Bushcraft Mufti

[geordienemisis]

What if anything special, is traditional Bushcraft apparel. I ask this because i see people who dress in full Military and then some Ray Mears clones with all the bells & whistle's and I find this kind of amusing. I myself some times wear mil spec trousers but have gotten rid of my smocks.I know everyone has different needs and likes but honest do we need to wear all the gear we have on belt kit. I see some folk with 3 blades, multi tool pouch, possible's pouch, couple of neck knives compass round the neck. I may have poked a stick in the hornets nest on this one. my way is to have what I need for task at hand and the rest put safely away. I dont mean to Chaste anyone, Each to his own.

Any thoughts on this????

 

[Greg]

Each to there own fella, some people like carrying and showing off their wears others don't.
Those who do carry alot attract people by conversation sometimes about their kit. I have often seen someone carrying something unusual and stopped to ask them about it, sometimes its a good way of finding out about kit you haven't come across before. Home-made gear is especially interesting. As for mil kit that people wear, generally that is down to cost and proven functionaility. This is my opinion anyway & I am in no way having a pop at you, everyone is aloud their personal views after all!

 

[Realbark]

Do chaste mean what i think it do?

 

[ex-member Raikey]

i have a few fave tee shirts and coats,..based on wearability and comfort,....

but not really kitted out for a specific reason or in a specific way ,.....

i am consious of layers tho,...and i like a good sleep kit,...and make sure a have a decent base layer to sleep in,...

if i,m comfy and dry ,..thats it.

 

[Bushcraftsman]

I think sometimes people carry loads of items for a "just incase" moment. I mean. How many times have you been out and thought aw *#!¥ wish I had brought (insert kit here) I know I have done this a good few times so I make a habit of just keeping everything I need in a rucksack and always carrying that rucksack with me.

Again. Personal preference

 

[rik_uk3]

The people I've met who camp on a regular basis seem to carry less kit, the one weekender a year/gogglecrafter will take and wear all his kit then it goes back on show or in the cupboard at home for the next 51 weeks.

Wear what you fancy, take what rocks your boat.

 

[Kerne]

I've got loads of kit cluttering my cupboards yet wear more or less the same stuff every time I go out. Bamboo or merino baselayer. Bison Bushcraft guide shirt. Kiwis. A bit "bushy" but copes with most things. I swap the Guide short for something lighter if I'm doing a long distance lightweight walk but I've more or less settled on something that simply "works" for me in most situations.

 

[Samon]

I think there are alot of people who laugh at 'bushcraft' because of the enthusiasts carrying so much gear for little trips out, I can see the funny side to it but everyone has passions that they take seriously.


But the more I see products advertised for 'bushcraft' the more I see the negative comerical side to it all.

Watching Ray Mears talking go on about not needing a lighter to make his fire was funny though as he used a saw, axe, knife and paracord to start his 'natural' fire. made me giggle a bit.

 

[Silverhill]

The people I've met who camp on a regular basis seem to carry less kit, the one weekender a year/gogglecrafter will take and wear all his kit then it goes back on show or in the cupboard at home for the next 51 weeks.

Wear what you fancy, take what rocks your boat.

Took the words right out of my head there Richard. I get out into the woods fairly regular, and carry little beyond the clothes I wear, my hat and a discreetly hidden blade. It may be a result of sharing my woods with the general public which makes you keen to blend in.

Others in different circumstances will dress accordingly, maybe in a little more 'gung-ho' apparel and with more kit. Each to their own.

 

[789987]

i just like to feel at one with my surroundings

and inconspicuous. always inconspicuous.

 

[Silverhill]

I'd imagine that's just what Mr.Pistachio wears!

 

[ex-member Raikey]

i just like to feel at one with my surroundings
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and if your surrondings happen to be the office or Ikea, or the in-laws bbq???

i reckon id go with it nyway,...hahahahahahahahahagagagagaga

 

[Everything Mac]

Each to their own really.

Layers is the key for me.

ahh the ghillie suit. I like them, made one a while back for hunting and airsoft. great fun! - went to tesco's in mine once.

Got a few looks mind.

Andy

 

[Totumpole]

For day walks I only carry a small shoulder slung bag with a water bottle, possibles pouch (which although it makes lots possible, I rarely use the contents of unless having a fire), camera & my knife. If Im going to make a fire, and i likes fire, then I need 3x as much water to ensure its out, and it would be pointless if Im not at least gonna make a brew so need my billy and brew kit, so I end up with a 15l pack. Oh yeah, and if the knife is out, then always always a first aid kit (even if its just plasters and alcohol wipes). I dont think full on utility belts are necessary or functional - must be an absolute nightmare to sit down.

Cloths wise: Top half - i go with fleeces as I own them from prior to being into bushcraft, a bamboo t-shirt (didnt buy it specifically for purpose but it wicks moisture, its more comfy than synthetics and wont melt to me is it catches an ember). Bottom half I have polycotton trousers cos they were £4 (and Im not keen on risking my £40 walking trousers around fire) and my walking boots.

Basically, I feel bushcraft kit should be functional and appropriate to the task at hand. But as the general consensus seems to be - each to there own.

 

[Mikey P]

Camo clothing is like denim: you don't wear more than one piece. Jacket or trousers. Not jacket and trousers. Simples.

 

[TeeDee]

Camo clothing is like denim: you don't wear more than one piece. Jacket or trousers. Not jacket and trousers. Simples.

Perfect!

 

[johnnythefox]

Camo clothing is like denim: you don't wear more than one piece. Jacket or trousers. Not jacket and trousers. Simples.

that's a good rule of thumb

i just wear clothes it varies each time and i take what i think i will need for the day gadgets wise.
way before RM i was wearing practical stuff and fapping about outdoors.
i didn't stop wearing boots all the time until about 15 years after i left the army.

 

[John Fenna]

I would say - wear what the heck you like/feel comfortable in/can afford/is suitable for the task in hand/weather/terrain and never mind those who are judgemental/giggly girls/snobby/inverted snobs...
Mind you if such folk do get to you then you will no longer be happy in what you wear/carry - see the start of the list
I would not CHASTISE anyone for not fitting in with my particular scheme of clothing/kit ...in fact I like to see variation as I may pick up some hint/tips on what clothing/kit looks good/works well.
Those who feel insecure enough to be contemptuous of other peoples choice do not seem to be putting themselves up for my choice of company anyway so it does not worry me overmuch
You want to wear full mil kit or totally home made gear - come sit at my fire and lets chat
You want to parade your choice of kit that you are proud of - show it off to me please
You want to get judgemental of other folks choices and laugh at them - there is lots of firewood just over the horizon for you....
Each to their own - variety is the spice of life - but I am not a fan of over spiced food

 

[sandbender]

I would say - wear what the heck you like/feel comfortable in/can afford/is suitable for the task in hand.....Each to their own - variety is the spice of life - but I am not a fan of over spiced food

Well said.

Camo clothing is like denim: you don't wear more than one piece. Jacket or trousers. Not jacket and trousers. Simples.

 

[Chastiser]

i just wear what feels comfortable, and have a thought towards terrain and conditions. cos of this i just generally end up wearing combats and fav coat that has layers built in. like many i suspect, there are a few bits i carry in a day bag when out and about such as a scrunched up poncho (great bit of kit) and stuff and just add what i think i will need for the day. cos of nkp's any blades i take tend to end up in the day bag.