Thread: Solo trip - Tararuas

Originally Posted by sako75

Good on you for getting out there and giving it a nudge on your own, even after a night on the Kava.
It is not easy learning on your own. Trust me, I know. Take the criticism with a grain of salt after all it is constructive. You won't crack this game overnight and have many more mistakes to make.
Lose the gunbag. You don't need a sling. Keep your rifle in your hand (mine makes a great walking stick when bashing up hills) You won't shoot an animal with your rifle slung over your shoulder.
You are 1hr from the carpark. Leave after work on Friday so you don't get caught up with the Kava and are in "the zone" 1st thing in the morning.



What did you learn equipment wise from your first solo night? Items you wish you had taken or didn't need? food? comfort? junk?

Thanks @sako75

I learnt quite a bit on what to carry.. I had taken some unnecessary equipment which i didnt use and was just a waste of carry. Here is what I took and what I realized I shouldnt have taken:

1. my tent - its 2 person tent and wraps up into a small case which is very easy to carry.. will keep it on my all other trips (important)
2. sleeping bag
3. warm baby blanket
4. portable cooker with gas cans
5. double size 10mm comfy mat
6. small pot
7. gun bag

I will not need the cooker and the gas cans as i dont need tat, easy and better to make a fire place.. saves time, carry and space in bag
I should take either sleeping bag or the blanket.. i used the blanket but not the sleeping bag.. so will chose on either depending on weather season.. in summer no need for sleeping bag i guess

I need to cut up the double mat into 2 single size mat so that I just take a single piece as thats all i need to lay down on comfortably.. the other half can go if someone is going with me so he can carry that..

will still take the pot for tea as that's the best thing i like drinking when out there..

will leave the gun bag in the car from here on..

So now here is what am taking for my next over nighter:

1. tent
2. single comfy mat
3. sleeping bag
4. pot
5. spare set of warm cloths n socks

This should fit well in 1/2 of camping back pack with enough space left to carry meat packed in garbage bag..

In food i take canned stuff mostly, bread, butter, and some snacks.. (tea bags & sugar)

Let me know what you think about this.. any suggestions are most welcome as thats what am waiting to hear, learn n xperience