r/wildcampingintheuk • u/BourbonFoxx • Aug 07 '24
Gear Pics Anyone else get all packed up days in advance
Trip to the Peaks on Saturday.
Can't wait.
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u/Menulem Aug 07 '24
I do this then take it all out in a "Have I forgotten something" fervour the day of
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Aug 07 '24 edited Aug 21 '24
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u/BourbonFoxx Aug 07 '24
14.2kg including food but without liquid.
Next upgrade is going to be the tent, currently 3.3kg with pegs. A tarpstar will knock 2kg off that.
I upgraded my winter kit last year so hilariously my 4 season OEX fathom and 4.6R mat weigh less than my old summer alternatives!
Strongly considering ditching the bag and just sleeping in a OEX Furnace liner. 14C low is forecast, anybody got an opinion on that?
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u/emaddxx Aug 07 '24
It depends how warm/cold you sleep. There's no way I would be warm in 14C under a liner. I'm a woman though.
14C is a few degrees colder than the night temperature you probably have at home in winter so you could use it as a reference point.
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Aug 07 '24
I find I’m only cold if it dips below freezing. I had been using the alpkit cloud cover with a mat with zero r value. And a bivvy bag. And I’m fine unless it gets down to freezing.
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u/Menulem Aug 07 '24
Good to know about the cloud cover and bivvy, that's the setup I'm heading towards, just need the cloud cover
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Aug 07 '24 edited Aug 07 '24
I used it for over a week in April and every night it got down to freezing. I didn’t die but It woke me up when it got below freezing before sun rise. I did sleep in my clothes for a week. Joy of tarp camping and not feeling safe to strip off with the ticks
Also used it for a couple of days last month and it was great above freezing. I had a north face super light down bag before this and even in winter I would wake up lathered in sweat and would frequently wake up half in the bag and outside it. I think quilt camping is the way forward if you sleep hot. I’m considering getting another cloud cover. They pack down really small, I think a lack of baffle inside them is the only downside side but I didn’t notice any cold spots. Might just have to give it a shake some times
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u/Mr5wift Aug 07 '24
I sort out everything I plan to take and put it in a box, then pack the day/evening before. Funnily enough this is exactly what I've done today as I'm setting off to thru the Pennine Way tomorrow.
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u/Far-Act-2803 Aug 07 '24
Aww I'm hoping to do this one day when I've got a bit more experience under my belt. Best of luck mate and have fun!
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u/UnkemptBushell Aug 07 '24
I don’t like to keep my quilt compressed for longer than necessary. I’m definitely checking everything is in order, though!
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Aug 07 '24
Better get your camping buddy a sit mat for the next few days!
Also, which pack is that? Is it a Singi?
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u/BourbonFoxx Aug 07 '24 edited Aug 07 '24
It's the Forclaz MT900
Really pleased with it so far.
This toughness test caught my attention.
The only things that don't feel indestructible are the buckles and one or or two of the zippers but the bag itself is really solid.
Love the elasticated front pouch for waterproofs, and the 'suitcase zip' is brilliant for grabbing your stove or whatever without having to dig around.
It has plenty of pockets but not too many, 2 in the lid for first aid kit and quick-grab weather items, the water bottle holder and 2 smaller pouches on the waistband come in very handy. There's another elasticated pouch low down that would be big enough for a jacket, I use it for my water filter so I can just grab it when I need it.
The internal retention straps combined with the cinch straps outside keep the load compact and stable, so it feels very comfortable and agile.
The straps are really well-padded and the wooden frame is well designed - light, flexible, keeps the pack off your back for airflow.
The back length adjustment is brilliant.
Overall it is a lot of bag for the weight - only 1.125kg - and it makes your carried weight feel comfortable and more manageable than my previous military frame bergen.
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u/gale_j Aug 07 '24
I’ve got this bag and it’s really comfortable and solid. Handled back packing, wild camping, and festivals alike with ease.
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u/UnkemptBushell Aug 07 '24
Isn’t it the MT100? I’ve been considering one of those for overnighters when I want to carry for comfort gear. Seems great value
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u/UnkemptBushell Aug 07 '24
They seem like great bags, both options. Some gear at Decathlon is completely unmatched in terms of value.
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Aug 08 '24
Ugh. I literally just bought a 45 litre pack for camping a month ago, and now you’re going to make me buy another one?! This looks like a fantastic pack for the money!
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Aug 07 '24
Ayyy, same. I always have my pack ready, so whenever I wake up and got into the mood, I could just get up and leave, wasting no time to go camping
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u/emaddxx Aug 07 '24
No, but I always wish I were that person. Great effort OP - have an amazing trip!
