(14 May 2013, 17:01)SecretPrepper Wrote: good points raised. I am going for a minimalist approach with things that will last as long as possible. i am still in need of a couple of things such as an axe, a couple of other little things and my next project a canvas swag.

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The kit being minimalist is to force it to be light enough to move in an not load me down. i also hate wearing backpacks so i am going with a different route

(14 May 2013, 23:20)Tarrel Wrote: Two week backpacking, wild-camping trip across Scotland in April = 28 lbs, including carrying four days' food at one time, a camera and other luxuries such as an mp3 player and book.

Drop the luxuries and add in more food and you could be totally independent for a week at 30 lbs.

Suggesting a weight even approaching 50 Lbs is ludicrous.

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(14 May 2013, 17:01)SecretPrepper Wrote: good points raised. I am going for a minimalist approach with things that will last as long as possible. i am still in need of a couple of things such as an axe, a couple of other little things and my next project a canvas swag.

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The kit being minimalist is to force it to be light enough to move in an not load me down. i also hate wearing backpacks so i am going with a different route

An axe is heavy, even something like the Grnsfors wildlife hatchet. Why not go for a Laplander folding saw? Featherweight and just as useful, if not more so. (Cheaper too!)

Swag sounds interesting. What advantage does this have over a conventional sleeping bag / mat / tent or bivvy in UK conditions? I don,t know much about them.