Open invitation arctic meet 2017

[lannyman8]

Ok cant remember who but they asked what twodogs shirt im getting.

Its a dane dogs shirt.

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[bopdude]

Nice one mate, not long now, my toboggan is finished at last, few bits and bobs, need people's kit lists to pour over as and when

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[lannyman8]

Yes should do a list. Ita getting close now...😲😲😲😲

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[bopdude]

I'll write a revised one tomorrow for people to scrutinize

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[lannyman8]

Ok this could be a long one...😲

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[lannyman8]

1 windproof smock
2 cordage thick and thin
3 ice scrapers x3
4 dry bags lots
5 belt
6 fire pucks wax pads
7 ti pot and mug
8 insulated mug
9 large 4 litre pot
10 spork
11 ti spoon
12 water bottle x 4
13 wool trousers x2
14 strobe and buzzsaw
15 marmot warm mid
16 snugpack elite mid
17 rab wool mid thin
18 rab thick mid
19 wool jumper
20 sweater
21 200g longjohns x 2
22 wool base top x2
23 socks thin x3
24 socks thick x3
25 exsped mat 9L
26 foam mat
27 jerven bag
28 down bag
29 underwear x3
30 snow mobile boots
31 gortex socks
32 multifuel stove and fuel btl
33 gaitors
34 candled
35 candle lanturn
36 snow shoes
37 snow shovel
38 gortex cold weather hat
39 trapper hat
40 balaclaver
41 head over
42 shimag
43 wristlets x3
44 sewing kit
45 snow brush
46 thinsulate hat x2
47 first aid kit
48 field dressing
49 contact gloves x2
50 sun glasses
51 snow goggles
52 tarps x 2
53 work gloves
54 softy trousers
55 mittans x2
56 gloves x 2
57 head torch x2
58 pen torch
59 batteries
60 cyalumes
61 phero rod x 2
62 whistle x2
63 lighter x3
64 tent
65 gaffer tape
66 fishing kits x 2
67 gerber multi tool
68 sheath knife
69 folding knife
70 bow saw
71 folding saw
72 splitting wedges
73 tent slippers
74 mother ship coat
75 compas x3
76 map case
77 power pack
78 exspedition food packs x 30
79 tinder pouch
80 tent stove
81 wash kit
82 micro fibre towel
83 tobogan

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[lannyman8]

Ok so that lots all in 2 bags appart from my tobaogan, mother ship jacket (im going to wear it) and the exsped food which will go in the third bag with the tobogan. Sorted.

Oh i also forgot to add 2 trecking poles which i need to buy.

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[Wayland]

Looks like a good list.

Only two observations. Splitting wedges are quite heavy to carry, why not make wooden gluts on site?

Second point. cylume chemical lights rely on a chemical reaction that is inhibited by low temperatures. Depends what you are using them for of course.

 

[bopdude]

List and a half Chris, nice one, I only see 1 pair of boots mentioned are you going to be in snowboots all the time ? comfy ? And are you really going to need 30 expedition packs, not forgetting we 'only' have 9 days in the sticks, the rest being in town, out of those 9 days you will only have to cook 2 group meals worth of evening meals out of the 9 days so that leaves 30 packs over 7 days on top of what ever you're buying out there, or are the packs doing all 3 meal types, breakie, lunch and evening ?

 

[lannyman8]

List and a half Chris, nice one, I only see 1 pair of boots mentioned are you going to be in snowboots all the time ? comfy ? And are you really going to need 30 expedition packs, not forgetting we 'only' have 9 days in the sticks, the rest being in town, out of those 9 days you will only have to cook 2 group meals worth of evening meals out of the 9 days so that leaves 30 packs over 7 days on top of what ever you're buying out there, or are the packs doing all 3 meal types, breakie, lunch and evening ?

Yes mate. Thats 3 meals a day total of 30 to last the 9-10 days. I think i will need 5,000 cal a day so will need food on top too. They are the 1,000 cal packs which is why i got them mate. Im like a skinny rase horse dont forget...😂😂😂😂

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[lannyman8]

Looks like a good list.

Only two observations. Splitting wedges are quite heavy to carry, why not make wooden gluts on site?

Second point. cylume chemical lights rely on a chemical reaction that is inhibited by low temperatures. Depends what you are using them for of course.

Fair points Wayland. The cyalumes are a total backup if all else fails. Light enough to chuck in to be fare and not mind about carrying them.

The wedges are part of the group kit im taking along with my bow saw and multifuel stove as back up. Its just what we agreed on as a group but fair point.

