Blimey Steve!...Your kit looks REALLY heavy!!! My 35 Litre rucksack is a lightweight but rugged Mountain Hardware Scrambler RT35 Outdry...It's 100% waterproof so you don't have to carry the extra weight of a waterproof cover or the extra weight of drybags. Weighs about 800g empty. I use ultralight compression sacks to compress down all the bulky items in my kit, like my tent and sleeping bags, waterproof clothing etc, so that everything I need to carry, apart from water bottles, can fit inside it. Without food or water, but with two empty 1 litre PET bottles (one in each side pocket,) and all my kit, it weighs less that 7kg!...Here is some of my kit...a Marmot Tungsten 1P, fully waterproof, breathable, fully self supporting tent, with 21 square feet of interior space a bathtub floor and mesh interior, which includes the footprint,, so there is no condensation issues to worry about and no exposure to bugs issues, weighing about 1.8kg in total, plus ultralight Titanium tent pegs (6x shepherd hooks and 6x V shaped...Total weight inc Zpacks Dyneema tent peg bag is 105g), plus a water resistant Marmot Phase 30, minus 1 degree C comfort, Hydrophobic Goose Down sleeping bag weighing only 500g, a space blanket( which i put on the floor of the tent for insulation), two nested Titanium cooking pots/mugs with lids, an Esbit ST11.5-Ti ultralight Titanium solid fuel stove, an ultralight Titanium stove windshield, a Titanium Spork, 16x Solid fuel tablets, a jet lighter, Down jacket with hood, foldaway ultralight Gelert waterproof & breathable smock, foldaway ultralight Gelert waterproof & breathable trousers, ultralight inflatable sleeping mat and pillow (Klymit Inertia X-Frame Recon and Klymit Pillow-X recon), a full first aid kit ( including a penknife, folding scissors and an unbreakable mirror) , a Helinox Chair Zero ultralight camping chair with the optional groundsheet...All that, and I can even carry a Helinox Table One in it as well, which only adds another 654g) .So how much was all that lot? Not as much as you think...About 900 quid-ish for everything.
Great comment there Alf, That is a very nice lightweight kit you you have, with some excellent gear. Under 7kg is good eh. My pack as you see it, without water, but including the food weighs in at 8.5kg - the heaviest item is probably the hammock & tarp at 1.4kg. I could go much lighter on the rucksack, but want a more hard wearing material that wont rip and I like the amount of separate compartments it has. That one comes in at 1.4kg..! So those two alone make up nearly 3kg! I think I probably do slightly different style of hiking/camping than yourself, and when we do more bushcrafty style wild camps I take a lot more, nearer the 12-15kg mark. But I'm not talking massive amounts of hiking, maybe a mile or so at the most.. This is a video I have done showing one of our 35ltr pack wild camps: ruclips.net/video/YfWxQDZpM3M/видео.html Again, thanks for your comment, good to see what others use, all the best, Steve
My target weight without water or food is 7kg...To me that is a very manageable weight to carry on my back, reducing stress on both my spine and knees and allowing me to climb hills easily. I'm still working on the best ultralight food to take with me. It has to be dehydrated food to keep it compact and light weight but it also needs to have lots of calories too to keep my energy levels up when hiking...A tall order. You might imagine instant noodles would be a good choice, but they don't offer much in the way of calories. The best option I have found so far has been Asda's pasta meals...Fairly high calories per pack, can be re-hydrated in a small Titanium mug over my Esbit stove with boiling water and a bit of time simmering whilst stirring until they thicken up. Each packet only weighs 120g and cost just 45p each too so they don't break the bank, unlike those specialist meals for camping and hiking that offer about the same calorie content as the latter but cost around £5 each, or more! Choice of flavours is limited though but you can opt for more expensive brands, on the same shelf, which offer more flavour options. I have investigated nuts too, because of their very high calorie content...Macadamia nuts offer the highest calories per 100g, but they are not exactly the most flavoursome nut out there...Next comes Pine nuts, which taste much nicer. However, no one want's to eat nothing but nuts all day so I plan to keep 100g packs of both in my pack just for emergency energy food if and when I need to boost my energy levels.
