| Pages: [1] :: one page |
| Author |
Thread Statistics | Show CCP posts - 0 post(s) |
Mister Gimp
   |
Posted - 2010.07.06 15:26:00 -
[1]
I'm off on my first wild camp next week. Got tent and mat and sleeping bag and stuff. Any suggestions for any 'must have' kit for this kind of trip? Going for about 3 or 4 nights. And what about washing? Baby wipes or river?
This is a trial run to see what works and what doesn't with the overall aim of doing lands end to john o groates in a few years time (when I've saved some RL iskies). Maybe 5 days camping 2 days B&B per week for about 3 months. Would love to hear from anyone who has done this  |
Zenkai
Gallente
Aliastra
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 15:46:00 -
[2]
1) Small First Aid Kit (Plasters, cold packs and the like)
2) Reserve Food supply (A few powerbars in your pack could save your life)
3) Sturdy Pocket Knife (A Swiss Army is good for most things if your going into the deep woods you might want a hatchet instead)
4) WATER! or means of making potable water that you find (I.E. Clorine tabs)
These aside form the basics should keep you in good stead. REMEMBER: Just beacuse water looks clean doesn't mean it IS CLEAN. And reasearch where you are going if there are wild animals that can kill you there bring somthing that makes it more difficult for them to do so. ALSO: The ability to make fire is what separates us from the animals don't leave it at home!
|
Creepy Goat
Schindlers Ignore List
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 15:54:00 -
[3]
Not exactly 'must have' but I picked up a Jetboil the other month, and god damn it's awesome. I've only used it for a couple of weekend trips so far, but intent to get a ton of use when I hop off to France for a month.
It's fantastic for whacking up a brew or soup in the morning, evening and whilst you're walking as it only takes around 1-2 minutes for a full cup of boiling water. Also successfully made noodles, pasta and rice by boiling in the cup and scrambled egg by cooking it in a bag. Fantastic gadget.
All else I can reccomend beyond basics is probably a bowie knife or camping axe, and a folding shovel. Obviously take a spare pocket knife alongside your main knfie as well, and the folding shovel is great for turning up ground where you intend to sleep, as well as burying your.. waste.
Signature not appropriate - Adida |
Arvald
Caldari
The Lumberjacks
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 16:08:00 -
[4]
Edited by: Arvald on 06/07/2010 16:09:24
kukri (the machete kine not the combat kind, the one with the deeper belly)
small skinning knife
10-20 yards of paracord (the kind with the nylon case around it so you can use the smaller inner cords for snares and traps)
a water filtration straw
magnesium stick
multy tool
small bow saw
2-5 MRE's depending on how long your going to be out
flashlight and extra batteries
and your pocket OH **** kit, put in an antiseptic, STRONG painkillers (lortab or the like if you have it) antibiotics bandages, small flashlight, water resistant matches, emergency saw, small pad and pen/pencil and whatever else you can think of ( i had a friend who kept one of those no contract cell phones in his)
oh and a survival rifle and fishing gear might be something to look into
|
Mister Gimp
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 16:11:00 -
[5]
Thanks for replies. This will be in the UK so I don't have to worry so much about being eaten by beasties (apart from escaped leopards that roam). Got knife thanks. Got chlorine tablets and taste neutralizing tabs too thanks. |
Malaclypse Muscaria
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 16:11:00 -
[6]
I've seen people drinking straight from a river / stream and being alright afterwards, but it's a gamble and potentially pretty dangerous to do (for washing it's perfectly fine, ofc). You can boil it or use those tablets they sell to make it drinkable, but I always preferred to bring it along, even if that increases the carrying weight by a few kilos.
If you are wild camping on a forest area, you may have a bit of trouble sleeping at first: not just because of sleeping without a mattress & pillow (you get used to it quickly though), but because while you are trying to fall asleep, you'll start to hear all sorts of strange noises around you while you wonder if they are really getting closer and closer to your tent, or if it's simply your imagination... not to mention, what the hell is *that noise* anyway... so you may want to bring some ear buds 
Personally, I liked taking along a couple of Magic The Gathering decks to any camping trip 
|
Barakkus
Caelestis Iudicium
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 16:17:00 -
[7]
Bring a damn compass and map too.
 Originally by: CCP Dropbear
rofl
edit: ah crap, dev account. Oh well, official rofl at you sir.
|
Chipan Asty
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 16:35:00 -
[8]
I recommend watching 'The Blair Witch Project', 'American Werewolf in London' and 'Deliverance' before you set off. Don't forget your banjo  |
Paul Kane
Space Perverts and Forum Warriors United
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 17:36:00 -
[9]
I did a 5 day/night trip here: http://www.luontoon.fi/page.asp?Section=7494 (translates as ~ Round-a-Bear route, meaning that after making the trip, you have gone around at least one bear...).
Cannot overstate the need for good hiking shoes (watertight).
