Bit of advice wanted.

[Asa Samuel]

Haha, yeah I have a rucksack.

 

[GreyOne]

For regular trips a poncho is a good thing to have, but for a one off trial camp out, you might just get a couple of large contractor grade trash bags. These can be cut to provide arm and head holes allowing wear as a poncho.Also good as an emergency cover for gear / rucksack/ sleeping bag if it gets too wet. I usually keep at least one flat in my ruck as an emergency use item.

 

[sandbender]

"...large contractor grade trash bags..."

These bags or 'rubble sacks' as they are sometimes referred to are fantastic bits of kit with multiple uses, take a few

I'm presuming that you already own a Triangia cookset, if not you could save yourself a few bob by using a trade sized peach can or coffee tin instead.

The cheap and cheerful builders tarps mentioned earlier are well worth a try, however rather than use the eyelets (which are prone to being ripped out), tie a small object such as a stone or pine cone into the sheet corner instead.

I'm just debating to myself now whether to get a tarp or poncho....Oh, I'd need to buy some paracord too.

You can use your tarp as a poncho (although it helps is you possess a large brimmed hat too)
Any strong cord will do the job, don't get hung up on whether its paracord or not
As mentioned by 'DavidJT' earlier, a first aid kit should be on your packing list.

Have fun

 

[bushcraft_lad]

regarding the firat aid kit just been surfing eBay and came across this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=220433690616 seller says they retail for 16 to 20 pound just a thought (no connection to the seller)

regards

 

[eskimo]

Bivi bags are a bit too expensive so if I can do without this one time I think I will.

Have a look on EvilBay, there was a store selling ex army ones for £25 delivered in A condition.

Keep in mind that a Bivi bag will help protect your sleeping mat and bag as they are both inside it, and also helps to add a few degrees to your sleeping bag limits.
Also if you buy ex army ones, they are usually big enough to keep your kit in as well.

And I will second the shout out for Loo Roll

 

[Steve M]

Don' forget some cord.

And some first aid

 

[Asa Samuel]

Thanks a lot for all the replies!

Looking at the weather right now, its foggy and the rain is coming in in clouds tumbling across the ground, so to just use a poncho for cover I'd have to have it right on the ground, maybe put two tent poles in it to make it into a small tent then peg that down to keep the rain out. If I had it open anywhere I'd need something waterproof over my gear like a bivi.

I am tempted by the "poncho tent" as it looks quite easy to set up, and doesn't require trees (which is great because tere aren't a lot of trees around here) if you're not sure what I mean it's like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgoqAtw-55g I'd need to prop it up for cooking but for sleeping it looks great.