Suffolk Bushcraft Group
- Thread starter Big Stu 12
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ooohhhhh...... with ya now 
Hope you enjoy ya overnighter weather is good for it fresh but dry. Would have liked to come but staying at home this weekend as was away at the NEC last weekend.
Hope you enjoy ya overnighter weather is good for it fresh but dry. Would have liked to come but staying at home this weekend as was away at the NEC last weekend.
Just thought I would look where to get a British Army Ration Pack from for the challenge........... Ebay £12 plus £5.50 P&P is this about right or am I looking in the wrong place. Lots of menus to choose from!
I am not a great fan of either the Tan, or the camo of any type, I have a coyote DD XL, did like it to start with but not to sure now, I have a Woodland Camo Bergan, and don't really like it, it was the right price when I brought it, to me you just need green/drab colours when doing what we do, the way I think is camo tends to dream up paramilitary in most people, all we need to do is blend in and not look conspicuous, I find that people in camo are noticed more funnily enough.
I like the Karrimor kit myself, and like the SF side multi pouches, rather then the single 10/12 ltr single pouch.., saying that I also like the older Canvas sacks as well,
I like the Karrimor kit myself, and like the SF side multi pouches, rather then the single 10/12 ltr single pouch.., saying that I also like the older Canvas sacks as well,
Hi, now I don't mind what colour my bag is, but I do like quality, longevity and a good fit. in this day and age if someone see's a group of people with a large backpack's they think your up to no good anyway regardless of its colour. The only thing I/we have going for us, is we're old farts and we look a little less Rambo, if anything homeless. Anyway I/we have so much equipment when I/we go out the colour of my/our tarp or bag is of no importance. You could probably see or smell our campfire smoke a mile away lol so inconspicuous we are not. PS nice kit Paul, later lads
One for you Karl, a gadget kettle on offer
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/van...e-gas-saving-12-00-normally-23-amazon-1798571
I think I have enough kettles, and I can't see it working well over an open fire.
On another note, re: the flat pack plastic plates. I have got them, and did recommend them. But it was "Got them this year (as in 2014)" as opposed to "Had them for years"!
They are quite cool though, and don't take up much space.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/van...e-gas-saving-12-00-normally-23-amazon-1798571
I think I have enough kettles, and I can't see it working well over an open fire.
On another note, re: the flat pack plastic plates. I have got them, and did recommend them. But it was "Got them this year (as in 2014)" as opposed to "Had them for years"!
They are quite cool though, and don't take up much space.
As you know I am one for the older type kit a it tested and field proven,
Yes I know that you can say that old kit was new once, but hey look at it plastic not only hardens with age, UV stabilized plastic is only UV stabilized for so long. it also work hardens, how many of us have had something with those plastic snaps and found that they break are are no good after a few uses.... myself I can not see the full set being functional in two years time with regular use, month after month...
Sorry Engineer coming out again...
Well I was chainsawing most of yesterday at the out laws, had to take down a few wind blown trees two of which are big elm trees, one wasn't too great but the other is a gold mine of bow wood I think. Going back today to finish off and then shoot the Ghost to see how it shoots over distance compared to the critter gitter.
There is some Ash tree's that I took down also I will eye ball them today and see if they are worth keeping for bows also.
Most of todays ultralight gear isnt designed to be durable, unless you go for titanium, look at the ultralight bags they tend to have a life expectancy of 100 miles, but then they weigh 1lb, not 6 that a berghaus or similar would.
It all boils down to if you want durability or light weight making it easier to cover the miles
It all boils down to if you want durability or light weight making it easier to cover the miles
Most of todays ultralight gear isnt designed to be durable, unless you go for titanium, look at the ultralight bags they tend to have a life expectancy of 100 miles, but then they weigh 1lb, not 6 that a berghaus or similar would.
It all boils down to if you want durability or light weight making it easier to cover the miles
To a point I agree... the light weight kit is not built to last years...If I was to buy a sack that only was designed to last a few hundred miles I think I would book myself into rehab.. I must have been on something....
To me there is only really one way to be able to do miles easier is to carry less kit and take the bear essentials - lightweight is not comfortable, then get out there pound the ground, and of course lose the belly and get fitter......may be one reason I am not in to it any more...
Steve, Chris it was a good evening meeting more of the peeps from Oakwood last night at the Annual meal, I also book my self onto the Feb shoot
I remember reading an article on ultralight backpacking, the author suggested taking sleeping pills to make it more comfortable at night as he was using summer weight bags in winter, but he was the sort to take only the clothes he started in, no hygiene kit or first aid kit and live off polo mints for a week.
Thats a shame about the shoot, I am looking forward to it , I def up for teh Sunday, I am also going to the Club on the Saturday as well for the Maintenance day
, I def up for teh Sunday, I am also going to the Club on the Saturday as well for the Maintenance day 
