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Loading 32kg in a HelSport pack designed for 18kg didn't improve the carrying comfort....
What have you learned recently?
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Loading 32kg in a HelSport pack designed for 18kg didn't improve the carrying comfort....
I learned this morning that you only need two or three miserable old buggers to drag the spirit of a forum down (not this forum).
Smoked streaky bacon cooked crisp (American style) and scrambled eggs will cheer me up though
Smoked streaky bacon cooked crisp (American style) and scrambled eggs will cheer me up though
Yes, it survived just fine. The biggest problem was that all the straps slowly slipped out of the buckles, so I had to stop every 15 minutes tightening it all up to avoid the pack to hang on my knees.
I have had 25kg of wet fishing net in it for a 5 hr walk with no problem. But 32 was obviously a bit to much.
I've been testing a few models lately, and I fell in love with the Norrøna Recon Pack. So I have started to feed the piggy bank.
I have had 25kg of wet fishing net in it for a 5 hr walk with no problem. But 32 was obviously a bit to much.
I've been testing a few models lately, and I fell in love with the Norrøna Recon Pack. So I have started to feed the piggy bank.
Food for man and dog for a given numer of days or weeks, fishing gear, hunting gear, reindeer meat, fish, tent, sleeping bag, skis, snow shoes, beer, traps and what not.
I sometimes need to carry pretty large pieces of wood over some distance. And on the Recon pack you can detach the sack from the frame and attach what ever you are carrying to the frame.
And theres no rule saying you have to fill it max every time you are using it. Allthough I like hiking with a minimal kit, there is times when you need a large packframe to do the job.
I sometimes need to carry pretty large pieces of wood over some distance. And on the Recon pack you can detach the sack from the frame and attach what ever you are carrying to the frame.
And theres no rule saying you have to fill it max every time you are using it. Allthough I like hiking with a minimal kit, there is times when you need a large packframe to do the job.
Well it was yesterday really, but I learnt how to climb trees arborists style using ropes and harness, and even had a go with tree climbing spurs. Also how to safely use a chainsaw, all for free and with great humour and patience by an experienced tree surgeon. Big thanks to treetop57:You_Rock_
As promised, here are the piccies.
Stone Age striker:
Seems to work okay:
Now in my permanent kit:
I learned for the second year running that if you don't keep on top of seriously watering your spuds you don't get many large ones when you harvest...
I learned where there is a nice ditch full of fat reed mace waiting to got to seed.
One for my natural tinder kit in due course.
One for my natural tinder kit in due course.
I learned today that the seemingly giant caterpillar I saw crossing the road was in fact one of these bad boys:
An elephant hawk moth caterpillar; it was about 4 inches long I reckon.
An elephant hawk moth caterpillar; it was about 4 inches long I reckon.
That a collie terrier mix is a total handful compared to a springer spaniel puppy.
That pine tar resin is quite good fun to work with!
That pine tar resin is quite good fun to work with!
How to straighten hair and apply make up.
Lady of tanith has broken her wrist and can't do it herself at moment.
6-8weeks I'll be pretty good at it by time she has healed
Lady of tanith has broken her wrist and can't do it herself at moment.
6-8weeks I'll be pretty good at it by time she has healed
Never to sell a house to someone who thinks he's being clever by using an online conveyancer, your never too old for the bank of mum and dad, the health and well being of your family is the most important thing in life and an Ikea sheepskin rug makes a wonderful thermal layer in your hammock!
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I've learned so much over the past couple of months; the bow drill, several knots, some flora recognition, shelter building etc etc
The time I had on my hands to reignite my love of bushcraft came about however due to the fact that I never learned to recognise the onset of Pericarditis which put me in hospital and off work for several weeks.
So what i have learned most importantly and i think this is a good general rule for life and bushcrafting/surviving is learn to listen to your body. Not just when your heart is struggling to beat but if your thirsty, drink, hungry, eat, tired, rest.
Learn to respect your body and listen to what its telling you because not all aches and pains will just go away.
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The time I had on my hands to reignite my love of bushcraft came about however due to the fact that I never learned to recognise the onset of Pericarditis which put me in hospital and off work for several weeks.
So what i have learned most importantly and i think this is a good general rule for life and bushcrafting/surviving is learn to listen to your body. Not just when your heart is struggling to beat but if your thirsty, drink, hungry, eat, tired, rest.
Learn to respect your body and listen to what its telling you because not all aches and pains will just go away.
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