Suffolk Bushcraft Group Daniel Boone Challenge 23rd May to 26th May 2014

[ozzy1977]

Does the jacket fit though?

 

[crosslandkelly]

Yes it does, Not my cup of tea though, I'll probably sell it on.

 

[Damascus]

Hi stu,

as you are aware, we plan to do similar about the same time, but added to your kit criteria, you have to make your own rucksack to carry your gear in/on.

good luck and enjoy

 

[Man of Tanith]

http://ranger.budgetauthenticity.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2421
something I'm debating trying out


probably without the bow and quiver to be honest

 

[ozzy1977]

Great find on the Yukon pack.

 

[Man of Tanith]

I like the idea of the dry pantry too

 

[Big Stu 12]

Hi stu,

as you are aware, we plan to do similar about the same time, but added to your kit criteria, you have to make your own rucksack to carry your gear in/on.

good luck and enjoy

Yeah a Rucksack is interesting, I was going to amke one, but on research found that most abandoned the rucksack way as it was combersome , and uncomfortable to carry, most went for a bed/blanket type rol thing for ease of kit sheading in emergencys...

 

[Big Stu 12]

That pack looks good Sam, but I am still not sure about Rucksacky thing.. as Above most put their kit on in layers for ease of dumping it if they needed to.. and just slung it across the body over one shoulder

 

[Man of Tanith]

if you read the thread you'll find that the chappy removes the dry pantry and puts it on his belt like a food quiver.
then its just blanket and tarp he would loose.

but yeah I can see ya point.
depends how far along you want to go for historical accuracy

 

[Big Stu 12]

Must admit I did not read the thread taht well as run out of time at tea break will read it better tonight, but very intersting ..

Historical accuracy... I am not taht bad , but like to get as close as poss ..

 

[Big Stu 12]

Had a walk up to the wood for teh 2nd nigth of the Challenge and its looking good , green is poping out all over the place, was a grand day for a walk as well

 

[Big Stu 12]

Got a new, well new to me water canteen for my Boonie Kit..

 

[Man of Tanith]

nice.


western styleee

given up on the biota?

 

[Big Stu 12]

yeah is one of those Union Canteens from that Civil war Cuttlers, saw it on ebay ..

I will prob still use the biota as well, keep on meaning to cover it in leather tho.

 

[Man of Tanith]

carrying sufficient water was a definite challenge last time I recall

 

[Big Stu 12]

yeah, this four nighter will bring a new dynamic of more then two nights and two days of food and stuff like candles.. as well, should be interesting.... no doubt we will learn some more

 

[crosslandkelly]

I had three litres in my set up, barely enough.

 

[Man of Tanith]

they reckon five ltr a day per person dont they?
including cooking and washing up etc.

quite a bit t carry around.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Some interesting info here, http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=312465

Here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survival_skills

And here, http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/womenshealth/features/watermyth.htm

Though there is a lot of contradictory advice out there.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Now added the oppertunity to take part but not do the complete Four nights but will be a Minimuim of two nights, PM me for details and include the night you would like to do and we will see if we can plan it in