Help, Im new!!

[C4rn1fex]

Hello any and all.

I'm new to bushcraftuk but not bush craft in general. I've been out to the Middlewood meet once and since then I've been unable to attend due to money issues. So in the mean time i thought I'd connect with all you lovely people for advice and tips.
I'm currently working on a wood gas stove for the next outing and collecting a few things for my kit. I'd really love for some help from someone who can tell me exactly what is essential in a kit (tent, knife and sleeping roll excluded as I've got 'em!!)

Anyway that's my first post so I look forward to hearing back from you all.

David (C4rn1fex)

 

[John Fenna]

Hello and welcome!

 

[crosslandkelly]

Hi David, Welcome and enjoy.

 

[Dreadhead]

welcome aboard

 

[Perrari]

Hi David & welcome to the forum.

 

[tartanferret]

Hello David and welcome to BCUK

 

[udamiano]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Basically your kit should cover the basic requirements, which are.

Something to keep you warm.(appropriate clothing for the environment)
Something to keep you dry.(appropriate clothing, a basic shelter like a tent or a tarp)
Something to sleep in (blankets, Sleeping bag,etc)
Something to Sleep on (off the floor like a mat)
Something to cook in (billy's, mess tins, etc)
Something to cook on (simple stove, or fire box)
Something to drink with.(cup type object)
something to eat with (Knife fork spoon)
something to eat out off (can be the same as the thing you cooked in)
Something to Cut with (knife, or axe, or saw. you (don't necessary need them all))
Something to create fire with (matches, lighter, spark stick, tinder, bow drill, etc)
Something to treat injuries with. (Fist Aid Kit)
Something to tell you where you are (Map)
Something to tell you where to go (compass)
Something to store and carry water in.

and of course

something to carry it all in.

The rest comes and goes depending on your style of camping out, and personnel requirements.

I've probably missed a few items but others can help fill in the blanks.

 

[BJJJ]

Hi & welcome

 

[HarrogateTobias]

Welcome to BCUK

 

[tree beard]

Hi David and welcome to the forum,

You asked for the essentials and I think http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/member.php?u=2501udamiano has pretty much nailed it, like he says other things you might like to take will be down to personal preference.

I like to take a headtorch and at least a small candle lantern too.

A little trowel and some loo roll is a good idea too, (not always needed but awkward if you do and you haven't got it)

After a few outings you'll get to know what you need/want.

All the best fella.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Hello and welcome to BCUK

 

[Ecoman]

Hi and welcome aboard

 

[ozzy1977]

Hello and welcome

 

[almac]

the search feature is your friend.
just type in "basic kit", and you will get tonnes of responses.

welcome to the forums.