Ill let him tell you once stuff is confirmed
I have a ton of beeswax biscuits so will compare the weight with the tinder card and go with whichever gives me the better fuel density. I trust both though to do the business.
Estonia Kit List - Comments Please
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Ill let him tell you once stuff is confirmed
I have a ton of beeswax biscuits so will compare the weight with the tinder card and go with whichever gives me the better fuel density. I trust both though to do the business.
only had a brief look at this thread, but i,m envious you have the oppertunity to have an adventure like this,..
the whole kit list debate can always end up with two questions,...........
1. how confident are you??
2. how comfortable do you want to be??
i question my self before and after every outing, and the kit list follows my answers..
the confidence part for example, are you confident enough in your skill / knowledge to stay warm with an open tarp/fire setup? (leave the tent and arctic bag at home)
are you confident that you could make safe enough water to stay hydrated every day in the area your in? (insert answer as needed and leave relevant kit behind)
then run over all the questions again asking yourself how if the level of comfort you are left with is adequate,
you do go round in circles a bit with it all,
to sum up for me,....
i really enjoy the times when a piece of kit becomes redundant.
the whole kit list debate can always end up with two questions,...........
1. how confident are you??
2. how comfortable do you want to be??
i question my self before and after every outing, and the kit list follows my answers..
the confidence part for example, are you confident enough in your skill / knowledge to stay warm with an open tarp/fire setup? (leave the tent and arctic bag at home)
are you confident that you could make safe enough water to stay hydrated every day in the area your in? (insert answer as needed and leave relevant kit behind)
then run over all the questions again asking yourself how if the level of comfort you are left with is adequate,
you do go round in circles a bit with it all,
to sum up for me,....
i really enjoy the times when a piece of kit becomes redundant.
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A good way of looking at it mate. I know for sure there are items that i want to take rather than need to take but if i can be comfortable and still carry it then all is good. If i cant carry it, ive no doubt stuff will get ditched.
You know when i first started looking at places to go in March my preferred option was Scotland. I got chatting with a few of the lads at a meet and they outlined how expensive it is to drive up there and back etc. I reckoned my fuel costs would be £300 so Estonia is actually working out cheaper. The flight has cost me £100 and a hire car £113. Thats not a lot of cash for a week in some great environments.
You know when i first started looking at places to go in March my preferred option was Scotland. I got chatting with a few of the lads at a meet and they outlined how expensive it is to drive up there and back etc. I reckoned my fuel costs would be £300 so Estonia is actually working out cheaper. The flight has cost me £100 and a hire car £113. Thats not a lot of cash for a week in some great environments.
sounds ace!,..and at that money makes sense too.
i,m looking a Sweden next year,. but i'd drive i reckon.
i,m looking a Sweden next year,. but i'd drive i reckon.
No problem.
The most important thing is that you feel safe and confident. Never bring less equipment than you feel safe with.
Raikay got some good points. Confidence comes with experience.
It is close to 30 years since I had my first solo overnighter at the age of 8 (150 meters from our house, but still ). I have been through all phases, from the kit and brand obsession, through the US-Army gadget period and now back to basic.
This is the area I grew up in (should be your next destination;-) ):
http://ut.no/turomrade/rondane-og-alvdal-vestfjell
http://ut.no/turomrade/femundsmarka
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtXeS3m_7o8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jMKZCrobig
The most important thing is that you feel safe and confident. Never bring less equipment than you feel safe with.
Raikay got some good points. Confidence comes with experience.
It is close to 30 years since I had my first solo overnighter at the age of 8 (150 meters from our house, but still
). I have been through all phases, from the kit and brand obsession, through the US-Army gadget period and now back to basic.This is the area I grew up in (should be your next destination;-) ):
http://ut.no/turomrade/rondane-og-alvdal-vestfjell
http://ut.no/turomrade/femundsmarka
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtXeS3m_7o8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jMKZCrobig
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That looks stunning mate. Im always looking at the next adventure. Rather fancy Greenland next. I find the planning and research just as rewarding as the doing
I often look back to childhood camping. We used to take a big plastic tarp for the floor and throw our sleeping bags on it. Ok it was summer but it was very simple. Lying awake till the early hours watching shooting stars and having farting competitions
I lived on the edge of town and my front garden bordered the local farm. Sadly its all housing now
I often look back to childhood camping. We used to take a big plastic tarp for the floor and throw our sleeping bags on it. Ok it was summer but it was very simple. Lying awake till the early hours watching shooting stars and having farting competitions
I lived on the edge of town and my front garden bordered the local farm. Sadly its all housing now
Great news!!! Flight booked, time booked off work!!
Very much looking forward to accompanying mr thrills on this epic trip to Estonia!!
Thanks for letting me come Paul!!
All the best!!
P.s my kit list to follow lol
Leave only footprints take only memories
Very much looking forward to accompanying mr thrills on this epic trip to Estonia!!
Thanks for letting me come Paul!!
All the best!!
P.s my kit list to follow lol
Leave only footprints take only memories
Yes, Steve is the man. Its great to have some company and someone to share the experience with. Im currently squaring away kit for Northwood so will get some piccies taken. Think we need a signature icon for 'Baltic Crew'
Decon pot arrived safe and sound too mate. Many thanks
Decon pot arrived safe and sound too mate. Many thanks
Yep it's me!!!