I don't like to hike too far either...I try and get my car as close as possible then go from there. To save space inside my RT35 rucksack I have now got into making additional packs to fit onto the outside of it, which attach via 15mm polypropylene webbing, I designed specifically for the purpose. Initially I just wanted to make a low-viz pouch to carry my Alpkit Splitta ultralight folding camping table (I highly recommend the latter as it's about half the weight of a Helinox Table One, yet it only costs £19! It has a solid Alumimium top so it's perfect for cooking on with the Esbit). The only problem with the Splitta is that it comes in a day-glow orange pouch making it a liability if I am trying to go stealth camping. I was so desperate to solve this problem, I bought some medium weight, camo-green, water resistant Polyester fabric, a roll of camo-green 15mm webbing, 15mm ladder lock buckles and quick release clips and a Brother sewing machine...And started experimenting. I ended up with a camo-green pouch that opens from the top with a full width flap, for easy access. It has sewn on webbing loops on the back to attach it to the top position of the RT35's daisy chains and I sewed on two cinch down webbing straps on the front to keep the flap closed and everything inside tight, so it can't rattle around. Despite the webbing, it is 5 grams lighter than the original orange pouch! Next, I made a new roll top carry pouch for my Helenox Chair Zero, from the same material...It is half the weight of the carry bag I was using for it. It fits vertically on one outside corner of the RT35. To balance the pack, on the other corner I store my tent poles vertically too, in the tent pole bag I got with the tent, which is also a camo-green colour. This allows me to keep the width of the RT35 as narrow as possible, so I can walk through dense forests without snagging anything on branches. Then I tried various combinations of stabilising the latter packs to stop them moving from side to side annoyingly when I walk...Ended up making two special 15mm webbing straps that go across the back of the RT32 from daisy chain to daisy chain, which can be tightened down via quick release buckles in the middle of each strap. Ladder lock buckles fitted onto these straps in strategic locations, give a secure place to thread yet more webbing cinch down straps through and these wrap around the pouches/bags and clamp them down tight to the backpack, eliminating any swaying movement when I walk. This liberates several very useful litres of extra space inside my rucksack, so I couldn't be happier. I was also considering making custom pouches to order help others in the same predicament.
Some very useful tips there Steve, especially for a newbie like myself. I'm gradually getting my kit together to get out and find somewhere to wild camp this spring. Thanks for sharing mate, looking forward to your next video. ATB. Steve
Thanks Stevie B, Yes, you must see if you can get out. Every time I go out wild camping, I learn something new. It's a great way to getaway from the rat race...!
Great job on your backpack and load out, Sir! I have a similar pack by Red Rock (coyote) and it is about 33 liters and it was my primary BOB; stored in the back of my Jeep SUV. Our load outs are very similar including the Snugpak hammock and Klymit Static V mattress...love that it almost cocoons you in the hammock. It replaced the bulky under blanket. I replaced my sleeping bag now that it is warm with the jungle blanket. Even with temps down to 40 degrees Fahrenheit it is more than sufficient. Appropriate layering (clothing) helps if temps drop lower than 40. The pack had to be replaced however as more food and water had to be packed. I found a Norwegian Army Rucksack that is between 40 and 50 liters. Incredible use as a bushcraft pack and I love the "old school" vintage look. Enjoyed your video. Oh, and now that I am 71 I needed to downsize from my USMC ILBE, 70 liters (?), to 40 or less. Sucks to get old!
