Ray Mears rucksack

[stotRE]

Anybody know what type of rucksack ray had on when he was on walk about on tonights final episode ( the old cotswald camper style) as i need a new one and i don't want a PLCE.

Is it Swedish army issue or is it a civvy version
Thanks

 

[Chopper]

Sorry to go off topic a bit, but I was wondering where he got that canvas tarp, it would be great (apart from the weight) as it would be definatly child proof, just what I need.

I dread to think of the thread that would be started if uncle Ray had a bucket of POO. I wonder how many BCUK members would want to know where theuy could get the same.

 

[PurpleHeath]

disgusting but true!

 

[Tony]

Sorry to go off topic a bit, but I was wondering where he got that canvas tarp, it would be great (apart from the weight) as it would be definatly child proof, just what I need.

You should give them a call, they're very helpful and i'm sure it would be worth your time. I'm not sure how much Rachel is in the office but there will be someone there that can help.

Have a look here for a link

 

[Gary]

I believe the canvas pack was a Duluth pack - they are an american company.

As for the bucket of poo - where did he get the bucket?

 

[Beer Monster]

Sorry to go off topic a bit, but I was wondering where he got that canvas tarp, it would be great (apart from the weight) as it would be definatly child proof, just what I need.

Kathmandu Trekking make one. They call it their heavy duty basha ...... 4oz cloth. Might be a bit heavy to lug around the place though!

 

[Gary]

Kathmandu Trekking make one. They call it their heavy duty basha ...... 4oz cloth. Might be a bit heavy to lug around the place though!

They also do a thing called a basha tent - made of ripstop - much lighter - they do an excelelent range of gear and its all british made too.

 

[Beer Monster]

They also do a thing called a basha tent - made of ripstop - much lighter - they do an excelelent range of gear and its all british made too.

Yes, I have an extended length basha 3m x 1.8m (with a couple of extra loops added along the ridge line) on order with them now. Can't wait to get my hands on it.

Anyway back to the rucksack ........ being north of the border I haven’t seen all the series yet, however, he seems to favour the Norrona range of clothing/bergens ......... could it be the Norrona Recon 125L? ....... I belive he is photographed carrying it on the cover of one of his books.

 

[Platypus]

........ being north of the border I haven’t seen all the series yet, .........

Ooooh! Just realised that I can watch part of the series again since BBC Scotland is provided by NTL Cable TV down here

For those who have it : 7pm Wed BBC2 Scotland - "Ray Mears' Bushcraft -
Ray undertakes a journey by dog sled through the magical landscape of northern Sweden where every fall of snow seems to bring the chance of a new start"

 

[Goose]

Ooooh! Just realised that I can watch part of the series again since BBC Scotland is provided by NTL Cable TV down here

For those who have it : 7pm Wed BBC2 Scotland - "Ray Mears' Bushcraft -
Ray undertakes a journey by dog sled through the magical landscape of northern Sweden where every fall of snow seems to bring the chance of a new start"

I can watch it! Always out on a Thursday and the video is U/S thanks for the tip!

 

[stotRE]

I believe the canvas pack was a Duluth pack - they are an american company.

As for the bucket of poo - where did he get the bucket?

cheers mate

 

[Ryan Woods]

rucksack: you browsed Mears his site?

poo: same action...

 

[martin]

I believe the canvas pack was a Duluth pack - they are an american company.

As for the bucket of poo - where did he get the bucket?

The bright orange buckets that B&Q sell for 99p are surprisingly comfortable

 

[stotRE]

Just looked at the Duluth site( a bit pricey ) but i,ve seen a swedish army rucksack for 14.99 at www.meanandgreen.com/index.php ,seems good