UK Meet Up Announcement

[Roadie]

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.

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

I'll have a 35litre rucksack and a smile on my face

[Flash]

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.

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

I'll have a 35litre rucksack and a smile on my face

35 litre hmmmmmm


Oh I see, it will double up as your sleeping bag 

[Roadie]

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.

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

I'll have a 35litre rucksack and a smile on my face

35 litre hmmmmmm


Oh I see, it will double up as your sleeping bag 

I pack light what can i say!

[Neil]

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

[Roadie]

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

Yeah that has passed my mind!! I reckon i'll bury them at the bottom of my bag, wrapped in something then gaffa tape the package up. I may need to borrow a knife at the other end to undo it though

[Neil]

You can have the honour of being the first to ask  "has anyone got a knife?"

Neil

[Roadie]

You can have the honour of being the first to ask  "has anyone got a knife?"

Neil

That was the plan

[nuphoria]

As we can now bring the van (thanks to Nick), I will make sure I have a decent supply of water (washing and drinking) on board so no-one travelling light need worry about that - assuming there won't be a supply available of course?

[phil.gas]

You can have the honour of being the first to ask  "has anyone got a knife?"

Neil

Or a torch 

phil

[DaveK]

Sorry guys, was in the workshop (garage ).....

Yeah we'll get everyone in, we'll just need to put my toolbox in the middle I think, else we'll all be feeling seasick by the time we get there.

You can have the honour of being the first to ask  "has anyone got a knife?"

Neil

Or a torch 

phil

I bought a paraffin lamp, just been playing with it, and it'll do just fine I think.

[phil.gas]

sounds good. and it might give a bit of heat off to

[phil.gas]

might bring my propane lamp, does not give off much light  but is good for burning things ..

[DaveK]

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

[Neil]

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

OK, 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

[DaveK]

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

OK, 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

Three reasons I found:

1) The oil lamp is a fair bit lighter than most of the equivalent modern lamps I found;
2) £5 worth of oil will last a lot longer than £5 worth of batteries;
3) They are just way cooler than modern plastic 

Some of the Coleman lamps are great, if a bit pricey, and I'd ideally like a Tilley, but again they are really pricey. The one I got is much simpler than the Coleman and Tilley - not quite as bright as there's no pressure on the oil, but there's no mantel or other parts to worry about.

[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

[J-sews]

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

Blasphemy of that sort is sure to anger the camping gods

[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

Blasphemy of that sort is sure to anger the camping gods

I'm a 21st century urban wussy camper

Neil

[DaveK]

 

[Spork, Lord of Lime Jello!]

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

Blasphemy of that sort is sure to anger the camping gods

I'm a 21st century urban wussy camper

Neil

...or a Steampunk...

[DaveK]

I looked at various lamps, battery powered, gas, wind-up, paraffin etc, and truth of the matter is I just liked the look of this thing. I'm not really bothered how efficient it is to be honest.

In fact - I just found a pic at http://www.base-camp.co.uk/chalwyn.htm



Apparently, they were British Army issue in the days of Empire!

[Gareth]

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. 

[DaveK]

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. 

Well it will be in two weeks time

[Nikos]

Such lamps are still SI around here. The army uses them as emergency lighting, when setting up camp in low-key situations, and for outdoor training sessions. They're so elementary they just can't fail.

[DaveK]

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

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

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

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That is a stunning bit of kit

[Magic Bus]

I can tell you lot are getting excited about the meet 

[Flash]

Dudes and dudesses,

If you need to save room on the journey....none of you have to bring a tent.  I have managed to get some room in our cabins.  They are basic, it would mean a sleeping back on the floor but they have HEAT and are wind/rain proof.

Tents are still on if you want BUT there is an alternative.

(Should I have PM'd you all as this makes us look like wimps....ah well too late now )

[DaveK]

I've bought a bloody tent, and I intend to use it!

[nuphoria]

Yeah... I bought a van with a double bed, gas oven and running water and I bloody well intend to use it!

*snigger*

Good show though Nick - you're making it too easy for us