Suffolk Bushcraft Group Daniel Boone Challenge 20th and 21st September 2013

[Man of Tanith]

Both hard tack and trail bread are quite challenging to the tooth.
Can see why they used to soak in gravy or coffee....
Mmm blackberries

 

[Andor]

Hi,

I am looking forward to join you for the Daniel Boone challenge on 20th and 21st. Ngaio is staying home with children, as perhaps it would be a bit of challenge having a three year old and three months old with us. Though, not impossible However, they will drop me off on Friday and they very much would like to see Colin again and meet you all before they depart for home, if this is not inconvenient.

Colin, I was just reading through the thread and noticed that in July you purchased a blanket I used in the Serbian army. Very good blankets. Shame we did not meet earlier, I could find you one for few pounds. Next time

 

[Big Stu 12]

Hi,

I am just reading through the thread and noticed that you purchased a blanket I used in the Serbian army. Shame we did not meet earlier, I could find you one for few pounds. Next time

Hi Andor welcome to the thread, and how are you, I think this may well be an interesting weekend, bringing out some good an less used skills for some.. I know some people may not have all the kit.. I knwo that i am still working on getting more of the clasic kit, next thing will be a canvas tarp.. .

There may well be a few more blankets purchaed, if the bush shirt thread is somthing to go by ,

 

[crosslandkelly]

Hi,

I am looking forward to join you for the Daniel Boone challange on 20th and 21st.

Colin, I was just reading through the thread and noticed that in July you purchased a blanket I used in the Serbian army. Shame we did not meet earlier, I could find you one for few pounds. Next time

Glad you can join us Andor. Funnily enough I bought two. They each weigh about 1.8 kilos and seem to be very warm.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Hi,

I am looking forward to join you for the Daniel Boone challange on 20th and 21st. Ngaio is staying home with children, as perhaps it would be a bit of challange having a three year old and a three months old with us. Though, not impossible However, they will drop me off on Friday and they very much would like to see Colin again and meet you all before they depart for home, if this is not inconvenient.

Colin, I was just reading through the thread and noticed that in July you purchased a blanket I used in the Serbian army. Very good blankets. Shame we did not meet earlier, I could find you one for few pounds. Next time

I ve added you to the list, that is no problem for them to say hi, think this could be a chilled event, with time to chat.. , you all would be welcome at a montly meet.. thats if they dont mind really basic

I cant see no problem with them even having a walk up to teh woods we use, to have a walk about

 

[crosslandkelly]

Got this for the challenge, packets for scale.View attachment 22157 View attachment 22158 View attachment 22159

A 1941 Swedish army gas mask bag. I thought it would make a great food and utensil bag. It can be worm over one shoulder or worn like a ruck sack. I will be able to use a few different configurations with my blanket roll.

 

[ozzy1977]

Nice bag, where did you get it?

 

[Big Stu 12]

Nice looking bag there Colin.. I am going to get my kit sorted at the weekend.... I hope...

 

[Man of Tanith]

Swedish gas bags are great bits of kit....
I'm struggling t choose which bits to bring.
Seems I've a lot of suitable candidates

 

[SJStuart]

Swedish gas bags are great bits of kit....

If you want a British gas bag... I'm coming along. Ask BigStu!

 

[Man of Tanith]

If you want a British gas bag... I'm coming along. Ask BigStu!

Got one. ....shockingly

 

[crosslandkelly]

Nice bag, where did you get it?

£15 to the door on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-W...26860581?pt=UK_Men_s_Bags&hash=item33586cd925
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-G...05?pt=UK_Women_s_Handbags&hash=item51909f99e9

 

[Big Stu 12]

If you want a British gas bag... I'm coming along. Ask BigStu!

LOL... Grand to see you took note over the weekend.. lol

 

[Andor]

Thanks!

I was looking to purchase an oil skin tarp, but the only people I found making them commercially is Tentsmiths in America (http://tentsmiths.com/tent-camp-accessories/oilskin-tarps.html). They are using cotton. I thought traditionally, in the 18th century, they were from hemp or linen (?) I am planning to make my own for the next challenge. Any instructions welcome.

 

[SJStuart]

LOL... Grand to see you took note over the weekend.. lol

Well... the point was undeniably well-illustrated, and you'd have to be a colossal cnut not to pick up on it!

 

[Big Stu 12]

Well after many moons of wondering what to take for this challenge I still have not decided.. one things for sure after the last two mornings think I may well and an extra blanket to my bed roll.......

 

[Man of Tanith]

Guess who's just got a pair of us air force moccasins arrive in post.

Haven't had time for my own moccs (too many other things in way) so these will be ideal. Very comfortable so far. Need a couple pairs of thick socks in em but they're brilliant

 

[Big Stu 12]

Guess who's just got a pair of us air force moccasins arrive in post.

Haven't had time for my own moccs (too many other things in way) so these will be ideal. Very comfortable so far. Need a couple pairs of thick socks in em but they're brilliant

I will have to have a look see at them ...

 

[Man of Tanith]

Good luck they are as rare as rocking horse poop
Hence why I grabbed em despite being over bushy budget for month. ...

Havin pottered around house garden and up to garage I'm well pleased with em. Just not the white canvas uppers....need me some canvas dye but thats not vitally important in the grand scheme so I can always do that after challenge

 

[ozzy1977]

Cheers Colin, just ordered one