Suggestions for kit

[bush tycoon]

Hi

Just wondering if anyone can suggest some shops in the Essex area nearish Wickford or websites to get some kit that wont break the bank. Im new to the bushcraft scene. any help will be much apprieated.

Jack
(Bush Tycoon)

 

[Prodigal Son]

You could try here: here

 

[calibanzwei]

Lol - both harsh and fair at the same time.

 

[Prodigal Son]

Sorry!! That was a bit cruel.

But seriously, if you have any army surplus shops in your area, please try them first, get some cheap surplus kit to get you started, once your knowledge expands, you will be able to make a more informed choice.

 

[bush tycoon]

i set myslef up for that to be honest but thanks

 

[Prodigal Son]

Welcome to the site!!

If you need help on all things outdoors, this is probably the best source on the web!

There are so many knowledgeable, friendly and decent people on here D I'm not including myself in that, don't worry!!) I'm sure you will be able to get all the info you need!

Start small, don't rush to spend your money, find what works for you. Decent waterproofs are probably a good start and decent blade.

 

[calibanzwei]

Isn't Endicotts in Essex?

EDIT: Gah close, Exeter

 

[drewdunnrespect]

now the your questions a fair one but

to answer it you need to awnser the following

tree dweller

or ground dweller

the reason for this is if your a ground dweller it will be easy

www.genuinearmysurpless.c.uk

if your a tree dweller

www.DD.hammocks.com

now then this wont get you all your gear but most of it yes

the next question is what do you all ready have cos if we know what you allready have we can suggest more

 

[bush tycoon]

cheers guys

what is a good knife for a begineer? ive seen so money ranging in prices but just wondering if someone could guide me towards a particular brand or model

 

[drewdunnrespect]

a mora for a tenna email bcuk or tony and he might be able to supply u with one or google it cos sorry but i dont know were to get one now ebay isnt selling knives

 

[FGYT]

cheers guys

what is a good knife for a begineer? ive seen so money ranging in prices but just wondering if someone could guide me towards a particular brand or model

Me first

Frosts MORA £10 ish



oks Second

 

[bush tycoon]

well kit i already have

i have a complete set of goretex waterproofs, loads of camo clothing and fleeces etc. have recently got my hands on a desert camo basher from a mate in the forces, got a 3 - 4 season sleeping bag aswell as a down filled one which my mate also gave me how ever labels are missing on it so don't know the temp range on it

 

[calibanzwei]

......all you need then is a Mora and a Trangia

 

[FGYT]

oks sounds liek you mostly sorted tro try the outdoors over night etc

not that you need to etc and finding soem where to do it is some times difficult

you can Bushcraft a lot in your back garden what do you find interests you in the wide wide world of Bushcraft

most find cutting Fings and Burnin Fings is the place to start

 

[drewdunnrespect]

well the water proofs are great along with the two sleeping bags and clothes

now what you need next is a ruck sack once u have the mora

now then my advice is to get a PLCE (personal load carrying equipment) standerd issue bag from genuine army surpless

its what i use and it wont let you down

also a few dry bags would be a good idea cos wet kit is not fun in this weather

also you will need to get the rocket packs with the ruck sack to make it a full capacity of 120 litre

 

[bush tycoon]

thanks alot guys.

gonna look and order myselh a mora today and get out into the garden over the weekend and have a go at some bits and pieces. i know somewhere in the house i have some bushcraft books so will havea flick through them.

i reckon i may be able to source a army bergain through a friend.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

cool let us all no how you get on mate

 

[FGYT]

thanks alot guys.

gonna look and order myselh a mora today and get out into the garden over the weekend and have a go at some bits and pieces. i know somewhere in the house i have some bushcraft books so will havea flick through them.

i reckon i may be able to source a army bergain through a friend.

also as your probably doing have a trawl thro here for ideas to try in the garden plenty of carving idea to get used to the Mora and make a bit of lighting wood

if you can order a fire steel as well to go with the mora to spark up a fire dont need a fancy handle a plain rod will do

ATB

Duncan

 

[armie]

now the your questions a fair one but

(snip)

www.genuinearmysurpless.c.uk

if your a tree dweller

www.DD.hammocks.com

(snip)

Those links don't seem to work...

 

[MartinK9]

Those links don't seem to work...

http://www.genuinearmysurplus.co.uk/

http://www.ddhammocks.com/