Bushmoot Loadout

[maddave]

Its not a long walk to beautiful sand dunes and the sea so take along beach kit and get down to the coast for a day with the family.

What Rik said... The walk through the dunes is gorgeous and the beach is generally crowd free on the Merthyr side of the river.

 

[Countryman]

Well Midnighthound you could spend your core days helping me search 300 acres of Welsh woods for giggling rug rats. Kids and watches?!?

You don't have kids.

 

[Lou]

Thank you so much for the offers of mats etc. guys, I think I already have a loan of some blankets which will be perfect for under or over us depending on the weather and I now know I can nip to tesco if it all goes pear shaped, I am quite willing to buy anything I need cheap and then donate it to people at the end as I probably won't be able to carry it back on the plane so sad cos I really wanted to make a long bow whilst I am there, but I cannot see myself getting that back on easyjet ;(

Re: kids and entertainment, I totally believe a little bit of boredom is excellent for kids, we have spent many a week in many a field with nothing to do and the girls kick their heels around for 24 hours and then get really stuck into the surroundings. I am really looking forward to the idea that we are going to be living minimally for ten days, most importantly with no electricity and if I can get away with it no tomato ketchup.

I am sorry about your dangling legs Treadlightly, I know how that feels

 

[treadlightly]

Hmmm, I'd love to hear the conversation between you, longbow in hand, and the EasyJet check in person!

You're right, a little boredom is no bad thing.

 

[Countryman]

However as a gentleman I would happily arrange to post it to you if I can find a suitable tube. Ah I know where to get just the thing.

That's just reminded me to bring my bows!

Thank you!

 

[dave53]

im sure we all take enough gear to lend people in our community if necessary al you need to do is ask at the meetings in the mornings regards dave

 

[Ahjno]

im sure we all take enough gear to lend people in our community if necessary al you need to do is ask at the meetings in the mornings regards dave

I'm flying in with a 38 ltr pack as carry on. Bit of a puzzle to get it all in, but I've got all I need

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Well, there's just the two of us, but this should give you an idea (depending on your transport arrangements)

Tent-
Two kip mats
Two bags (plus spare in car)
Led lantern, Batteries
Pocket torch
Head torch

Main Tarp--Admin--Catering
Fold up table
Cartridge gas stove
Chopping board/knife/two steel bowls
Stock pot
Dutch oven
Kettle/coffee maker
Plates, cups, kfs
Comfy chairs
Water carrier

Hygene-
Bucket, biodegradable liquid soap- laundry
Washing up liquid/pot sourer
Wash kit
Microtowel
Three changes of clothes
Warm jackets


Tools-
Axe or three
Saw
SAK
FAK
Suntan lotion (really!)

Foodstuffs- Coolbox
Preserves
Dried foods, vegetables, condiments
Squash
Haribos (lots)

I've not even started on the other odds and sods, but something above may prompt you.
Bridgend is less than 10 mins in the car - and rumour has it you 'may' have to pass a KFC en-route

 

[Countryman]

Thanks for all that so far everyone.

What is the arrangement for water and washing on site?

 

[Lou]

That is a great list BL, thanks for that, may I ask in my ignorance what SAK FAK and KFC are ??

Re the axe, do you think we will really need one?

Well, there's just the two of us, but this should give you an idea (depending on your transport arrangements)

Tent-
Two kip mats
Two bags (plus spare in car)
Led lantern, Batteries
Pocket torch
Head torch

Main Tarp--Admin--Catering
Fold up table
Cartridge gas stove
Chopping board/knife/two steel bowls
Stock pot
Dutch oven
Kettle/coffee maker
Plates, cups, kfs
Comfy chairs
Water carrier

Hygene-
Bucket, biodegradable liquid soap- laundry
Washing up liquid/pot sourer
Wash kit
Microtowel
Three changes of clothes
Warm jackets


Tools-
Axe or three
Saw
SAK
FAK
Suntan lotion (really!)

Foodstuffs- Coolbox
Preserves
Dried foods, vegetables, condiments
Squash
Haribos (lots)

I've not even started on the other odds and sods, but something above may prompt you.
Bridgend is less than 10 mins in the car - and rumour has it you 'may' have to pass a KFC en-route

 

[Ahjno]

Thanks for all that so far everyone.

What is the arrangement for water and washing on site?

There are several taps with drinking water around the site and a central toilet block with showers and wash stands, and sinks outside for dishes.

That is a great list BL, thanks for that, may I ask in my ignorance what SAK FAK and KFC are ??

Re the axe, do you think we will really need one?

Swiss Army Knife
First Aid Kit
Knife Fork Chopsticks

 

[Countryman]

That's great. Thanks.

 

[Lou]

there are several taps with drinking water around the site and a central toilet block with showers and wash stands, and sinks outside for dishes.





Swiss army knife
first aid kit
knife fork chopsticks

yes!

 

[Countryman]

What's the site like for bugs and bities?

 

[Ahjno]

What's the site like for bugs and bities?

Personally I haven't encountered much trouble. Others had issues with wasps. Last year I had my first mozzy bite in 3 year over there. And I heard something about ticks being present now - but again, I have no personal experience with them at the Moot site.

 

[treadlightly]

What's the site like for bugs and bities?

You get a few bites over several days but I find it nowhere near as bad as some woodland I visit.

 

[treadlightly]

And I heard something about ticks being present now

Do you have any more info on that please Johan?

 

[Mesquite]

What's the site like for bugs and bities?

Wasps have been known to be a problem and last year I and a couple others had some bad bites from cleggs, one of which I reacted badly to and ended up having to take anti-histamines for it.

 

[kard133]

Thanks for all that so far everyone.

What is the arrangement for water and washing on site?

There is a standpipe near the toilet block, two sinks for washing dishes, a urinial and three toilets, and gents and ladies showers. Bring your own toilet paper and your good to go.

 

[Lou]

Wasps have been known to be a problem and last year I and a couple others had some bad bites from cleggs, one of which I reacted badly to and ended up having to take anti-histamines for it.

I have been testing out the stupidly simple mosquito repellent from Xylaria and it so far has been 100% effective against cleggs/horseflies, you just have to remember to keep putting it on throughout the day. The only time I have been bitten this year is when I forgot to put it on.