Winter kit loaded and good to go- first tester of the kit pledge pic heavyish

copper_head

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Feb 22, 2006
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I like your gear, a nice practical blend of old and new. Looking forward to a trip report :)
 

Mesquite

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tarps I prefer as I can have them open to the fire.i am reasonably protected where my campsite is. plus using the tarp rig up I was shown by mesquite on my birthday bash I think I will be pretty windproof-I can't remember the set ups name sorry

It's an Adirondack wind sled pitch Sam... if you keep saying it often enough you might remember the name :rolleyes:

I was shown it by Wayland and personally I think it's one of the best tarp pitches you can use when you need good shelter from the wind :)

Tutorial here
 

MT606

Nomad
Jan 17, 2013
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North of the southern wall.
your layout reminds me of a military book I have called survival......nice loadout.....ASDA will be gettin a visit for the jerky when the roads are open again....

btw the only woods I know that are even half wonderful in Beds is Twinwood ;-)....didnt think there were many around? I use to live on the northants beds cambs border see........
ttfn
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Dave

Hill Dweller
Sep 17, 2003
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Nice looking set up. goodjob

Which synmat is that one?

And why is there an abundance of pipe smokers on here? :confused:
 
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your layout reminds me of a military book I have called survival......nice loadout.....ASDA will be gettin a visit for the jerky when the roads are open again....

btw the only woods I know that are even half wonderful in Beds is Twinwood ;-)....didnt think there were many around? I use to live on the northants beds cambs border see........
ttfn
m
i am lucky enough to have a small copse on beds/cambs border as permission as it is owned by my godfather....
survival eh? i admit to nothing especially owning that book :)
nice one bud looks like your going to have a fun testing time! can i ask what bells palsy is? oh and whats that wee knife you have there third one down looks a tasty wee nipper
Bell's palsy is slumping/paralysis of one side of the face, like a stroke victim. apparently it is rare tohave it more than once, i get told this every time i have it, there is various ideas as to what can cause it, stress, exhaustion, a nasty viral infection, blows to nerves in the face and the cold. i'm not handsome as it is without taking any more chances!
the wee knife is a kellam fixed blade pocket knife, the handle can also be used as a firesteel with a piece of flint, it came wicked sharp and needs a decent christening
 

Dave

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Sep 17, 2003
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Ah right Thanks. I got the 7ul short one. Havent tested it in freezing temps yet though. Your kit looks well thought out.
 

theoctagon

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Sep 3, 2010
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Great post, very detailed! I've enjoyed looking through all your gear, looking forward to hearing how you get on with it

Hope you have a good weekend in the woods

All the best


Matt
 

Albus Culter

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Jan 14, 2013
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Ooh, kit. Very nice load.
Fancy people asking, why so many sharps, are there too many?
Will look forward to the pic of your setup camp when you're back.
Do you use a dry bag at all in the rucksack or is it fairly dry in there? I have one in my sabre and I find it a pain in the 'cough' but I like the reasurance of dry clothes and kit.

Ps look everyone I have a shopping list to work to :p
 

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