Opinions appreciated on loadout...

[Ejcb]

I'm looking at renewing some of my gear at the moment, and having been out of the loop for a little while, decided to seek the knowledgeable masses of the forum!

I apologise in advance as I'm sure many of this has been asked before but also I'm not sure what section to post in...!?

Here it goes!

TW 3x3 Tarp x 2 - One for shelter, one as a ground sheet.

Hammock - The TW offerings like the green hornet with mosquito netting, I think there's another option that can be used on the ground also.

Para cord and pegs for fixing the above.

Bivvi Bag - I'm mainly concerned with waterproofing, I'm not sure of the best option.

Sleeping Mat - I expect these are much of a muchness, or am I wrong?

Folding Saw - Laplander - I'm not sure if the blades are replaceable but these seem good to go.

Wood Gas Stove - seem like a good option with loads of available fuel.

An alternative stove for an alternative fuel source would also be wise.

Gas / meths / etc...?

Cookset - would like something relatively compact but need to be able to make the brews and cook the beans and sausages...

Mugs - probably included above.

Cutlery

Axe - I'm thinking a gransfor, probably a 3/4 size camp style axe. A lansky puck for sharpening.

Thanks!

 

[copper_head]

Hey, well here's my opinion

TW 3x3 Tarp x 2 - One for shelter, one as a ground sheet. ? The 3x3 is a good idea, nice size for a hammock. A poncho is a good idea as a second to use as a ground sheet. Plus a little cheaper. But I dont know if you need a second one if your in a hammock...

Hammock - The TW offerings like the green hornet with mosquito netting, I think there's another option that can be used on the ground also. The green hornet is a pretty good hammock, don't have one personally but my buddy rates it highly. It has a water proof base so you can use its as a hooped 'bivvy' (although you still need to use the tarp).

Para cord and pegs for fixing the above. All good but I'd recommend getting some 'tree huggers' and a couple of climbing karibiners alot easier to rig up.

Bivvi Bag - I'm mainly concerned with waterproofing, I'm not sure of the best option. I'd venture you dont need a bivvi bag and a hammock (at the same time at least) I have an old issue bivvi bag. Does the job but a pain to get in and out of.

Sleeping Mat - I expect these are much of a muchness, or am I wrong? A vital piece of kit, I'd say a closed cell type works best in a hammock, and a self inflating one for ground dwelling. That said hammocks tend to be cold on bum and back without some sort of underblanket as all the insulation in your sleeping bag gets compressed.

Folding Saw - Laplander - I'm not sure if the blades are replaceable but these seem good to go. Good choice, had one for years.

Wood Gas Stove - seem like a good option with loads of available fuel.

An alternative stove for an alternative fuel source would also be wise.

Gas / meths / etc...? Cant go wrong with some sort of meths burning stove, depends what your looking for; gas is quick and convenient but relatively expensive. Meths is cheap reliable if slow, a good option if your starting out would be the legendary Swedish Army Trangia. Provides a bomb proof stove with pans you can use a campfire.

Cookset - would like something relatively compact but need to be able to make the brews and cook the beans and sausages... As above really

Mugs - probably included above. Can't beat the Crusader mug, fits on the bottom of a 58 pattern water bottle and you can cook in it. Heavy though.

Cutlery

Axe - I'm thinking a gransfor, probably a 3/4 size camp style axe. A lansky puck for sharpening. All good, dont sever anything

Hope that helps
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