favourite Bit of kit

[666_pack]

What is your favourite piece of kit?
Mine has to be my crusader cook system.


I know there are lighter, faster and more Gucci systems out there but for my money this little bugger is bombproof.(except the issue lid )

The stainless steal cup can be used in conjuction with the cooker using Hexi blocks, Green heat gel or a pepsi can stove will also fit nicely. The cup will also work over a fire and a pot stand attachment is available. This system is not designed for proper cooking but it will boil water and for rat pack / dehydrated meals it works great.

I like the way it all fits together  and the whole lot fits in the side pouch of my backpack and when I have it I'll always have a hot meal at the end of a long hike

[RedLeader]

Awesome question

Discounting electronics (as a nerd I love my GPS) I think my favourite bit'o gear would be my tarp. Mostly because if I'm using it then I'm wild camping or relaxing in a forest somewhere. I'd never put a tarp up and just sit under it. I have to fiddle and mess constantly getting it just right and it's great fun.

A close second is the trangia because the smell of cooking on meths takes me right back about 20 years or firesteel because, well, who doesn't love playing with fire! I think the hammock will probably rise to the top of this list when I finally get to try it

[666_pack]

So all your kit then jonno

[RedLeader]

I did realise after the fact that I'd chosen a good few - couldn't decide and since I'm only returning to walking and camping I can't wait to get to play with all my stuff

So all your kit then jonno

[666_pack]

If your a fan off Trangia you should check this site out.

http://zenstoves.net/






DISCLAIMER:Pop can stoves are habit forming.

These are great fun to make and no beer can is wasted. They weigh next to nothing(11g approx) and a new one can be made for each trip or as a back up. The only down side you to dispose of two beers per stove and sometimes I might need 6-8.

[RedLeader]

I've been through the Zen Stoves website and had a mooch. I've made a hobo stove:



I have a wood gassification stove half made out of tea/coffee tins but my metalworking skills are crap. I really want to try a pop can stove but I'm a bit wary of messing with meths

[666_pack]

A fellow hobo stove user yours look just as rough as mine

The only problem with meths is the smell and to some degree the soot but as a fuel it great. I'm making these bloody things all the time when we do Bernagh I'll grab you one from the cupboard and some fuel so that you can give it a go.

In the right codition they can boil 500mls of water in about 8-9 mins great little bit of kit.

And with a few tent pegs work well in the Hobo in barren areas.

[RedLeader]

I actually really love the smell of burning meths, probably an old git reminiscing thing because we used them loads in the scouts I've been cooking on the trangia more lately but it causes me problems - sausages tend to split and the insides ooze out - not pleasant to eat. I think it's because I don't use the simmer ring to lower the heat. I have a jetboil too but it's only really useful for boiling water - if you try and cook the stuff in the middle burns. I'm also not really a fan of gas because it seems too much like cooking in the kitchen...

[MG1]

I'm not as much of a fire bug as you's guys so i'll have to go for my boots they've been put throw a lot and are still in good nick
They are Gri sport everest boots

[MG1]

Sorry unable to get the picture up

[666_pack]

A really handy way to cook sausages is to firstly pop them in a zip lock/freezer bag and boil inn said bag for about ten mins. now that they are cooked the whole way through all you have to do is brown the outside. Then use the hot water for a brew.

[Mouldsy]

I have to say that I have three favourite bit's of kit.
1: My Wilkinson sword Woodlore knife, I never leave home without it when I am heading out into the woods
2: My stainless steal Crusader mug, as said above you can boil water in it over the open fire, A great piece of kit and one I would recommend to anybody into any type of outdoor pursuits.
3: My fire-steel, there's nothing like sitting beside a fire and staring into the flames, I think if you were stressed out and got a fire going you can stare into the flames and forget about all your worries the fire seems to burn all your worries for the time your there.


As for the hobo stove, Would it be possible for you to put a tutorial on as to how to make one?? They seem to be be a great piece of lightweight kit.
Davy.

[chris]

its pretty tough to pick one thing, but i'd prob go for my montane extreme smock. There's nothing better than when you stop whipping your old sweaty shirt off and pulling this bad boy on! keeps you so toasty, its def worth carryin it if your out in the hills for a few days or gonna be stopping for breaks and stuff.

[Wolf_Larson]

Have you a picture of your Wilkinson sword Woodlore knife, Mouldsy 

[Celt_Ginger]

Probably be my cutting tools. Either my axes


Or my Bernie Garland custom knife with Desert Ironwood handle




Though I also like my Leuku camp knife.