Help needed making a bushcraft kit

[Neil12]

Hey guys, im jsut starting to get into bushcraft and i need a bit of help.
ive got a knife, a mora companion, a scout fire steel, and a 1.5lb camp axe, needing a bit of help on what to get to build it up to a useable kit such as bags, tarps, other accessories i might need, and also any info that you think could be useful to a newcomer.

Thanks.

 

[Lister]

paracord, stupid amounts of paracord.....you can never have enoguh paracord

 

[Mr Finch]

Just don't rely on the paracord for anything you are going to put weight on!

For a tarp, have a look at the DD range. Budget, but very good for being budget. Are you a ground dweller or a hanger?

 

[johnboy]

Hey guys, im jsut starting to get into bushcraft and i need a bit of help.
ive got a knife, a mora companion, a scout fire steel, and a 1.5lb camp axe, needing a bit of help on what to get to build it up to a useable kit such as bags, tarps, other accessories i might need, and also any info that you think could be useful to a newcomer.

Thanks.

Welcome to the forum...

Here are a couple of suggestions..

1. Find the intro section and post up an introductory post there letting folk on the forum know bit about you etc...
2. Have a look around the forums for info and advice on kit there is a huge amount of existing info on pretty much all sorts of kit and equipment.

 

[sandbender]

Welcome.

As johnboy
has already suggested, tell us about yourself...

Introductions and Welcomes

...to answer your question, make some stuff!

Look here to begin with.

John Fenna's DIY Bushcrafting gear book

There are many other threads here or on the youtubes in a similar vein.

Have fun.

 

[ex member pyrophil]

Somthing to sleep in and keep you warm and dry, sleeping bag, tent or tarp.
somthing to cook with, muiltfuel, gas, or meths cooker or burn wood.
A cup and pan.
somthing to put it all in.

 

[monkey boy]

do everything on a budget first, what you can make, make ie stoves billy cans spoons.
what you can buy cheep ie builders tarp or shower curtain as a basha, pound shop cup, bowls and water bottles.
if you deside to stick at bushcraft as a hobby then you can start replacing some of you kit over time with more relieable kit and just keep what works for you.

 

[Andy BB]

Poundshop is good! Enamel mug - you can use for a mug and a pan, for a start. Make yourself a penny stove from coke or beer cans - lots of instructions on youtube - free. Ditto a DIY woodburner or even a gasifier stove. Ebay tent or tarp (builders tarps are ok to start with), Army sleeping bag/rucksack, carve yourself a spoon, and bobs your uncle for fifty quid or less

 

[lannyman8]

start with a good pair of boots and a good waterproof jacket, if your warm dry and have comfortable feet your half way happy all the time, the rest will come from seeing what other people do, you can have 100 people tell you what to buy try all of them and only like 1, kit is a very personal thing, meet up with some people locally and see what they do first...

take your time and look around, you have all you need to go out for the day trip and start to practice...

most of all enjoy whatever you do, or whats the point....

 

[Lister]

There is this thread: http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60498

Not sure if you saw it, it doesn't cover clothing however, mainly just equipment.

 

[mrcairney]

Good thread that Lister. Here's a couple from Paul Kirtley. His full kit is rather comprehensive but you shouldn't need all of it all the time, if at all.

http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2011/bushcraft-camping-equipment/

And if you're not staying out: http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2010/essential-wilderness-equipment/

 

[mrcairney]

start with a good pair of boots and a good waterproof jacket, if your warm dry and have comfortable feet your half way happy all the time, the rest will come from seeing what other people do, you can have 100 people tell you what to buy try all of them and only like 1, kit is a very personal thing, meet up with some people locally and see what they do first...

take your time and look around, you have all you need to go out for the day trip and start to practice...

most of all enjoy whatever you do, or whats the point....

This is sagely advice too. I've got heaps of stuff I bought when I started that I've used once, and never used again. A poncho comes to mind. Why did I ever buy a poncho?