Now I know there has been threads about 15 or less and even lower but this is not like that. What I want to seriously know what people think is the minimum kit to go on a multi-day, wildcamping, backpacking HOLIDAY? By holiday I mean something enjoyable so none of this knife, crusader cup and paracord nonsense. Well not nonsense really just I'm kind of thinking more outdoorsy type holiday than bushcrafty if that makes sense.
I was basically thinking the obvious is shelter, sack, sleeping bag (and mat) and a stove (and pots). Then you have clothing which at its simplest is what you wear when out walking say, with waterproofs, trousers, t-shirt and a warm layer. Then do you really need anything at night? If wet get out of your wet clothes and into your bag. Then vice versa in the morning. Do you need anything for when you stop other than your warm layer? If so what? I was thinking a synthetic smock or gilet instead of a fleece as it is also windproof and warmer for the weight. Then when moving it comes off and the waterproof or a 50g windshirt is on over the t-shirt if needed. Water container, small so you're not tempted to carry too much plus a good sterilization method such as steripen or drink-safe (just my opinion the drinksafe inline filter for 71g is my preference). YOur pot is your pot and mug obviously.
If you're cold in the evening get in your sleeping bag.
Is there really any need for anything else? Bear in mind more kit means more weight and that has always been my problem. I am just wondering what I can do without or what I can't and wondered what your views were on this. I could write a kit list down but think I'd bore you with that.
Anyway what's your view on this?
I was basically thinking the obvious is shelter, sack, sleeping bag (and mat) and a stove (and pots). Then you have clothing which at its simplest is what you wear when out walking say, with waterproofs, trousers, t-shirt and a warm layer. Then do you really need anything at night? If wet get out of your wet clothes and into your bag. Then vice versa in the morning. Do you need anything for when you stop other than your warm layer? If so what? I was thinking a synthetic smock or gilet instead of a fleece as it is also windproof and warmer for the weight. Then when moving it comes off and the waterproof or a 50g windshirt is on over the t-shirt if needed. Water container, small so you're not tempted to carry too much plus a good sterilization method such as steripen or drink-safe (just my opinion the drinksafe inline filter for 71g is my preference). YOur pot is your pot and mug obviously.
If you're cold in the evening get in your sleeping bag.
Is there really any need for anything else? Bear in mind more kit means more weight and that has always been my problem. I am just wondering what I can do without or what I can't and wondered what your views were on this. I could write a kit list down but think I'd bore you with that.
Anyway what's your view on this?
