The KIT LIST thread (as per Adi's request)

[maddave]

Adi made a request in a previous thread that we should all put up our kit lists. A good Idea, but there are so many variations on what you take. From a week in the woods to a weekend at the coast. So in order for the thread to be tidy, let's put up a "Basic" list of the things you generally pack wherever you may be. No specialised jungle boots or Bolle' high mountain shades. Just your ordinary stuff.

OK here we go then

Blacks 30ltr rucksack
British DPM Basha
Decathlon 3/4 length sleeping pad
Hammock (unbranded)
3 season snugpak hollofill sleeping bag
MOD survival knife
Smith & Wesson camping hatchet
Army firesteel
Tinder (birchbark, cramp balls etc)
emergency lighter (just in case)
US army steel mug
5Lb coffee can billy (sleeping bag fits nicely inside)
Ortlieb waterbag
water purification (millbank)
Cordage (paracord)
Hexi stove
Emergency food
Petzl Tikka headlamp
map of area
compass
whistle
First aid kit
small washkit (soap,toothbrush, packtowl)
insect repellent (Avon SSS)


Worn
Aussie drovers hat (Barmah squashy)
Bandana
Norgee shirt
Polarfleece smock
US army olive green combat jacket
German army moleskin trousers
British army arctic socks
Scarpa attack boots

That's about it really. It does get modified a little, but I usually carry most of the above


So if you have a basic kit list you would like to share with the group, put it up here so we can see what works for you

 

[the naughty boy]

if im away for the weekend i bring...
large abu garcia sack [with stool as frame]
tarp or poncho
army sleeping bag
army bivvy bag
thermarest
trangia stove and meths
plastic insulated cup
army issue kukri
no 12 opinel
wire saw
firesteel
gas lighter
paracord
black diamond headlight[ with spare batteries]
sak[swiss champ] in leather pouch on belt

i wear 66pattern lined combats
pro boots
gortex gaiters
HH vest
fleece
tresspass windproof fleece jacket
lowe alpine triplepoint [atlas] jacket
berghaus fleece beanie
but i sleep in the nip[ dont you?]

and a partridge in a pear tree :-D

 

[stuart f]

My basic kit consists of:
35 ltr rucksack
dmp basha
bivi bag(EX MILITARY)
holofil sleeping bag(AZTEC)
pillow case(TO FILL WITH DEBRIS FOR A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP)
hexy stove
mess tins
tinder tin
turbo flame lighter
strike a lite
waterproof matches
axe(GRANNY B. SFA)
knife(LAPP PUUKKO)
folding saw
para cord
map
compass(SILVA)
water bottle(BRITISH MILITARY)
mug
survival tin

leather boots(DEMON)
waterproof socks(SEALSKINZ)
combat trouser
wicking t/shirt(REGATTA)
brushed cotton shirt
artic shirt(NORWEGIAN MILITARY)
combat jacket(BRITISH DMP MILITARY)
waterproof trousers
waterproof jacket(CRAGHOPPER)
windproof,waterproof,breathable trapper hat.

well thats my basic kit. CHEERS STUART F.

 

[the naughty boy]

i cant believe i left out a vital bit of kit which i always carry...BOGROLL! more than one use you know.

 

[ChrisKavanaugh]

I just happened to have my minimal kit on the table for cleaning after a hike. German Army day Rucksack, Fallkniven F1 and small diamond plate. Metal Match with Hacksaw Striker, small Bundle of Fatwood,Lifeboat Matches, Silva Ranger Compass and local Topo, E2eSurefire with spare batteries and bulb, Rescue Reflector Model 2 Mirror with attached Storm Whistle, 1 Qt G.I. Canteen, Water Tablets, Esbit Stove with fuel, small cheap billy, Tin Cup and S/S Spoon, Tea, Earl Grey, Pemmican, Fruitcake, Chocolate, 9'x9' Nylon Tarp with premade lines and stakes, Wiggys Superlight bag and ensolite full length pad, First Aid kit, 6' ash hiking staff.

 

[MartiniDave]

If I go alone pretty much as you guys list above.

If I go with the family (3 people)-

Landrover Discovery containing:
4 berth tent
2 berth tent
Folding table with chairs
Folding table without chairs
Folding chairs
Clothing (unsuitable) for 4x period of trip.
Suitable clothing 1 set - made to last full duration, ither remains packed.
Gas stove
Gas cylinder (almost empty)
Matches (damp)
Lighter (empty)
Small water bottle (1 pint)
Pots, pans kitchen sink etc!

