you like a social bring a raise fire and a large tarp to cover it and a good comfortable seat.
all down to what you feel like doing.
Suggestions? A warming Spirit always helps to keep the cold away, and a good seat will make the evening more enjoyable. have a good time
what do you take?
as i was bored at work i put together a little list to organise myself, seen below. This is my setup for a meet + or - a few things.
http://i561.photobucket.com/albums/ss55/tankislarge/kit.jpg
and food.
just wondering what kit people will be taking out this winter and how much is to much.
Just come along with stuff you're happy to use :cool: . As it'll be January you mighty want to consider whether your sleeping bag might benefit from the aid of a bit of extra insulation ~ a blanket above and/or below. Warm clothes would be a good idea as well :cool: . EDIT: And remember, waterproofs are also windproofs :cool:
bushcraftsurvival
17-11-2011, 15:11
i have my personal kit. I was just interested how my kit which i have put together as a novice with no overnight experience compares to what some of the more seasond guys on here are using? obviously every kit it different and personal.
Mesquite
17-11-2011, 15:15
As Decorum said just use stuff you're happy to use and don't worry about kit snobbery or that people might laugh at your kit. We all appreciate people use different kit and what suits you might not suit another person.
The best bit of advise I can give is to bring something to sit on round the fire like a folding chair and being winter time something to insulate it. I use an old roll mat and it makes the world of difference between a cold bum or a warm one :)
man_of_tanith
17-11-2011, 16:51
And Steve (mesquite) usually has tonnes of kit with him :)
seriously though i went to rough close and found absolutely no kit snobbery and everyone was very friendly (apart from martin k9 trying to sell em a woodlore knife:))
i took some bits with me i hadnt used before so i could pick folks brains about them and got a weekends tution on dutch oven/cast iron cooking as well.
must get down to another one at some point
Mesquite
17-11-2011, 16:59
And Steve (mesquite) usually has tonnes of kit with him :)
:lmao: I didn't take that much with me to the last meet. Mind you, I'll probably reduce it a bit more for the next meet :)
It was quite pleasant not lugging all the heavy kit in for a change :rolleyes:
man_of_tanith
17-11-2011, 17:00
long as you bring plenty for december mate :)
Mesquite
17-11-2011, 17:10
long as you bring plenty for december mate :)
Thought you were supplying that :)
man_of_tanith
17-11-2011, 17:16
Thought you were supplying that :)
think xander is :)
udamiano
17-11-2011, 18:31
hi bushcraftsurvival,
the basics are:-
Essential :
A good pleasant Attitude and friendly nature
plus
Something to sleep within (tent/hammock, tarp, etc)
Something to sleep on (insulation)
something to eat with (plate,knife,fork,spoon/Or SporK!!!)
something to drink with (Cup,)
Something to cook on (Rough Close does not allow ground fires!)
Something to cook in (pots/pans, etc)
Something to sleep in (Sleeping bag, go cold weather on this)
Something to sit on (See Mequite's comment)
Something to keep you warm (good winter clothes)
something to keep you dry (Waterproofs)
Something to eat (to last you the weekend)
Something to store water in (saves you going backwards and forwards to the tap)
Something to see at night with (head torch, etc)
Additional and optional:
something to cut with (knife)
Something to keep out the cold ( a nice blanket for around the fire)
snacks and liquid refreshment
any kit you want to test.
any new jokes for the campfire
any amusing tales
I hope that helps, it easier than giving exact kit list, as each of us is different, as said before bring what you have from the above doesn't matter who made it or how much it cost, as long as it does what it should. Best of all I hope you enjoy yourself...
Feel free to add anything I've missed folks!
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... as a novice with no overnight experience compares to what some of the more seasond guys on here are using?
It's a weekend Meet so, stripped down to the most basic ~ it's camping http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/winking/winking0026.gif and generally, basic camping equipment will suffice for most Meets. As the next Rough Close Meet is in January, I'll be using a good warm sleeping bag http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/cool/cool0013.gif and have an extra, warm, outer layer to keep the chill out should the temperature drop excessively ~ added to that I'll make sure I have access to warm hand and head wear http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/party/party0053.gif.
I air socks and boots* overnight ~ dry feet tend to be more comfortable for longer http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/party/party0051.gif .
If you think that your sleeping bag might not be up to dealing with low temperatures, an old trick is to have a blanket beneath and another one above you.
