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    I'd like to see several kits from various people, from different areas with this "theme" in mind. The creative aspect is a very important part of Bushcraft, be it UK or USA or wherever. I'm non-competitive so I won't participate in the Jones' realm (as in "keeping up with the Jones'es") but I don't mind posting threads on Low Budget Bushcraft and personally I think an idea like that is a REALITY CHECK for everyone.

    Then again....I have NO SPONSORS and nothing to prove so maybe it levels the playing field!
    What say the rest of YOU?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bushpuukko View Post
    I'd like to see several kits from various people, from different areas with this "theme" in mind. The creative aspect is a very important part of Bushcraft, be it UK or USA or wherever. I'm non-competitive so I won't participate in the Jones' realm (as in "keeping up with the Jones'es") but I don't mind posting threads on Low Budget Bushcraft and personally I think an idea like that is a REALITY CHECK for everyone.

    Then again....I have NO SPONSORS and nothing to prove so maybe it levels the playing field!
    What say the rest of YOU?
    Well, I am in agreement <g>. That is what I had in mind in starting the thread. There are experts here on blanket roll packs, and cold weather camping, as well as sub tropical and swamp camping. Now, maybe I should have titled the thread "Two Good 'Ol Boys Go Camping" ! <VBG>
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    Great post in good info, thanks much.

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    As I look at the ideas, it seems that given a good knife and some decent outdoor clothing, most of the needed equipment could be
    found in the average home. Sheets, some rope, soda can, 2 liter bottle, a pot or skillet, etc. Paracord would be a unique item, but what other items do we _need_ that are purpose made for outdoor use- talking basic camp equipment here- not hunting , etc.
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    A couple of things, giving this some thought and going-over our gear:

    Stakes - where trees are scarce they're handy, and I've yet to find a household item to replace them.

    Mosquito Net - at times, shelter from the relentless little brutes rates higher than shelter from the elements. It's not completely necessary, and a seasonal item, but it sure is hard to contrive a substitute.

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    For the stakes I use 16-penny aluminum gutterspikes.
    They're much sturdier than those flimsy cheapo steel wire stakes from S-mart and lighter too!
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    Rik UK3,
    A hearty Amen to the thought of not getting "kit bound." Many good hobbies and pasttimes get way to caught up in the details of getting there with all the right stuff and forget to enjoy the trip.

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    Sry not 16penny lol! That'd be way too small...I meant 7-inch aluminum spikes, like these:
    http://www.doityourself.com/invt/u320192

    Or like these:


    They usually come with an aluminum ferrule that slides over the spikes. However you can use the ferrule for other purposes I'd imagine...like tinder tubes, or peashooters lol!
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    As for the insects, yes comfort will be served best by an insect net- but, with a good insect spray, which is common enough at home- and a good smoke smudge fire, the insects can be kept at bay. My grandfather could make a fire smoke just right to keep the bugs away without choking us.It is a skill,and needs practice, but it can be done.

    As for stakes, a few split pieces of scrap lumber from a construction site could be sharpened and notched. Some preparation and scavenging is part of the fun <g>.
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    Yup, you can also make a "smudge pot" out of an old coffee can.
    Fill with sticks, dead leaves, grass etc and burn away.
    Insectoids be gone!
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