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[Bush Rummager 3,759]

You've got some cracking kit there mate. All bases covered as they say.. and paid for themselves times over I bet. I'm just at work at the moment so I'll check that video out later.. or more likely in 10 minutes I make another cuppa! I like having gear.. bit's of kit or even clothing for that matter that you've had years and used it to death and got your monies worth out ot it!! It's a good feeling if you know what I mean!! Lol..

[Greyman 25,268]

19 minutes ago, Bush Rummager said:

You've got some cracking kit there mate. All bases covered as they say.. and paid for themselves times over I bet. I'm just at work at the moment so I'll check that video out later.. or more likely in 10 minutes I make another cuppa! I like having gear.. bit's of kit or even clothing for that matter that you've had years and used it to death and got your monies worth out ot it!! It's a good feeling if you know what I mean!! Lol..

100% mate also have an old Kelly kettle hanging up somewhere either in the van or back home which is a nice toy for winter camping have done moulded cider in it at some real minus temps which is nice, just watching flames makes you feel warmer

[low plains drifter 9,466]

6 hours ago, Greyman said:

Just sorting my stuff out for a weekend away mate found the old meths stove also the wood gas stove which is a useful little standby as you can find all your fuel on the floor so worth keeping in the car as a just incase i,ve stuck a vid up as it’s easier than trying to explain how they work though the blokes a bit of a belter you’ll get the gist of it and the daughter appears to have nicked my jet boil gas one as she’s been off camping last essential for me is a good strike iron

 

I've got the Ohuhu gasifier stove, decent little stove, and for less than a score you cannot complain, but it does seem to struggle when air flow is limited

[Rickshaw swami 3,919]

I loaded some gear in my kayak rather last minute.I hadn't planned a trip but wanted to get away.

I paddled to an old indian fish trap and set up camp.

Caught some decent smallmouth.

Supper was simple.smoked sausage and black coffee.

As I drifted off to sleep I wondered how many Indians had camped at this spot.

[Bush Rummager 3,759]

3 hours ago, Rickshaw swami said:

I loaded some gear in my kayak rather last minute.I hadn't planned a trip but wanted to get away.

I paddled to an old indian fish trap and set up camp.

Caught some decent smallmouth.

Supper was simple.smoked sausage and black coffee.

As I drifted off to sleep I wondered how many Indians had camped at this spot.

Looks a nice little getaway that mate.. just what's needed sometimes!

What state are you in if you don't mind me asking?? Any big mammals, reptiles or other critters knocking about to be wary of?? It must change your mindset when you camp out. Very boring here in the UK.. nothing to get concerned about other than the odd big cat roaming around the countryside.... allegedly!!

[Rickshaw swami 3,919]

17 hours ago, Bush Rummager said:

Looks a nice little getaway that mate.. just what's needed sometimes!

What state are you in if you don't mind me asking?? Any big mammals, reptiles or other critters knocking about to be wary of?? It must change your mindset when you camp out. Very boring here in the UK.. nothing to get concerned about other than the odd big cat roaming around the countryside.... allegedly!!

I'm in Alabama.This recent trip was just across the line in Tennessee. Everything in the woods here can bite or sting.From poison ivy and black widows.To alligators and snapping turtles.The only critter here who might kill you is poisonous snakes.Cottonmouths are the only aquatic pit viper and in my opinion they are the devils handiwork.

The most dangerous part isn't the critters in my opinion.This recent trip temps rose to 95 with a heat index of 105f.Thats 40.5celsius. There is no cell phone signal.If you get in trouble you are alone.But that's the same part I enjoy lol.

[Bush Rummager 3,759]

44 minutes ago, Rickshaw swami said:

I'm in Alabama.This recent trip was just across the line in Tennessee. Everything in the woods here can bite or sting.From poison ivy and black widows.To alligators and snapping turtles.The only critter here who might kill you is poisonous snakes.Cottonmouths are the only aquatic pit viper and in my opinion they are the devils handiwork.

The most dangerous part isn't the critters in my opinion.This recent trip temps rose to 95 with a heat index of 105f.Thats 40.5celsius. There is no cell phone signal.If you get in trouble you are alone.But that's the same part I enjoy lol.

