Northern Ireland Outdoors Forum - Hiking, camping and more
Outdoor Activities => Northern Ireland Camping and Bushcraft => Topic started by: KyleL on March 24, 2013
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Has anyone got experience of wild camping for 2 or 3 days, or maybe even more?
What extra considerations must you have (food, toileting, clothes etc) and how did you deal with these/ the extra weight?
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Twentyclicks is over doing the West Highland Way at the moment. It will be interesting to hear how that goes.
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I'm a one night wonder, its the toileting bit the that worries me 8)
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Sorting the men from the boys now!
The idea doesn't bother me, it's the having to carry any toilet paper (leave no trace and all that), unless there is some kind of biodegradable option? (Leaves aren't all that appealing).
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Just burn the paper problem solved. Never really wanna cart that stuff about for a day or two.
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an interesting read
(http://www.fishfinderbooks.com/images/How-To-Shirt-In-The-Woods.jpg)
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Some guidance here (http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/outdoor-toilet.html) :)
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I'm saying no more. Lol
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Haha!
Ohhhh dear.
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I was only quoting backpacking lights web site advice on outdoor _______ing :p
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I'm also a one night wonder. I'm not organised enough to do multiday trips. Plus in the cooler months everything always seems damp in after the first night, I often wonder how I would cope on night two.
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Another issue would be food. My 60(+10) litre pack was STUFFED on my last 1 nighter. I don't know where I'd find the room for food for a few days.
Though my goal this year is to do the mournes 7 seven challenge over 3 days, so I better find a solution!
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You'd be surprised how much weight you can shed when you put your mind to it.
Another issue would be food. My 60(+10) litre pack was STUFFED on my last 1 nighter. I don't know where I'd find the room for food for a few days.
Though my goal this year is to do the mournes 7 seven challenge over 3 days, so I better find a solution!
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But but but...I love my comforts! Who knows when I'll need that 10th pair of dry socks? :P
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I'm saying no more. Lol
Did you click on the link to the Scottish Mountaineering Council pdf regarding the matter?
I near spat my tea out wondering if the first pic is a walker smelling his own sh*t or taking a drink lol.
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Did you click on the link to the Scottish Mountaineering Council pdf regarding the matter?
I near spat my tea out wondering if the first pic is a walker smelling his own sh*t or taking a drink lol.
Brilliant, that's hilarious. :)
And then there's this: http://goo.gl/0a3e0
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Did you click on the link to the Scottish Mountaineering Council pdf regarding the matter?
I near spat my tea out wondering if the first pic is a walker smelling his own sh*t or taking a drink lol.
Brilliant, that's hilarious. :)
And then there's this: http://goo.gl/0a3e0
"Helps lessin' the chance, of messin' your pants"
Oh my...fantastic.
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I'm saying no more. Lol
Did you click on the link to the Scottish Mountaineering Council pdf regarding the matter?
I near spat my tea out wondering if the first pic is a walker smelling his own sh*t or taking a drink lol.
Yup that was the one for me
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So we have established that we are all big girls blouses. Is that about right?
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I've done a few multi-day trips and the most important thing to remember is that in Western Europe your never more than 3 hours walk away from food and a toilet: no matter where you are. Therefore don't make it any more difficult than it needs to be. If your hiking for the three days schedule in a wee stop to a cafe or shop and use the facilities. If your walking for a few days you'll actually need to plan not to hit civilisation at some point. Don't fight it: embrace the facilities where you find them.
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I'm planning a solo multi day trip in the mournes in the next few weeks, looking forward to it!
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I'm planning a solo multi day trip in the mournes in the next few weeks, looking forward to it!
Let me know how it goes!
What equipment you taking?
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I'm planning a solo multi day trip in the mournes in the next few weeks, looking forward to it!
Let me know how it goes!
What equipment you taking?
Just the usual I would take, just will need a couple more steaks! :)
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I'm planning a solo multi day trip in the mournes in the next few weeks, looking forward to it!
Let me know when, I'll maybe join you. I love solo trips :D
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I'm planning a solo multi day trip in the mournes in the next few weeks, looking forward to it!
Let me know how it goes!
What equipment you taking?
Just the usual I would take, just will need a couple more steaks! :)
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I'm planning a solo multi day trip in the mournes in the next few weeks, looking forward to it!
Let me know when, I'll maybe join you. I love solo trips :D
Lol
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I'm planning a solo multi day trip in the mournes in the next few weeks, looking forward to it!
Let me know when, I'll maybe join you. I love solo trips :D
Lol
Perfect. I'll go then we'll be a full crowd of loners.
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Twentyclicks is over doing the West Highland Way at the moment. It will be interesting to hear how that goes.
Ouch! I'll not derail the thread with the details (blog and/or thread tomorrow), suffice to say all done and the weather was perfect.
As others have said, you're never 'wild' for that long at a time. You need the same stuff as an overnighter, just more food. With dehydrated and energy-dense foods you would probably aim to carry about 1kg/day. You should be able to get 3500-4000 calories from this if you choose well. Sufficient protein can sometimes be hard to come by in these forms, but I carry whey powder if I need it.