Your dead right there Alexander, getting older is a real pain. Just means you have to be a bit more clever packing your gear. Simple things like tent pegs for my tarp are left out - I carve a few when I get to camp. I think food and water are the difficult ones to get right, and I'm still trying to perfect that. You kit list sounds pretty good though. Thanks for your comments, All the best, Steve
Excellent bit of kit there, the 35Ltr Backpack is very tempting indeed, more than enough room for all the gear needed and I like the way it opens out, very handy. Thanks for sharing.
Hi. This is the first time I have seen your RUclips channel. Thank you for a great video. Your kit is well thought out and practical, and exactly what I need to get down to. I am very guilty of always packing much more than I need when going out camping. It's also good to see a fellow mature age man getting out. I am 50, and when I watch a video from a pimple-faced teenager who proclaims to be a bushcraft know-all, I cringe a little. Thanks again for a great video, and as I end this, I am about to hit both the Like and Subcribe buttons.
Hi Tony, Thanks for your comments. I do like to get out do stuff.. Especially bushcraft and wild camping. Although my website it predominately about prepping, I find bushcraft and survival are so closely linked that I try to cover that as much as possible too. All the best, Steve
I once got stuck in snow on the way home from work one night. I walked the 18 miles from East Horsley, up over Ranmore Common, down into Dorking, across to Leigh, Norwood Hill and finally Horley. It took around 5.5hrs at night, in snow. I had a jacket, gloves, a bottle of water and a beanie hat. I know this is more of a hobby than anything, but in England (intentionally didn't say the UK) you're just not far enough away from civilisation to warrant carrying so much gear. If I we're travelling in remote areas of Scotland say I'd keep some warm clothes, a sleeping bag, some water and dried food (porridge oats, trail meals etc) and a means to boil water. You'd be better off staying with the car until help arrives as it is a much better means of shelter. Don't let me deter you though, its better to look at something, than look for something!
Yes, i agree there, We are never really that far from a town here in England. But the gear in this 35ltr bag was what I used for a few nights wild camp, and a lot of it would not be needed if used as an emergency bag in a car. (hammock, tarp, knife etc...) But I do agree with having some emergency equipment in your car for the 'What If' situation. A spare tyre, jack etc are standard "emergency" equipment. Your phone is another.. How many time do you hear people say, 'Take your phone, just in case..' So carrying some specific emergency gear is necessary, especially if you have children with you. Imagine your 18 mile trek with a young child. But in all fairness, and even with the pretty harsh winter we have just had, There were very few people stranded for more then one night.! Good comments, thanks, ATB, Steve
Nice backpack there, exactly the same design as my 5.11 Rush 72 backpack (47ltr). extremely useful for 72 hrs 'bugout' use. On point as well with your tips-good job.
Thank you,It's a decent little rucksack. I particularly like all the different pockets. Lot of similarities to the 5:11 I've got a video of that weekend away using just the 35ltr pack as well: ruclips.net/video/YfWxQDZpM3M/видео.html Takes a bit of thinking about..! ATB, Steve
I love my little Mil-tec ruck although Ive recently exchanged it for the Mil-tec ruck that folds out to a stool. For three season camping I see no reason not to use the little bags unless you want to go more traditional.
Hi Christopher, Yes, a tent can be cosy, I just prefer a hammock..! If I'm hiking in places where I know there will be little woodland or trees, I just take a bivvie and tarp. A tent, especially a small one man tent has always seemed a bit claustrophobic to me. Plus I'm just nosey and like to see whats going on around me...!!! ATB, Steve
Hello! I have just come across your channel and have liked and subscribed. After seeing your video on the Mil tec36ltr rucksack, I have decided to get one. I ride a motorcycle and this size pack will be ideal for my edc kit. I have a Mini Sawyer water filter, if I was to filter my water and add a water puri tablet, would that not kill virus's? One last thing, where can I get one of those neat little tables? I enjoyed the video and look forward to seeing more. Cheers, Dave.
