Day kit (pics)

[Polecatsteve]

Thought I'd share some pis of my day bag. I use the haversack if going overnight also.

I use an alpini pack with all the paracord replaced with leather. It has had a light waxing also. As has the modified Czech gas mask bag. Waxed canvas with brass clips.

Inside the main bag are pretty self explanatory.

The leather pouch contains a tinder box with Flint and steel and a small brass torch and compass. I tend to fold up a local area map in here too when going to new areas.

The small brown leather bag contains a spool of jute twine which can be pulled out without opening the bag. It keeps it all together and not a birds nest! Also handy for fire starting. I have made a small length 3m? Of jute rope too and waxed it. Used as a ridge line.

Cutting tools are a GB wilderness axe, re-handled bk2 and an opinel no6. The bk2 doesn't go all the time as the other 2 do nearly all I require.

For food and drink prep I use a billy can / hobo stove and a swedish volcano stove to purify / make hot water.

I also have a mil bank bag in the bottom of the pack and I am in the process of making an oilskin tarp to replace my DD solo tarp.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Harvestman]

Nice retro-looking kit. I like that a lot.

 

[Philster]

Some lovely stuff there, nice and traditional looking! How much do you reckon that lot weighs in at?
Cheers
Phil

 

[Polecatsteve]

I really have no idea how much it comes in at including food and water. It's certainly not uncomfortably heavy, small packs so can't really carry to much. If I take my lavvu tent it does make a noticeable difference.

I have a berghaus centurion mmps 35l pack and when that's packed with everything + banshee tent it's more uncomfortable. (May be due to the pack tho).

I tend to enjoy myself more if I use more retro kit. It's more immersive I find.

 

[richardhomer]

Lovely looking kit

 

[Man of Tanith]

Nice set up there sir.
do like the alpine packs...

 

[Crassy84]

Really nice gear mate! What knife is that? it looks like a modded army issue blade! (no offence mean't if its not!)

 

[huntersforge]

Tidy kit set up there fella. Thanks for sharing

 

[copper_head]

Nice looking set up there .

 

[Polecatsteve]

Really nice gear mate! What knife is that? it looks like a modded army issue blade! (no offence mean't if its not!)

The fixed blade one is a modified KABAR bk2. Coating stripped and rehandled with walnut scales. It's a monster, would use it to hammer nails in and not worry about damaging it.

 

[Smudge]

I really like that setup, I have a Czech gas mask bag I'm messing about with atm

 

[Lou]

This is a really nice set up, lovely and compact

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[weekender]

Really nice set up.👍


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[Polecatsteve]

Cheers guys, my Egyptian cotton bedsheet tarp is nearly done, just working out whether to fabsil, Greenland wax or boiled linseed oil / thinners to waterproof it. Choices choices.

smudge, the Czech gas mask bags are fantastic. I removed the bottom loops, shortened the leather straps and added brass clips so it now closes by clipping to the metal rings on the base. Waxed it and removed the inner pouch(what is that for?). Turned it into a small dump pouch for my belt(mostly fr tinder).

Great wee bags. The alpini packs are just so nice looking. Love the boxy shape thy have.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Nice kit, I like the old school style. What sleep system do you use, bag or blanket?

 

[Polecatsteve]

I use a bag. Specifically the green intermediate bag from the USMC sleep system. Usually with the same system bivi bag over it. I would like a plain green bivi but until the one I have packs in It will do.

I own a Yugoslavian wool blanket which is very warm but living in Scotland it's still not ideal most of the time. I will use it one day perhaps with my bag as backup. But when it comes to staying warm all night and getting a good kip, particularly when it's just tarp camping I prefer the enclosed warmth of a bag just now.

I usually use a 3/4 length "multimat" for sleeping on. Very compact and very cosy. Keeps air all night too. If environment permits I'll make a bed from what's available. Or even just padding!