How To Pack Your Bushcraft Camping Gear Into A Rucksack
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2013
- paulkirtley.co.uk
The original article - A Bushcraft Camping Outfit -- Equipment for Living in the Woods - referred to in this video can be seen via the following link:
paulkirtley.co.uk/2011/bushcra... 
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8 years old video and still soo informative, thank you so much…actually it feels like the bag is bottomless :-) and soo compact. Great.
Thank you, sir. Your video confirmed the things I learned as a little boy in our boy-scouting group. Today I'm middle-aged and still roving in the woods of my country.
Hi Paul. An almost identical packing regime to the one that is taught (or at least was when I was serving) in the Army. One slight change was that we used to pack the sleeping back directly into the bivvy bag and then into the bottom of the bergen/canoe bag.
This cut down on the need for additional stuff sacks and also meant that the whole sleeping could be pulled out and was 'good to go' and in the same vein could be quickly crammed into the bergen if you needed to 'bug out' - admittedly there's less likelihood in this happening when out for a 'night in the woods'!
Keep up the great work :-)
Great vid. I read your kit load a long while ago, but its handy to see it all packed in there. Your generosity with you knowledge is appreciated.
This was very useful as I'm doing a weekend bushcraft course this August with your team down in east Sussex.
I'll be packing my kit accordingly so thanks for taking the time to demonstrate your routine
I stumbled upon this video while researching for backpacking tips. I'm planning my first ever backpacking trip so this video is probably a bit too advanced for me but I loved it! I love how you organised your stuff...being able to fit all those gear in and still have plenty of room!! It's amazing..thanks for making this video. I just subscribed, hoping to learn more about bushcraft.
I enjoy your videos and wilderness advice, it's good to watch and learn from someone with such experience in the field. Great content
Thanks James. Great to hear you found it thought-provoking.
The details on your videos is what makes them excellent. Thank you.
Hey Clinton, as always it's good to hear from you. Glad you found my RUclips channel :)
Hi Dave, It's good to hear from you. Yes, I still use a water bottle pouch. I tend to use it more in hot climates than in temperate climates though.
You're very welcome Cosy. I'm pleased you found it useful.
Hi Martin, it's good to hear from you. Yes, it's a while since the original kit article but it still generates a lot of questions. I hope this video will help answer a lot of them. All the best, Paul.
I watched this video and all I can say is WOW!
I have been packing my ruck for years and just never found a system that worked well for me. I tried your method and I will for ever be in your debt. packing is no longer a choir for me.
Thank you!!!!
Patrick Caswell Hey Patrick, thanks for your feedback. I'm so glad that you got so much value from this video. Happy trails my friend :) All the best, Paul
This video has put a smile on my dial, we have almost the exact same packing system, I am pretty chuffed with myself as I got my method through trial and error and thoughtful reasoning. This is a great video, you have got a good product here mate. I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future. Cheers for the upload.
Hey Z, thanks for your question. My drybag is for immersion (unintentional or intentional) as well as rain. I prefer to keep my waterproof dry as it weighs more when wet. But yes, if it's raining I'll be wearing it. And if it's still wet when I pack it away again, it doesn't go back inside the drybag.
Best,
Paul
That doesn't surprise me Will :) Thanks for the feedback - glad you liked the vid. Best, Paul.
Hi Ed! Thanks for your comment. I'm glad you liked it. There are more in the pipeline. :) Cheers, Paul
Hello! Just found your channel while researching bushcrafting skills and such. As I am new to bushcrafting, I have subscribed in hopes of learning more. Great channel in both quality and content. Thank you Sir!
+The Adventures of Average Joe Hi Joe, thanks for subscribing and welcome! Keep in touch and if you have questions, then maybe send me one for my #AskPaulKirtley show. Warm regards, Paul
Hey Paul,
Thanks for this video. I've been looking for a pack and your video helped me decide. Just purchased the Sabre 45.
Thanks!
Hey Robin, thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed it :)
Hi Opal, thanks for your comment. I'm happy you found it interesting. Thanks.
Great stuff Paul. Always helpful to see essential practical packing. I tend to get caught in the loop of taking nearly every bit of kit I've got "Just in case" ! Thanks for taking the time to put this and other vids up.
Noel
My pleasure Noel. Hope it's useful to you the next time you're packing... :)
Hi Darren, good to hear the video was useful. Good luck with the upgrade/sorting!
