Sussex Bushcraft Group - January Meet?

[Hugo]

I don't think water is an issue really, we all carry water bottles.
My stove was posted eight days ago from H K so I might be lucky and be able to try it out.
Any descent fungi about that is good to eat Simon.

 

[hellobayo]

I don't have access to big water containers, but will put a couple of empty 2l pop bottles in the car in case we need them.

With the water shut off, does it mean we won't have toilet facilities? Or will we be digging out a 'dunny'? If so I'll bring a big spade.

 

[widu13]

Nah, the main toilet block will be open. However, if we are on the bog you may need to entrench your living/admin area.

Can we please stay off of the bog?

 

[Simon H]

Hugo there'll be no mushrooms out up there for a while, but I can see what I can I can pilfer from Iona's cupboard by way of stuff we dried last season if you like?

 

[lamper]

All still want to come but unless my new sleeping bag arrives I'll be very cold!

I'll give spandit or Monkey Boy a bell and will come along if I can. Do I need to add my name to list now just in case?

 

[spandit]

Just bung your name down - it's not vital we get exact numbers. I've succumbed to GE but hoping I'll feel better by the weekend

 

[lamper]

Neil
Luke
widu13
Hugo
Kep + 2
monkey boy
Neumo
Loenja
spandit
SimonH
Hellobayo
Lamper (maybe if sleeping bag arrives)

 

[spandit]

Forecasting snow for Sunday! What sleeping bag are you waiting for, Lamper?

 

[spandit]

Hugo there'll be no mushrooms out up there for a while, but I can see what I can I can pilfer from Iona's cupboard by way of stuff we dried last season if you like?

Is Iona coming too? What about Steel (Stihl?)

 

[widu13]

Is the pitch confirmed yet? I'm likely to arrive about 4ish on Fri night and don't want to be directed to wrong pitch!

 

[lamper]

Forecasting snow for Sunday! What sleeping bag are you waiting for, Lamper?

Its pay day today and I am seriously considering a Western Mountaineering Ultralite - http://www.westernmountaineering.com/index.cfm?section=products&page=sleeping%20bags&cat=ExtremeLite%20Series&ContentId=17

Gonna have a phone around today and see if I can get it delivered for Friday.

 

[spandit]

Very nice - are they available in the UK? They're not especially long, though - the biggest one looks a bit short for me

Edit: blimey, just seen the price! I suppose since you don't have a car you need something light but wow...

 

[lamper]

Very nice - are they available in the UK? They're not especially long, though - the biggest one looks a bit short for me

Edit: blimey, just seen the price! I suppose since you don't have a car you need something light but wow...

They have a few UK suppliers.

I was looking for a high quality down bag. An Alpkit is £190 for a bag that is 400 grams heavier - not massive but they are never in stock. All other brands I have looked at are either too heavy (subjective I know but over 1.3kg for -3c to -5c bag is too much) or the price is near enough the same - +/- £40.

Other bags I looked at are....

Rab Neutrino 400 (not as warm as the Western Mountaineering)
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/inde...code/81410034/id_colour/157/group/239/level/3

Rab Ascent 700 (to heavy really)
http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/inde...code/81510068/id_colour/106/group/239/level/3

RAB Apline 600
http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/rab_alpine_600_down_sleeping_bag.html

My two hobbies are in bi-polar opposites to each other - Photography / Walking & Camping

Photography - the more you spend the heavier it seem to get (glass doesn't come in lightweight)
Camping - the more you spend the lighter it becomes

So one has to offset the other!!

Mike

 

[spandit]

An Alpkit is £190 for a bag that is 400 grams heavier - not massive but they are never in stock

Alpkit stock levels never seem to be good, need some more Clippers

 

[Simon H]

Iona may come down on Saturday night Robin, after work, if she's not knackered. I think I'm collecting Steil on Saturday morning for the day and night. So in theory, yeah they are coming mate.

 

[F7144]

I have a Woodlore Golden Eagle as my winter sleeping bag. Im not Ray Mears biggest fan but it is a very good bag, and the season / temp ratings are tried and tested. I last used it in november and woke up in the night on fire, all I had on was socks, boxers, and T shirt.

costs £145
Performance rating: 4 Season
Packed size: 25 x 25 x 45 cm (equivalent to 22 litres)
Unrolled length: approximately 181 cm (from top of zip to feet) plus head room
Internal length: 200 cm approx.
Width at shoulders: 82 cm
Weight: 2.3 kg
Minimum comfort temperature: -25 °C
Minimum extreme temperature: -35 °C
I will be arriving friday morning, are we on D1? I will get the parachute off Neil and get it set up if possible.

Luke

 

[lamper]

I have a Woodlore Golden Eagle as my winter sleeping bag. Im not Ray Mears biggest fan but it is a very good bag, and the season / temp ratings are tried and tested. I last used it in november and woke up in the night on fire, all I had on was socks, boxers, and T shirt.

costs £145
Performance rating: 4 Season
Packed size: 25 x 25 x 45 cm (equivalent to 22 litres)
Unrolled length: approximately 181 cm (from top of zip to feet) plus head room
Internal length: 200 cm approx.
Width at shoulders: 82 cm
Weight: 2.3 kg
Minimum comfort temperature: -25 °C
Minimum extreme temperature: -35 °C
I will be arriving friday morning, are we on D1? I will get the parachute off Neil and get it set up if possible.

Luke

Nice bags, but a little heavy for me and the pack size is way to big for my bag.

Thanks for the idea though...

 

[Simon H]

I'll be there about 2 ish on Friday afternoon so I'll give you a hand with the chute Luke.

 

[Hugo]

Hi everyone, I have had a word with the site manager at Broadstone Warren and asked for pitch D1 and he said it was OK to have that one. So it will be D1 that we will be camping on.
As you know the water tap is turn off at this area but there are other places we can get water from on site.
The purpose for asking for D1 was people who do know the site area know this is a good level area for pitching the large parachute for a group shelter ( cheers to Neil 1 for that ) also the floor is soft under foot so has better drainage for this time of year.
I look forward to seeing all you guys and girls this weekend at pitch D1. I'll be there some time on Friday but have business on the way there so not sure exactly what time.

 

[lamper]

Looks like my sleeping bag should arrive in time. Its set for a "by noon delivery" for tomorrow.

Noob questions (first meet and all) -

- Do I need to bring food or money for food? If so what is needed?

- I know when I was a scout that Broadstone Warren was a dry site, does that still apply for adults and a couple of cans? (leave no trace of course)