Hey Guys
spent today getting my kit ready for next week and made a video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dtFopBvx2c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dtFopBvx2c)
What ya think?
Good video... I like it!
When I first saw all the gear sitting on the bed I thought Wow, that's a lot of gear for an overnighter, but when you actually started talking us through it, it all seems present and correct to be honest.
Can't think of much you could ditch to save weight. Likewise I can't think of anything that you've missed which would leave you struggling with the elements for any reason. I'd say you'll definately make it through the night alive.
Only thing I would reconsider is the Port. If you ditched the Stainless Steel hip flask, and replaced it with a plastic 500ml cola bottle, you could carry twice as much without adding to much to your weight.
Any chance you could pack it all in the ruck (Don't worry about the milk and bread rolls) and give us a total weight. I know your not at the weighing everything stage yet but some of us on here are completely obsessed and will be dying to know.
Nice vid
once packed I will get the weight for you.
Thanks for the kind comments and I will change the flask. Then you can have some (or was that the idea? ;)
....hi Lenny, just wondered wot you do for water proofing...
Quote from: Bic on January 08, 2011, 08:54:40 PM
....hi Lenny, just wondered wot you do for water proofing...
Hey Bic.
All my kit goes into Exped dry bags and there is also a rain cover on the bag
Lighter container, more drink. I like it ;D
Quote from: Dowser on January 08, 2011, 08:09:39 PM
Good video... I like it!
When I first saw all the gear sitting on the bed I thought Wow, that's a lot of gear for an overnighter, but when you actually started talking us through it, it all seems present and correct to be honest.
Can't think of much you could ditch to save weight. Likewise I can't think of anything that you've missed which would leave you struggling with the elements for any reason. I'd say you'll definately make it through the night alive.
Only thing I would reconsider is the Port. If you ditched the Stainless Steel hip flask, and replaced it with a plastic 500ml cola bottle, you could carry twice as much without adding to much to your weight.
Any chance you could pack it all in the ruck (Don't worry about the milk and bread rolls) and give us a total weight. I know your not at the weighing everything stage yet but some of us on here are completely obsessed and will be dying to know.
Nice vid
QuoteCan't think of much you could ditch to save weight.
its the rucksack you carry on the front where the weight can be saved ;)
but more constructively ::) is that tripod metal? maybe one of the wee plastic gorilla pods might save a little weight
possible additions:
mini heat packs (about £1 from sports direct)
otherwise looks spot on
Quote from: LandyLiam on January 09, 2011, 12:35:47 AM
QuoteCan't think of much you could ditch to save weight.
its the rucksack you carry on the front where the weight can be saved ;)
but more constructively ::) is that tripod metal? maybe one of the wee plastic gorilla pods might save a little weight
possible additions:
mini heat packs (about £1 from sports direct)
otherwise looks spot on
The tripod is about the same weight as a karabiner so light enough. But thanks for looking.
also I have 3 heat pads already.
Nice one Lenny. As Dowser says, it's a spot on selection for this time of year (well, most of the year really bar the down jacket in the summer).
Love the Leatherman - my 20 year old swiss army knife gets nervous every time I see a Style CS :)
If I have a moment when I'm packing later, I'll do a video of my Meelmore kit for a laugh.
Quote from: twentyclicks on January 14, 2011, 10:55:58 AM
Nice one Lenny. As Dowser says, it's a spot on selection for this time of year (well, most of the year really bar the down jacket in the summer).
Love the Leatherman - my 20 year old swiss army knife gets nervous every time I see a Style CS :)
If I have a moment when I'm packing later, I'll do a video of my Meelmore kit for a laugh.
This could be YouTube's shortest video :D
I'm guessing a bag with a handful of sausages and a space blanket :D
Quote from: Dowser on January 14, 2011, 11:00:57 AM
Quote from: twentyclicks on January 14, 2011, 10:55:58 AM
Nice one Lenny. As Dowser says, it's a spot on selection for this time of year (well, most of the year really bar the down jacket in the summer).
Love the Leatherman - my 20 year old swiss army knife gets nervous every time I see a Style CS :)
If I have a moment when I'm packing later, I'll do a video of my Meelmore kit for a laugh.
This could be YouTube's shortest video :D
Quote from: twentyclicks on January 14, 2011, 10:55:58 AM
Love the Leatherman - my 20 year old swiss army knife gets nervous every time I see a Style CS :)
Its a great, well though out piece of kit. looking forward to using it.
Quote from: LennyJ1 on January 14, 2011, 11:26:50 AM
Quote from: twentyclicks on January 14, 2011, 10:55:58 AM
Love the Leatherman - my 20 year old swiss army knife gets nervous every time I see a Style CS :)
Its a great, well though out piece of kit. looking forward to using it.
I've never been a big fan of Leatherman... Until now!!! I had a bit of a Google and the Style CS really does look the business:
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/TKnqV.jpg)
(https://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/imgur/wGtKp.jpg)
I alway thought too many unnesessary tools and therefore too much weigh but the second picture has sold it to me!!!
Could be one hanging from my camo belt soon enough.
£18.35 delivered from Amazon (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Leatherman-Style-Multi-Tool-CS-Black/dp/B003J37BMK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295007146&sr=8-1)... That's a bargain :D
Dowser you can have a play with mine :-\ before you spend you hard earned money?
Quote from: LennyJ1 on January 14, 2011, 12:17:20 PM
Dowser you can have a play with mine
I hope we're still talking about the Leatherman here :-[
Bring it with you on Saturday... Money is defo hard earned these days and I do have a lot of unnecessary toys!!!