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    Hudson bay/blanket pack/roll

    This is something I wouldn`t mind trying. I`ve watched the vid below a few times and there are a few more on YT along similar lines. Just wondering if anyone else uses them ?
    I`m sort of edging towards minimal purely because when carrying a large pack it sometimes gets tiring/uncomfortable and I`m concentrating on putting one foot in front of another instead of taking in the surroundings. Last week I went for a walk and took just a small day pack with the bare essentials in, I hardly noticed it on my back. There`s also the possible advantage that I`d be relying on skills rather than extra kit


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    I did a couple nights with just a WWII blanket and an IPK sheet few years ago, it was good to try it once but I prefer to have my toys and comforts

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shewie View Post
    I did a couple nights with just a WWII blanket and an IPK sheet few years ago, it was good to try it once but I prefer to have my toys and comforts
    Yes the comfort thing did make me wonder if I`d manage. Years ago I used to go on quite a few motorbike rallies and I used a sleeping bag and bivi bag rolled up and bungeed to the forks, it wasn`t much bigger than the roll in the video but was very cosy to use even in inclement weather if a little restrictive. Found this vid of an easy way to pitch a tarp which would give me more room

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    I use a hudson type roll for my motorcycling overnighters. 8 x 10 tarp, goretex bivvi bag (british army) and a lightweight sleeping bag. I also have a swedish cook set with trangia stove with all the makings stored in it and a first aid kit. Six tent pegs and an adjustable hiking pole. Instead of tying the roll up with cordage i use four bungees. The whole pack weighs about 12lbs and is about 60cm x 12cm. I do have an old rifle sling which can be clipped to the bungees for carrying but ive never used it as i strap the lot to the bike.
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    I think i am going to try this llater this year, always looking for ways to lighten ma load, so this should be perfect.

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    For speed and easy of setting up and packing away I've put my stuff together -

    Fench Army goretex bivvi containing lightweight (-7 rated) sleeping bag and deflated 3/4 size Therma rest. I roll it up and bind it with two bungies. I've attached a strap to the bungies for easy carrying.

    Saves stuffing stuff in sacks and packing in rucksack. Seems to work fine

    Daz

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    I have added a highlander foil sleeping mat to avoid either using my self-inflating mat (which is bulky and dosent go in the roll) or going without (which is uncomfortable) - its for insulation only as its very thin - but it packs into next to nothing. I havent tried it in anger but have a meet next month when i will.
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    That's an awesome video. Guy has an epic accent too. Shame dont really have enough wilderness to wander around with a shotgun

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    Quote Originally Posted by Realbark View Post
    I have added a highlander foil sleeping mat to avoid either using my self-inflating mat (which is bulky and dosent go in the roll) or going without (which is uncomfortable) - its for insulation only as its very thin - but it packs into next to nothing. I havent tried it in anger but have a meet next month when i will.
    I have one of the highlander foil folders. Like you point out, it's very, very thin, but I found if you find a decent spot, like a natural depression in the ground (that stops you rolling about too much) or a good bed of moss or bracken under you, it's ok.
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    He has some great videos on budget bushcraft/survival, I spent a whole evening once watching all the stuff on his channel. A good guy and a good teacher.

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