I prefer to go light, but I like being "tool heavy"...if that makes sense.
I prefer to go light, but I like being "tool heavy"...if that makes sense
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"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."
~ Abraham Lincoln
"Be prepared, not scared."
~ Cody Lundin
Light weight if I can, I am yet to meet any one that likes the weight on their back, I often plan walks and hikes so I can return to the truck at the end of day to pick up overnight essentials which you might not want to carry around. But hey if I am on a long hike and no plans to return to truck,I will lug the weight around, But I only carry what will keep me warm, dry and prevent me from going hungry/thirsty.
Did a quick lightweight outing last night, only the hammock and the clothes I was wearing, tee shirt,fleece and jacket,
Lets just say I will not be doing it again,
also some creature crashed into the hammock at about 01:30. it was well gone by the time the shock had faded and I grabbed a torch, so no idea what it was....Solo camp didn't seem such a good idea either!
Campfires are best shared with friends.
Welcome to the forum Hopey, why dont you drop by the intros thread and say hi ?
That bad tigs ?
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I think the lightweight approach is a good one to adopt in general but it depends on what you want to achieve. I tried the whole 'ultra-light' thing for a while but you can only get so far before it becomes a case of "Carry less by spending more".
Still I really try and pare my kitlist down to a bare minimum but allowing for a few little luxuries.
The words Just in case have alot to answer for!
yup many a sleepless night, or wet, windy slog for folks like me....Originally Posted by Kit Mac
The words Just in case have alot to answer for
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Lol, me too. The first pack I bought was a Web-tex Ultimax, and I could happily fill it. 135 litres of pure misery.
I was thinking more along the lines of the many times I and others like me have had to turn out of our warm beds at the sound of the pager, into sh*tty weather for those who didnt say 'just in case'...because they werent prepared at all or took far too much of the wrong kit, or had the kit but couldnt use it
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Perhaps I should clarify, I always take what I need to be safe (even on a day hike I'd carry an insulating layer, FAK, torch, survival bivvi and some sort of emergency food). I meant more along the lines of multiple changes of clothes, spare knives, extra cooking utensils etc.
I guess your in a SAR team? I have the upmost respect for you guys.
I will be going out plenty but with more stuff.
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