Quote from: DaveK on April 04, 2009, 10:22:49 PMBoooiiinnnnggggg.I think we can do it guys. I suppose it really depends on how much gear we'll all be bringing. I'm bringing a lot Do you guys think that you could get one of you, and both's gear on the back seat? The boot may be a bit cramped.I think it's a goer.Tent, rucksack, case with tools in. That's me done and Ryan is coming on the train so can't imagine he's going to be too bulky Neil
Boooiiinnnnggggg.I think we can do it guys. I suppose it really depends on how much gear we'll all be bringing. I'm bringing a lot Do you guys think that you could get one of you, and both's gear on the back seat? The boot may be a bit cramped.I think it's a goer.
Quote from: NKB on April 04, 2009, 10:42:19 PMQuote from: DaveK on April 04, 2009, 10:22:49 PMBoooiiinnnnggggg.I think we can do it guys. I suppose it really depends on how much gear we'll all be bringing. I'm bringing a lot Do you guys think that you could get one of you, and both's gear on the back seat? The boot may be a bit cramped.I think it's a goer.Tent, rucksack, case with tools in. That's me done and Ryan is coming on the train so can't imagine he's going to be too bulky NeilI'll have a 35litre rucksack and a smile on my face
Quote from: Roadie on April 04, 2009, 11:08:25 PMQuote from: NKB on April 04, 2009, 10:42:19 PMQuote from: DaveK on April 04, 2009, 10:22:49 PMBoooiiinnnnggggg.I think we can do it guys. I suppose it really depends on how much gear we'll all be bringing. I'm bringing a lot Do you guys think that you could get one of you, and both's gear on the back seat? The boot may be a bit cramped.I think it's a goer.Tent, rucksack, case with tools in. That's me done and Ryan is coming on the train so can't imagine he's going to be too bulky NeilI'll have a 35litre rucksack and a smile on my face 35 litre hmmmmmmOh I see, it will double up as your sleeping bag
The question is, will Ryan get searched at the train station this time? I'd make sure you have a printout of the event details in with your tools mate.Neil
You can have the honour of being the first to ask "has anyone got a knife?" Neil
Quote from: NKB on April 05, 2009, 12:35:38 AMYou can have the honour of being the first to ask "has anyone got a knife?" NeilOr a torch phil
I've been after a lamp for a while, and today I nearly bought a campinggaz lantern, but then stumbled across this paraffin lamp for £8. The guy in the shop recommended using lamp oil rather than paraffin as it burns longer, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much light it actually gives off. And the best bit - it smells like camping :0
Quote from: DaveK on April 05, 2009, 02:00:40 AMI've been after a lamp for a while, and today I nearly bought a campinggaz lantern, but then stumbled across this paraffin lamp for £8. The guy in the shop recommended using lamp oil rather than paraffin as it burns longer, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much light it actually gives off. And the best bit - it smells like camping :0OK, I understand the "it smells like camping" bit but is there any good reason to go with one of these over a modern electric light? Educate me There was a guy selling a big Coleman lantern at the carboot sale this morning, wanted £25 for it, so I wasn't tempted.Neil
Yep the need to pump and prime and all those spare fiddly bits puts me off the fancier fuel burning lamps. I think a wicked lamp is a better bet.I see a lot of cheap old paraffin lamps around. They do look the part and I keep being tempted to pick one up... and convert it to LEDs Neil
Quote from: NKB on April 05, 2009, 10:32:51 PMYep the need to pump and prime and all those spare fiddly bits puts me off the fancier fuel burning lamps. I think a wicked lamp is a better bet.I see a lot of cheap old paraffin lamps around. They do look the part and I keep being tempted to pick one up... and convert it to LEDs NeilBlasphemy of that sort is sure to anger the camping gods
Quote from: J-sews on April 05, 2009, 10:46:56 PMQuote from: NKB on April 05, 2009, 10:32:51 PMYep the need to pump and prime and all those spare fiddly bits puts me off the fancier fuel burning lamps. I think a wicked lamp is a better bet.I see a lot of cheap old paraffin lamps around. They do look the part and I keep being tempted to pick one up... and convert it to LEDs NeilBlasphemy of that sort is sure to anger the camping gods I'm a 21st century urban wussy camper Neil
Well I think that's a great looking bit of kit. Call me old fashioned but I'd far rather that lighting my way than a set of LEDs.
I just realised - that's not the one I got!Mine is identical in every feature, except it not as tall - the glass globe is probably about half that size I think. Mine is a Tropic Hurricane, not the "Far East".http://www.denbigharmysurplus.co.uk/army-stores/field_equipment.html(Image removed from quote.)