You get the idea! :-D :-D :-D

Dave

Tea, Earl Grey

Are you related to Jean-Luc Picard?

 

[PC2K]

something like this:

-sabre 45 with optional vulcan side pockets
-australian hootchie
-dutch bivy
-sleeping bag
-foam sleeping pad
-1 set of spare clothing ( fleece, t-shirt, trouwser )
-katadyn mini waterfilter with carbon botlle adapter ( you just keep on pumping and pumping.... )
-nagalene bottle and 2 L camelbak
-Snowpeak track cooking set, spork, homemade stand, wind screen and modified halcon stove
-petzl tikka
-first aid kit
-rain gear
-compass
-fallkniven S1 ( only knife i got, which i can mount on mine belt without interfearing with mine waist strap. )
-folding Saw
-hygiene kit
-fire steel, fat wood.
-emergency gear: Pounch type of PSK, signal mirror and whistle, tinder, matches, BIC lighter, etc.

 

[ditchfield]

Here goes:

Lowe Alpine Contour Mountain 45 rucksack
Mountain Equipment Sleepwalker 1 sleeping bag
Thermarest ¾ standard lite mattress or thin cut-down foam mat
Brit army bivi bag (on loan) or sil nylon basha
MSR aluminium ‘Mountain Bowl’ with coat hanger handle and cut down pie tray lid :-D
Mini ‘disposable’ folding esbit stove (the flat pack type) with tablets
Lexan spoon
Bandana for clearing up and preventing rattling
US MRE Bog roll and tissues
mini toothbrush
Pack towel (or rip-off thereof)
Swan vesta matches
Military firesteel
Candle in a small tabacco tin
Petzl Zipka headlight
Photon 2 microlight
Mora Clipper SS in Olive Green
Bahco Laplander folding saw
Various folding knifes/ multitools swapped around
Assorted ziplock bags
Small First Aid Kit

Brit Army Lightweight trousers
Brasher Hillmaster Boots
Brasher 3 season socks and 1000 mile socks (not together)
Wicking thermal (not sure what make. Too small and getting grotty)
Craghoppers Fleece jacket
West winds ventile windshirt
Fleece hat, fleece neck gaiter, merkalon glove liners, NI leather gloves – as appropriate

I know I’ve missed some stuff, but that’s off hand.

 

[TheViking]

Hi...

If it's kit you want, then here you go.

 

[Ahjno]

My bushcraft kitlist:

• Karrimor Sabre 60-100 ltr rucksack + olive raincover / Sabre 30 (summer)
• Waterproof bag (Exped)
• Tarpaulin (Aus. cam.) + lines (1x 7m/5mm & 4x 4m/2mm - green) & pegs
• Ajungilak Kompakt 215L sleeping bag, packed in bivvy bag / TNF summer mummy
• Bivvy bag (British army DPM)
• ¾ Sleepingmat (TaR)
• Hammock (Hennessey in bin liner & stuff bag) – when not ground dwelling
• Mora Clipper + sharpening stone / AW Bushcrafter (own design)
• Folding saw
• Firekit & tinder bag
• Fishingkit & 10 snares
• Billy can (Zebra 12 cm)
- Trangia burner, Clikstand, alu windscreen + meths
• Crusader mug
• Spoon
• Waterbottle (1 ltr, British army issue) + 2 ltr Platypus
• Aquapur puritabs - soon to be replaced by a waterpurifier
• Petzl Tikka headtorch
• Paracord (10m)
• Repairskit
• Extra clothing: (in an 8 ltr Exped drybag): 2 pair socks, 1 pair Sealskin socks, boxershort, cargo trousers, T-shirt.
Arktis Rainshield (smock liner), fleece vest, (gardening) gloves, mosquito headnet (all depending on circumstances).
• Toiletries
• First Aid Kit, incl. Steridex, field dressing, alu foil survival blanket, etc.
• Brew kit
• [Rations] + 1 pack Schultheiss emergency ration (blocks)

Clothing on body:
Arktis Windproof smock, trekking blouse, T shirt, boxerhort, cargo trouser, socks, buff, woolen hat, Hanwag boots.

