meeting kit list

[bushcraftsurvival]

hello all newbie member! i am attending rough close in january! just wondering what kit people will be taking out this winter and how much is to much. lists? suggestions? what do you take? thanks joe

 

[Tank]

how much is to much.

I dont think there is too much kit in winter, the more comfort the better in winter meets, they are great for good warming food, chatting with the guys and girls around the fire, so if you like to cook then bring out the cast irons. if you like a social bring a raise fire and a large tarp to cover it and a good comfortable seat.

all down to what you feel like doing.

Suggestions?

A warming Spirit always helps to keep the cold away, and a good seat will make the evening more enjoyable. have a good time

what do you take?

as i was bored at work i put together a little list to organise myself, seen below. This is my setup for a meet + or - a few things.

and food.

 

[decorum]

just wondering what kit people will be taking out this winter and how much is to much.

Just come along with stuff you're happy to use . As it'll be January you mighty want to consider whether your sleeping bag might benefit from the aid of a bit of extra insulation ~ a blanket above and/or below. Warm clothes would be a good idea as well . EDIT: And remember, waterproofs are also windproofs

 

[bushcraftsurvival]

i have my personal kit. I was just interested how my kit which i have put together as a novice with no overnight experience compares to what some of the more seasond guys on here are using? obviously every kit it different and personal.

 

[Mesquite]

As Decorum said just use stuff you're happy to use and don't worry about kit snobbery or that people might laugh at your kit. We all appreciate people use different kit and what suits you might not suit another person.

The best bit of advise I can give is to bring something to sit on round the fire like a folding chair and being winter time something to insulate it. I use an old roll mat and it makes the world of difference between a cold bum or a warm one

 

[Man of Tanith]

And Steve (mesquite) usually has tonnes of kit with him
seriously though i went to rough close and found absolutely no kit snobbery and everyone was very friendly (apart from martin k9 trying to sell em a woodlore knife)
i took some bits with me i hadnt used before so i could pick folks brains about them and got a weekends tution on dutch oven/cast iron cooking as well.
must get down to another one at some point

 

[Mesquite]

And Steve (mesquite) usually has tonnes of kit with him

I didn't take that much with me to the last meet. Mind you, I'll probably reduce it a bit more for the next meet

It was quite pleasant not lugging all the heavy kit in for a change

 

[Man of Tanith]

long as you bring plenty for december mate

 

[Mesquite]

long as you bring plenty for december mate

Thought you were supplying that

 

[Man of Tanith]

Thought you were supplying that

think xander is

 

[udamiano]

hi bushcraftsurvival,

the basics are:-


Essential :


A good pleasant Attitude and friendly nature

plus

Something to sleep within (tent/hammock, tarp, etc)
Something to sleep on (insulation)
something to eat with (plate,knife,fork,spoon/Or SporK!!!)
something to drink with (Cup,)
Something to cook on (Rough Close does not allow ground fires!)
Something to cook in (pots/pans, etc)
Something to sleep in (Sleeping bag, go cold weather on this)
Something to sit on (See Mequite's comment)
Something to keep you warm (good winter clothes)
something to keep you dry (Waterproofs)
Something to eat (to last you the weekend)
Something to store water in (saves you going backwards and forwards to the tap)
Something to see at night with (head torch, etc)

Additional and optional:

something to cut with (knife)
Something to keep out the cold ( a nice blanket for around the fire)
snacks and liquid refreshment
any kit you want to test.
any new jokes for the campfire
any amusing tales



I hope that helps, it easier than giving exact kit list, as each of us is different, as said before bring what you have from the above doesn't matter who made it or how much it cost, as long as it does what it should. Best of all I hope you enjoy yourself...

Feel free to add anything I've missed folks!

Day

 

[decorum]

... as a novice with no overnight experience compares to what some of the more seasond guys on here are using?

It's a weekend Meet so, stripped down to the most basic ~ it's camping

and generally, basic camping equipment will suffice for most Meets. As the next Rough Close Meet is in January, I'll be using a good warm sleeping bag

and have an extra, warm, outer layer to keep the chill out should the temperature drop excessively ~ added to that I'll make sure I have access to warm hand and head wear

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I air socks and boots* overnight ~ dry feet tend to be more comfortable for longer

.

If you think that your sleeping bag might not be up to dealing with low temperatures, an old trick is to have a blanket beneath and another one above you.

Waterproofs make for good windproofs ~ they also help to slow radiated heat loss

* Including lifting the insoles.

 

[MartinK9]

Snip> must get down to another one at some point

I was going to say you'll be most welcome Sam, then I read this:

Snip> apart from martin k9 trying to sell em a woodlore knife

Now I am not so sure.

 

[bushcraftsurvival]

has anybody used a boab braai before? would this be acceptable as a fire?

 

[Mesquite]

has anybody used a boab braai before? would this be acceptable as a fire?

Not seen one of those at RC but did think of getting one at the Outdoor Show when I saw them for sale there.

It'd be ideal as a raised fire pit

 

[bushcraftsurvival]

that sorts my choice of camp fire out then! is it wrong that i should be packing for my first bushcraft weekend 2 months early haha!

 

[decorum]

has anybody used a boab braai before? would this be acceptable as a fire?

I have to admit that I had to summon my powers of google-fu on that one

As Steve says, if it's raised and contained, it's fine

 

[Shewie]

Don't bother taking a stove unless you fancy a private brew, you can usually squeeze a pot in the side of the communal fire no bother. There'll probably be a big pot of water on and plenty of iron mongery to hang stuff off

 

[Tank]

is it wrong that i should be packing for my first bushcraft weekend 2 months early haha!

Nope, i have just been packing and unpacking and sorting out and repacking lol. even if you have it packed now you will take it out and pack it again.

 

[decorum]

... you can usually squeeze a pot in the side of the communal fire no bother.

We tend to not have a main communal area, opting instead for multiple smaller congregations in the evenings at a few of the pitches ~ it's better to make proper provision for self catering than to plan on rolling up at someones pitch and beg indulgence(s) at meal times.

They'll probably be a big pot of water on and plenty of iron mongery to hang stuff off

Sometimes yes, sometimes no ~ as above, it's always better to be sure and the only way to be sure is to have the ability to sort yourself out.