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Rough Close Meet - September 2010.
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In theory, you've answered your own question - but thanks for checking/letting me know.
A snippet from post #01
Something to keep you dry, tarp or tent
sleeping bag
food/cutlery
something to cook on/in
Sense of humour, lol
Torch - this is a must, RC is like the black hole of Calcutta when the sun sets.
Basically normal camping gear mate, unless you use hammocks etc.
To add to the list given -
Wallet or trade goods/swaps to have fun trying to get more than just a bargain from my trades bag!
Andy pretty much covered the basics on kit.
Make sure that you read post #01 as it gives you a bit of an insight into Meets in general - a few are set up in the same sort of manner.
Something to sleep in, on and under:
You'll need bedding - sleeping bag, blanket(s), duvet etc.
You'll get a better nights kip if you have an insulating layer beneath you - the market is awash with sleeping mats.
Shelter - tent or tarp (some use a hammock).
Tarp tip1: If you're under a tarp you might like to consider using a ground sheet under your kit.
Tarp tip2: If you use a ground sheet under a tarp, make sure that it covers a smaller area than the tarp does.
Tarp tip3: Note which way the wind blows - and make sure that the wind can't blow rain into your kit.
Something to cook in and on:
Pots and pans suitable for cooking over what ever you're using as a heat source. We can have open fires - but they must be raised and contained. We have neighbours on both sides at this Meet and because of this I have previously suggested (to others) that it might be wise to bring a fuel supply just in case.
Matches/lighter etc
Something to eat:
Bring what you like to eat, that you know that you can cook with (and on) the items above.
Cutlery - full set or spork* (* if you'd like to wind Mr Fenna up
)Something to drink:
Tea, coffee etc.
The site isn't a dry one - but we ask that people keep it sensible.
There is no requirement to supply others. It would be wise to bring a suitable drinking vessel
Something to wear:
Wear what you like (providing that you observe the social niceties
- it's a scout site).Spare clothes - it's a weekend, so you don't need a huge amount. But it's easy to get miserable if you get cold and/or wet.
Waterproofs are a good idea.
Boots are a sensible choice.
Insect repellent (at this time of year
)Personal first aid kit.
Oh, and making sure that you're carring a good torch before it gets dark is a really good tip :yikes:
let's see if I can make this one
Be good if you can, been ages since you were last down at RC.
Let me know what kit you want me to bring
The swap/trade/sell 'stuff' isn't mandatory
Unless he's got you cornered !!!!!! :yikes:
Very true - I also accept cash!
As do I
ok ok no spork
Use what you're happy to use. Personally, I'm quite happy using my Ti spork (if nothing else, it gets John going
).
As do I
Use what you're happy to use. Personally, I'm quite happy using my Ti spork (if nothing else, it gets John going
yup!
Have any plans for communal cooking been done yet? My apple tree in the garden is crammed full right now, be good to make a crumble or something with some blackberries?
Meet List:
By adding your name you acknowledge that you have read and will comply with post #01 of this thread and accept that it can (and probably will) be edited before the Meet. - if, when I add my name to the list, I fail to copy and paste the words between 'Meet List' and the names on the list I will pay an extra £1 per night for myself and each extra I bring with me.
decorum
MartinK9
Mesquite (? +1)
JonathanD
Twodogs
Muddy Boots
nolightweight
Andy2112
PREPER
Jimbo75 (+1)
dave53
Bodge (+1)
John Fenna
Snarf
Snarf's sniff (or in phil's case "scratch n sniff")
TinkyPete
Tank (TBC)
Elines (TBC)
Davey569 (+1 TBC)
Wayland (TBC)
shaggystu (TBC)
I am definately making this one as I am on a course in Nuneaton from 13th Sep till 1st Oct.
I am trying another set up and a new fire set up too.
bringing a few bring and buys/swaps too:
Rations (NOT all menus avialable)
cylumes
blow pokers
a few other odds and ends too
By adding your name you acknowledge that you have read and will comply with post #01 of this thread and accept that it can (and probably will) be edited before the Meet. - if, when I add my name to the list, I fail to copy and paste the words between 'Meet List' and the names on the list I will pay an extra £1 per night for myself and each extra I bring with me.
decorum
MartinK9
Mesquite (? +1)
JonathanD
Twodogs
Muddy Boots
nolightweight
Andy2112
PREPER
Jimbo75 (+1)
dave53
Bodge (+1)
John Fenna
Snarf
Snarf's sniff (or in phil's case "scratch n sniff")
TinkyPete
Tank (TBC)
Elines (TBC)
Davey569 (+1 TBC)
Wayland (TBC)
shaggystu (TBC)
I am definately making this one as I am on a course in Nuneaton from 13th Sep till 1st Oct.
I am trying another set up and a new fire set up too.
bringing a few bring and buys/swaps too:
Rations (NOT all menus avialable)
cylumes
blow pokers
a few other odds and ends too
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I am definately making this one as I am on a course in Nuneaton from 13th Sep till 1st Oct.
I am trying another set up and a new fire set up too.
bringing a few bing and buys/swaps too:
Rations (NOT all menus avialable)
cylumes
blow pokers
a few other odds and ends too
Put me down for a load of the rations!
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