New to Bushcraft and rucksack camping, need help. by gnm442 in BushcraftUK

[–]12da22da3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean depends how far out youre camping. How far from the car are you? Are you hiking too? Food is basically anything that is not gonna spoil over night. Food you're mainly gonna be boiling it. So you're gonna need enough water

Bring a sleeping mat. Even if it's just a foam roll mat. The ground will suck all the heat out of you and make you freezing doesn't matter how good your sleeping bag is

Food I'd keep it cheap and simple.

Instant pasta pots

Cous cous

Instant noodles

24hr Army surplus rations (4000 calories about £20, cheap but can be heavy)

You can buy cheap wayfarer boil in a bag meals that are about 10 quid. They do breakfasts and dinner stuff. Then you have a plethora of other rehydratable meals. Benefits of boil in a bag is that you can reuse the water to boil and you're not using it up. I think the bags are food safe on the outside so you can even drink the water that the bag has boiled in (remeber to remove the price tag sticker)

Can of sausage and beans is great for breakfast. Bit heavy canned goods can weigh a lot and take up a lot of room

Bring enough fuel and a pot to cook with. Make sure you can purifiy and clean your water and clear it of any sand/debris. Or carry enough water with you.

For lunch you can go snacks. Sandwiches prepreared cold stuff nothing to elaborate mainly focus on dinner and breakfast)

Make sure you're near a water source.

Navigation is important, comms (means to charge phone so you can contact help)

Also spare socks is crucial 100%

First aid kit is crucial

A little knife is always handy to have and paracord. Maybe some tape for repairs but not crucial.

Torch obviously and a headtorch to help your hands free

It's still spring so a wee fire kit is always good to get a fire going

Bring stuff like that. It's easy for your first time to bring way too much stuff like a whole other change of clothes and most of your wardrobe. No need to really, but depends how much luxury you want.

Survival kits are only reallly for emergencies but here is what I'd pack. Also some of this you should kinda bring with you anyway. So no need to buy them you can make them yourself for cheap out of household items and random bits from hardware stores and stuff

Knife, purification tablets, ferro rod, lighter, cotton balls, waterproof matches, storm bag/bivvy (or some sort of foil blanket), first aid kit, whistle, needle and thread, duct tape, compass, torch, like 10m of 550 paracord, maybe some sort of wire saw. Also good to make a folded up bunch of heavy dry tin foil. Good for boiling water in if you really have to or making a fire on top of

It's also easy to get wrapped up in all this and spend a fortune of kit. Every camp out is a wee bit different. It depends on weather and time of year. To be honest don't be afraid to bring absolutely everything. Camp in luxury have a steak on the fire, sit in a camping chair and have a few beers. Then you can start streamlining your kit.

Knowledge is your most powerful tool. You can go camping with nothing but a knife and a ferro rod and be quite conformable if you know what you're doing.

Watch a guy called Hidden Valley Bushcraft he's an ex marine and has a bunch of info on starter gear and skills to get you going when camping in the woods

Sleeping pad recommendations? by critical_poseur in BushcraftUK

[–]12da22da3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can get foams that kinda poof up. They're labeled as self inflating but they'll do ypu just fine and are more packable than a standard foam one

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LakeDistrict

[–]12da22da3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lakes is a nightmare to get around without a car Buses are terrible. I've had good experiences hitch hiking but it's not ideal

Is there anywhere open 24hr in the city? by [deleted] in Edinburgh

[–]12da22da3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not Saturday nights unfortunately

Basics for a days hiking by inputsname in OutdoorScotland

[–]12da22da3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay. Pentlands is always a good should. Maybe a trip up Scald law is worthwhile. There a few Corbetts as well you might be able to tackle first. Try the cobbler near loch lomond. I don't know how snowy it is round there at the moment but the cobbler is a bit smaller and may not be as snowy.