Otherwise, as others have stated:
Water (empty spare water bottle is useful sometimes)
Food (& something to make food with and to eat)
Emergency pack
Something warm to sleep in (check average temperature during NIGHT)
Non-hiking shoes for camp (I saw people using light sandals for example)
Cold and warm clothing (gets cold quickly when you have a break btw)
Keep it as light as possible, 18 kg is what I had. Got lighter when we ate the food tho.
Planning makes everything easier.
Have a nice trip!
|
Exploding Tukey
Gallente
Capital Construction Research
Pioneer Alliance
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 17:57:00 -
[10]
Matches and lighter, better to have both.
Cellphone with gps positioning enabled. if possible a satellite phone can be rented just in case.
Fill out a hiking form if you are traveling that states your intended path where available. in case you do not return they will start looking for you down this path and not just sweeping the forest
extra food or means of getting food, like fishing hooks with line and knife.
water and chlorine tablets just in case you need to make water drinkable.
hat/rain gear for protection from elements. you don't want to be baking under the sun or soaking in rain.
also, usually not a good idea to go alone
<Signature Type="Clever" Width=100% Height=5 Edible="No" /> |
Edgar Berberos
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 19:02:00 -
[11]
You have adders in the UK, so prepare for those. Also, couple of diapers. They are pretty good at drying stuff up.
Pack light but wise :)
|
Vogue
Skynet Nexus
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 19:08:00 -
[12]
I went to Barcelona last and slept on benches for a couple of nights. I was wearing trainers which was a really bad choice. Four toes had skin worn off them from friction. Really hurt walking around. I used roll up filter tips to seperate the bleeding toes which helped a bit.
Being a geek I packed my laptop. I watched Spanish TV with a USB tv tuner for 20 minutes then the battery went flat lol.
..................................................
Cylon cultural victor! |
Slade Trillgon
Endless Possibilities Inc.
Ushra'Khan
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 21:16:00 -
[13]
Originally by: Barakkus
Bring a damn compass and map too.
This took too long to be mentioned since it was not mentioned in the OP
But yeah, pretty much everything reasonable has already been mentioned.
Slade
:Signature Temporarily Disabled: |
Barakkus
Caelestis Iudicium
|
Posted - 2010.07.06 21:25:00 -
[14]
Originally by: Slade Trillgon
Originally by: Barakkus
Bring a damn compass and map too.
This took too long to be mentioned since it was not mentioned in the OP
But yeah, pretty much everything reasonable has already been mentioned.
Slade
Whatever the OP does, don't rely on cellphone GPS, you really do need a physical map and a physical compass (not electronic) in case you go wandering and get lost, at least you'll be able to plot a course to some sort of civilzation even if you only know the general area you're in.
Too many people go off wandering around the wilderness and get lost then have to be rescued (or die).
Originally by: CCP Dropbear
rofl
edit: ah crap, dev account. Oh well, official rofl at you sir.
|
Larkonis Trassler
EMIX INC
|
Posted - 2010.07.07 08:32:00 -
[15]
Originally by: Barakkus
Originally by: Slade Trillgon
Originally by: Barakkus
Bring a damn compass and map too.
This took too long to be mentioned since it was not mentioned in the OP
But yeah, pretty much everything reasonable has already been mentioned.
Slade
Whatever the OP does, don't rely on cellphone GPS, you really do need a physical map and a physical compass (not electronic) in case you go wandering and get lost, at least you'll be able to plot a course to some sort of civilzation even if you only know the general area you're in.
Too many people go off wandering around the wilderness and get lost then have to be rescued (or die).
This. While you're not likely to get massively lost in the UK it's good practice to take a map and compass out with you just so you can practice your skills. By all means take a GPS but only use it as a last resort. All these technological gizmos are great and everything but shouldn't be relied upon. |
Vee Raa
Minmatar
Tribal Liberation Force
|
Posted - 2010.07.07 12:20:00 -
[16]
toilet paper !
|
Haruki sensou
|
Posted - 2010.07.07 16:12:00 -
[17]
Bear mace
|
Scorpionidae
|
Posted - 2010.07.07 16:35:00 -
[18]
Originally by: Haruki sensou
Bear mace
He's camping in the UK
|
ohhaidermrman
|
Posted - 2010.07.07 16:39:00 -
[19]
Originally by: Scorpionidae
Originally by: Haruki sensou
Bear mace
He's camping in the UK
You can never be too prepared for those rabid squirrels and foxes
|
Scorpionidae
|
Posted - 2010.07.07 17:04:00 -
[20]
Originally by: ohhaidermrman
Originally by: Scorpionidae
Originally by: Haruki sensou
Bear mace
He's camping in the UK
You can never be too prepared for those rabid squirrels and foxes
LOL. To true, to true. 
|
| |
|
| Pages: [1] :: one page |
| First page | Previous page | Next page | Last page |