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Last day of my leave

22 November 2021 / Walking / coffee, iPhone photography, lightweight gear, lightweight walking, Lincolnshire, outdoor gear, photography, Photos 2021, River Slea, Sleaford, walking

Although I had to work yesterday and this morning – today is officially my last day off.

I thought a walk along the disused Sleaford Canal and coffee in the autumn sun was a good plan for the day.

One useful bit of kit I do not mention is the fold-up stool. The steel and canvas construction is strong and it comes with a canvas sleeve that makes it easier to pack. It is heavier than an aluminium equivalent but this stool is more compact and stronger.

Having a comfortable seat for my breaks, easily makes up for the extra weight carried.

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More photos from my recent trip to Wales

21 November 2021 / Photography / Aberdovey, black and white, food, Furnace, Glasdir, Glasdir Copper Mine, Glasdir Copper Works, iPhone photography, lightweight walking, Machynlleth, outdoor gear, photography, Plas Talgarth, River Dovey, Snowdonia National Park, sunset, Wales, Wales Coast Path, walking

Near Machynlleth

A beach near Aberdovey

Wales Coastal Path – Plas Talgarth

Rain and fog

Bushcraft haversack, pocket wood stove, titanium canteen and canteen mug

Today’s food – spam

Fried Spam breakfast – with coffee and orange juice

Indonesian noodles with spam, prawns and fried egg

Aberdovey

Glasdir

Morning coffee lightweight coffee filter — Morning coffee

Glasdir Copper Works

Back to Aberdovey beach

Plas Talgarth

The view from the flat - River Dovey — The view from the flat – River Dovey

Furnace

Furnace Falls

Machynlleth Hills

On the way home

Near Llangollen

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Rain and Fog

15 November 2021 / Walking / black and white, iPhone photography, lightweight gear, lightweight walking, outdoor gear, photography, Photos 2021, River Dovey, tea, Wales

The weather changed my plans.

The hotel grounds has some great picnic spots so that is as far as I walked today for a brew. Indian Chai with a view of the River.

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More photos from yesterday

9 November 2021 / Lincolnshire / coast, iPhone photography, lightweight gear, lightweight stove, lightweight walking, Lincolnshire, outdoor gear, photography, Photos 2021, titanium, walking

Lightweight titanium backpacking bushcraft cooking gear — More coffee

Keith titanium bushcraft backpacking cooking equipment — The mug is now used

Walking – Lincolnshire Coast

8 November 2021 / Lincolnshire / 1961, coast, iPhone photography, lightweight gear, lightweight stove, lightweight walking, outdoor gear, photography, titanium, walking

I went out to the Lincolnshire coast near Saltfleet and Rimac, walking along the beach and across the sand dunes.

Coffee Time and new gear

A new 1.1l water bottle, a nesting mug with a lid, all titanium. The canteen carrier has a shoulder strap and belt loops and a pocket for the lid.

It was a birthday present from my family.

It is excellent. Lightweight, sturdy and well made. The carrier is snug, put the mug and the bottle in first then slide in the lid and cinch down the restraining strap.

The bottle provided water for four hot drinks throughout the day.

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Chicken walk

5 November 2021 / Walking / first aid, Kirkby Green, lightweight gear, lightweight stove, lightweight walking, Lincolnshire, outdoor gear, Victorinox, Victorinox Camper Knife, walking

Walking today started in Kirkby Green, went out past a chicken farm and then on towards Martin.

I found a great quiet spot for coffee, a Milky Way and a chance to read for a while.

Lightweight bushcraft cooking gear in a Finnish haversack

I made the coffee today using a Taylor Coffee Bag rather than using my homemade coffee filter. The stove I used was my mini bushcraft wood stove with Fire Dragon fuel.

Lightweight walking kit

The gear, including a folding stool, monocular and bush hat,went in my Finnish haversack. Some first aid items, a compass, lighter, coffee, sewing kit, a length of cord, Victorinox field Sharpening stone and duct tape went in a small belt pouch. My Victorinox Camper knife and mini Leatherman went in my pocket.

Today I only needed 500ml of water and a mini Milky Way for a short walk but I could have carried more water, lunch and a waterproof jacket in the haversack.

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Walking

22 October 2021 / Walking / Blankney Walks, Branston, Camera 2+, lightweight walking, Lincolnshire, outdoor gear, Photos 2021, rainbow, sunrise, tea, walking

I went out to the Blankney Walks today – but before that, this was the view from the office this morning.

There is a useful picnic table near the car park with good views. I brewed Chai tea, on a solid fuel stove I keep in the car and read a book in the late autumn sun.

I missed the rain whilst I was walking and during the tea break although I could see rain around me – however when I got back to Branston there was rainbow.

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