This pack is a recent addition to my bushcraft gear and a highly anticipated one. I've been after one of these packs for a fair while after seeing countless YouTube videos on them and how well they perform. I decided to pick up the satchel in the coyote colour. There are plenty of reviews on this satchel already on the internet. A quick search on YouTube and you will see plenty of videos. In this blog post, I wont be reviewing the satchel, but I will be going over what I have decided to carry in it and the context behind the selected items.
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Helikon bushcraft satchel |
The bushcraft satchel has a large 17 litre capacity. I won't be using the full capacity of the satchel, this would get too heavy. My aim is to keep the satchel nice and light with room to add additional items as and when needed. Another good reason for doing this is that I then have additional room for foraged edibles. I'd like the satchel to contain the five Cs of survival: cutting tools, combustion, cordage, container and cover elements.
Essentials
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Small Trangia mess tin & Esbit alcohol stove |
I decided to choose the Trangia small mess tin as my container of choice for this loadout. It's made is in Sweden and is well built. It's a lightweight aluminium and is a perfect combination with the Esbit alcohol stove. I chose the Esbit stove over the Trangia as I prefer the snuffing lid as it has a large handle. Of course this is a rather trivial point and the Trangia alcohol stove would be fine.
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Fire kit A fire kit is a must for this loadout. I've gone into detail in a previous post about this fire kit. It's the same exact kit that I carry in my bushcraft pack and I swap it between the two kits. You can find a more detailed explanation of the contents in this post: Creating a Simple Fire Kit A water container is also essential. I usually switch between several options. I usually like to carry a Hungarian army canteen. This is a nice size and shape, perfect for this particular kit loadout. Non-EssentialIn this section, I will discuss items that I deem as non-essential, this means that these items are in most cases "nice to have" when out in the wild. When out practicing bushcraft, we are surrounded by wildlife. A pair of binoculars can bring us closer to nature and enhance the viewing experience of wild animals. A recent addition to my kit, I've decided to carry this small trail camera by Campark in my satchel. It takes up very little space in the satchel and it's quite lightweight. This is perfect for setting up, then returning to collect it a few hours later and checking the footage for wildlife. I also carry some extra SD cards and AA batteries for it as well inside the pack. I always like carrying a torch, pen and pencil. These items come in handy a lot of the time. I'm always taking notes and drawing sketches when I'm out practicing bushcraft. It's quick and easy to jot down information in my notepad and then refer to it later on if needed. The torch is a ThruNite Archer. This is a super bright LED torch that's waterproof and durable. It's perfect for looking inside the satchel in the dark when it's hard to see the contents. Overview There are plenty of other items that you can carry in this satchel. The possibilities are endless and that's the beauty of this particular satchel. Depending on what your intent is when our bushcrafting, you can change items and cater the kit to the environment or task at hand. |
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