Hi Dave, Thanks for your comments. Yes, I use that rucksack a lot and it works well. Water purification tablets do work against viruses, but they are not instant - to guarantee killing all the bag guys, you should leave it for anything up to 4 hrs before drinking..! I do use them as well if the water source is really bad, and then put through my Water To Go filter. All the best, Steve
Was a good challenge - makes you think about what kit you really need to have. I've managed to pack even less now - but I'll miss that little table.!!!
Always a work in progress...!!! Nice to have a little challenge now and then..
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I’ve had the bag, horrible to carry. Sure you can fit all the stuff in there, but horrible horrible bag to carry for any time longer than an hour. Also, all the zippers fail. For few €, you get few € worth I guess.
Hi Jaakko, That's interesting you say that, as I find it quite comfortable and never had any problems carrying it. Mind you, the most I have hiked with it is about 1 1/2 miles, but had no problems with it. It does lack a chest strap as standard, but even without it still feel comfortable. Perhaps it's made for funny shaped people like me..!! 😃
I hike with this quite often and have no problem, yes it can stick out quite a bit but as long as you pack right (heavy stuff close to the body) and use the straps correctly you will have no issues.
Very nice review and good video quality. I have a question for you my friend and i hope you can help me. I bought this backpack some days ago for rucking. I m thinking of putting 15-20kg inside to strengthen my traps and lower back. Basically I want to rucking for 1h a day with 15-20 kg, 3 days a week.. do you think it will get damaged from the weight or it will be okay for the use i want it ?
hi ,as a new subscriber to your channel (which I enjoy) I always use 50ltr rucksack when I'm out don't need to just habit I guess ,could I ask your opinion on the sawyer range of water purifiers I'm close to buying one but would value your thoughts on them thanks ,enjoyable video thanks for sharing
Hi Norman, The standard Sawyer filter (SP128 etc) is ok and I know many people who use them, however, that mini system filters down to only 0.1 micron and will not filter out viruses. They now do the SP194 system which has a 0.02 micron filter, meaning it is capable of removing viruses. The SP194 is quite pricey though (over £200), as its a complete filtration system and not a mini filter as such. I use the Water To Go filter bottle and have a review/test video on RUclips here: ruclips.net/video/q76x9fEcB4k/видео.html Hope this helps.
UK Preppers Guide thanks just had a look at the go bottle I'm impressed think I'll forget about sawyer and go for the one you use thanks for the head's up
Hi Mark, It is a Mil-Tec Military Army Patrol, 36Ltr. Lovely pack and very robust. I got mine from Amazon, about £30 Here's the link: amzn.to/2F2u2zG Cheers, Steve
Blimey Steve!...Your kit looks REALLY heavy!!! My 35 Litre rucksack is a lightweight but rugged Mountain Hardware Scrambler RT35 Outdry...It's 100% waterproof so you don't have to carry the extra weight of a waterproof cover or the extra weight of drybags. Weighs about 800g empty. I use ultralight compression sacks to compress down all the bulky items in my kit, like my tent and sleeping bags, waterproof clothing etc, so that everything I need to carry, apart from water bottles, can fit inside it. Without food or water, but with two empty 1 litre PET bottles (one in each side pocket,) and all my kit, it weighs less that 7kg!...Here is some of my kit...a Marmot Tungsten 1P, fully waterproof, breathable, fully self supporting tent, with 21 square feet of interior space a bathtub floor and mesh interior, which includes the footprint,, so there is no condensation issues to worry about and no exposure to bugs issues, weighing about 1.8kg in total, plus ultralight Titanium tent pegs (6x shepherd hooks and 6x V shaped...Total weight inc Zpacks Dyneema tent peg bag is 105g), plus a water resistant Marmot Phase 30, minus 1 degree C comfort, Hydrophobic Goose Down sleeping bag weighing only 500g, a space blanket( which i put on the floor of the tent for insulation), two nested Titanium cooking pots/mugs with lids, an Esbit ST11.5-Ti ultralight Titanium solid fuel stove, an ultralight Titanium stove windshield, a Titanium Spork, 16x Solid fuel tablets, a jet lighter, Down jacket with hood, foldaway ultralight Gelert waterproof & breathable smock, foldaway ultralight Gelert waterproof & breathable trousers, ultralight inflatable sleeping mat and pillow (Klymit Inertia X-Frame Recon and Klymit Pillow-X recon), a full first aid kit ( including a penknife, folding scissors and an unbreakable mirror) , a Helinox Chair Zero ultralight camping chair with the optional groundsheet...All that, and I can even carry a Helinox Table One in it as well, which only adds another 654g) .So how much was all that lot? Not as much as you think...About 900 quid-ish for everything.
