Bushcraft Gear Top-Tips # 2

[@Far-North-Bushcraft-Survival]

A very effective answer on how to keep things dry in the pack.

[@stevenreid2969]

absolutely love your tips......keep up the excellent ideas.....they are definately a hit

[@markedlington-booth24]

Another great tip. I like to keep my sleeping bag without the stuffsac. It means you can squash it into the bottom of your rucksack and push it into all the corners which helps save space by reducing the dead space created by the immovable stuff sack sleeping bag combination. Great series btw 👍

[@bmc2266]

That's a great idea for when I'm not kayaking. I will look into the pricing for a decent bivy bag in my area! What I like about my heavy duty dry bag is that I can sometime use it to store or carry a decent amount of water for resupling my 6L purifier when I'm out with friends. I also use it to effectively soak my fire pit. Give it a quick wipe then it is ready to secure my gear again. Years ago, I was lining my pack with a bucket but it is not always ideal! Stay safe and enjoy the wild!

[@badhat3051]

aby-so-lootly BRILLIANT... I'm LIKING this series... good job on the Nato stock number... glad you thought of it...

[@clivenewton7609]

Hi Neil! Gt. video as usual, however, bit of a flaw in this system! Not much of of one but.......😂You get to camp just as storm Dennis hits, you need you shelter NOW! You could end up with wet sleeping bag and other stuff you have tried so hard to keep dry, for me the large plastic bin liner or u/l 40lt dry bag still seems the best option. As always thanks so much for your time in bringing us these great videos. Kind regards Clive from deepest Dorset 👍

[@prab-vh8mk]

Great ideas and projecyprojects you have keep it up thoroughly enjoyable videos 😊x

[@JeepsterDave]

Good one Neil. Have you considered stuffing your sleeping bag straight into the bivi bag instead of using a separate stuff sack / compression bag? I find it works pretty well, as you can fill up all those little nooks and crannies in the bottom of your rucksack. Also I guess you could put your warm clothing straight in as well? Just a thought.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

HA! I have two of a different Goretex bivvy, one of which has a couple repairs and need a couple more. I'd thought about de-commissioning that one and you've given it a (re)purpose. Thanks, Neil!

[@survivalmike]

Great Video Neil as usual. Really enjoyed watching it. Thx for sharing this. Cheers, Mike

[@Roman-lu1xn]

That's a great tip on the using the bag, I'll definitely remember that and use it.

[@pacediver2594]

Simple and effective great idea great series

[@lordwessex9553]

I use a closed cell mat as I don't like the price and unreliability of the air mats. I cut it to my minimal size and then put it around the inside of my rucksack and helps keep out damp, as no pack is ever completely watertight.

[@margaretadler6162]

That was a fine and helpful video thanks. I ordered one of your coffee mugs. It looks great! I also ordered my third patch today,I just love the design. Thanks again. ATB,Sam Adler

[@ThePreparedNorseman]

Good idea, i’ll give this a try! Been using a heavy trash bag or one of the pack covers depending on the rucksack of the day.

[@JoshArchers]

I used to do this. It's a decent method for sure. I'd like to share what I do now - Actually very recently moved on to using the army issue waterproof sack (big green thin one) and use a tyvek bivi bag. Weight difference is pretty dramatic. It makes carrying a DD 3x3 tarp easier. Even with your bivi setup (I used similar but just propped open rather than loops sewn on) i find it nice to have more cover.

[@bigfatpear]

bloody great tip.thanks.

[@hedgebackharry8953]

Great tip bud I will be trying this out soon Cheers, keep em coming

[@MTwoodsrunner]

Now why didn't i think of that???...Brilliant!...woods

[@bimski4285]

What a great tip!

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Great information. Good video!!

[@thomasnewbery7449]

Great tips but I'm having trouble determining which bivy bag (with the "peak" you recommended) is the one amongst the plethora of look-a-like bags on e-bay. I noticed yours had a nomenclature and an nsn at the inside head of the bag. Having this would allow me and others to make the correct choice in ordering one. Please publish. Cheers! Both my children born at RAF Lakenheath in the 70's. Loved the people, the countryside, sausages and chipolatas.... Ooooh! AND real Fish 'n Chips. Got my nickname there, too, at RAF Wattisham RAFGSA from Eric, my CFI ! (god rest his soul), This is "Spamcan", Cheers! OUT!

[@GreencampRhodie]

Good idea on land, less so if chance of submersion.

[@vinniesdayoff3968]

That certainly is using the old noggin Neil 👍

[@hansschmid3937]

keep it easy and simple. 💪👏

[@averagecamper4265]

I have done something similar with a large heavy duty garage bag

[@Otis010707]

Which model Berghaus is that? It looks like what the LK35 aspires to be?

[@greencraft4783]

It's the Cyclops Roc, the best pack ever made! Sadly not made any more

[@ScorpionRegent]

Seems to me you don't even need a rucksack. Looking at that long rolled end of the Bivy bag brought on visions of Soldiers in the American Civil War who carried their bed rolls over one shoulder and slung cross body. With some paracord the ends of the Bivy bag could be tied together and worn like a baldric. Everything else could be carried in a messenger bag. I suppose if you are trying to travel long distances or summit mountains a pack is truly essential, but otherwise, not so much.

[@saemushailstorm3135]

new cap , eh ? howcum ? is that US GI canteen cup - loved mine , sorry it got lost ; new one w/double handle : crap what make is yr pack , BTW ?

[@greencraft4783]

Not a cap Seamus, it's a beret!! The cup is a pathfinder one. The pack is a berghaus Cyclops Roc from back in the 1980's ...best pack ever made IMHO.

[@margaretadler6162]

Where can I order a bivy like that!? Sam Adler

[@woodsmokebob]

Margaret Adler they’re readily available on ebay - just look for British army bivvy bag. Only the camouflage ones have the extra triangle in the top though - not the plain green ones (from the previous video)

[@margaretadler6162]

@Paul Dore Thanks Paul I really appreciate the help. ATB, Sam Adler