Your most usefull bit of kit??

BushTucker

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Feb 3, 2007
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Hi all

Just wondering what you take out with you as the most usefull bit of your kit, Besides your knife, stove and fire kit!!
 

Siberianfury

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Jan 1, 1970
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knowlege and the ability to translate that knowlege into actions is by far the most useful thing to take into the woods.

but my most usefull bit of kit would probably be my sleeping bag and thermarest, makes sleeping anywere comfortable.
 

Shankly

Tenderfoot
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For me it has to be a camping chair.. A "few" years ago now, one of my mates decided to bring one of those bad boys out to our camp, now up until that point we had all been reasonably happy to rest our hump on a stump or on the deck, so during the start of the camp the rest of us extracted the yellow stuff, then as the usual aches started to set in, people began to steal a couple of minutes on the comfy chair whenever my mate was out of the thing. The problem is that after a good feed next to a roaring fire, and with a drop of the red stuff in yer hands, sitting in a camp chair just seems so relaxing, even civilized. Needless to say on the next trip we all had one, and although I wouldnt carry it on a long distance hike, I would never dream of camping locally without it.... (Anyone can be uncomfotable.!!! ) :D
 

Ratbag

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Aug 10, 2005
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The things I always take in my bag are knife, firesteel, brewkit and waterbottle. Usually folding saw too.

So the answer to your question is, (in order of importance): The bag itself, waterbottle and folding saw.

Even if it wasn't carrying the other stuff, at this time of year the bag is indepensible for carrying foraged goodies. Last week it came home full of hazelnuts and blackberries :)

Rat
 

Wayland

Hárbarðr
I tried to work this out by thinking "what do I use most" but no clear object jumped out so I thought "which bits do I take on a trip and don't use much" and that didn't help either.

As I think about it now I realise that my light kit works as a whole. It works because it has all the bits required, no more no less.

Makes me wonder why I keep trying new bits all the time?
 

Shewie

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Dec 15, 2005
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I don't think there's any one single piece which I favour the most, they all have their place in my pack.

EDIT:

Oops, Gary beat me to it

I do have a weak spot for my Ventile coat and a few of my knives but I like to look at them as a whole package also.
 

Steve27752

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May 7, 2007
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For me it has to be a camping chair.. A "few" years ago now, one of my mates decided to bring one of those bad boys out to our camp, now up until that point we had all been reasonably happy to rest our hump on a stump or on the deck, so during the start of the camp the rest of us extracted the yellow stuff, then as the usual aches started to set in, people began to steal a couple of minutes on the comfy chair whenever my mate was out of the thing. The problem is that after a good feed next to a roaring fire, and with a drop of the red stuff in yer hands, sitting in a camp chair just seems so relaxing, even civilized. Needless to say on the next trip we all had one, and although I wouldnt carry it on a long distance hike, I would never dream of camping locally without it.... (Anyone can be uncomfotable.!!! ) :D

As Les Hiddins (The Bush Tucker Man) says "Chairs millionairs"
 

firecrest

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Mar 16, 2008
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I think a small saw like a laplander is a godsend, and Ive been very happy since I bought a proper kettle. I previously didnt like to carry the extra weight and just used a cooking pot, but no matter how hard you scrub there is always an aftertaste of food in the brew. I dont know why I put up with it for so long a good brew is worth its weight in gold in the woods!
 

Ratbag

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Aug 10, 2005
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Oh come on Shewie! :D
If you were going out and had your knife, fire kit and brew kit in your pockets/hands/carrier bag :rolleyes:, and then someone said "you can take just one more thing"...

... what would be the thing you reach for?

Rat
 

Shewie

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Oh come on Shewie! :D
If you were going out and had your knife, fire kit and brew kit in your pockets/hands/carrier bag :rolleyes:, and then someone said "you can take just one more thing"...

... what would be the thing you reach for?

Rat


Hmmmm :rolleyes:

Probably the best bit of kit I've ever bought is IDWs underblanket, it's made winter nights out so much more comfortable.

Next week it could be my Honey stove and Tatonka burner though :)

Or my new Alpkit doss bag

Or my Swazi Tahr .....


Okay then I can't narrow it down to just one, I want them all and they're usually packed in my sack :D
 

tjwuk

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Apr 4, 2009
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Poncho!

Keeps me dry and wind resistant day and night, and collects/holds water when it raining. Also use it as a stretcher, although not so good by yourself!
 

Ratbag

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Hmmmm :rolleyes:

Probably the best bit of kit I've ever bought is IDWs underblanket, it's made winter nights out so much more comfortable.

Next week it could be my Honey stove and Tatonka burner though :)

Or my new Alpkit doss bag

Or my Swazi Tahr .....


Okay then I can't narrow it down to just one, I want them all and they're usually packed in my sack :D

LOL! OK, you win. And if it was chucking it down I might be reaching for my brolly... :D

Rat
 

tobes01

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May 4, 2009
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Hmm... the Laplander's a good one, and I certainly wouldn't go out without my hammock and underquilt/sleeping bag. Of course, none of us go out with sharps unless we're carrying a FAK, do we? ;) But I guess the most important one is my brew bag, which includes tea, powdered milk, sugar, hot choc, and filter coffee set. After all, if it all goes wrong, sit down and have a brew!
 

Shewie

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Hmm... the Laplander's a good one, and I certainly wouldn't go out without my hammock and underquilt/sleeping bag. Of course, none of us go out with sharps unless we're carrying a FAK, do we? ;) But I guess the most important one is my brew bag, which includes tea, powdered milk, sugar, hot choc, and filter coffee set. After all, if it all goes wrong, sit down and have a brew!


If you've got your cup :D
 

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