Advice neede on Bushcraft equipment.

[Greg]

I was after some advice with reference to what sort of kit I should take with me on my first ever Bushcraft meet.

I am going away a week on Friday and although I have been on plenty of survival exercises I have never done Bushcraft and as I have found out from this site it is certainly a whole new subject!

I understand that the area in which the meet is being held has woodland and open parkland.

So if any of you guys / girls wish to pass on your wisdom it would be much appreciated.

 

[leon-b]

how long will you be camping for ?
leon

 

[Greg]

Jeez Leon that was scary quick,

I will be going for the w/end Fri - Sun.

Cheers

 

[leon-b]

i have lightning reflexs lol, do a search for kit list or something like that and it will turn up lots of stuff. you will definitley need a knife, some means of cooking, a pot and a shelter
leon

 

[Too Much Kit To Carry]

Hi Greg,

My answer would be: - As long as you are comfortable, well fed, warm, dry and have plenty of "toys" to play with you have the right kit.

Not being vauge for any reason - it's all down to what you want to get from your trip.

Phil.

 

[leon-b]

if you pack what this guy packs you will need a truck to carry it all lmao
leon

 

[John Fenna]

Greg, just take what you did for the Cambrian Survival w/e and you will get by - any more is just to keep comfortable/luxurious and to have fun!
John

 

[Ogri the trog]

Greg,
If its your first, no one is going to worry, hey, no one is going to worry anyway! There will be subjects or topics that you will be more interested in than others, so trim your existing kit to suit and don't go buying unnecessary gear for just one weekend. If there are things you think you need, chat to people that already have similar things to suss out which type/make/size etc is the best for you.

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[Greg]

Thanks alot for the advice guys...