Great lesson Paul and relevant to equipment and packing in Oz.
Thanks Kirkland. That's very kind of you. All the best, Paul.
Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad you thought it useful. Warm regards.
I'm so proud of your program. You get right the point of what to carry and how to pack everything. Final and easy how to. Thank you so much. God bless you.
You're very welcome Chris. Thanks for the comment.
Always enjoy your videos and blog Paul.
Never realised I could attach my axe to the front like that Cheers for the idea.
ManOthewoods Thanks for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoy my videos and it's good to hear that there were some useful tips in this one for you. Keep in touch! Cheers, Paul.
Thanks for posting these video's/tutorials. You helped me decide on the Karrimor sabre 45. I hope to attend one of your courses in the future.
louis debusscher Hi Louis, thanks for your feedback. It's good to know you found this useful and actioned some of the content. I hope to see you on a course one day. Warm regards, Paul
Hello Paul,
Hope you and your family are well and safe. Just watched the video. Very informative so a big thank you from me.
I’m currently looking for a new rucksack as well so it’s given me some serious food for thought.
Thank you. 👍🏽👍🏽
Very well explained, as usual. I am currently building on such an "intermediate" kit too as up until now, I used to have only three setups consisting of:
- a type of 10L-ish daypack for the 5 C's (from the Yugoslavian People's Army), the bare minimum
- a 28L lightweight trekking backpack with overnighter-gear for short trips
- a 75L heavy kit for longer alpine trips lasting up to weeks
After a while it became apparent that all of these setups are rather specialised, the first ideal for simple hikes whereas the latter really only serves in mountain type of terrain. I guess I will take some inspiration from this video to build a weekender-type of kit. Thanks for sharing!
From twitter to your blog and now here on RUclips always great advice and demos! Ta Paul
Good video. A very well organized and comprehensive kit. That look's like a good pack system. Thanks for sharing.
Great video. Very useful information. Thank you for sharing this with the bushcraft community.
Hi Paul,
Just come across your channel, very impressed. I love learning about bushcraft and the many different areas it covers. Your channel is one of the best if not thee best.
I like your mannerism and clear instruction on the many aspects of this noble art, very professional.
It also makes a refreshing change to watch and listen to this kind of material without the use of bad language.
Well done Paul, keep up the great work.
Many thanks,
Paul.
Hi Paul, Thanks for your comments and welcome to my channel. Warm regards, Paul
An excellent video. You have a great system. I didn't think you'd fit it all in, but you did. Well done!
Just picked up a Karrimor Sabre, and this was very useful. Thanks.
Hi there Getsmartoc, thanks for your comment. It's interesting to read that your packing system is similar. I guess there are only so many ways you can reduce your kit and pack it efficiently/effectively and it's good to know others have come to a similar conclusion. I'll be posting more vids. I have a few in the pipeline. Cheers, Paul.
Great video Paul, also enjoyed reading the original article. Helped a lot as I'm still starting out. Many thanks
Bushcraftbham Good stuff. Glad to be of assistance.
That me ordered one thanks for all the things you are doing Paul learning loads,also learning off your online course too
Glad it's all useful Michael.
Hi Paul, I have watch a number of your videos, I have enjoyed them all, very interesting and good advice.
Michael
Hi Dave, areas with lots of spruce, firs, larches or hemlocks often have quite clear ground underneath them as they block out so much light from the forest floor, not much grows there. This is particularly the case if they have been planted and not thinned out very much. There will of course still be needles on the ground but these will not be a problem. Cheers, Paul.
Hi Paul, this was an excellent video and I found it very informative. I definitely over pack sometimes, especially if parking near to camp! I found this to be an issue on a canoe trip recently though as I felt my bag was far too heavy. I will be looking more closely at my gear next time and deciding what is really essential. Can you tell me what food you usually bring? You mention you could fit a week's worth in the side pocket and i'd love to find out what you include so I might replicate it
Thanks Dave!
I've watched alot of vids on this subject and yours is one of the better ones :) I like the liner and consolidating of smaller items into smaller ditty bags and dry bags, looks like I'll be buying some soon. Thanks for the great video! Cheers!
Hi there red6slider , thanks for your comment. It's good to hear that you rate my video and that you got some value from it. Thanks for the feedback. Good luck with your packing and if you've got questions, you know where I am. All the best, Paul.
wow i just found your channel and i must say very informative and great content! looking forward to seeing more
Hey Boom! Yes, compression sacks do help keep things contained. Good luck with your packing!