Great comment there Alf,
That is a very nice lightweight kit you you have, with some excellent gear.
Under 7kg is good eh.
My pack as you see it, without water, but including the food weighs in at 8.5kg - the heaviest item is probably the hammock & tarp at 1.4kg.
I could go much lighter on the rucksack, but want a more hard wearing material that wont rip and I like the amount of separate compartments it has. That one comes in at 1.4kg..!
So those two alone make up nearly 3kg!
I think I probably do slightly different style of hiking/camping than yourself, and when we do more bushcrafty style wild camps I take a lot more, nearer the 12-15kg mark.
But I'm not talking massive amounts of hiking, maybe a mile or so at the most..
This is a video I have done showing one of our 35ltr pack wild camps:
ruclips.net/video/YfWxQDZpM3M/видео.html
Again, thanks for your comment, good to see what others use,
all the best, Steve
My target weight without water or food is 7kg...To me that is a very manageable weight to carry on my back, reducing stress on both my spine and knees and allowing me to climb hills easily. I'm still working on the best ultralight food to take with me. It has to be dehydrated food to keep it compact and light weight but it also needs to have lots of calories too to keep my energy levels up when hiking...A tall order. You might imagine instant noodles would be a good choice, but they don't offer much in the way of calories. The best option I have found so far has been Asda's pasta meals...Fairly high calories per pack, can be re-hydrated in a small Titanium mug over my Esbit stove with boiling water and a bit of time simmering whilst stirring until they thicken up. Each packet only weighs 120g and cost just 45p each too so they don't break the bank, unlike those specialist meals for camping and hiking that offer about the same calorie content as the latter but cost around £5 each, or more! Choice of flavours is limited though but you can opt for more expensive brands, on the same shelf, which offer more flavour options. I have investigated nuts too, because of their very high calorie content...Macadamia nuts offer the highest calories per 100g, but they are not exactly the most flavoursome nut out there...Next comes Pine nuts, which taste much nicer. However, no one want's to eat nothing but nuts all day so I plan to keep 100g packs of both in my pack just for emergency energy food if and when I need to boost my energy levels.
I don't like to hike too far either...I try and get my car as close as possible then go from there. To save space inside my RT35 rucksack I have now got into making additional packs to fit onto the outside of it, which attach via 15mm polypropylene webbing, I designed specifically for the purpose. Initially I just wanted to make a low-viz pouch to carry my Alpkit Splitta ultralight folding camping table (I highly recommend the latter as it's about half the weight of a Helinox Table One, yet it only costs £19! It has a solid Alumimium top so it's perfect for cooking on with the Esbit). The only problem with the Splitta is that it comes in a day-glow orange pouch making it a liability if I am trying to go stealth camping. I was so desperate to solve this problem, I bought some medium weight, camo-green, water resistant Polyester fabric, a roll of camo-green 15mm webbing, 15mm ladder lock buckles and quick release clips and a Brother sewing machine...And started experimenting. I ended up with a camo-green pouch that opens from the top with a full width flap, for easy access. It has sewn on webbing loops on the back to attach it to the top position of the RT35's daisy chains and I sewed on two cinch down webbing straps on the front to keep the flap closed and everything inside tight, so it can't rattle around. Despite the webbing, it is 5 grams lighter than the original orange pouch! Next, I made a new roll top carry pouch for my Helenox Chair Zero, from the same material...It is half the weight of the carry bag I was using for it. It fits vertically on one outside corner of the RT35. To balance the pack, on the other corner I store my tent poles vertically too, in the tent pole bag I got with the tent, which is also a camo-green colour. This allows me to keep the width of the RT35 as narrow as possible, so I can walk through dense forests without snagging anything on branches. Then I tried various combinations of stabilising the latter packs to stop them moving from side to side annoyingly when I walk...Ended up making two special 15mm webbing straps that go across the back of the RT32 from daisy chain to daisy chain, which can be tightened down via quick release buckles in the middle of each strap. Ladder lock buckles fitted onto these straps in strategic locations, give a secure place to thread yet more webbing cinch down straps through and these wrap around the pouches/bags and clamp them down tight to the backpack, eliminating any swaying movement when I walk.
