Having spent the last few weeks sourcing everything I thought I needed to finally go and do my first bushcraft camp in some local woods ( with permission of course) last minute I have had to postpone for a week, also it was forcast heavy rain all night which although shouldnt matter I though maybe a bit much for the first time. Bear with me the top tip is coming, Desperate to at least set up a tarp and feel sheltered I decided to spend the night on the lawn at home. My teenage daughter was keen to do something new as we have been a camping family for all of her life and more. After setting up a 3.5 x 3.5 Tarp into a fully enclosed pyramid , although she cleverly redisigned to make a self sealing doorway, kids can be amazing , A second tarp put up as a wind break but in an open front two sided pyramid with a fire infront(not too close but enough for heat not smoke to gently warm the inside) We then proceeded to make coffee and hot chocolate using the kelly kettle and sausages bacon and fried eggs in rolls using her buddy burner only made last week. Every thing worked well and after falling asleep by 10 and waking at 5 to the dawn chorus, nodding off for another hour, got up dry warm and feeling great. FINALLY TOP TIP, I suddenly realised everything we had out on the lawn was basically all we needed in our packs, maybe add the first aid kit and bush craft tools, but indoors was a load of stuff bought for what ifs. My advice spend a night in the garden at home and you will realise just how much stuff you can lose from your pack, lightening the load and enjoy every trip just as much.
I hope this helps some of you who like me that thought the wheight of your pack might be the one thing that might kill off this sole cleansing hobby. Much love to you all and I look forward to your replies.
I hope this helps some of you who like me that thought the wheight of your pack might be the one thing that might kill off this sole cleansing hobby. Much love to you all and I look forward to your replies.
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