First overnighter, what'll I forget?
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If I take mine, I wear it around my neck dangling down between my man boobs (a warm heart pumping warm blood is my idea),
I wear it while motorcycling in winter too, but not to fuel pumps 😊
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Wet wipes are perfect, carry them out in a degradable dog bag for disposal at home or a dog walking bin, it's only one night
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Thanks all! Good point with wet wipes, most of our day camps include at least my own kids (4 and 6) and wet wipes and hand sanitizer are in evidence. In fact, they are probably still in my pack...
If I don't take wet wipes and/or loo roll I frankly deserve everything I get now!
A couple of you have mentioned a wee bottle now. I am by no means a seasoned hammocker, but how on earth can you pee in a bottle, in a hammock! I've always simply got up and gone when camping previously, enjoying climbing back into a warm bag as much as the relief of emptying. I fear if I try and utilise a bottle the end result will be an empty bladder, empty bottle, cold wet sleep and a trip to the laundromat... I'll stick to what I know for now
Hand warmer usually goes on the highest pocket in my jacket/smock so same theory there Tigger for a warm core but easy to good in my hands for a bit as needed.
As for a little brandy... Tempting for the morning coffee but apart from the odd G&T I don't really do shorts. Hip flask of gin and a couple of cans of tonic might be a refreshing luxury though.
Some reading material is a plan, possibly some "homework" for my forest schools level 3. Tree ID might be something to enjoy.
Again, thanks everyone, I was looking forward to it, an now doing so with a chuckle as I see myself swearing vociferously at myself for forgetting loo roll, looking for moss without too many pine needles in!
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If I don't take wet wipes and/or loo roll I frankly deserve everything I get now!
A couple of you have mentioned a wee bottle now. I am by no means a seasoned hammocker, but how on earth can you pee in a bottle, in a hammock! I've always simply got up and gone when camping previously, enjoying climbing back into a warm bag as much as the relief of emptying. I fear if I try and utilise a bottle the end result will be an empty bladder, empty bottle, cold wet sleep and a trip to the laundromat... I'll stick to what I know for now
Hand warmer usually goes on the highest pocket in my jacket/smock so same theory there Tigger for a warm core but easy to good in my hands for a bit as needed.
As for a little brandy... Tempting for the morning coffee but apart from the odd G&T I don't really do shorts. Hip flask of gin and a couple of cans of tonic might be a refreshing luxury though.
Some reading material is a plan, possibly some "homework" for my forest schools level 3. Tree ID might be something to enjoy.
Again, thanks everyone, I was looking forward to it, an now doing so with a chuckle as I see myself swearing vociferously at myself for forgetting loo roll, looking for moss without too many pine needles in!
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I have never slept in a hammock, so I can not imagine how to use a bottle for 'No 1' in one. I prefer to quickly sneak out from the warm sleeping bag, water a tree then snuggle back....
Wet wipes? Not a bad idea, but a small bottle of rubbing alcohol and toilet paper has the same effect.
As I recommended earlier, go light. Less stuff to carry and loose.
Wet wipes? Not a bad idea, but a small bottle of rubbing alcohol and toilet paper has the same effect.
As I recommended earlier, go light. Less stuff to carry and loose.
Also a Kindle, Tablet or good Book. While's away the hours on these dark long winters nights
And a GPS. NightVision binoculars might be handy too.
You may laugh Janne, but my girls and I have often wondered what wildlife frequents our camp at night. There is a chance that I may take a camera trap if I have some space in order to try and answer that questionAnd a GPS. NightVision binoculars might be handy too.
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You may laugh Janne, but my girls and I have often wondered what wildlife frequents our camp at night. There is a chance that I may take a camera trap if I have some space in order to try and answer that question
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Do you really want to know?
I have heard loads of weird noises, but prefer not to see what makes them. Not sure what I would do if it was big, hairy and had large teeth!
The scariest sound is from mating foxes.
I've heard foxes in the night and yes, is not a friendly sound! I was also in my garden with the house open and lights on so wasn't too challenging
It'll catch them in my sleep so it'll either be evidence, or interesting but I doubt it'll catch much. Would love a fox or badger but will be happy with anything more interesting than a bird.Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
I loved watching hedgehogs. I never had a proper night seeing equipment, just an optic sight with high dusk value.
Boar can be scary. Lots of "piggy" noises. The scary bit is if a baby ventures too close to you and the mother comes to protect it. Had a close encounter years ago in Hungary.
Boar can be scary. Lots of "piggy" noises. The scary bit is if a baby ventures too close to you and the mother comes to protect it. Had a close encounter years ago in Hungary.
Well, I made it! As long as I'm here for breakfast I guess it'll count, first wildcamp...
I've fed myself at least
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I've fed myself at least
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Feels it right now! I'll reveal the imperfections tomorrow
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Looks good! Enjoy your night. I hope you sleep well (and don't have to get up in the middle of the night).
Brief report (to be expanded) yes I went, yes it was brilliant, yes I am going again.
I did price to things...
1 I'm not that organised!
2 I'm certainly no filmmaker
More to follow... But it did include...
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The 1ltr wide mouth Nalgene in clear plastic. Can't exactly pee lying down, but it helped me out.
I used a glow in the dark one for drinking water and had to get a screw in cap to be able to drink from it without spilling. The wide mouth is easy to get a washing up brush into for cleaning. Didn't learn this hammocking, had a hip operation that made getting to the loo really difficult.
Anyway, looks like you had a good time. And some excellent food and lovely warm fire.
Gave up on trousers a while ago
Thought I'd better put the follow up under a different heading so, here it is...
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143625
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