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Ojibwe
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Long Story, cut short
Me and a friend of mine are going to see my girlfriend, who lives in Mid Wales, I however, live in Newcastle. Now, usually, I get the train to see her, but, thinking it would be cheaper, and as I have always loved Bushcraft, I have decided to walk. My friend (once I suggested the idea to him) agreed to come with me. We have started planning for when we make the full trip (June), but, in preperation, we are having a dry run walk to the Yorkshire Dales. I was wondering (as this is my first time doing such a huge walk, 323 miles) if anyone experienced in this would mind making a list of items that would be useful.
Now, I already have a brief list:
.Knife (Opinel, deciding on whether or not get a second knife, in case of emergencies?)
.Backpack (as I hope to be making it there in as quick a time as possible, I'm flittering between a burgen and just a large backpack)
.Compass (no brainer)
.Map
.Hatchet (friend is supplying, but, a second one would be fine just in case?)
.Food (as stated, speed is of the essence, so, I would have thought it best to buy food before setting off, a day's worth, and buy food in places we pass?, any thoughts or constructive criticism on these points would be appreciated)
That's about all I have at the moment. Once again, cheers to anyone who can chip in on this, or, if I have it all wrong, show me where to go from here? haha thanks.
Me and a friend of mine are going to see my girlfriend, who lives in Mid Wales, I however, live in Newcastle. Now, usually, I get the train to see her, but, thinking it would be cheaper, and as I have always loved Bushcraft, I have decided to walk. My friend (once I suggested the idea to him) agreed to come with me. We have started planning for when we make the full trip (June), but, in preperation, we are having a dry run walk to the Yorkshire Dales. I was wondering (as this is my first time doing such a huge walk, 323 miles) if anyone experienced in this would mind making a list of items that would be useful.
Now, I already have a brief list:
.Knife (Opinel, deciding on whether or not get a second knife, in case of emergencies?)
.Backpack (as I hope to be making it there in as quick a time as possible, I'm flittering between a burgen and just a large backpack)
.Compass (no brainer)
.Map
.Hatchet (friend is supplying, but, a second one would be fine just in case?)
.Food (as stated, speed is of the essence, so, I would have thought it best to buy food before setting off, a day's worth, and buy food in places we pass?, any thoughts or constructive criticism on these points would be appreciated)
That's about all I have at the moment. Once again, cheers to anyone who can chip in on this, or, if I have it all wrong, show me where to go from here? haha thanks.