Sunday, August 10
Gear list and backpack weight pruning
From my recent on-line preambling I see that the oft thorny topic of backpack weight is once again getting its semi-regular airing.
"Kaffee: I want the truth!
Col. Jessep: You can’t handle the truth!"
(A Few Good Men)
Those who've been down this path will know that the start point is the initial breakdown of gear by component. Before any weight saving is identified its important to recognise the various elements that go into making up the total. Which is where a Gear List comes in helpful.
Despite often being quoted on Outdoor Forums in mind numbing detail, as if the minutiae is some sort of membership badge, they do serve a purpose.
What - you have a wild urge to spend a few hours battling with a set of kitchen scales? Well why not start with this free download of a good starting checklist for gear (courtesy of Wild Blighty) and adapt it for your own requirements.
It may help you to understand where all the weight is, and where to prune it to the most effect.
Remember - Measure; Monitor; Modify; Repeat;
But try not to get so immersed in the exercise that you forget its true purpose! Labels: Backpacking Advice, Gear, help, hints, kit list, planning, tips
Thursday, July 20
FAQ - Backpacking Advice
Why Do It?:
Rucksack Weight & Tips:
- Lighten That Load
- Cutting the Weight - An Approach
- Gear List
- Selecting a Rucksack- Helpful tips
- Food - low cost/easy preparation
Route Preparation & Plannning:
- Getting Ready 1
- Getting Ready 2
- An Approach to Planning
- Travelling to & around the Lake District - Public Transport
Wildcamping:
- Finding that special spot
- Selecting the tent site
- Help with the Basics
- Keep it cheap - getting started on a budget (DEAD LINK!)
On The Hill:
- Hill Weather Reports
- Hill Fitness - Preparation
- How To Walk Uphill
- Safety - Route cards
- Navigation Skills
Food Dehydration:
- What is this all about then?
- Tips on buying a Dehydrator
- Dehydrating food - Part 1
- Dehydrating food - Part 2
- Dehydrating food - Part 3
Labels: Backpacking Advice, faq, help, hints, starting out, tips, wild camping
All site material © John Hee - ask before you snatch
"Kaffee: I want the truth!
Col. Jessep: You can’t handle the truth!"
(A Few Good Men)
Those who've been down this path will know that the start point is the initial breakdown of gear by component. Before any weight saving is identified its important to recognise the various elements that go into making up the total. Which is where a Gear List comes in helpful.
Despite often being quoted on Outdoor Forums in mind numbing detail, as if the minutiae is some sort of membership badge, they do serve a purpose.
What - you have a wild urge to spend a few hours battling with a set of kitchen scales? Well why not start with this free download of a good starting checklist for gear (courtesy of Wild Blighty) and adapt it for your own requirements.
It may help you to understand where all the weight is, and where to prune it to the most effect.
Remember - Measure; Monitor; Modify; Repeat;
But try not to get so immersed in the exercise that you forget its true purpose!
Labels: Backpacking Advice, Gear, help, hints, kit list, planning, tips
FAQ - Backpacking Advice
Why Do It?:
Rucksack Weight & Tips:
- Lighten That Load
- Cutting the Weight - An Approach
- Gear List
- Selecting a Rucksack- Helpful tips
- Food - low cost/easy preparation
Route Preparation & Plannning:
- Getting Ready 1
- Getting Ready 2
- An Approach to Planning
- Travelling to & around the Lake District - Public Transport
Wildcamping:
- Finding that special spot
- Selecting the tent site
- Help with the Basics
- Keep it cheap - getting started on a budget (DEAD LINK!)
On The Hill:
- Hill Weather Reports
- Hill Fitness - Preparation
- How To Walk Uphill
- Safety - Route cards
- Navigation Skills
Food Dehydration:
- What is this all about then?
- Tips on buying a Dehydrator
- Dehydrating food - Part 1
- Dehydrating food - Part 2
- Dehydrating food - Part 3
Labels: Backpacking Advice, faq, help, hints, starting out, tips, wild camping
Why Do It?:
Rucksack Weight & Tips:
- Lighten That Load
- Cutting the Weight - An Approach
- Gear List
- Selecting a Rucksack- Helpful tips
- Food - low cost/easy preparation
Route Preparation & Plannning:
- Getting Ready 1
- Getting Ready 2
- An Approach to Planning
- Travelling to & around the Lake District - Public Transport
Wildcamping:
- Finding that special spot
- Selecting the tent site
- Help with the Basics
- Keep it cheap - getting started on a budget (DEAD LINK!)
On The Hill:
- Hill Weather Reports
- Hill Fitness - Preparation
- How To Walk Uphill
- Safety - Route cards
- Navigation Skills
Food Dehydration:
- What is this all about then?
- Tips on buying a Dehydrator
- Dehydrating food - Part 1
- Dehydrating food - Part 2
- Dehydrating food - Part 3
Labels: Backpacking Advice, faq, help, hints, starting out, tips, wild camping
All site material © John Hee - ask before you snatch
