Has anyone found their perfect kit set up

[Man of Tanith]

Its a canvas webbing bag. One main compartment and a pocket on either side.
Woof very kindly sent it to me to have a nose at.
I've only looked at it but I'm doing a sleep in at work tomorrow and going to use it to carry my stuff in to work and see how it feels with a reasonable amount of weight I .
Then I'll load it up for a bimble and have a bit more of a play.
But its very promising so far....

 

[Niels]

I don't want to need to want kit. My perfect kit is all kit replaced with skill.

That said, what I'd like to find is a compact pillow.
And one of those fancy go lite shangri-la tents would be on my with list too. If I ever get rich.

 

[Corso]

Its a canvas webbing bag. One main compartment and a pocket on either side.
Woof very kindly sent it to me to have a nose at.
I've only looked at it but I'm doing a sleep in at work tomorrow and going to use it to carry my stuff in to work and see how it feels with a reasonable amount of weight I .
Then I'll load it up for a bimble and have a bit more of a play.
But its very promising so far....

one of these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Army-...Mens-Bags-Messenger-Fishing-Bag-/400312679362

 

[Man of Tanith]

Spot on corso.
Neils thats the obvious wish of all.
But I'm also aware that resources and time mean kit is easier than skills...I've not got materials available where I go to make shelters each time I go as an example

 

[Niels]

Spot on corso.
Neils thats the obvious wish of all.
But I'm also aware that resources and time mean kit is easier than skills...I've not got materials available where I go to make shelters each time I go as an example

All good and well. But what do you use for a pillow? I always take the one from my bed but it's bulky.

 

[Man of Tanith]

I use a fleece pillow slip I got from kepis and stuffed with a swanndri jacket works well.

 

[Niels]

I use a fleece pillow slip I got from kepis and stuffed with a swanndri jacket works well.

That's a good idea. What do I say, an awesome idea. Thanks.

 

[copper_head]

I'm nearly there I think, only 3 items on wish list; Water purifier pump, new boots, another hard shell (my Ventile can't cope with mountain conditions).

That said I have over the years accumulated a tremendous amount of gear so I don't have one single kit list. As Jinsin puts it, it's all 'adventure dependant'.

 

[rg598]

Mine is exactly the way I like it. Unfortunately, I get bored when that happens, so I still keep making minor changes. I tell myself that I do it to improve performance, but in reality it is because I am bored. For example, I use a Thermarest NeoAir All Season sleeping pad. It is great. I just got the Thermarest NeoAir XTherm pad because its R value is slightly higher. In all honesty it is not going to make a difference, and my kit is pretty much the same, but I can't help but make changes.

 

[Tiley]

I don't know about a perfect set-up but there are a few things that ALWAYS seem to make the cut; the rest gets chosen according to the terrain, length of trip, aims of the trip and myriad other things. I do like to try stuff out and see if it works for me or whether I've just been made a mug of the marketing team. If it shows promise, one of the great pleasures is tweaking it a bit to improve it but when the demands of a day or journey can vary so much, having a selection of goodies means that most points get covered. The world is just too big and diverse to have ONE perfect kit set-up!

 

[maddave]

I have a setup of basic "go to" items then tailor the bits and bobs according to what I'm doing.. Sometimes hammock, sometimes ground dwelling. Sometimes axe, sometimes saw etc

 

[Man of Tanith]

I know what you mean by a go to set up....
I've definitely got one of those

 

[tobes01]

I tend to keep my Karrimor 45 with all the pockets packed, and then chuck in hammock/clothes/grub according to the conditions and trip.

That said, every time I think I've got it right, some bright spark comes up with a way to shed some weight off the setup. I'm not an ultralight kit geek, but can't resist reducing the amount when I spot a new shiny thing

 

[Macaroon]

I've had the perfect kit list every single day since the get-go - absolutely perfect; trouble is, it's never been the same list on any two of those days!

 

[MikeLA]

I have stopped buying kit, otherwise it will never end and will end up like one of those people trapped in their house full of junk

 

[jimbo75]

As above really.
We're all distracted by shiny kit and the latest gizmo or gadget.
Has anyone finally found their personal optimum kit load out/set up?
I reckon bar two items I've got mine pretty much spot on.

I just don't get out enough to put it all to the test! If I was out every weekend my set up would be slick..

 

[Man of Tanith]

I just don't get out enough to put it all to the test! If I was out every weekend my set up would be slick..

I hear that one.
But over the years I reckon I've managed t hone it down

 

[The Survivor]

All good and well. But what do you use for a pillow? I always take the one from my bed but it's bulky.

I feel very fortunate that I do not use a pillow!

 

[sasquatch]

Haven't bought anything for a long while now, i'm at the stage where I can pack a load and everything gets used apart from the fak. Like everyone I have options depending on what I fancy but i'm more than sorted and content with what I have. Is that blasphemy?

 

[Gray]

I don't want to need to want kit. My perfect kit is all kit replaced with skill.

That said, what I'd like to find is a compact pillow.
And one of those fancy go lite shangri-la tents would be on my with list too. If I ever get rich.

I got a special ortho pillow specially contoured to support your neck etc etc for 5 or 6 quid from lidle. Made from a firm sponge and comes in a washable bag. Cut it in half and squashed into the bottom of my bergan. Dead comfy.