Great reply.. thanks! Very interesting, I'm going to look the Cotonmouths up now. Yes.. those temperatures are a bit on the warm side like you say for being out in. Stay safe and keep the pic's coming.. 

[hawki 1,429]

On 17/07/2023 at 18:08, Rickshaw swami said:

I loaded some gear in my kayak rather last minute.I hadn't planned a trip but wanted to get away.

I paddled to an old indian fish trap and set up camp.

Caught some decent smallmouth.

Supper was simple.smoked sausage and black coffee.

As I drifted off to sleep I wondered how many Indians had camped at this spot.

 that's living the dream mate 

[hawki 1,429]

has anybody tried this matress out,

 After hearing the Trekology UL80 hype by youtubers and it turned out to be is a piece of shit,  i wonder about this one. has anybody friends or family that tested this out yet?

[Leo Sayer 1,704]

2 hours ago, hawki said:

has anybody tried this matress out,

 After hearing the Trekology UL80 hype by youtubers and it turned out to be is a piece of shit,  i wonder about this one. has anybody friends or family that tested this out yet?

Just had a quick look at these before I went work, look good. Wouldn't save me any weight but a higher comfort level. I enjoy his tent testing vids. Come across these the other day , check out Zenbivy.  It's a all in one sleep system.  A bit too heavy for me but do look a good night kip. I watched a couple of vids and looked at there web site. A novel idea. 

[Bush Rummager 3,759]

On 22/07/2023 at 01:06, hawki said:

has anybody tried this matress out,

 After hearing the Trekology UL80 hype by youtubers and it turned out to be is a piece of shit,  i wonder about this one. has anybody friends or family that tested this out yet?

What trouble did you have with the UL80 mate? I have read they can be hit and miss. Mines been OK so far but still only lightly used. 

[hawki 1,429]

i didn't buy one bush i was very tempted, a few people i no did, they had problems with them leaking at the seams and having to blow them back up in the night, their customer service is also awful, my mate was trying to contact them for weeks when they finally replied he managed to get a replacement and that was also leaking at the seams, he tried to contact them again this time they never replied back. I will hang on and save a few quid more a see what's available.

[Bush Rummager 3,759]

13 minutes ago, hawki said:

i didn't buy one bush i was very tempted, a few people i no did, they had problems with them leaking at the seams and having to blow them back up in the night, their customer service is also awful, my mate was trying to contact them for weeks when they finally replied he managed to get a replacement and that was also leaking at the seams, he tried to contact them again this time they never replied back. I will hang on and save a few quid more a see what's available.

Wise to swerve the UL80 then going off that mate! Wonder if it's a poor design, production or shitty quality control that's the problem with them. Let us know what go with once you've decided..

[vfr400boy 3,120]

I got an OEX sleeping mat a few years ago now only cheep but it's been very good I can't falt it at all , 

[Rickshaw swami 3,919]

I hope not to bore yall but I returned to the fish trap as I felt a real connection  with the place.I never camp in the same place twice but I made an exception for this place.

When I arrived the water was muddy and catfish had moved in.

Supper was a sirloin cut in chunks.Soaked in Moores spicy marinade.Few peppers and mushrooms.This was the best tasting meal I've ever cooked on a creek bank.

I listened  to a good coonhound race just before falling asleep.

I woke up at 430.Started the fire for coffee when I heard squawking at the edge of my camp then chirps and growls.I knew they was otter.I reached for my coon hunting light and switched it on.One otter bolted through the middle of camp nearly knocking me down.He got in a woodpile behind my camp and was growling.

So I growled back.The otter let out a snort as if to say he was unimpressed with me.He continued to hunt upstream.I warned him that someday I would get even for him scaring me.

Daybreak finally came. Seen some beaver.Caught some more smallmouth. 

I packed up camp and began paddling upstream.After a mile or so I seen ripples coming from a log.I paddled over quietly to investigate.It was the otter eating a catfish.

I paddled as close as I could.

 

When he turned to look my way I yelled at the top of my lungs.It scared the otter and he hit the water lickity split.I had gotten my revenge lol.