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    Quote Originally Posted by alvino78 View Post
    suppose other than weights related to food and water, it will come down to area,season and luxuries. if your going for a few days are you gonna be passing re supply points and are you going to find water and treat it?
    johnnyboy on here has kit down to a tee in my opinion, have alook at that i will try find linky!
    http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/fo...237#post112237
    I must admit that water is definately a problem as I'm not sure where I could fill up, there are streams on route but not sure of the condition of the water ie still and stagnent or full of real nasties, all I have to filter with is a Millbank bag.

    As far as Location is concerned I will be in SE Kent to start with and maybe look at other areas later if I can find a willing nutter "Sorry partner" to join me. The season I think will have to be summer as I'm no spring chicken, just a chicken and luxuries "er, um, er, hmm yes, ah????????? Just as long as I've got my tea and some real milk (not powdered) I'll be ok.

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    Quote Originally Posted by simonc View Post
    I must admit that water is definately a problem as I'm not sure where I could fill up, there are streams on route but not sure of the condition of the water ie still and stagnent or full of real nasties, all I have to filter with is a Millbank bag.

    As far as Location is concerned I will be in SE Kent to start with and maybe look at other areas later if I can find a willing nutter "Sorry partner" to join me. The season I think will have to be summer as I'm no spring chicken, just a chicken and luxuries "er, um, er, hmm yes, ah????????? Just as long as I've got my tea and some real milk (not powdered) I'll be ok.
    water easier to find than milk i would think. unless a early morning suprise for a certain cow is planned. given that there are many farms about that i sumise would be more than happy to resupply you ,for a cost no doubt. But fresh milk and water thats worth it. I suggest some purification tabs and powdered milk just in case. mill banks are good but using milbank tabs and boiling is better.
    have a look here. http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/fo...ater+treatment

    http://www.naturalbushcraft.co.uk/fo...ater+treatment

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAWYER-MINI-...sawyer+squeeze
    best regards Al
    Last edited by alvino78; 01-04-2014 at 12:28 PM. Reason: added another link
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    Quote Originally Posted by simonc View Post
    I must admit that water is definately a problem as I'm not sure where I could fill up, there are streams on route but not sure of the condition of the water ie still and stagnent or full of real nasties, all I have to filter with is a Millbank bag.

    As far as Location is concerned I will be in SE Kent to start with and maybe look at other areas later if I can find a willing nutter "Sorry partner" to join me. The season I think will have to be summer as I'm no spring chicken, just a chicken and luxuries "er, um, er, hmm yes, ah????????? Just as long as I've got my tea and some real milk (not powdered) I'll be ok.
    skimmed milk is lighter!

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    Quote Originally Posted by tent peg View Post
    skimmed milk is lighter!
    Black coffee with no sugar is lighter still. Sorry couldn't resist.
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    I use a foam sleep mat £10 a Berghaus lightweight sleeping bag, bought in thr sale for £25 and a Rab bivi bag coming in at £60. Maybe not as cheap as your wanting but a great system and all you need in the height of summer. I often use a tarp too.

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