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Outdoor Activities => Northern Ireland Camping and Bushcraft => Topic started by: KyleL on March 24, 2013

Title: Multi-Day trips
Post by: KyleL on March 24, 2013
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?
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: whoRya on March 24, 2013
Twentyclicks is over doing the West Highland Way at the moment. It will be interesting to hear how that goes.
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: LandyLiam on March 24, 2013
I'm a one night wonder, its the toileting bit the that worries me  8)
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: KyleL on March 25, 2013
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).
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: Glenn B on March 25, 2013
Just burn the paper problem solved. Never really wanna cart that stuff about for a day or two.
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: LandyLiam on March 26, 2013
an interesting read

(http://www.fishfinderbooks.com/images/How-To-Shirt-In-The-Woods.jpg)
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: GMB on March 26, 2013
Some guidance here (http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/outdoor-toilet.html)  :)
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: Glenn B on March 26, 2013
I'm saying no more. Lol
Title: Multi-Day trips
Post by: KyleL on March 26, 2013
Haha!

Ohhhh dear.
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: Glenn B on March 26, 2013
I was only quoting backpacking lights web site advice on outdoor _______ing :p
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: RedLeader on March 26, 2013
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.
Title: Multi-Day trips
Post by: KyleL on March 26, 2013
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!
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: RedLeader on March 26, 2013
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!
Title: Multi-Day trips
Post by: KyleL on March 26, 2013
But but but...I love my comforts! Who knows when I'll need that 10th pair of dry socks? :P
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: GMB on March 26, 2013
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.
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: specimanYak on March 26, 2013
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
Title: Multi-Day trips
Post by: KyleL on March 26, 2013
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.
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: Glenn B on March 26, 2013
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
Title: Multi-Day trips
Post by: KyleL on March 26, 2013
So we have established that we are all big girls blouses. Is that about right?
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: Rusty Madra on March 26, 2013
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.
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: Spud on March 26, 2013
I'm planning a solo multi day trip in the mournes in the next few weeks, looking forward to it!
Title: Multi-Day trips
Post by: KyleL on March 26, 2013
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?
Title: Multi-Day trips
Post by: Spud on March 26, 2013
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! :)
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: whoRya on March 26, 2013
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
Title: Multi-Day trips
Post by: Spud on March 26, 2013
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! :)
Title: Multi-Day trips
Post by: Spud on March 26, 2013
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
Title: Multi-Day trips
Post by: KyleL on March 26, 2013
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.
Title: Re: Multi-Day trips
Post by: twentyclicks on March 28, 2013
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.