Lately, I am giving thought about “What makes the bushcrafter’s pack different from others’?”. Well yes, I know the gear you carry does not make you a bushcrafter but the things you do does. But on the other hand, the things you do should reflect the gear you carry.
最近『ブッシュクラフターの装備って何?』と言うことを考えるようになった。古い物、エコな物、ナチュラルな物で身を固めればブッシュクラフターなのか?と言えばそうでもないだろうし。しかしある程度その方向へ行かないとブッシュクラフトっぽくない。
So I have piled up the gear I use/have and took moment to have good look at them…
そこで持っている物、よく使うものを積み上げてじっくりと考えてみた。
This was the set I used for last winter camping. It was a winter camping and was first time, so I put the extra and fancy (high-tech) equipments as safety margin. But still the base sat is my usual composition for night out.
…. This set does not look like bushcraft…. More like normal camping…
写真は前回の冬キャンプで使った装備。初めての冬キャンプと言うことで確実な物(ハイテクな物)を加えたわけだが、基本の部分は通常キャンプとあまり変わらない。
が、しかしこれはブッシュクラフトらしくない装備だ・・・
If it is spring to autumn season going to solo camp, I am confident that I am not going to need most of those.
冬以外の時期ならこれほどハイテクな装備は殆どいらない!自信を持って言える!
So I have compared this to my Mini pack, which I use for solo day trip.
(Not!! I say solo means going alone. When I am not on solo trip, usually need to accommodate my wife’s or friend’s comfort. So the equipment I carry increases accordingly.)
そこで、少し前に紹介したミニパックと比べてみた。
This is the base set of my mini pack. Adding food to this will make complete set for a day trip.
これが日帰り用に組んだミニパックの基本セット。食料を加えれば余裕で丸一日対応できる。
Based on this set, what will happen if I just add few items like:
そこで、このミニパックに次の物を足したらどうなるだろうか?
Good wool blanket 厚手の毛布
Tarp or large poncho(s) タープかそれに類似するもの
First aide kit 救急セット
Navigation equipments 地図、コンパス
Simple food 簡単な食料
When I imagine that set, I probably can go on for few days. Of cause, I cannot say for sure that I could, till I really tried it. or am I being optimistic?
But think about it, all you need for night out in forest is covered:
Food> yes
Fire> yes
Sleep and shelter> yes
Navigation > yes
Emergency > yes
Means to carry all above> yes
The only missing part is comfort, but that where “Bushcraft” comes in… RIGHT?
一泊どころか数日は何とかなりそうだ。もちろんやって見なければ自信はないが、そんなに無理そうでもない。基本な部分はカバーできている。だめな理由も特に無い。
快適に過ごせるか???という不安はあるが、そこをどうにかするのがブッシュクラフトでしょう??
You're a man of thoughtful! But I have no the criteria for selection, everything is hurry and confusion. I must change. :)
ReplyDeleteGood post and a good question...
ReplyDeleteBushcraft and camping can be the same thing at times. The difference is that camping is done purely for relaxation and fun, Bushcraft is more like camping out but using/practising primitive skills in order to understand them better and gain confidence in your ability to live in the woods with minimal equipment.
As for your list:
a knife & saw/axe
fire lighting (fire steel, lighter & lens)
container for water (canteen, cup & pot)
shelter (poncho & blanket/sleeping bag)
cordage (strong string)
compass & map
a light source (head torch - plain light and flash ability)
first aid (simple first aid kit & Sunscreen, hygiene items)
signal (whistle & small mirror, head torch- flasher)
food
carry (day pack/rucksack & dry bag)
this is just a few basics... you could look at my blog for some more ideas if you like. :)
Karl.
http://ranger-pathfinder-notes.blogspot.com/
P.S.
ReplyDeleteTry this post here, it might help get you started...
http://ranger-pathfinder-notes.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-to-pack-and-carry-for-light-scout.html
Karl.
I have been thinking as to what makes a good survival pack. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThnaks for inputs and usufull links.
ReplyDeleteI see many people are interested in packing and what to carry.
I guess this is one big topic as there are so many variations according to the personal preferences.
As for me, I start to realize that I have accumulated some bushcraft skilles, yet still carrying the “camping” equipments, which I was using before I met bushcraft.
It is simply “I am use to have it” and wasn’t gave thought about it. But most of those are not really needed.
Great post. When you try to reduce gear down to the basics, you realize how little is really needed. If I think about the items I used on my last camping/bushcraft trip, it's like this:
ReplyDeleteAxe
Knife
Sleeping bag
Bivy
Poncho tent
Pot
Kettle
Pan
Spatula
Spoon
Firesteel
Matches
Cordage
That's really about it. Naturally, I don't want to leave out things like first-aid kit, emergency blanket, signal mirror, etc. from my kit when I go out, because one day I might need them. But it is nice to look back and see the gear that I regularly use to see how little I need. It helps me to thin out my pack from time to time and get rid of unused items.
bmatt