Suffolk Bushcraft Group

[Whittler Kev]

Congrats on that Kev wet the babes head then,

I may have a nice old bottle laying about somewhere.................................. (if the sharps are all away). Could go down well with the movies he he

 

[roman-soldier]

definately a call for "Wet the babies head" meet

 

[Big Stu 12]

I have just spoken to Alan at orchards the tree areas are not under water, and he is opening the toilets and showers for us, He is expecting us on Saturday at miday,


So far List attending is
1. Stu
2. Paul aka Roman Soldier (I want to cook for myself to test kit but willing to help)
3. KIMBOKO aka Nick P Now comfirmed. Shift Changed.
4. Rumcelt
5. Zeon98
6. Tagnut69
7. SJStuart
8. Wittler Kev

I'll be bringing
Coleman Lamp
Table
25ltr Water Carrier
8ltr Dutch Oven + Tripod
Griddle
Large Tarp for Group Shelter

For the Group meal

1. Big Stu
2. SJStuart
3. Zeon98
4. Tagnut69
5. Roman Soldier
6. Whittler Kev
7. Rumcelt

Paul If you can get the meat I will get the rest.

 

[Big Stu 12]

I have to have a 12v battery/mains or the car near. Is that a problem?

I have also spoken to Alan at the site and he says should be no problem , for the mains , there are options as well, see him when we arrive

 

[River98]

I have a feeling that the waterproofs are definitely going to be needed!

 

[ozzy1977]

It does look like its going to be a bit damp and breezy dosnt it

 

[SJStuart]

I was out in my new hammock and sleeping bag last night (testing them out on private woodland) and I have to say, while it didn't rain all that much (and what little rain there was the tarp easily took care of) the wind was really high! So high, in fact, that it blew a branch down from one of the overhanging trees which smashed into my tarp and severed one of the guy lines.

At that point I figured I'd call it a night (what with the tarp being broken, and the risk of further falling branches), packed up at 2AM and came home. The sleeping bag and hammock, however, proved themselves... and will be coming with me on Saturday

Looking at the forecast, I'm thinking ponchos at the ready, gentlemen!

 

[Big Stu 12]

Yep this time of the year does test your kit out, I got a large tarp that we can put up as a group shelter.....

 

[SJStuart]

Turns out the tarp wasn't nearly as badly damaged as I thought (given that it was the middle of the night when I first checked the damage). It wasn't the line tape on the tarp which broke (that's some sturdy stuff DD use on their tarps) but rather just the 550 Paracord I used for the line.

Quick clean-up, new line and a repack and this'll be ready to rock again

 

[Big Stu 12]

Quick clean-up, new line and a repack and this'll be ready to rock again

Thats good news all go for the weekend...

 

[roman-soldier]

gives me a bit more confidence with the structural ridgeline in case a branch falls. good news that the tarp was tougher than the paracord. I treated myself to a new pair of boots, North face Chilkats heatseeker as my Karrimor winter boots i bought last winter for skiing split below the laces pretty quickly, these new ones look and feel a lot better.

 

[River98]

Bet they wasnt cheap. Ive got a set of ex army gortex boots that are great for the money. ill have them with me on the weekend.

 

[River98]

I thought it would be nice before we met up to know a little bit about each other.
Im David, dont want everyone calling me zeon98 lol

 

[SJStuart]

I thought it would be nice before we met up to know a little bit about each other.
Im David, dont want everyone calling me zeon98 lol

Hi David, I'm Simon (to stop everyone calling me Stuart, lol)

As for getting to know me, well, let's just say that I'm trying to get back out there having had my life interrupted by a motorcycle accident and serious damage to my back (which I'm told will be a big problem for me the rest of my life). Still, at the time they said I would most likely have to be in a wheelchair the rest of my life, and I'm still walking so that shows what they know, right?

 

[ozzy1977]

My real name is not Tagnut69

Cheers

Chris

 

[Big Stu 12]

Guess What, my name is Stu and I am Big well about 5 1/5 stone smaller then I used to be, lol.

we more then likely will find loads out abut each other round the fire, and while we are doing things, always find with the mix af people and bush craft, theres loads of interesting guys and girls out there

 

[SJStuart]

I'm interested to find out what gear people will be bringing, and what size your packs are... because either my hammock is freakishly large or the standard measurement of a "litre" and that of a "cubic inch" has changed. The internal space of these new packs I keep getting is... pathetic! One change of clothes and a DD Frontline hammock in a stuff sack is filling up a Karrimor SF Predator TECMAC 50 litre pack. That strikes me as insane! It says that it's the 50 litre on the pack, but honestly it feels more like a 30 litre daysack to me. So much so that I'm dusting off my old knackered 80 litre DPM Bergen because at least I know that everything fits properly with that pack (with an abundance of extra space, in fact).

