by Moondog55 » Thu 18 Apr, 2013 3:09 pm
Winter base camp Falls Creek 2013
Rays Tipi [Extra large steel pegs, polyester guy rope, shock cord rubbers, base plate for center pole] large snow pegs plus extra large snow stakes
LED chain lights * 2
I need to add cords on base for large pegs and add shock absorbers and possibly make new 600mm snow stakes/
Paddymade 4P wall tent
Large tent poles and ridgepole
Polyester flysheet
Reflective foil for inside tent
Storm guys and extra guy ropes
Large shovel
Axe
Bow Saw and spare blades
Fuel [kerosene/Shellite 50:50 in 1 liter PET bottles] 6 –8 off.
Toilet paper, soap, hand sanitiser
Candles and Uco candles
Firewood/kindling
Fire starters in friction-top tins ( I use old toilet roll centers soaked in diesel) and the cheap ones from Target
BIC lighters/matches in friction-top tin
Extra large hobo boiler
Large stockpot [for melting snow]
Stew pot
Cast Dutch oven
Large frypan, Tongs Egg slice Nothing like real ham and cheese toasties in the cold weather
Paint scraper for the BBQ
Wooden spoons
Chux, scourers
Dishwashing detergent, eco-friendly version
Tea-Towel / paper towel
There is the possibility of also taking the bottled gas stove to make things really luxurious
FOOD
Dark brown sugar
Raw sugar
Rolled oats
Instant coffee
Leaf tea [Russian Caravan/
Powdered milk
Instant mashed potato
Surprise peas
Curry powder
Gravy powder
Lite salt
Pepper mill
Rice/macaroni
Split peas. Green Lentils
White beans/Red beans
Ramen
Sardines/Tuna in oil
Spam
Grated Parmesan cheese
Peanut butter/Vegemite
Tinned apricots/pie apple/peaches two fruits
Plain flour
Yeast
Pancake mix
Ovaltine / Milo
Tawny port
Beer
Cask red wine and good glasses
I just got off the phone with Andrew and decided to post the "Happy List"
Of course I will have a full set of winter gear in a rucksack but why not take the opportunity to live well when on holiday?
Ve are too soon old und too late schmart