Trip Report Loch Moy

[Dreadhead]

A few weeks ago I was camping out at loch Moy with a pal. It was a great opportunity to test a lot of my historic kit as I'm researching and developing more Pictish living history gear. I'm not happy with everything, but it's early days and a good start to seeing what works and what needs improved. I had a mish mash of stuff as I wasn't going for authenticity, just function

My tarp we only finished making the night before, and Beezers hadn't Ben put he'd either so it was the first time working out how to pitch our tarps together to make a good camp.

I've been testing out Pictish shoes I'm developing, as well as some water bottles, cooking pans, my nettle clothing, and other nic nacs. Onwards and upwards

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[Broch]

Great stuff! If you decide the bag isn't authentic enough I'm sure I could find space for it

 

[bopdude]

I had to Google that one, looks a great spot, how did the kit hold up ?

 

[John Fenna]

As ever - that looks great!
I like the shoes and they look very comfortable

 

[Russell96]

Mate that is just epic! What awesome photos and loving your kit. I might have to do some more reserach as the kit and era looks right up my street.
Where did you get the cooking pan from or did you make it?
Thanks for sharing; I really like this.
Russ

 

[CLEM]

Grand stuff, that pack really is bostin good. How's that nettle clothing?

 

[Dreadhead]

Mate that is just epic! What awesome photos and loving your kit. I might have to do some more reserach as the kit and era looks right up my street.
Where did you get the cooking pan from or did you make it?
Thanks for sharing; I really like this.
Russ

I picked the pans up in norway in july, made by a dutch smith Smederij Goyland on facebook

 

[Dreadhead]

Grand stuff, that pack really is bostin good. How's that nettle clothing?

It's holding up pretty well as an outer layer so far, but needs a LOT more use before i'll give a true verdict

 

[vestlenning]

Looking good! Have you treated your tarp in any way with regards to rain?

 

[Dreadhead]

Looking good! Have you treated your tarp in any way with regards to rain?

I made a mix of linseed oil and beeswax and painted it on hot then melted it in more with a hair dryer . But I ran out whilst doing it so only the center 2/3 is treated

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[Sundowner]

Great stuff on a lovely Loch

 

[richy3333]

Love the shoes Hamish. The patterns great. Was it difficult to get used to wearing them as they don’t have modern soles and thickness underfoot. I bet you can feel really ‘grounded’ in them

 

[Dreadhead]

Love the shoes Hamish. The patterns great. Was it difficult to get used to wearing them as they don’t have modern soles and thickness underfoot. I bet you can feel really ‘grounded’ in them

i've been wearing turnshoes for years so plenty used to it, i wear them day to day in the workshop and find them very comfy especially with sheepskin insoles. I like wearing them out especially as you do feel the ground more, and so it forces you to walk a little slower taking in more with the senses, and being quieter so i see more wildlife