This liberates several very useful litres of extra space inside my rucksack, so I couldn't be happier. I was also considering making custom pouches to order help others in the same predicament.
Some very useful tips there Steve, especially for a newbie like myself. I'm gradually getting my kit together to get out and find somewhere to wild camp this spring. Thanks for sharing mate, looking forward to your next video. ATB. Steve
Thanks Stevie B,
Yes, you must see if you can get out.
Every time I go out wild camping, I learn something new.
It's a great way to getaway from the rat race...!
I really do recommend this bag Iv used mine for wild camping with bivvi bag and tarp i say again thank you for your help the bag has preformed great 👍
Great job on your backpack and load out, Sir! I have a similar pack by Red Rock (coyote) and it is about 33 liters and it was my primary BOB; stored in the back of my Jeep SUV. Our load outs are very similar including the Snugpak hammock and Klymit Static V mattress...love that it almost cocoons you in the hammock. It replaced the bulky under blanket. I replaced my sleeping bag now that it is warm with the jungle blanket. Even with temps down to 40 degrees Fahrenheit it is more than sufficient. Appropriate layering (clothing) helps if temps drop lower than 40. The pack had to be replaced however as more food and water had to be packed. I found a Norwegian Army Rucksack that is between 40 and 50 liters. Incredible use as a bushcraft pack and I love the "old school" vintage look. Enjoyed your video. Oh, and now that I am 71 I needed to downsize from my USMC ILBE, 70 liters (?), to 40 or less. Sucks to get old!
Your dead right there Alexander, getting older is a real pain.
Just means you have to be a bit more clever packing your gear.
Simple things like tent pegs for my tarp are left out - I carve a few when I get to camp.
I think food and water are the difficult ones to get right, and I'm still trying to perfect that.
You kit list sounds pretty good though.
Thanks for your comments,
All the best,
Steve
Excellent bit of kit there, the 35Ltr Backpack is very tempting indeed, more than enough room for all the gear needed and I like the way it opens out, very handy. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, it's a good rucksack.
And good value for money...
Hi. This is the first time I have seen your RUclips channel. Thank you for a great video. Your kit is well thought out and practical, and exactly what I need to get down to. I am very guilty of always packing much more than I need when going out camping. It's also good to see a fellow mature age man getting out. I am 50, and when I watch a video from a pimple-faced teenager who proclaims to be a bushcraft know-all, I cringe a little. Thanks again for a great video, and as I end this, I am about to hit both the Like and Subcribe buttons.
Hi Tony,
Thanks for your comments.
I do like to get out do stuff.. Especially bushcraft and wild camping.
Although my website it predominately about prepping, I find bushcraft and survival are so closely linked that I try to cover that as much as possible too.