Waterproofs make for good windproofs ~ they also help to slow radiated heat loss http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/animal/animal0076.gif
* Including lifting the insoles.
MartinK9
17-11-2011, 19:11
Snip> must get down to another one at some point
I was going to say you'll be most welcome Sam, then I read this:
Snip> apart from martin k9 trying to sell em a woodlore knife
Now I am not so sure. 7911
bushcraftsurvival
17-11-2011, 22:48
has anybody used a boab braai before? would this be acceptable as a fire?
Mesquite
17-11-2011, 22:52
has anybody used a boab braai before? would this be acceptable as a fire?
Not seen one of those at RC but did think of getting one at the Outdoor Show when I saw them for sale there.
It'd be ideal as a raised fire pit :)
bushcraftsurvival
17-11-2011, 23:03
that sorts my choice of camp fire out then! is it wrong that i should be packing for my first bushcraft weekend 2 months early haha!
has anybody used a boab braai before? would this be acceptable as a fire?
I have to admit that I had to summon my powers of google-fu on that one http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/ashamed/ashamed0001.gif :rofl:
As Steve says, if it's raised and contained, it's fine http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/cool/cool0003.gif
Don't bother taking a stove unless you fancy a private brew, you can usually squeeze a pot in the side of the communal fire no bother. There'll probably be a big pot of water on and plenty of iron mongery to hang stuff off :)
is it wrong that i should be packing for my first bushcraft weekend 2 months early haha!
Nope, i have just been packing and unpacking and sorting out and repacking lol. even if you have it packed now you will take it out and pack it again. :-)
... you can usually squeeze a pot in the side of the communal fire no bother.
We tend to not have a main communal area, opting instead for multiple smaller congregations in the evenings at a few of the pitches ~ it's better to make proper provision for self catering than to plan on rolling up at someones pitch and beg indulgence(s) at meal times.
They'll probably be a big pot of water on and plenty of iron mongery to hang stuff off :)
Sometimes yes, sometimes no ~ as above, it's always better to be sure and the only way to be sure is to have the ability to sort yourself out.
bushcraftsurvival
17-11-2011, 23:49
yeh thats good advise decorum i intend to bring everything with me this time as it is my first bushcraft weekend and then learn from this what doesnt need bringing in the future! better to be over prepared i think.
We tend to not have a main communal area, opting instead for multiple smaller congregations in the evenings at a few of the pitches ~ it's better to make proper provision for self catering than to plan on rolling up at someones pitch and beg indulgence(s) at meal times.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no ~ as above, it's always better to be sure and the only way to be sure is to have the ability to sort yourself out.
I guess I need to get myself to Rough Close one month :)
I guess I need to get myself to Rough Close one month :)
You'll be most welcome http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/happy/happy0005.gif
Mesquite
17-11-2011, 23:59
yeh thats good advise decorum i intend to bring everything with me this time as it is my first bushcraft weekend and then learn from this what doesnt need bringing in the future! better to be over prepared i think.
Best way to approach it... plus as you're car camping it won't matter that much lugging extra gear :)
Also try to bring some extra firewood as well as it's a bit thin on the ground at RC
I guess I need to get myself to Rough Close one month :)
Yes you do Shewie :D
There's usually a 3 day one in the spring so it'd make sense to aim for that one as you're making a long journey :)
bring everything with me this time >>>snip<<< and then learn from this what doesnt need bringing
From a personal stand point ... Kit choice is an ongoing process with constant chopping and changing http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/happy/happy0078.gif
(aka having back ups to back ups and justifying keeping it by using it 'occasionally' http://www.planetsmilies.com/smilies/ashamed/ashamed0003.gif )
man_of_tanith
18-11-2011, 14:15
I was going to say you'll be most welcome Sam, then I read this:
Now I am not so sure. 7911
All meant with a smile martin :)
MartinK9
18-11-2011, 14:31
All meant with a smile martin :)
As was mine Sam :)
Mesquite
18-11-2011, 14:38
As was mine Sam :)
Though with woodlores in both hands :rofl:
TurboGirl
18-11-2011, 16:37
I went without seats the first few meets and it was literally a PIA- the first I had food traumas too so plan your eating in advance- theres no snobbery over homemade vs pouch :) As a noob myself, I did the 'pack and reduce' style which has worked brilliantly, getting lighter all the time :) I forget something every time but hey, unlikely you'll suffer more than moderate discomfort.
man_of_tanith
19-11-2011, 09:03
thats a relief martin
steve dont give him ideas!