You're welcome. Glad you liked it.
Hi Jediknight! Glad you liked the video. lol re Kirtley Kettles. Re your questions - when I'm heading to the woods in the UK, I don't as a matter of course add a saw blade to make a larger saw. On expeditions I would consider it (vs taking a folding bucksaw). Most of the stuff I typically want to split - particularly for overnight camps before moving on - I can section with the Laplander. The belt pouch is related to the kit I used for recording the vid. Possibles vid added to the long list!
Thanks Charles. It's a Karrimor SF Sabre 45.
This video is so helpful. Must have watched a dozen times
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Excellent video Paul, just love that bag of yours.
Grand Badger Thanks! I'm glad you got some value from this. All the best, Paul
You're the best I've seen so far... Thank you.
Thanks Tommy. You're very welcome.
A brilliant video Paul plenty of information stay safe
Good info, thanks. I like your method of axe attachment on the outside of the pack.
Nice microphone! You were loud and clear and the microphone didn't pick up all the wind! Well done, and thank you for sharing this video :D.
Great video. Thanks!
+Stonnie Dennis Glad you liked it.
Very nice video Paul ! I learnt a lot from it.
My compliments.
Thank you Beethoven Symphony ! :)
Hi Eoin,
Thanks for your comment. I'll add food packing suggestions to my article/video to-do list :)
Cheers,
Paul
Great video, Paul! I was wondering if you'd consider dividing the water, evenly on both sides (one bottle in left pocket and one in the right). Seeing as how water is quite heavy and depending on how far you plan on hiking, or how much food you plan to carry, wouldn't it make sense to evenly distribute the weight, instead of having it all on one side of the pack?
Excellent video, it's amazing to see what can be packed into the backpack. I'd like to travel light but I'd be paranoid about bringing too much stuff. You only need the essentials. Knowledge of tools and how to survive is sometimes better than taking too much as you can adjust your kit and travel faster
Yacker Craft Thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated. Warm regards, Paul
Thanks for that Paul. Has made me look at what I carry and see about reducing it. Good skills.
Thanks David, I'm glad you found it useful/though provoking. ATB, Paul
Thanks for this video. It was very helpful to me. I think it would also depend on what type of rucksack system a person has. Climate and things like that. I like to organize a little bit so keeping things in kits like cordage and fire, etc. in separate bags for easy access. Thanks.
Excellent as always Paul, I'm torn in my kit between a Parang and my Spetznaz shovel as opposed to the axe. I'd like to hear your take on it. ( I live off-grid and practice survival/bushcraft skills)
Sound advice from the expert. Thank you.
Very useful vid, Paul. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
I liked the video very much. Very informative. I use a different type of rucksack, a longer, 70litre backpack because I was always told that it was best to get the heavier items up higher on your back. Also, a narrower pack doesn't get snagged as much on tree branches. But after seeing this video I wonder if I'm approaching it the right way after all. The trouble with a long pack is that you can't seperate your food from your sleep gear, or your cooking gear. So when I stop to put on a brew, I have to go through the layers of things in the pack to get out the right bits and pieces. You can put the cooker on top of course, but then you'll be moving it out to get at your jumper. I find that I am always packing and repacking my bag. So I really like your system. Its logical and efficient. It is great that I can get onto your channel and learn from your expertise. Thanks for making the video. Cheers, Paul (from the Mallee, Victoria, Australia).
Hi Paul, thanks for your comments. It is still good to get heavier items higher up and, importantly, close to your back. Longer packs without side pockets can be good, particularly in the exposed hills or for longer backpacking trips. But for shorter trips, particularly in the woods, this is the system I like to use. It's always a case of finding a system that works for you. And remember, this can vary from one situation to another. For example, when I am ski-touring, I prefer a taller pack, with no side pockets. This is partly to do with balance and partly to do with freedom of movement of the arms. Anyway, I'm glad this video gave you some areas to think about how you organise your own kit. Warm regards, Paul
Hello Paul, I found this so helpful..... And easy to follow. Thank you.
NigelAstro Hi Nigel, glad this was useful to you.
Thanks Paul. A really interesting video. You're clearly a man who 'knows where his towel's at'.
Indeed :-)
Great vid Paul. Watched it many times.... As well as the food packing one.... (Rod for your own back eh).
