Just having a chuckle at myself.
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Going out wild camping for the first time tomorrow night until Sunday evening in nearby woods. I convinced my brother and sister (in their 40's) and my neice (15) to come too and been umming and ahhing about kit to take, trying to be as minimalist as possible (which is very out of character for me) Been reading guides on here and elsewhere.
Just got it all together, getting rid of all that seemed superfluous, carefully whittled it down to essentials (ish) and filled my rucksack, and found that... it weighs a TON!! Anyway, made me chuckle (best laid plans and all that)
Oh well, the purpose of this little outing was as a learning expereince about whats not needed and what I've missed, so no doubt I'll get rid of a fair bit of weight for when I go further afield. Also hopefully in future the others may take more active roles (might have to try and share bits around the others, though my brother said he couldnt find his rucksack so 'might just use an IKea bag!)
Anyhoo, wittering on. Its 1 in the morning, I'm up for a full days work at 6.30am, get back home at 7pm then jump in the car to get to where we are parking, then walk into the woods.
CAN'T WAIT!!!!
Thanks to all for the advice picked up so far.
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Going out wild camping for the first time tomorrow night until Sunday evening in nearby woods. I convinced my brother and sister (in their 40's) and my neice (15) to come too and been umming and ahhing about kit to take, trying to be as minimalist as possible (which is very out of character for me) Been reading guides on here and elsewhere.
Just got it all together, getting rid of all that seemed superfluous, carefully whittled it down to essentials (ish) and filled my rucksack, and found that... it weighs a TON!! Anyway, made me chuckle (best laid plans and all that)
Oh well, the purpose of this little outing was as a learning expereince about whats not needed and what I've missed, so no doubt I'll get rid of a fair bit of weight for when I go further afield. Also hopefully in future the others may take more active roles (might have to try and share bits around the others, though my brother said he couldnt find his rucksack so 'might just use an IKea bag!)
Anyhoo, wittering on. Its 1 in the morning, I'm up for a full days work at 6.30am, get back home at 7pm then jump in the car to get to where we are parking, then walk into the woods.
CAN'T WAIT!!!!
Thanks to all for the advice picked up so far.
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