Suffolk Bushcraft Group

humdrum_hostage

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Also Stu, I have got a crayfish trap and permission from the EA for the local river so in the spring once I have found the hot spots I can set the traps before a meet and either collect it before or go for a ramble together to collect it and hopefully bring some local caught food to the "table" :D :D :D
 

Big Stu 12

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That sound great Chris, it would be good to find out more about Cray fish trapping, :), and a great activity for a meet :)
 

Big Stu 12

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I forgot a previous engagement that I had made, the Friday night will only be for Regulars, unless there there is a Regular Staying, Please arrange through Me
 

crosslandkelly

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Looks like there's a good chance I can make this now, had to do a bit of juggling, but I reckon I can get there for 1pm on the Friday.
Stu, You coming on the Saturday then?


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1. Big Stu & Ruby - Fri & Sat. tent
2. Mike & Bryson (playful Springer) - Sat, not sure yet about Fri. tent.
3. Humdrum - sat.
4. Colin - Fri & Sat. Look forward to seeing the dogs.
 
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crosslandkelly

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To be honest Chris, I've never had a problem with that, set your tarp lower and wear a beanie if your head gets cold. Put on fresh socks before you get into your bag, this will keep your feet warmer. during the day just layer up, probably the same as when you are working outside in this weather.



Are you coming to this one Toby?:)
 

Big Stu 12

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As Colin says, wear a beanie, and clean socks every night, a few other tips I have are

During the day as Colin says, layer up, and pack an extra layer just in case, try to keep dry, don't just sit in a chair near the fire you'll find you get cold... best to move around, remember a fire warms only one side.

Get a cheap roll mat cut it up so you have a small mat for standing on when your in you pit.. keeps feet warm, and cut it to size to fit your chair... this will make a great difference at night around the fire

Set up tarp so its not in line with the wind, and at night drop the sides down... so to protect you... if you can close one end,

Just before bed eat something warm , I use cous-cous, they are very quick and easy, and gives you something warm... better then a drink less need to pee...

http://www.ainsley-harriott.com/products/ranges/cous-cous

Make a flask of warm drink just before you go to bed wrap it in something to insulate it more, then you will have a warm drink if you wake up cold.. and you don't have to put the kettle on.... if wrapped carefully it will be nice and warm in the morning
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Have a small walk around, before bed get the blood moving this will help warm the sleeping bag.

Last thing at night I take off all clothes as they carry sweat from the day, and any rain you may have had. this is the same reason changing the sock just before jumping into bed, the drier you are the quicker you will warm up, and of course lose heat slower...

If you can air your Sleeping bag during the day... the damp air and sweat will effect the sleeping back performance..

A spare blanket kept near to hand is handy just in case...

A pair of slippers/flip flops... easy to put on if you need to get up in middle of night.. quicker then putting on boots,

Have a pair of gloves near by....

And of course if you are having problems, tell some one.. and let them know, there is no shame in asking for help... ok they may moan when you wake them, but hey better a moan then Hypothermia...
 

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