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[bopdude]

Yes mate. Thats 3 meals a day total of 30 to last the 9-10 days. I think i will need 5,000 cal a day so will need food on top too. They are the 1,000 cal packs which is why i got them mate. Im like a skinny rase horse dont forget...��������

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When you put it like that, are you sure you have enough

 

[bopdude]

KIT LIST

Sleeping

Helsport Varanger 4-6 person tipi
British army bivi bag
Canadian forces cold weather sleep system good to -50
Exped Synmat 9
Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest SOLite
Reflective ground sheet

Cooking

Zebra 14cm Billy,
Frying pan, grips,
KFS, Large folding Swedish cup, plate, bowl set, biodegradable soap, can be used on food stuffs as well, kitchen sink, microfibre drying towel. pan scrubs.
Ti-Goat Large woodburning stove.
Pocket woodburning stove.
British Army machette
Laplander folding saw
2 or 3 knives to go into various packs / carry options
Leatherman Wave
Small tool set for toboggan / stove repairs
Compass
Head torch
Pack torch

Food stuffs
TBC

Wash Kit in pouch.
Flannel, toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, moisturising hand cream, hand sanitizer, handy wipes pack, talcum powder, microfibre towel, lip balm

First aid kit, being put together

Bag 1, German army deployment bag 900x50x50
Bag 2, British Army deploment bag 120l
Bag 3 (possibly)
Hand luggage, Highlander 44l

Toboggan, roll up version
Cheap tarp to act as a cover for toboggan bags

Clothing,

2 sets Merino wool 200 weight tops and bottoms
1 set Aldi Merino wool top and bottoms base
1 Aldi Merino wool mid top
1 Swedish Army wool cardigan
Softie top and trousers
5 pairs British army Arctic wool socks. 2 pairs merino wool socks.
M39 woolen trousers with braces.
US air force N1B canvas mukluks, with 3 wool felt soles, felt liners,
Baffin Impact Boots / Selkirk Extreme Cold Weather
Overboots, waterproof to fit over mukluks if needed
British army Gortex lined mittens with inners, Welding gauntlets, Swedish army leather mittens with British army wool inners x 2 pairs, wool wristties
Leather work gloves ?
Contact gloves
1 pair Skytec Argon
Tent boots,
British army balaclava
Ray Mears possum beanie
Fur trapper hat with face mask
Wool head over
Possum scarf
Wool duffle coat
Windproof smock
British Army whites
Mothership coat
Tent boots

Electronics
Camera.
Batteries.
Samsung Note 4
Charger for camera and phone.
Spare SD cards

2 Insulated flasks
Sewing kit
Firesteels
Lighters ( bought out there )

 

[lannyman8]

And before anyone says why 4 water bottles the red one if for the evenings (in bed hence the red danger colour) 2 insulated bottles a 1 litre nalgene type and a 1.9 litre stainless type to boil in if needed with the thermos for hot drinks when treking.

Clothes wise just 2 sets. 1 will be put in a good dry bag as a complete set as my ice set and not used. The other used and washed and dryed as needed. As long as the wood supply is ok it should be no problem to dry it in the tent at night with plenty of dark hours to do so. If not i will just swop round half way through. My washkit will include biodigradeable all purpose soap. That will be used for washing up pots pans clothes and me...👍👍👍

Another thing i forgot is a washing/washing up colapssable bowl.

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[bopdude]

And before anyone says why 4 water bottles the red one if for the evenings (in bed hence the red danger colour) 2 insulated bottles a 1 litre nalgene type and a 1.9 litre stainless type to boil in if needed with the thermos for hot drinks when treking.


Another thing i forgot is a washing/washing up colapssable bowl.

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Good idea about the pee bottle, also didn't put kitchen sink on the list, it will stilll need tweaking / updating / revising. Also, I need to talk to Pete about snowshoes and packing them. I'll drop him a pm

 

[Twodogs]

Cylumes are handy for fire starting though ,,

I used fire biscuits , wax coated cosmetic wipes , go though customs no problem ...

"Remember the need for fire outweigh how you get it " ... ( sorry i love that quote )

 

[lannyman8]

Good idea about the pee bottle, also didn't put kitchen sink on the list, it will stilll need tweaking / updating / revising. Also, I need to talk to Pete about snowshoes and packing them. I'll drop him a pm

😂😂😂😂 just got 1 off the bay...👍👍👍👍

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[lannyman8]

Cylumes are handy for fire starting though ,,

I used fire biscuits , wax coated cosmetic wipes , go though customs no problem ...

"Remember the need for fire outweigh how you get it " ... ( sorry i love that quote )

Yes thats what i have made got about 15 which should be loads. You only really need half of 1.

I want to try bow and hand drill out there if i can find the correct woods/spindle ect.

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[bopdude]

My travel plans are gonna need revising, both ways, seems Megabus have weight limits on baggage, 20kg per person, obviously I'm way over that, I'll have to get me begging cap out lol, I have a few family members in mind, the poor souls lol, stay tuned

 

[lannyman8]

Forgot to say about boots. Yes i hope to use them the whole time as its all i have with liners. I will be traveling in jeans t shirt mother ship coat and wearing lowa boots so they are my back up set.

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