Unusual bit of kit
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Small and medium binder clips. Great for, well, clipping stuff.
I also carry a medium-weight carabiner with a four-foot loop of paracord on it. This rides on my pack shoulder strap. First thing into camp, the cord wraps around a tree and the biner goes through the end of the loop. Off comes the pack and it hooks onto the carabiner. Instant cupboard.
I like to download odd bits of reading material onto my Palm before heading out, just in case a rainy day needs something to pass the time.
There's a bandanna available through BSA shops that has some forty-odd knots on it. That and a few bits of paracord will keep me occupied for hours.
Bear
I also carry a medium-weight carabiner with a four-foot loop of paracord on it. This rides on my pack shoulder strap. First thing into camp, the cord wraps around a tree and the biner goes through the end of the loop. Off comes the pack and it hooks onto the carabiner. Instant cupboard.
I like to download odd bits of reading material onto my Palm before heading out, just in case a rainy day needs something to pass the time.
There's a bandanna available through BSA shops that has some forty-odd knots on it. That and a few bits of paracord will keep me occupied for hours.
Bear
I've been wanting a similar shovel, but it would probably have a home in the vehicle with an axe and bow saw. Never thought about carrying a folding hanger with me.
If you had asked me a few months ago, I would have said a cell phone was unusual, but now I carry one, so it's not anymore.
I guess that the only item I carry with me that many would consider unusual from their point of view (to me it's part of life), would be my offering pouch. I made up a mixture of herbs that I carry in a small leather pouch. The herb is used as an offering to the Earth, prior to my taking those things I need that the Earth offers to me each day.
If you had asked me a few months ago, I would have said a cell phone was unusual, but now I carry one, so it's not anymore.
I guess that the only item I carry with me that many would consider unusual from their point of view (to me it's part of life), would be my offering pouch. I made up a mixture of herbs that I carry in a small leather pouch. The herb is used as an offering to the Earth, prior to my taking those things I need that the Earth offers to me each day.
i often carry corn or oats or sage for that RA..
im not sure if its unusual but i carry some plastic bags for putting foraged goodies and any rubish in!
also a pack of cards for fun and a bandana as it has loads of uses!!
im not sure if its unusual but i carry some plastic bags for putting foraged goodies and any rubish in!
also a pack of cards for fun and a bandana as it has loads of uses!!
Nice on RA. I similarly carry a small hip flask of whiskey. I always offer some to the woods in appreciation. Do the same when I go on water.
Also goes down when you meet people too as an offering of friendship...
Also goes down when you meet people too as an offering of friendship...
When I'm backpacking, I carry a little insulated "cozy" to put my pot of food in to keep it warm. I can leave rice and noodle dishes set and cook themselves in the cozy and 15 minutes later they will still be too hot to eat without burning your mouth. Saves simmering fuel. Also makes a good "pot holder" for eating out of the pot so I don't burn my hands.
I also take a small spatula to scrape out the last little bit of food out of my pot. Makes clean up a lot easier.
I also take a small spatula to scrape out the last little bit of food out of my pot. Makes clean up a lot easier.
Martyn & RA, I'm going to assume the clean version as this is a family site...
FILTER SINGLE MALT WHISKEY!!!!! YOU PAIR OF PHILISTINES!!!!!
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FILTER SINGLE MALT WHISKEY!!!!! YOU PAIR OF PHILISTINES!!!!!
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I make nearly all my own gear,[ how else can you really get what you want], so I imagine most would consider it unuasul if not unconventional.
My strange but main peace of kit is a pair of Felco Secateurs it has a carbon steel blade, very sharp! It works well with a fire steel the blades can be replaced easily which makes it a life long tool. I use the curved cutting anvil to lift billy cans from the fire and if I seperate the handles It becomes a great carving tool. It even comes with a lovely leather holster.
I have built a debri shelter using only the secateurs I also carved my wife a love spoon from a peace of hazel(I am Welsh you know!) which hangs proudly on my living room wall.
Happy new Year all :wave:
I have built a debri shelter using only the secateurs I also carved my wife a love spoon from a peace of hazel(I am Welsh you know!) which hangs proudly on my living room wall.
Happy new Year all :wave:
A bit of kit made in Australia by 'Sea to Summit'. A waterproof hanging toilet roll dispenser. Effing marvellous. Hangs on tree, keeps the rain out and no more damp paper-A bit of a problem in Scotland.
PS dchinell-Where do you get that 40 knot bandana??
PS dchinell-Where do you get that 40 knot bandana??
I take a wooden chopping board about 9" x 6". Ideal for prepping food and a surface for carving without hitting rock or stone and a general flat surface.
My concession to comfort, age and a dry bum is a freebie folding sit mat from a camping or walking magazine.
My final item is a rosary purchased in Bogota that has been with me for 20 years and to more countries and through more difficult times than I can remember.
Does anyone else carry charms or keepsakes? Come on own up!
My concession to comfort, age and a dry bum is a freebie folding sit mat from a camping or walking magazine.
My final item is a rosary purchased in Bogota that has been with me for 20 years and to more countries and through more difficult times than I can remember.
Does anyone else carry charms or keepsakes? Come on own up!
Can't say I keep a 'charm' or talisman etc (St. Christopher, rabbits foot, ...), but as my opinel has been thru so much with me, and has kept me safe, fed, warm etc, I guess you could call it my lucky charm...and it's goes everywhere with me...beachlover said:
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