It's not like I'm trying to shove the kitchen sink in here, gents. My clothes are compact, my hammock really isn't that large... the bags are just stupidly small these days (I'm betting it's something to do with the silly detachable frame thing for holding a radio... something nobody outside the military actually needs)

Anyway, if you don't mind sharing a gear list and the size of your pack (name of the pack would be helpful too so I can do my own research) that'd be great.

 

[roman-soldier]

I'm interested to find out what gear people will be bringing, and what size your packs are... because either my hammock is freakishly large or the standard measurement of a "litre" and that of a "cubic inch" has changed. The internal space of these new packs I keep getting is... pathetic! One change of clothes and a DD Frontline hammock in a stuff sack is filling up a Karrimor SF Predator TECMAC 50 litre pack. That strikes me as insane! It says that it's the 50 litre on the pack, but honestly it feels more like a 30 litre daysack to me. So much so that I'm dusting off my old knackered 80 litre DPM Bergen because at least I know that everything fits properly with that pack (with an abundance of extra space, in fact).

It's not like I'm trying to shove the kitchen sink in here, gents. My clothes are compact, my hammock really isn't that large... the bags are just stupidly small these days (I'm betting it's something to do with the silly detachable frame thing for holding a radio... something nobody outside the military actually needs)

Anyway, if you don't mind sharing a gear list and the size of your pack (name of the pack would be helpful too so I can do my own research) that'd be great.

Simon, i had the same conversation with Stu the last few time we've been out, I was using my Berghaus Roc with side pouches and still had to tie my response pack and UQ on the outside, thats 70-90 litres, as someone used to carrying ammo and a radio in there to i cant see how it is so large. i set about with the goal "if it doesnt fit inside it doesnt come".
I've now made a concerted effort to reduce the pack, and i've now got everything inside a civvy Berghaus Voyager 60+ bergan,
kit as follows,
Inside;
army arctic doss bag in compression sack
UK hammocks UQ in an 8ltr waterproof drybag (not compressed)
Frontline hammock (with woopies, trees straps, karibiners and ridgeline in bag)
Response pack with the usual knives, washing kit torch etc
Book
sleeping hat/spare underwear/thermals/socks in small compression sack
Top pouch;
DD 3x3 tarp with pegs and bungees inside bag
chopping board
folding saw
expandable Side pouch 1
18cm billywhich contains
16cm Cooking billy
Woodgas Mk2 stove in a bag
MSR wind shield
pot lifting handle
2 in 1 coffee sachets
vaseline cotton balls and lighter
folding cup
all in a second bag;
150ml wood pellets cat litter (in case of wet wood)
food which can be anything
small trangia burner full of meths (probably get left at some point as i love the woodgas)

expandable side pouch 2
water in a 1 litre bottle
1 litre stainless thermos
US metal mug

and finally my hatchet/axe
i found the biggest space saver was changing the diy UQ for the Down UQ.
and my names Paul

 

[Big Stu 12]

I am using a 120 ltr Bergan, with two extra small pouches on the front and a Response pack on top....

The Response Pack
Full of bits and piece's that are small or needed close at hand

Top Pocket
First Aid Kit
UCO lantern
Survival Bag
Beanie hat

Main Compartment
Underquilt
Sleeping bag Liner
Cup
Plates,
Nest Of Billys
Food
Plastic Bowl
Chopping Board

Side Pouch Left
Saw
Folding Shovel
Hammock
Esbit Cookset
Kitchen Utensil Roll

Side Pouch Right
3x4.5 Tarp
Peg and Paracord Bag
Blow Tube

Front Pouch
Sharpping Kit
Personal Hygiene Kit
Washing Up Kit

Front Small Pouches
Emergency Bungys
small Flask
Crook Knife and Carving Knife,

Side Extra Pouch
Fire Glove
Tripod Chain & Hooks

I tend to Put the Sleeping Bag on the Put side Under the Bergan. also on the side I slip a Machttee and or Hand axe..

But then agian I am the one with the table, chair, gridle, dutch oven, twin Colman Lantern, ect... lol, that all sits in my Disco....

I can see nothing wrong with Lightweight camping....

 

[roman-soldier]

Well said Stu,
and although lightweight i do like sitting at your table under your tarp eating food from your dutch oven cooked on your tripod while your kettle makes me a brew on your griddle.

I just love it :You_Rock_