All the best, Steve
I once got stuck in snow on the way home from work one night. I walked the 18 miles from East Horsley, up over Ranmore Common, down into Dorking, across to Leigh, Norwood Hill and finally Horley. It took around 5.5hrs at night, in snow. I had a jacket, gloves, a bottle of water and a beanie hat. I know this is more of a hobby than anything, but in England (intentionally didn't say the UK) you're just not far enough away from civilisation to warrant carrying so much gear.
If I we're travelling in remote areas of Scotland say I'd keep some warm clothes, a sleeping bag, some water and dried food (porridge oats, trail meals etc) and a means to boil water. You'd be better off staying with the car until help arrives as it is a much better means of shelter.
Don't let me deter you though, its better to look at something, than look for something!
Yes, i agree there,
We are never really that far from a town here in England.
But the gear in this 35ltr bag was what I used for a few nights wild camp, and a lot of it would not be needed if used as an emergency bag in a car. (hammock, tarp, knife etc...)
But I do agree with having some emergency equipment in your car for the 'What If' situation.
A spare tyre, jack etc are standard "emergency" equipment. Your phone is another.. How many time do you hear people say, 'Take your phone, just in case..'
So carrying some specific emergency gear is necessary, especially if you have children with you.
Imagine your 18 mile trek with a young child.
But in all fairness, and even with the pretty harsh winter we have just had, There were very few people stranded for more then one night.!
Good comments, thanks,
ATB, Steve
Nice backpack there, exactly the same design as my 5.11 Rush 72 backpack (47ltr). extremely useful for 72 hrs 'bugout' use. On point as well with your tips-good job.
Thank you,It's a decent little rucksack. I particularly like all the different pockets.
Lot of similarities to the 5:11
I've got a video of that weekend away using just the 35ltr pack as well:
ruclips.net/video/YfWxQDZpM3M/видео.html
Takes a bit of thinking about..!
ATB, Steve
Most say buy your rucksack last! The second rucksack I purchased was a 75 litter, extendable to 120 litter! 🤣
Excellent video, sir! 📼
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Thank you Peppi..
I love my little Mil-tec ruck although Ive recently exchanged it for the Mil-tec ruck that folds out to a stool. For three season camping I see no reason not to use the little bags unless you want to go more traditional.
Yprshire man 66 iv just ordered one it will make a nice day bag thank you for your help
Bish bash bosh. Thanks very much, bruv.
Fantastic, thanks for sharing, some great ideas I have picked up.
I like my tent! It is warm and private, and you try setting up a hammock without enough trees!
Hi Christopher,
Yes, a tent can be cosy, I just prefer a hammock..!
If I'm hiking in places where I know there will be little woodland or trees, I just take a bivvie and tarp.
A tent, especially a small one man tent has always seemed a bit claustrophobic to me.
Plus I'm just nosey and like to see whats going on around me...!!!
ATB, Steve
UK Preppers Guide
Telford has a nice park with a hill, there there is a hawthorn, where I spent a night under its shelter.
missing a shoppinglist for all the same stuff!
Enjoyed the video thanks. Noticed no spare clothes or stove ? Maybe I missed it. Regards
Hello! I have just come across your channel and have liked and subscribed. After seeing your video on the Mil tec36ltr rucksack, I have decided to get one. I ride a motorcycle and this size pack will be ideal for my edc kit. I have a Mini Sawyer water filter, if I was to filter my water and add a water puri tablet, would that not kill virus's? One last thing, where can I get one of those neat little tables? I enjoyed the video and look forward to seeing more. Cheers, Dave.
Hi Dave,
Thanks for your comments.
Yes, I use that rucksack a lot and it works well.
Water purification tablets do work against viruses, but they are not instant - to guarantee killing all the bag guys, you should leave it for anything up to 4 hrs before drinking..!
I do use them as well if the water source is really bad, and then put through my Water To Go filter.
All the best,
Steve
All valid points mate...kinda why I suggested the daysack challenge...I love your snobby table mate...excellent steve👌
Was a good challenge - makes you think about what kit you really need to have.
