outdoor gear

A day out

The weather was not forecast to be great today, overcast, mist and drizzle – so the plan was to head into Snowdonia National Park and see what I came across.


Aberdovey

Aberdovey
Aberdovey
Aberdovey
Aberdovey Time and Tide Bell
Aberdovey Time and Tide Bell

There is a similar Bell at Morecambe.

https://www.clivecatton.co.uk/2019/11/10/our-trip-to-lancashire/

Aberdovey Time and Tide Bell
Aberdovey

Welsh Coast

Glasdir

Glasdir
Glasdir stone bridge
Glasdir river
Backpacking Morning coffee stop
Morning coffee stop – just s bit damp!
Ultra-lightweight backpacking coffee filter
Filter coffee not instant

Ultra-lightweight backpacking coffee filter

Securing the lid of a titanium canteen

I have attached a length of cord to the canteen lid as it secures with only an 1/8 of a turn and I did not want it to come loose and then be lost.

Three stones Glasdir
Three stones Glasdir
Glasdir waterfall
Glasdir waterfall

Glasdir Copper Works

Glasdir Copper Works
Glasdir Copper Works
Glasdir Copper Works
Glasdir Copper Works

The rain got a lot harder after this so lunch was in the car.

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Walking – Lincolnshire Coast

I went out to the Lincolnshire coast near Saltfleet and Rimac, walking along the beach and across the sand dunes.

Lincolnshire Coast​
Lincolnshire Coast​

Coffee Time and new gear

A new 1.1l water bottle, a nesting mug with a lid, all titanium. The canteen carrier has a shoulder strap and belt loops and a pocket for the lid.

It was a birthday present from my family.

It is excellent. Lightweight, sturdy and well made. The carrier is snug, put the mug and the bottle in first then slide in the lid and cinch down the restraining strap.

The bottle provided water for four hot drinks throughout the day.

Lincolnshire beach
Razor clam
Razor clam
Lincolnshire ciast
Dunes and sky

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Chicken walk

Walking today started in Kirkby Green, went out past a chicken farm and then on towards Martin.

Chicken farm
Ditch crossing
Silverstone muddy field with tracks
Footpath in Lincolnshire

I found a great quiet spot for coffee, a Milky Way and a chance to read for a while.

Coffee stop​
Coffee stop
Lightweight bushcraft cooking gear in a Finnish haversack

I made the coffee today using a Taylor Coffee Bag rather than using my homemade coffee filter. The stove I used was my mini bushcraft wood stove with Fire Dragon fuel.

Alpkit 400ml titanium mug/cook pot​
Alpkit 400ml titanium mug/cook pot

Lightweight walking kit

The gear, including a folding stool, monocular and bush hat,went in my Finnish haversack. Some first aid items, a compass, lighter, coffee, sewing kit, a length of cord, Victorinox field Sharpening stone and duct tape went in a small belt pouch. My Victorinox Camper knife and mini Leatherman went in my pocket.

Today I only needed 500ml of water and a mini Milky Way for a short walk but I could have carried more water, lunch and a waterproof jacket in the haversack.

Railway footpath crossing
Railway footpath crossing
Autumn colours​ and an empty field
Autumn colours and an empty field

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Walking

I went out to the Blankney Walks today – but before that, this was the view from the office this morning.

Sunrise in Branston
Blankney Walks
Blankney Walks
Blankney Walks
Blankney Walks
Brew up - tea on the trail
Brew up
Tea break on the walk

There is a useful picnic table near the car park with good views. I brewed Chai tea, on a solid fuel stove I keep in the car and read a book in the late autumn sun.

I missed the rain whilst I was walking and during the tea break although I could see rain around me – however when I got back to Branston there was rainbow.

Rainbow over Branston
Rainbow over Branston

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