Norfolk and Norwich Group

[RAPPLEBY2000]

the heavyiest thing i carry is water hate to think what it will be like when i carry a 10 + litres of the stuff

10 liters+???:Wow: :Wow: :Wow:
woah! you're taking a bath with you?
The only place you'd need that much is if you were escaping from a desert or jungle and needed it to stay alive! (but then that amount would cause you to sweat more just carrying it!)

I rarely take more than 1litre perhaps 2litres if it's a really long walk in summer.

when i did My Mountain leader course I only ever had 2litres and we were up and down mountains all day!

one thing i learned about water carrying was:
in the morning before you leave Drink as much as you can literally till you burst, (now you will need a pee a few times during your walk) but you won't need a drink for ages!
this means the 1 liter you carry is for when you really need it!

the only time i took 3 liters with me is on a 3 day expedition over the lake district, I never actually used it all.

 

[Snufkin]

When I was mountainbiking in Utah I took 5l in 2 camelbak bladders. Used both in a 4 hour ride! PITA to haul up hill but helped you speed up on the decents .

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

When I was mountainbiking in Utah I took 5l in 2 camelbak bladders. Used both in a 4 hour ride! PITA to haul up hill but helped you speed up on the decents .

But that was serious mountain biking! probably racing from what you've told me so you would use that amount of water!

I heard they banned camelbaks for Pro downhill racers, something about possibly unfairly changing their wind resistance.

I use a 2 liter Camelbak for Biking too!

 

[GearGuru]

Alol this talk of water is making me thirsty - 1lt thirsty not 10 lt thirsty mind!!

 

[Kai Leingod]

here is random question how do you clean your kit while on the go like after cooking diiner how do you clean it up

 

[Snufkin]

here is random question how do you clean your kit while on the go like after cooking diiner how do you clean it up

Usually fill the billy up with water and place it by the fire for a while. This usually soaks off the worst. I carry a green scourer to scrub pans clean. I don't use detergents. Sand is a good pan scourer if it's available where you are camping.

 

[Snufkin]

But that was serious mountain biking! probably racing from what you've told me so you would use that amount of water!

I heard they banned camelbaks for Pro downhill racers, something about possibly unfairly changing their wind resistance.

I use a 2 liter Camelbak for Biking too!

Nah mate, I've never raced in my life . It was pretty serious biking though. They get fatalities almost every year in the area due to dehydration, with folks underestimating the lengths of rides and the possibilities of delays due to mechanicals.
It was road racers that were banned from using them for aerodynamic reasons, although I'd hate to wear one on my road bike, I'd much rather have bottles.

 

[Kai Leingod]

http://www.army-surplus.org.uk/crusader-mess-tin-new-cn008-p-1956.html found out about this mess tin not so long ago i'm thinking of buying it

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

millets still have a good lot of stuff reduced in their sale, I just grabbed some of those sleeping bag expanders for 99p each from £7.99. also got a 15l camping bucket half price. They have non stick mess tins for £10 the pair and much more.

Usual thing Not relation just happy customer

 

[Kai Leingod]

I went into the woods this monday and set up my camp a little different plus a tried out my new hammock they are realy comfy but cold at the same time.

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

Meet this Friday at the "Hethel site" 10am sorry not much notice.

We're meeting Damascus, at the Hethel site where basically anything Bushcrafty goes, open fires , Knife longer than 3" ,parking, hammocks etc, and no public to scare off!!
You'll love the place it's a disused WW2 USAF airbase there are usable underground bunkers and remains of the army buildings dotted all over it!
(it would be a great place to play paintball :BlueTeamE

It's a few miles south of Norwich, If anyone from Norwich Needs a lift I can take 4 people, we'd like to get there around 10am

Tell us if you're around!
cheers
Rich

Kai Leingod, You've got your kit well sorted mate! come along this Friday if you can!

tried out my new hammock they are realy comfy but cold at the same time.

simple answer, you need insulation
there are two common ways people deal with cold in a hammock:
1 put a foam camping mat in the hammock.
2 put an warm layer underneath the hammock (like an "Underquilt".
Either way it's tricky to sort out and possibly expensive if you go the underquilt way.
another option is to get hold of a sewing machine and make your own design(it's what i do as i never have any spare cash! )

 

[Kai Leingod]

Meet this Friday at the "Hethel site" 10am sorry not much notice.

We're meeting Damascus, at the Hethel site where basically anything Bushcrafty goes, open fires , Knife longer than 3" ,parking, hammocks etc, and no public to scare off!!
You'll love the place it's a disused WW2 USAF airbase there are usable underground bunkers and remains of the army buildings dotted all over it!
(it would be a great place to play paintball :BlueTeamE

It's a few miles south of Norwich, If anyone from Norwich Needs a lift I can take 4 people, we'd like to get there around 10am

Tell us if you're around!
cheers
Rich

Kai Leingod, You've got your kit well sorted mate! come along this Friday if you can!

simple answer, you need insulation
there are two common ways people deal with cold in a hammock:
1 put a foam camping mat in the hammock.
2 put an warm layer underneath the hammock (like an "Underquilt".
Either way it's tricky to sort out and possibly expensive if you go the underquilt way.
another option is to get hold of a sewing machine and make your own design(it's what i do as i never have any spare cash! )

Not fare i have work

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

are you feeling well? I'm sure you must have a cold coming on

 

[Kai Leingod]

are you feeling well? I'm sure you must have a cold coming on

heh i had one but its nearly gone just left with lots of used tissues

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

(Kai Leingod: just keeping the advert at the forefront)
Meet this Friday at the "Hethel site" 10am sorry not much notice.
check post 271

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

Count me in please,(providing TOH is ok on friday. what time does the taxi arrive?

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

Just found out TOH means "The Other Half" I'm a bit slow on these things!
Totally understand mate

As for pick up time, I'll wait to see who is coming.

Damn, I need a sort of "poke" button to let all the group know.

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

Meet this Friday at the "Hethel site" 10am sorry not much notice.
check post 271

the inside of just 1 of the Bunkers at Hethel:

When i went with Damascus we found at least 3 bunkers that were fully functional.
weird thing is because the woods have grown around them there is no obvious path, or reasoning for their position, so it'd difficult to find other ones.

 

[Snufkin]

Don't know if I can make it but I'll let you know ASAP. If I can is there any chance of a lift from Norwich station?

 

[RAPPLEBY2000]

Snufkin;[/B]510665]Don't know if I can make it but I'll let you know ASAP. If I can is there any chance of a lift from Norwich station?

course I can mate, no worries!
Globetrotter lives quite close to Norwich station perhaps you could both meet me there?

Lord Lurcher, Kev-b, Gearguru, and any of the new guy's free?