Going out for the first time...
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Come along to the amazing Summer Moot (21st July - 2nd August), a festival of bushcrafting and camping in a beautiful woodland PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information.
Ignore my previous reply as its probably not even relevant anymore (my browser was displaying the forum in some wierd view which made it look like mine was the first reply). :welcome:
WelshTriffid said:Or you could put everything in plastic bags and carry it all in a shopping trolly hobo stylie.......
LMAO that image is funny in my mind. Also I think I have actually found a decent spot in guisborough woods!:O lol so ill check it out as soon as I can. I'd rather not risk anything
Bamboodoggy wrote... 
But you`re an eccentric gentleman from old blighty...this kind of behavior should be the norm over there, not the exception...
One day, I`m off on a week-long hike to Lappland (during peak season and a popular spot...), equipped with:
1.) Black suit and shades (a la blues brothers...)
2.) briefcase containing alcoholic "provisions"...
3.) I don`t care how miserable it gets...it will definitely be worth it to see the expressions on the welly boots taleban`s faces (that`s what we call prudish backpackers/hikers/bushcrafters etc. here in Finland).
I will be taking a brolly...it might rain and I may be mad, but I`m not stuopid...
But you`re an eccentric gentleman from old blighty...this kind of behavior should be the norm over there, not the exception...
One day, I`m off on a week-long hike to Lappland (during peak season and a popular spot...), equipped with:
1.) Black suit and shades (a la blues brothers...)
2.) briefcase containing alcoholic "provisions"...
3.) I don`t care how miserable it gets...it will definitely be worth it to see the expressions on the welly boots taleban`s faces (that`s what we call prudish backpackers/hikers/bushcrafters etc. here in Finland).
I will be taking a brolly...it might rain and I may be mad, but I`m not stuopid...
after a couple of outings you will discover what you NEED and what can be left at home. On my first 'long' haul (4 nights out) I was packed to the gills - the Royal Marines would have been proud of my load-carrying. However, upon finishing my walk I had some seroiusly aching muscles and a bag full of rubbish that never got used.
Personally, I prefer a hoochie to a tent as I find that (provided I can find trees) it is far simpler to string up than building a tent. Also lighter. Once I did get caught out without any suitable trees and just lay improvised a lean-to with some sticks and pegs.
A reasonable knife is essential and so to a folding saw. I still use my Mora training knife given to me on my fundamental bushcraft course. My saw was less than £20 at B&Q.
Take a couple of forms of firelighting. I carry a triple-jet lighter bought from Blacks for less than a tenner. Plenty of directable flame to stuff into a wad of tinder and kindling. Make sure you take a backup (matches, cheap lighter) just incase you lose your main.
SPARE SOCKS and undies. Nothing is worse than getting wet and not having dry socks and undies. You can try toasting your wet gear over the fire but come morning if they are not dry then it is a HORRIBLE feeling to put them back on. I bought a box of zip-lock bags. Put your socks and undies in one and close the bag leaving a 1 inch section open, roll it up from bottom to top squeezing out the air as you do. Put your mouth to the open section and suck the remaining air out as you finish the closure. Compact and watertight.
If you are not roaming far from home then you can just experiment. Take a note book and jot down things you do and dont need. Everyones comfort level is different.
Personally, I prefer a hoochie to a tent as I find that (provided I can find trees) it is far simpler to string up than building a tent. Also lighter. Once I did get caught out without any suitable trees and just lay improvised a lean-to with some sticks and pegs.
A reasonable knife is essential and so to a folding saw. I still use my Mora training knife given to me on my fundamental bushcraft course. My saw was less than £20 at B&Q.
Take a couple of forms of firelighting. I carry a triple-jet lighter bought from Blacks for less than a tenner. Plenty of directable flame to stuff into a wad of tinder and kindling. Make sure you take a backup (matches, cheap lighter) just incase you lose your main.
SPARE SOCKS and undies. Nothing is worse than getting wet and not having dry socks and undies. You can try toasting your wet gear over the fire but come morning if they are not dry then it is a HORRIBLE feeling to put them back on. I bought a box of zip-lock bags. Put your socks and undies in one and close the bag leaving a 1 inch section open, roll it up from bottom to top squeezing out the air as you do. Put your mouth to the open section and suck the remaining air out as you finish the closure. Compact and watertight.
If you are not roaming far from home then you can just experiment. Take a note book and jot down things you do and dont need. Everyones comfort level is different.
bambodoggy
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Naruska said:Bamboodoggy wrote...
But you`re an eccentric gentleman from old blighty...this kind of behavior should be the norm over there, not the exception...
One day, I`m off on a week-long hike to Lappland (during peak season and a popular spot...), equipped with:
1.) Black suit and shades (a la blues brothers...)
2.) briefcase containing alcoholic "provisions"...
3.) I don`t care how miserable it gets...it will definitely be worth it to see the expressions on the welly boots taleban`s faces (that`s what we call prudish backpackers/hikers/bushcrafters etc. here in Finland).
I will be taking a brolly...it might rain and I may be mad, but I`m not stuopid...
Have a good trip "old boy" lol 
hi tyrcian
as a local lad myself, just in carlin how. i no what you mean about the chav camps in guis woods. so anyways you have the same idea as me going out on your own for a few days but i'm finding it hard to find a good out of the way spot to set up a camp, so if you got any ideas i would be greatful.
good luck on your first night out.
as a local lad myself, just in carlin how. i no what you mean about the chav camps in guis woods. so anyways you have the same idea as me going out on your own for a few days but i'm finding it hard to find a good out of the way spot to set up a camp, so if you got any ideas i would be greatful.
good luck on your first night out.
ko0l, nice to know that someone's neaby. Anyway im going to head up to the part of guisborough woods im thinking about to see if it's any good on sunday. Ill post pics.
give us a shout tycian if you find any good areas, i was in guisborough woods the other week but there was lots of activity. (me and my brother were having a brew on a gas stove and got some weird looks from a passing group of vounters). i have been looking at maps driving around etc.. and think i might approarch farmers to ask permission to use woodland then at least i wont be disturbed by a group of ramblers or rangers.
cool, do you want a meet up? I went up to a spot the other day near home farm. Its quite good. I'll try and go tomorrow to get some pictures
hi tyrcian
is there any chance you can give me an idea of were your thing of going eg. OS grid ref coz i'm thinking of going up into guis woods on sat for a look around eg. water source and try a find a good spot. i'm want to get out for a few days soon coz ive pritty much finish uni now so if you could give me an idea i would be greatful.Thanks
Aaron
is there any chance you can give me an idea of were your thing of going eg. OS grid ref coz i'm thinking of going up into guis woods on sat for a look around eg. water source and try a find a good spot. i'm want to get out for a few days soon coz ive pritty much finish uni now so if you could give me an idea i would be greatful.Thanks
Aaron
www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?lat=54.5179&lon=-1.0901&scale=25000&icon=x
one grid left of the 14
around there.
one grid left of the 14
around there.
