Have I forgotten something ?

[Shewie]

It`s Scotland next week for me and a mate, four days and three nights of trekking and bushy shenanigans.

This is what I`m taking so far, any thoughts ??

Sabre 75 containing ,,,

Snugpak CG Elite 4
3/4 Thermarest
DPM Gortex bivvy bag
Nomad hammock + mossie net
3x3 DD tarp
Knife, saw & axe - (I know a little excessive but the axe needs a workout)
Fire starting bits and bobs
Hobbo stove
Bulldog billies
Cup
Brew kit
FAK
Toothbrush, paste, soap, deoderant & pack towel
1 change of clothes for evening
2 merino base layers
4 pairs of socks
DPM Goretex trousers
Ventile smock
Hat/gloves
Little Fm radio - (to catch Leeds match on Wednesday night)
Food for each day (mainly dehydrated stuff) nibbles/snack bars etc
1 litre of water (fresh water available on journey)
Grab bag containing torch, cyalumes, batteries, ortleib water bladder, paracord, compass, rizlas, spare lighter etc etc
Fishing rod/hand lines & various lures/spinners etc

think I`ve got it covered ?

 

[alpha_centaur]

You probably won't need the mossie net as the midgies have mostly croaked.

Well round here anyway, I've not been bitten in a couple of weeks

 

[scanker]

Any change of footwear for evening/pee in the middle of the night?

 

[Shambling Shaman]

Its not on your list, but I'm shore you have Map of area (both 1:25 / 1:50) and compass.

If its as wet and cold as it is hear spare hat and gloves to wear while you dry the others out near the fire..

 

[Ratbag]

Goretex jacket? or are you 100% confident in the Ventile?
Fleece jacket or duvet jacket for the evenings?

Rat

 

[Shewie]

You probably won't need the mossie net as the midgies have mostly croaked.

Well round here anyway, I've not been bitten in a couple of weeks

That`s nice to know AC - for what it weighs I think I`ll leave it in my pack.

Any change of footwear for evening/pee in the middle of the night?

Not really scanker, I`ll have some goretex socks which I can bimble about in though, space is a bit tight for spare footwear tbh.

Its not on your list, but I'm shore you have Map of area (both 1:25 / 1:50) and compass.

If its as wet and cold as it is hear spare hat and gloves to wear while you dry the others out near the fire..

Picking up a 1:25,000 map tonight and I`ve got some print outs in 1:50,000

Should be able to squeeze some spare gloves in somwhere.

Goretex jacket? or are you 100% confident in the Ventile?
Fleece jacket or duvet jacket for the evenings?

Rat

I`ve got a fleece which I`ll probably wear to set off in, but I am 95% confident in the Ventile
Might even squeeze my Buffalo spec 6 shirt in too somewhere.


Cheers for all the advice guys, wish me well

I`ll try and get some piccies

 

[dwardo]

For clothing at this time of year i take my snugpack softie for warmth, a ventile windshirt and a very light cheap waterproof. These mixed with base layers etc are all i need. Base layer with a softie for wandering around when its a bit chilly, add the wentile smock for around fires and/or light rain and when its bucketing it down i throw on the cheap waterproof.
If you are getting water when travelling a shemagh or some fine material is handy to filter water before boiling or what ever filter method you use.
A small scowering pad/sponge for cleaning pots and pans helps.
Didnt see a FAK but im sure you have one.
Have fun you lucky man i have no passes left for the next few months lol

 

[Shewie]

For clothing I`ve got ...

2 x Ullfrotte 200g tops
1 x Craghopper merino top
1 x Fleece
1 x Swanni Extreme
1 x Ventile smock

Could throw in ....

Packable waterproof jacket
Buffalo Spec 6 shirt

I`ll be wearing an Ullfrotte, fleece/swanni and ventile to set off in.

 

[bushcraftbob]

Sounds like you have it all sussed

COME ON THE MIGHTY WHITES!

 

[Angus Og]

You probably won't need the mossie net as the midgies have mostly croaked.

Well round here anyway, I've not been bitten in a couple of weeks

They were hell yesterday where I am even next to the fire, the cold nights should sort them out soon.

 

[Angus Og]

What type of fishing are you going to be doing, sea or fresh water?

 

[EdS]

brolly.

sloe gin.

 

[spiritofold]

Yep, booze!

 

[Shewie]

Sounds like you have it all sussed

COME ON THE MIGHTY WHITES!

Absolutely - hatrick for Beckford

What type of fishing are you going to be doing, sea or fresh water?

Abit of both really - all lure based on spinning setups

Yep, booze!

JD in a hip flask although that might not last to long