Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.

Username: Password:

Follow NI-Wild

Author Topic: Hi All  (Read 6293 times)

Marlowe

  • Newbie Poster
  • *
  • Karma: 0
  • Posts: 3
Hi All
« on: June 17, 2017 »

Hey Guys,
I'm Mark, I've been camping on and off for years and "proper camp" with my family each year. But I also love wild camping, I mainly cycle so my kits can be a bit larger than back pack.

I used to sleep under tarp but recently upgraded to a polish laavu poncho tent. That my brother and I share. I know it is quite weighty but on the bike I can get away with it.
I am have way beteeen army surplus gear and basic bushcraft. Shying away from the more expensive gear.

I am also starting to plan and prep for some hiking and camping, with my first trip looking like being annalong.

I hope that I will be able to increase my bush craft and find appropriate places to practice.

(The garden only take you so far!)


Logged

torp

  • Guest
Re: Hi All
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2017 »

Hi and welcome to the group ;D
Logged

RedLeader

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 175
  • Posts: 1977
Re: Hi All
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2017 »

Hi and welcome. I'm starting to cycle myself but I don't think I'm game enough to cycle & camp yet :)
Annalong will be the perfect spot to do a bit of testing and messing with Bushcraft. Good luck  8)
Logged

Glenn B

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 86
  • Posts: 897
  • Keep your high hand low and your powder dry!!!
Re: Hi All
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2017 »

Hi  :)
Logged
Take your time you'll see so much more!
Without goals you cannot score!

whoRya

  • Has Camped With NI-Wild
  • Hero Poster
  • ******
  • Karma: 165
  • Posts: 1798
Re: Hi All
« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2017 »

Hi Marlowe.  Welcome to NI Wild.  It's always interesting to hear what gear others use and where they use it!
Logged
"Not all those who wander are lost."

Marlowe

  • Newbie Poster
  • *
  • Karma: 0
  • Posts: 3
Re: Hi All - UPDATE
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2017 »

Guys thanks for the welcome, the cycle trip was a success, me managed to go all around the North Coast, stopping at al 10 Game of Thrones doors on the way. Despite some horrible weather we had a good few wild camps on the way. unfortunately i didn't have my big camera this trip but we did get some videos.

I have made a youtube page for some fun, so please check it out.

Just last night i uploaded my packup for £100 and would love to hear your thoughts. Let me know if you have any other gear that is ideal for the beginner back pack.

here is the link to my youtube channel.  https://www.youtube.com/user/marloweuk2002
Logged
 

Bottom Sponsor

Recent Topics


Lough Shannagh by Scribble [March 22, 2023]

Where has everyone gone? by Glenn B [March 02, 2023]




Hello 👋🏻 by RedLeader [March 13, 2022]

Overnighter on 21st August by Wolf_Larson [November 02, 2021]

crabbing by Glenn B [July 19, 2021]


Slieive Binnian Hike by Rugged Track [November 06, 2020]

Silent Valley by Binnianboy [June 28, 2020]

Is it safe... by Rugged Track [June 02, 2020]




You've got a mention... by NorthernSky [December 12, 2019]


Hen Mountain Wild Camp by Rugged Track [November 28, 2019]

Happy Valley by Binnianboy [September 30, 2019]





Seven Sevens 10th August by RedLeader [August 20, 2019]