Took a few days to get sorted as I had to clear with the boss, oh and work lol!!
I hope poor Paul knows what he is getting himself in to!! Just ask Pete lol!!
It's gonna be a great trip!!
Leave only footprints take only memories
Getting a bit worried that Steve has located a La Senza store near the airport :yikes: Still im sure he'll distract any Bears that come our way
Does anyone have any tips they can give me for transporting the rucksack in the plane hold?
I was planning on putting my 70litre pack inside a massive footy hold all iv got. Will this work?
I seem to remember reading somewhere covering your pack in gaffa tape and stuff but I would rather not do that tbh.
Cheers
Steve
Leave only footprints take only memories
I was planning on putting my 70litre pack inside a massive footy hold all iv got. Will this work?
I seem to remember reading somewhere covering your pack in gaffa tape and stuff but I would rather not do that tbh.
Cheers
Steve
Leave only footprints take only memories
I just put a cheap rain cover over mine covering most of the straps leaving one out as a grab and for lablels , never had a problem
Twodogs
Twodogs
Is that just any sort of rain cover mate or a proper rucksack cover?
I have one of the cheap highlander ruck sack covers that fit a few different sizes.
Do you wrap some cord round it or anything?
On another note, I have read your trips to Norway with jelousy I might add, have you ever had any problems carrying sharps in the plane hold?
I no Paul has checked the terms and condition with easy jet and its fine, but I was wondering if it was worth dropping them and email and printing it off to take with us.
Cheers
Steve
Leave only footprints take only memories
Yes mate just put a rucksack cover on it thats all ,
all sharps packed in the main pouch of the pack , never had a problem
Twodogs
all sharps packed in the main pouch of the pack , never had a problem
Twodogs
Sam has been asking for piccies of kit laid out for inspection and as im getting ready to go out this weekend i thought id take some snaps. More to follow but here is the contents of my possibles bag. I was going to take the snugpak response pack originally but it weighs a pound with nothing in it so i swapped out for a sea to summit large silnylon washbag which has lots of storage and is strong and light.
And here is what lies inside.
1st row: Petzl E lite, Lithium charger, Battery case with 4 spare 1/2 AA batteries wrapped in two ranger bands containing spare coin cells between them, EDC keyring with bottle opener, ferro rod, mini torch, mini alox, dome light for tent, shower attachment for ortlieb bag, dyneema cord
2nd row: uco reflector, alpkit crabs, 2 lighters, spork, loon and magfire tinder card.
3rd row, Kitchen sink, otom tick tweezers, 10amp battery, full size uco, multi purpose soap
bottom: knife and sharpening stone
More to follow later as i get stuff in order
Brew kit
Snowpeak 1400 ti pot with frypan lid, alpkit 750ml mug, microfibre cloth x2 and washing up sponge
Stove: element 2.2 ti woodburner
Water treatment and Storage
Ortlieb 10l bladder
Thirst aid filter bag 1.5l - this is a change from a bottle based system as its lightewr and more packable
Milbank bag prefilter
Navigation
Compass and mapcase / map
Sleeping and clothes
a bit of tinkering still likely here but here's what i have so far
Top row: sleeping bag - snugpak elite 4 shown as thats what im using this weekend - will be swapped out for down bag - spare underwear, socks, base layers - exped ul down mat, helsport bivvy shoes.
bottow row, RAF sleeka jacket and Jerven bag.
thats it for now, admin bag ive already packed but is usual fare. Tent will be arriving early Dec hopefully and will go in a 16l rocket on the front of my pack
And here is what lies inside.
1st row: Petzl E lite, Lithium charger, Battery case with 4 spare 1/2 AA batteries wrapped in two ranger bands containing spare coin cells between them, EDC keyring with bottle opener, ferro rod, mini torch, mini alox, dome light for tent, shower attachment for ortlieb bag, dyneema cord
2nd row: uco reflector, alpkit crabs, 2 lighters, spork, loon and magfire tinder card.
3rd row, Kitchen sink, otom tick tweezers, 10amp battery, full size uco, multi purpose soap
bottom: knife and sharpening stone
More to follow later as i get stuff in order
Brew kit
Snowpeak 1400 ti pot with frypan lid, alpkit 750ml mug, microfibre cloth x2 and washing up sponge
Stove: element 2.2 ti woodburner
Water treatment and Storage
Ortlieb 10l bladder
Thirst aid filter bag 1.5l - this is a change from a bottle based system as its lightewr and more packable
Milbank bag prefilter
Navigation
Compass and mapcase / map
Sleeping and clothes
a bit of tinkering still likely here but here's what i have so far
Top row: sleeping bag - snugpak elite 4 shown as thats what im using this weekend - will be swapped out for down bag - spare underwear, socks, base layers - exped ul down mat, helsport bivvy shoes.
bottow row, RAF sleeka jacket and Jerven bag.
thats it for now, admin bag ive already packed but is usual fare. Tent will be arriving early Dec hopefully and will go in a 16l rocket on the front of my pack
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Milbank bag prefilter
Millbank Bag looks new/unused ~ has it been through the wash* yet? If it hasn't it'll be almost waterproof :yikes:
* With no soap, detergent etc
