Hennessy Hammock weighs about 2lb
MSR AutoFlow XL Gravity Water Filter which can do 10L in one go
GoreTex bivvy bag for a shelter instead of a hammock
Thermarest self inflatable mattress which can double up as an unhooking mat
Hellinox cot one camping cot, ultra light, ultra packable bed weighs 6 lbs 4 oz and can cope with someone who weighs 145kg
MSR titanium cookware
Large poncho, paracord and MSR ultralight titanium pegs to make a shelter
No rod bag, just your rods and landing net bundled together with 2 or 3 velcro bindings
MSR AutoFlow XL Gravity Water Filter which can do 10L in one go
GoreTex bivvy bag for a shelter instead of a hammock
Thermarest self inflatable mattress which can double up as an unhooking mat
Hellinox cot one camping cot, ultra light, ultra packable bed weighs 6 lbs 4 oz and can cope with someone who weighs 145kg
MSR titanium cookware
Large poncho, paracord and MSR ultralight titanium pegs to make a shelter
No rod bag, just your rods and landing net bundled together with 2 or 3 velcro bindings
Don't take a pillow just roll up a fortis / softie jacket so it's always to hand when u get a run in the night.
For me it doesn't matter how much or little you take as long as it all fits easily on one barrow load.
No different taking half a barrow vs a full one, it's still a barrow to push round the lake.
Fish off the barrow and try keep everything compartmentalised so it's easy to pack away and locate tackle.
I'd rather be fishing knowing I have everything I need rather than wishing I had brought a specific item of tackle or equipment for the sake of leaving one bucket behind.
No different taking half a barrow vs a full one, it's still a barrow to push round the lake.
Fish off the barrow and try keep everything compartmentalised so it's easy to pack away and locate tackle.
I'd rather be fishing knowing I have everything I need rather than wishing I had brought a specific item of tackle or equipment for the sake of leaving one bucket behind.
In reply to Post #18
Honestly I think that it is not until you have to, or give it a dedicated effort to carry your tackle, rucksack, bed chair, sling, unhooking mat.... shock horror, like the old days, how did we manage ?
That's when you realise the bulk in size, or weight of a lot of the unnecessary junk we cart about that doesn't put extra fish on the bank, and / or hinders moving quickly.
Honestly I think that it is not until you have to, or give it a dedicated effort to carry your tackle, rucksack, bed chair, sling, unhooking mat.... shock horror, like the old days, how did we manage ?
That's when you realise the bulk in size, or weight of a lot of the unnecessary junk we cart about that doesn't put extra fish on the bank, and / or hinders moving quickly.
In reply to Post #19
Yes.... or until your barrow breaks/gets a flat tyre and you have to resort to carrying it all
Im hardly going to win any awards for the lightest load, but this is where I'm at right now.
Looking to cut back on the unhooking mat that's across the barrow handles, the new Aqua atom inflatable one looked good but seems small and expensive.
This pic is from a two nighter, I don't use the under barrow bag on work overnighters (carrying extra food, bait and water here).
Could also lose the aqua quiver base to save weight but it's carrying a few bits and goes in and out of the car easy.
The other thing about work overnighters is how quick you can unload the car onto the barrow and vice versa for the morning trip back. A van and ramp for the barrow would be ideal but I'm sure they tend to get broken into more for tools etc.
Essentially, it's bed/bag, bivvy bag, rod bag, mat and a small carryall and done.
Yes.... or until your barrow breaks/gets a flat tyre and you have to resort to carrying it all
Im hardly going to win any awards for the lightest load, but this is where I'm at right now.
Looking to cut back on the unhooking mat that's across the barrow handles, the new Aqua atom inflatable one looked good but seems small and expensive.
This pic is from a two nighter, I don't use the under barrow bag on work overnighters (carrying extra food, bait and water here).
Could also lose the aqua quiver base to save weight but it's carrying a few bits and goes in and out of the car easy.
The other thing about work overnighters is how quick you can unload the car onto the barrow and vice versa for the morning trip back. A van and ramp for the barrow would be ideal but I'm sure they tend to get broken into more for tools etc.
Essentially, it's bed/bag, bivvy bag, rod bag, mat and a small carryall and done.
I got rid of my barrow as I found it too much hassle. I only use a Ford Focus so not got the convenience of a van. Just another thing to load in and out of the car.
I carry my overnight gear about 400 yards which is not to bad. There's a few gates to go through so I get a break part way through the walk.
I carry my overnight gear about 400 yards which is not to bad. There's a few gates to go through so I get a break part way through the walk.
In reply to Post #6
That's what I use I think NGT did a copy as well.
That's what I use I think NGT did a copy as well.
In reply to Post #22
You got a link please Mike? Just to help others out
You got a link please Mike? Just to help others out
Euro zip mat holds cut down v1 tempest, 2 rods and net,
No need for sleeves or a rod bag.
Bedchair with fortis bag inside carried with other hand.
Very small carryall around shoulder that sits on the lower back. 4kg.
That's it.
No additional buckets or gallons of water.
No need for sleeves or a rod bag.
Bedchair with fortis bag inside carried with other hand.
Very small carryall around shoulder that sits on the lower back. 4kg.
That's it.
No additional buckets or gallons of water.
In reply to Post #23
https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/thinking-anglers-tackle-pouch
This is my one it's discontinued but you may find stock somewhere.
https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/thinking-anglers-tackle-pouch
This is my one it's discontinued but you may find stock somewhere.
In reply to Post #1
get yourself a rucksack.
I use the thinking anglers one, I take my rucksack with, terminal, buzzbars and bank sticks, hook baits, space change of clothes, leads markers/spombs, bite alarms &receiver and stove/gas.
bedchair
unhooking mat with scales/carp care stored inside
coolbag/baitbag (thinking anglers)
2/3rod quiver to keep weight down
bivvy for summer is an esp lo pro
for the colder weather I take my tempest composite.
get yourself a rucksack.
I use the thinking anglers one, I take my rucksack with, terminal, buzzbars and bank sticks, hook baits, space change of clothes, leads markers/spombs, bite alarms &receiver and stove/gas.
bedchair
unhooking mat with scales/carp care stored inside
coolbag/baitbag (thinking anglers)
2/3rod quiver to keep weight down
bivvy for summer is an esp lo pro
for the colder weather I take my tempest composite.