I've managed to pack even less now - but I'll miss that little table.!!!
UK Preppers Guide oh no the table is going lol
Hello I do not write very well in English I hope to make me understand, what model is that small backpack that you see at minute 3.37.
Thank you
Hi
I's a MilTec 36 ltr backpack from Amazon here:
amzn.to/3zrzuX1
Very good day pack, nice n sloid with load of room.
ATB, Steve
@@TheWrinklyNomads Hello thanks for the answer I was referring to that very small backpack that Ken Surival wears frontally in the video.
Nice set up, not a 100 miles away from my bushcraft set up
Always a work in progress...!!!
Nice to have a little challenge now and then..
I’ve had the bag, horrible to carry. Sure you can fit all the stuff in there, but horrible horrible bag to carry for any time longer than an hour. Also, all the zippers fail. For few €, you get few € worth I guess.
Hi Jaakko,
That's interesting you say that, as I find it quite comfortable and never had any problems carrying it.
Mind you, the most I have hiked with it is about 1 1/2 miles, but had no problems with it.
It does lack a chest strap as standard, but even without it still feel comfortable.
Perhaps it's made for funny shaped people like me..!! 😃
I hike with this quite often and have no problem, yes it can stick out quite a bit but as long as you pack right (heavy stuff close to the body) and use the straps correctly you will have no issues.
I have the backpack for about 9 years,never had a problem with comfort or with the zipper's!!
Very nice review and good video quality. I have a question for you my friend and i hope you can help me. I bought this backpack some days ago for rucking. I m thinking of putting 15-20kg inside to strengthen my traps and lower back. Basically I want to rucking for 1h a day with 15-20 kg, 3 days a week.. do you think it will get damaged from the weight or it will be okay for the use i want it ?
Nice video mate
New subscriber here , always interesting to see inside other peoples bags .
Yes, I always like to see what other take out as well - you can always learn some little tips.
useful video. I wish you successful campaigns!
great video very informative thanks
love the video
Great vid matey, Cheers for the link :)
Your welcome. You were the perfect model...!
haha, It is quite the pose :p
I would love to hike/camp but I'm paranoid that I'll get ticks on Me it puts Me off. Any thoughts would be appreciated
hi ,as a new subscriber to your channel (which I enjoy) I always use 50ltr rucksack when I'm out don't need to just habit I guess ,could I ask your opinion on the sawyer range of water purifiers I'm close to buying one but would value your thoughts on them thanks ,enjoyable video thanks for sharing
Hi Norman,
The standard Sawyer filter (SP128 etc) is ok and I know many people who use them, however, that mini system filters down to only 0.1 micron and will not filter out viruses.
They now do the SP194 system which has a 0.02 micron filter, meaning it is capable of removing viruses.
The SP194 is quite pricey though (over £200), as its a complete filtration system and not a mini filter as such.
I use the Water To Go filter bottle and have a review/test video on RUclips here:
ruclips.net/video/q76x9fEcB4k/видео.html
Hope this helps.
UK Preppers Guide thanks just had a look at the go bottle I'm impressed think I'll forget about sawyer and go for the one you use thanks for the head's up
What was that water fillter?
Hi Stephen.
I use the Water To Go portable filter, its excellent.
I have a review here; www.ukpreppersguide.co.uk/best-water-filter-bottle-water-to-go
Were did you buy your backpack from
Hi Mark,
It is a Mil-Tec Military Army Patrol, 36Ltr. Lovely pack and very robust.
I got mine from Amazon, about £30 Here's the link: amzn.to/2F2u2zG
Cheers, Steve
Where do you fit your clothing?
Wear it...
This was for a weekend campout only.
Awesome kit thanks for sharing.
Thanks Steve for the sub I got you back.
How heavy is it?
36Ltr MilTec rucksack:
It was 9.5 kg fully loaded.
Could trim that down a bit but that weight is fine.
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