Suffolk Bushcraft Group Daniel Boone Challenge 23rd May to 26th May 2014

[Big Stu 12]

You need to make a self bow and Hazel shoot arrows Stu. Pull your finger out.

lol...

things will come.... got 3 1/2 hrs more fun time every week when I start the new job...

 

[Hedgecrafter]

The boon is looking slightly less likely for me.
I've just been given notice to quit by the landlord as she is selling the house.
So it looks like I might be busy moving that week.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Sorry to hear that Russell, hope you get sorted quickly.

Found some good period tarp shelter styles used re-enactors in the states.

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Funny how they seem to prefer a diamond fly set up too. They also speak of using 12 x 12 tarps.

 

[ozzy1977]

Bet they weigh a fair bit, would not want to be carrying them to far, I guess it would be great if you have a horse though.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Again it's the base camp thing. once you have set up your stuff, you can then head out for however long with a lightweight kit.

 

[Big Stu 12]

The boon is looking slightly less likely for me.
I've just been given notice to quit by the landlord as she is selling the house.
So it looks like I might be busy moving that week.

sorry to hear that Bud, see how things go mate.. you never know....

Found some good period tarp shelter styles used re-enactors in the states.

Funny how they seem to prefer a diamond fly set up too. They also speak of using 12 x 12 tarps.

weight was not a problem for them as they tended to make a base camp , had Pack Mule's/Horses, then went out from there..I think the diamond shape was a good one for room with a wide opening as well..

 

[crosslandkelly]

Thought it was time to bump this up, and get some more interest going. Anyone else up for it.

“That which does not kill us makes us stronger.”
Friedrich Nietzsche.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Again it's the base camp thing. once you have set up your stuff, you can then head out for however long with a lightweight kit.

a boonie basecamp followed by a lighter load for a night or two could be interesting. ....

 

[Big Stu 12]

I did this one to allow for an extended experience, and also return to the main camp on the fourth night so we did not have to carry too much around, making camp at the main site on the first night then on the fourth returning to the main site, extra kit/food can be left here for teh last night .. or even a detor to restock after the second night

 

[crosslandkelly]

Means we can store some supplies and kit. So anymore for anymore?

1. Big Stu
2. Chris (Ozzy1977)
3. Colin
4. MarkinLondon

 

[Big Stu 12]

And have a Group Stew on the last night

 

[crosslandkelly]

And have a Group Stew on the last night

Yeah, great idea.

 

[Man of Tanith]

I definitely cant make it despite varied attempts. ...
but I'm lookin forward to the write up gents

 

[Big Stu 12]

Thats a shame Sam, no Doubt a right up will follow.... I am wondering about one in Sept/October but that will be a two nighter and may be a base camper at one site, to practice all the boonie skills

 

[Man of Tanith]

hmmmmm possibly.
October I've my stag do (whoop whoop)

got a 3x3 canvas tarp arrive today for using which I've a few schemes to mess around with

 

[crosslandkelly]

hmmmmm possibly.
October I've my stag do (whoop whoop)

got a 3x3 canvas tarp arrive today for using which I've a few schemes to mess around with

Where did you get it Sam?

 

[Man of Tanith]

bilmo of this parish mate.
it looks good havin nosed at it in lounge.
need some dry weather t have a proper play

 

[Big Stu 12]

Not long now... less then two weeks... better start to get the gear ready for it......

 

[Man of Tanith]

with pics I hope lads.......

Please?

 

[crosslandkelly]

Did Daniel Boone have a camera?