The Novice Survivalist
A novice outdoorsmen learning camping, fishing, bushcraft and survival. "KNOWLEDGE IS A SURVIVAL SKILL"
Setting goals for a new season – Part II, The list
Well campers as I prepare for my planned winter Tarp camp, I find myself going to my typical planning strategy. LISTS, I make lists, lots of lists, I find them all over the place, where ever I tend to be sitting, standing where ever and suddenly start a list, its typically the same list with additions. Why I don’t just have one and add to it, is a mystery to me, but hey! I eventually get there, Ok not always, because no matter how many lists I make I always forget some thing.
So that being said, here is my list for this winter tarp camp I have planned. Ok one of the many lists I have already started, hopefully it will become my final, that’s it, got everything list. But probably not. We will see.
Shelter:
- Tarp- DD hammocks 3×3 Tarp
- Wool Blanket
- Sleeping bag – Snugpak
- Sleeping Pad
- All weather blanket – Tarp floor
- Walking/hiking pole – tarp supports
Food:
- Snacks – fruit, nuts etc.
- Coffee makings – Because life without coffee is no life at all !
- Water Canteens – 2 military surplus with nesting cups in pouches
- 3 meals – Breakfast, dinner and lunch – at most, undecided as to actual meals
- Camp cook set – MSR pocket rocket, Titanium pot (750ml), Bush box, Spork
Misc:
- Back Pack – Karrimor Sabre 30 Litre Rucksack
- Camp Knife – Knives of ALASKA bush camp knife
- Folding saw – generic
- Possibles pouch – Fire kit, flash light, compass, multi-tool etc.
- First Aid Kit
- Water purification kit – Katadyn BeFree Water Filtration System
- Gas Lantern – TBD ( Bulin ??)
- Go Pro – for you to see video
- Portable battery backup for Video equipment, phone etc.
- Small hand warmers for battery’s
- Working Gloves
Clothing:
- Knit Hat – Wool
- Wool Gloves
- Leg Gaiters, Water proof boots, wool socks (2 pairs)
- Light Hooded jacket
- Heavy Hooded jacket
- Thermal top and bottom – (2) Walkaround and sleep
- Boot Chains
There you go, that’s it …I Think. Well we will see. As the new year starts so I make up a new Bucket list for 2019. !0 things I need to do. But that’s another story. So off to think about my list and the meals I will be making outdoors…. till the bucket list then.
Remember Knowledge is a survival skill. I’m reading Tom Browns Field guide to wilderness survival right now. Interesting to say the least.
Safe and Happy 2019 to all.
The Novice Survivalist
The Novice Survivalist 