My best piece of expedition equipment

[Elements]

Hi all,

Quite often I get asked what is the best / most useful piece of kit I use on expeditions is. After much thought I have chosen my Big True North Tarp, and then have done a write up on it in my blog http://elementseu.wordpress.com

So the question is, What is your best piece of expedition equipment??

I look forward to hearing you thoughts

Rob

 

[Retired Member southey]

Page not found when link explored chap,still, had a look at the review on sotp and it looks like a nice bit of kit, where did you get it from ?

 

[Bushwhacker]

Definite spam.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

link works for me if you click the colum that comes up in the link that elements has provided

in fact click http://elementseu.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/the-true-north-big-tarp/

 

[Shewie]

Definite spam.

How is it spam ? The link isn't for a sales page just a review

http://elementseu.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/the-true-north-big-tarp/

If it was Jed putting up then I could understand

 

[Bushwhacker]

How is it spam ? The link isn't for a sales page just a review

http://elementseu.wordpress.com/2010/12/07/the-true-north-big-tarp/

If it was Jed putting up then I could understand

First post, no intro and an external link to a product.

 

[JAG009]

Well i have to say the best bit of kit i use is my MSR hubba ultra light tent ,it packs small, its light,and is totaly bomb proof in all weather .The best tent i have ever owned by a long way !

Jason

 

[Wayland]

It does look a bit chopped pork but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.

I think my best bit Is probably my hobo stove, It's certainly a constant companion.

 

[treadlightly]

Even if it is luncheon meat, we can pretend it isn't....my most useful is my Titan kettle.

 

[sapper1]

Evernew solo cookset and burner with DX stand,no moving parts,burns meths and solid fuel ,It all packs into one small pot and weighs very little.Just the right size for one.

 

[bojit]

Knowledge : Ok so what i have doesn't add up to that much ,

but i'm working on it !

since that my knowledge is in my head can i take
a pack of baby wipes


Craig..........

 

[lannyman8]

it has to be my blade, be it my hand made or mora clippa, with out a blade i am nothing, tarp, tents and stoves i can do with out, as long as i have a blade, i can even if it takes a little time longer, do almost any thing with just a knife. make fire and shelter and all with just 3 or 4 inches........lol......

and of course as craig said the knowledge to do it all......

regards...

chris......................................................................................

 

[Sniper]

Mmmmmmhh difficult to pin down to just one item ....... a lot of sense in what lannyman8 says regarding a good knife but I'm also pulled towards my Hobo, cooking, sterilising water, hot brew, heat light. Yeh I'm with Wayland on this my hobo.

 

[lab72]

i belive true north come from oxford ,spicy ham !!!

 

[forestwalker]

Either the billy or the Tentipi firebox.

 

[StJon]

Kifaru pack... how you gona get your gear there without a pack?
jon

 

[Elements]

Sorry to those who don't like my 1st post..... but thanks to the rest who have taken part and made me feel welcome.

I got the Tarp from Jed Yarnold who lives down the road from me (Witney, Oxford) as I canoe with him some times. You can contact him via my blog.

Interesting how your thoughts can change, I had taken knowledge for granted and my knife is always with me. But do agree knowledge and knife allow for everything else to be possible. Having said that my tarp does rock, its next outing is on a 7 day canoe expedition in Scotland in early January

What else do people hold dear to them whilst on a exped??

 

[DaveBromley]

warm clothing lol

but seriously my best bit of kit has to be my knife, as long as its sharp you can make almost anything!!

and as uncle Ray says its the most important tool in bushcraft

Dave

 

[Wayland]

I'm usually out to take photos so I'd have to add my camera as it's often my prime objective.

Having said that, the photography is just my way of connecting with the landscape and I think that connection is a lot older than my photography. I'm always watching the light.

 

[rik_uk3]

Blacks Mountain Tent without doubt for shelter, mine withstood anything Snowdonia threw at it anytime of the year and just stayed pitched with me dry inside.