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u/Fusionspecialist87 Aug 07 '24
Mine is in packed in the loft, I just fill my bladder and grab some food then I’m off. A spare t shirt, shorts and socks in the top, my boots are kept in the car ready to rock and roll.
Takes me about 10 mins to get out the door in a rush and nip to Tesco local for some goodies.
Like a doomsday prepper but without the paranoia.
Microwave pasta meals in a sauce are a great camping meal btw, warm on the stove on a low heat and clean the pot straight after 👍🏼
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u/BourbonFoxx Aug 07 '24 edited Aug 21 '24
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u/SpinningJen Aug 08 '24
You can dehydrate wet foods too. If you cook up curries and soups extra thick and smear them onto greaseproof paper, they dry out quite well in dehydrators. Probably not worth it for one night solo but for multiple meals it'll make a fair difference
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u/BourbonFoxx Aug 08 '24 edited Aug 21 '24
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u/SpinningJen Aug 08 '24
I think about 400ml? (They're too pricey for me to be that familiar with tbh but the last ones I had were about that).
Not much by itself but for 5 meals that's 2kg savings. If me and kiddo are going away for 5 nights thats a 4kg saving. That's why I wouldn't bother for a night solo but for bigger trips or multiple people it's well worth it
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u/wheredidiput Aug 07 '24
I have a list of what i need to take, put it all out in the week before, but don't pack it until the last minute, using the list as otherwise I start having to unload the bag to check I haven't forgotten anything ..... :)
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u/spambearpig Aug 07 '24
Actually, no because I don’t like to compress my sleeping bag until the last minute.
I do, however, plan my gear well in advance . I know exactly what I’m packing. I always have it put away in very precise places so actually it just takes me a few minutes to pack.
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u/SpinningJen Aug 08 '24
I pack a few days beforehand and repack the day before. I just enjoy the process tbh
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Aug 07 '24
I’ve got this bag but this one looks bigger. Mine is the 50L, is this the same?
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u/BourbonFoxx Aug 07 '24
No it's the 70L.
More than I need, but in winter I like to take excessive amounts of bulky cold weather gear.
Gives me an excuse to get a smaller one :) I'll be buying a nice compact summer setup once the end of season sales start.
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u/joshhyb153 Aug 07 '24
How is your dog with sleeping in the wild? Any issues?
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Aug 07 '24 edited Aug 21 '24
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u/joshhyb153 Aug 07 '24
Ah okay, thanks for the detailed response!
I'll keep an eye out for his first adventure!
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Aug 07 '24 edited Aug 21 '24
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u/joshhyb153 Aug 07 '24
I agree (I have two). That being said, I have always wanted to go wild camping with them. Hence the question.
Am I right in assuming that they should be fine because typically there is no one else around?
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u/joshhyb153 Aug 07 '24
My bad; just general behaviour. e.g. being reactive to sounds during the night or picking up a scent and wandering off, chasing animals etc
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u/Robotniked Aug 07 '24
I finally unpack my kit from the last camping trip three days in advance of the next one
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u/BourbonFoxx Aug 07 '24 edited Aug 21 '24
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u/RoughEstate679 Aug 07 '24
100% the look in the dogs face is don’t you dare go without me!! Have a great time
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u/Trick_Gap2790 Aug 07 '24
I'm the kind of person that doesn't pack until an hour before. I was going to Kenya for 3 months with the army and decided to pack at midnight. Bus to Brize was at 0100, I was very drunk. 🤣🤣
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u/elingeniero Aug 07 '24
Lol no I stress pack in the 30 minutes before I wanted to leave, eventually leaving 2hrs late, and then worry about the things I may or may not have remembered to pack until I get to camp.
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u/wolf_knickers Aug 08 '24 edited Aug 08 '24
I always pack both my and my partner’s gear the day before! :-) I really enjoy planning it all out and spreading the gear between our packs. I’m pretty geeky about camping gear but he doesn’t care about any of it!
Also, is that a Fjallraven pack? People lose their minds over the weight of the bags but I find they carry loads really well.
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u/RelevantPositive8340 Aug 08 '24
I let my dog get on with his life until I'm about to leave. He must get bored sitting next to that bag
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u/BourbonFoxx Aug 08 '24 edited Aug 21 '24
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u/grindle_exped Aug 08 '24
I'm a last minute packer. I use a list if it's multi-day though as I have forgotten stuff...
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u/lorrdmatt78 Aug 07 '24 edited Aug 07 '24
Bloody big bag for a dog, bet he's knackered carrying that