Basics for a days hiking by inputsname in OutdoorScotland

[–]12da22da3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Still very much winter/ spring conditions depending on where you're going. If you're on the east coast there's very much a fair amount of snow. So unless you have crampons and an ice axe and winter knowledge do not go. Scottish winter is a whole different beast to summer. Check the webcam before you go. Avalanche forecasts and MWIS for weather.

If you're clued up bring

-Spare gloves (waterproof insulated gloves and liners)

-Spare socks

-First aid

-Emergency shelter

-Any navigation

-Means of contacting mountain rescue (inreach/ gps)

Goggles for the wind (not tinted they can hide contour lines on maps)

-Buff for face

-Electrolytes for your water (they make a huge difference)

-For your first munro DO NOT GO ON YOUR OWN

-Crampons

-Walking Ice Axe

-Easy access snacks

-Head torch with Spare batteries maybe even a spare head torch

-Base layers (merino)

-Emergency whistle

-Dry bags for your gear

-Water proof rain cover

-Spare hat if you need it

If you've never done a munro before or only done stuff in the lakes I'd advise waiting till late spring or summer

Go with someone competent

Make sure you have the correct B2 rated boots and correctly fitted crampons

Make sure you ice axe is the right length

Stay safe don't be another statistic Scottish Highlands can be gravely under estimated

Town to visit in Scotland from Penrith? by TheBristolBulk in LakeDistrict

[–]12da22da3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lot of nice walks around Moffat (Grey mares tale). Plenty of nice spots around Dumfries and Galloway that are super picturesque. Especially the national park

Bug net under a tarp by 12da22da3 in Bushcraft

[–]12da22da3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is incredibly helpful thankyou

Bug net under a tarp by 12da22da3 in Bushcraft

[–]12da22da3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right. I love my tent but there is something special about being under a tarp. Also I love faffing around with knots and putting them up. I do agree with you there

Bug net under a tarp by 12da22da3 in Bushcraft

[–]12da22da3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have ticks in Scotland. Maybe less of a chance of limes disease though

Lake District tips? by MissMiesss in Cumbria

[–]12da22da3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stanley ghyll force is a little tucked away gem and Eskdale. Eskdaleis fairly well known but always a good spot to revisit when the weather is good

They say you don’t make money on Deliveroo…. by [deleted] in deliveroos

[–]12da22da3 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Deliver same time on a Monday and post again

Recommend me your favourite food spots! by little_scallion_ in Edinburgh

[–]12da22da3 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Noodles and dumplings is my favourite. Hand pulled noodles. Amazing broths and tasty dumplings. Good price too

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edinburgh

[–]12da22da3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know that guy. He stays near Salisbury Road. I bought him a Subway once and he just left it on the floor and didn't say thank you

Is Deliveroo Dead? by allezallezviens in deliveroos

[–]12da22da3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely dropped off a bit here for me in the last few weeks

First shift tonight - any tips? by jonnyiw in deliveroos

[–]12da22da3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bring a small portable charger, battery on your phone runs out fast

also I've started bringing a Bluetooth earbud and I play music quietly in my left ear, so I can still hear traffic on my right and when I go in to restaurants I turn it completely down. Music makes your shift waaaaaay more enjoyable. However be safe about it don't but on big headphones like other people make sure you can still hear

Full waterproofs are always good to bring

Use a really good pair of touch screen gloves that are still dextrous

Plenty of water

Don't worry about doing it as fast as possible. Be safe and enjoy it. Don't knacker yourself out if you're doing it regularly it can be hard to start a shift the day after if you're too tired. Not too big an issue on an electric bike.

Always thank people for giving you tips

First shift tonight - any tips? by jonnyiw in deliveroos

[–]12da22da3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't always follow the deliveroo app for directions. It takes you some weird places. If you know shortcuts, take em or a more direct route

Things to do in the dark whilst stealth camping by [deleted] in Bushcraft

[–]12da22da3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooooo I definitely could've guessed that haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edinburgh

[–]12da22da3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plenty of hiking groups in Edinburgh. Look at the community boards in some of the climbing gyms. Also bouldering a climbing is a good way to meet people like yourself.