base camp set ups

[SimonM]

My camp last weekend...

...on Scout Camp. I used a tent as the forecast was wet and the area is notorious for midges!

At various Middlewood meets...

Middlewood with the Scouts...

Simon

 

[basicbushcraft]

great pictures guys

 

[drewdunnrespect]

Cheers Simon now that's what I call a base camp with the hammock and chair
I like it a lot

 

[bilmo-p5]

A few more for you, Drew;

 

[wattsy]

ooh are those pressure stoves? lovely

 

[drewdunnrespect]

Ian do u still do this sort of camping mate cos u normaly just bring a rucksack to middlewood

 

[bilmo-p5]

Ian do u still do this sort of camping mate cos u normaly just bring a rucksack to middlewood

Since I've been out of work I can't afford to run a car of any sort, least of all a LandRover, so I've reduced my gear to what will fit in the push bike's panniers or in a ruck. The change from heavy base-camp car-camping ('lightweight' used to mean 'leaving the trailer at home',) to carrying everything myself has been enlightening (no pun intended) and entertaining. I've recently traded-in that monster 100 ltr army job for a 35ltr Berghaus Munro which has helped to get my pack weight well below 10kg which is a nice sort of weight to lug about. When I can get a motor again I'll probably camp a bit heavier particularly in the winter.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

Cool I see

 

[stovie]

This was base camp until a year ago when the canvas finally rotted and we had a ceremonial bonfire...

This is Ollie's new one

Generally our base camp is tarps and cooking range...

The chainsaw is an optional extra...

 

[al21]

I'm very jealous of this Stovie! I've wanted a Tipi since 1992 and met Phil Green (canoe designer) who was camping in one at an Open Canoe Association meet. It's a shame canvas is soooo expensive or I'd have one. I'll just look wistfully at this one for now.

Al

 

[stovie]

I'm very jealous of this Stovie! I've wanted a Tipi since 1992 and met Phil Green (canoe designer) who was camping in one at an Open Canoe Association meet. It's a shame canvas is soooo expensive or I'd have one. I'll just look wistfully at this one for now.

Al

Recycled from an "old" mess tent...didn't cost a penny...

 

[Andy T]

Here's my set up from last weekend at Rough Close......

 

[al21]

Recycled from an "old" mess tent...didn't cost a penny...

Now that's just rubbing salt in...

 

[stovie]

Now that's just rubbing salt in...

Sorry, wasn't meant to irritate, more to inspire...We hate spending money...

 

[Fizzy]

Base Camp at last years Cropton Beer Festival

 

[dave53]

my setup

 

[effzedess]

Here's my set up from last weekend at Rough Close......

Hi Andy, Is that a DD tarp?

 

[Dirty Karlos]

Some nice set ups there guys, mine's a bit simpler than some....
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