I have to pack for a jack russell as well (food, warm jumper, towel and sleep pad), plus I need a needing a tent not tarp and bivvy bag (Jack russell.....) so can't fit it into the 45 even with side pockets, but the principal is the same in terms of distribution of kit.
Thanks Oliie. Glad it was useful.
Great video, i have same pack and now have the insite for packing it and just awesome, Subed and on mailing list. Thank you from far North of NZ.
Hey, thanks for the feedback. Glad you are finding my content so useful. Keep in touch. All the best, Paul
Another great video Paul, I'm really enjoying them! I've been looking for me a suitable rucksack but haven't found one that I can afford yet. Just using an old school type backpack for now.
Tim Pollock Thanks Tim. Glad you enjoyed this.
great video have u done anymore lightening the load vids I realized the one has part one on it so didn't know if there was other parts
Great video. I, too, just came across your channel and am really enjoying your sharing of your vast knowledge. Here in the Midwest (USA), our winter's are pretty cold, and I would think yours in the UK would be even colder. I am wondering what rating your sleeping bag is? Do you use a heavier one in winter, or just use the same one? Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and knowledge. :)
zsd101 Hi there and welcome to my channel. Our winters in the UK are not as cold as you get in the midwest. We don't have the continental mass surrounding us that you have plus we are under the influence of the gulf stream here, so even though our latitude is higher, the winters are milder (on average) and more changeable. I do tend to head up to Norway and Sweden for winter camping trips though and for this, I take a down bag that has a comfort rating of at least -25 Celsius (-13 Fahrenheit). There's an article here on our hot-tenting set-up too: paulkirtley.co.uk/2014/how-to-live-in-a-heated-tent/ Thanks for watching and please keep in touch.
do you find you need a bigger pack if you hammock camp ie extra underblanket, great tips cheers, ATB Mark, wild is best!
Very nice. I just got the same rucksack and it's great to see how it can be packed more efficiently. I was referred to this video by Zed Outdoors and I'm glad I watched it.
-Jacko
MuddyTigerOutdoors Hey, glad you enjoyed this. Thanks to Zed Outdoors for the recommendation.
Great help as usual as I am just getting kit together it good to see what's needed although I plan using a tent rather than tarp and bivy bag Great work
hi paul, just wondering whats in the pouch on your belt. great video as always.
good video - a good point about light weight hill walking kit and the more durable stuff needed for the woods.
Thanks Alan
Thanks!
You're very welcome Stonnie Dennis
Hi Paul. Thank you for your highly informative and well presented videos. Can you tell me the size of zebra billy can you use (that the 5 ltr sink fits)? Thanks.
Nice one Paul, spot on information as always. Paul uses fantastic gear which I have copied almost to the item. As he admits not the cheapest but you know it can be relied on when needed. Thoroughly recommend all the other posts on his personal and frontier company websites which are exemplary.
GRAZIE PAUL I TUOI VIDEO SONO SEMPRE BELLISSIMI E UTILISSIMI
Great job. Nice little watch before work ☺🖒
I use the Savotta Jääkäri L rucksack and pouches from 5.11, Särmä and Tasmanian Tiger. (PALS/MOLLE).
Good to know my system matches up and confirms I’m doing the correct thing 😄👍
We have remarkably similar set up and equipment, good vid.
great vid thanks for taking the time to do it!
Im glad i came across your channel, a very informative video. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Im not new to outdoor camping and bus whacking, but.. i always tend to lean towards the heavier side of gear. I am however more than comfortable with minimum equipment.
All n all great video.
Thanks for your feedback my friend.
Great video Paul, my kit is a bit of a mess , I need to go lighter Im also guilty of carrying to much, time for an upgrade. Cheers
Great video Paul. I still take far too much kit into the woods. But this has been a great help. Atb Joe.
Hi Stokie Joe Bushcraft Thanks for your feedback - good to hear that you found this one useful. All the best, Paul.
really good vid throughly enjoyed paul cheers
Hi Paul. Useful video. You mention the space left in the side pocket could possibly hold a weeks worth of food. I'd be interested to know what you would take.
Keep up the good work.
Ian Mcgaffney Thanks Ian. The food-in-a-sidepouch video is definitely on my to-do list! Thanks for adding another vote for it :) Cheers, Paul
Thanks Paul, useful tips as always.
Great video Paul, very informative.