 

[tomtom]

Karrimor Saber 30 or Panther 70
Moscoselkatan Arran 5 lite (plus fire box) OR SAS Tarp
BA Bivi Bag
Rab Atlas 750 sleeping bag
Therm-a-rest
Granny B (wildlife hatchet)
North Star
Leatherman
Folding Saw
Starkie
Wet and dry 800 grit
bandana
FAK
Puri Tabs
Dioralyte(yummy)
Knife Fork Spoon (upgradeing to a spork soon though)
Para cord
Survival tin (dono whats in it)
Silva compas
Whistle
Fire Kit: Tinder puch Birch Bark, Thistle Down, cramp balls, Fire Steel, Flint Steel, Swan Vistas, 2/3 night lights
16cm Billy + scrubber, small bottle of olive oil, salt
Wash Kit: soap(biodegradable), Flanel, Tooth Brush, Tooth Paste.
2lt platapus if i have room for it/can be bothered to carry it other wise just a sigg bottle
I normaly carry several books with more of either a technichal (outdoors hand book) or entertaining (the men of the last frountier) nature, but always of an outdoorsy nature
Note Book + Pen
Camera

some of this might be in my Possibles Pouch

think thats it.. though it obviously varies

severl items on here, such as North Star Granny B Spork para cord, are also part of my Bushcrafti Religious Dress

 

[jakunen]

OK, 1st post in two and a half weeks...

Here's my basic list taken on all trips, for longer trips/cold weather trips, its obviously longer and some bits get swapped out.

Carried upon the body at all times (pockets and possibles pouch etc)

Knife with fire steel and paracord wrap.
Tinder pouch (with match safe) and candle stub.
Sharpening kit (DC4).
Compass + whistle .
Map.
10m Cordage.
Repellent.
Flexi cup (or kuksa).
Boiled sweets (emergency ration).
FAK.
Head torch.


Day sack (26L – 45L)
Pack liner.
Pack cover.
Stove and short term fuel.
Billy can.
KFS.
Short term rations and brew kit.
Water filter.
Folding saw.
Waterproof top.
Leuku (when hiking and not on belt).
1 qrt canteen.
Mosi head net.
Mirror.
Trek stick.
Emergency bivi bag/Blizzard bag.
Toilet roll in waterproof bag.
Hootchie

Clothes are generally:
Berghaus(?) KSB boots.
Zip-off trousers.
T-shirt/shirt/fleece.
My new Swagman hat.
Gilet (sort of a jerkin with loads of pockets).

And its great to be back, even if I've got to trawl through nearly FOUR THOUSAND POSTS!!!

 

[Kim]

Mmm,

My 65 litre backpack, if I had any bigger I'd fall over.
My sleeping bag
Bivi bag
Basha
Carry matt
Poncho
Swedish mess kit
Survival bag
Torch
Toilet roll
2 lt water bottle
My belt from which hangs off it...four little, really useful bags filled with really useful things like a multi-tool, wee maglight, mirror, fire lighting stuff inc tinder, first aid kit, knife, lapsaw, compass, whistle and other bits and bobs all small and light.

And apart from the clothes I'm wearing and the spares I carry in the rucksack, not much else really, (bound to have forgotten something though eh) although I am after getting hold of a collapsible mixing bait bowl cos they're really useful.

 

[jakunen]

although I am after getting hold of a collapsible mixing bait bowl cos they're really useful.

Kim,
Any decent tackle shop will have them, possibly even Argos.

You intending using it as a wash bowl?

 

[Kim]

Yep. Thanks matey, I've a few places to try.

 

[jakunen]

If you can't get one by the January meet in Ashdown Forest (which seems unlikely), let me know and I'll get you one from my local tackle shop. They always stock them.

 

[TheViking]

Just to rip this thread up again, to all the new members who has signe din lately.

Post your kit list(s).

I really don't have one. I always wear clothes with a little stuff in the pockets and then all the other small things in a possibles pouch. If i'll be sleeping there, I'll add sleeping bag, stove, mat, extra clothes, etc. ack:

 

[wanderinstar]

Hi all,

This thread has been very useful to a total newcomer to bushcraft. However there seems to be one thing missing from all lists." a collapsable spade " for digging latrine etc.Or am I missing something. Certainly not criticising, by any means, as I said earlier very useful.
Ian.

 

[arctic hobo]

You mean a digging stick?

 

[Hoodoo]

When I'm backpacking and not "bushcrafting," I have been known to carry one. I lighten mine up a bit. This is a before and after pic.