Poshcrafting

[she_guevara]

I'm frankly amazed that Martin hasn't yet started a thread on here about the best collapsible, lean back, foot rest chairs for poshcrafting... ;)

[Claire Cawley]

...and manoeuvring a caravan through the woods 'just in case'!

[she_guevara]

And the best way to keep fish and chips warm whilst getting them to the middle of woodland... ;)

[Martin]

And the best way to keep fish and chips warm whilst getting them to the middle of woodland... ;)

That's easy. Get them delivered. :)

Martin

[hoppinmad]

You get room service!!

[Martin]

You get room service!!

I do, doesn't everyone? :D

Martin

[Richard]

when im in the woods i like to get ashley service :)

[Broomheath Plantation]

This is the first time I have encountered this concept and immediately thought "Not me! I am a purist! No bling in my pack...." then I remembered the handpresso coffee maker I was given. I take it everywhere and make a real big deal out of setting out the 4 dinky cups and the, frankly, quite useless, flask on a stump before getting the storm kettle out and roughing it with captured rainwater or condensation. Is this poshcraft or just an addiction to coffee?

[TinkyPete]

When I go out alone I use simple kit and some lightweight kit as well.

When at meets and the such I have a bigger set up with Jerry can stove, large tarp, camp cot, camp chairs, tables and a pretty decent cook set up although some of the guys who I go regularly with have even bigger more comfortable set-ups I am still learning :)

With are having another meet in december which we are planning of having a full christmas roast sit down meal. So no hardship there.

[leon-1]

then I remembered the handpresso coffee maker I was given. I take it everywhere and make a real big deal out of setting out the 4 dinky cups and the, frankly, quite useless, flask on a stump before getting the storm kettle out and roughing it with captured rainwater or condensation. Is this poshcraft or just an addiction to coffee?

This could be an addiction to coffee, however if the rain water becomes distilled Himalayan Rainwater and the coffee becomes Kopi Luwak, then I am afraid you will have been subject to a severe case of the "Poshcrafting Syndrome", this is unfortunately terminal and wallet death occurs in an undetermined period of time afterwards.

If Symptoms continue to develop please drop Martin a PM he may be able to give you some hints on surviving / living with Poshcrafting Syndrome

[CanadianMike]

And here I thought I was bad taking little packets of sugar and military rations of instant coffee when I go camping. Lol

[OKBushcraft]

Does toilet paper count? ;)

[Martin]

Does toilet paper count? ;)

Toilet paper is obligatory; a bidet is optional but preferable. ;)

Martin

[karl82]

Hey TinkyPete nice to see a familer bushcrafter here. i take a camp chair to meets and recently did a group cook potjie witch is a compleat luxary carrying that and the rest of my kit in took 3 trips to the car ok fair enough that includs the big bag of wood i had to bring in as the site dosent have much dead fall.

[paul standley]

So... the penny finally drops for me... now I know what poshcrafting is...! - clearly Martin is the guy to pitch next to at the next meet :D

[Ashley Cawley]

So... the penny finally drops for me... now I know what poshcrafting is...! - clearly Martin is the guy to pitch next to at the next meet :D
Poshcrafting is 'beyond bushcraft' :p It's firing-up the stove in the moring to boil your billy-can and steam your flanels for a hot-steamy face wash :)

[Fletching]

Hey TinkyPete nice to see a familer bushcrafter here. i take a camp chair to meets and recently did a group cook potjie witch is a compleat luxary carrying that and the rest of my kit in took 3 trips to the car ok fair enough that includs the big bag of wood i had to bring in as the site dosent have much dead fall.

Hi karl82,

Is the 'potjie' you refer to a Seth Efrican potjie with the three legs? If so, I've used these loads (used to live in SA and did national service there as well). They're great!!!

Steve

[karl82]

Ja Fletching it is the SA Potjie with the 3 legs the pot that no matter what you cook in it its a Potjie if its curry its a Potjie curry :). Im ex SA grew up their moved out of family home and over to the UK when i was 19 lucky my grandparents are all british, the best thing i ever did i love it here in the UK fantastic country. couldent poshcamp in South Africa you would get robed.

[Freddy]

a bidet is optional but preferable. ;):happy-clapping:

Martin, I challenge you to whittle up a bidet....

or am I missing the point. Is it only really poshcrafting when you get your butler to carry in the bidet and plumb it up for you.

[Fletching]

when you get your butler to carry in the bidet and plumb it up for you.

with fresh Himalayan spring water, carried by yaks before being bottled into sterile Swarovski decanters and then shipped....

[Martin]

with fresh Himalayan spring water, carried by yaks before being bottled into sterile Swarovski decanters and then shipped....

Now you're starting to get the idea. :)

Martin

[Freddy]

So is it possible to be a poor Poshcrafter, or am I just out of my depth?

[Fletching]

So is it possible to be a poor Poshcrafter, or am I just out of my depth?

...watching this one with interest...

[Marvell]

So is it possible to be a poor Poshcrafter, or am I just out of my depth?

Oh yes, there is a distinction between Posh and Expensive. I have some expensive kit, but then I'm out many weeks of the year and I want it to be both good and light. Posh kit, in my opinion, is things like pillows (proper pillows, not blow up pillows), pyjamas (though there is a case for PJs and sleeping bags) and filter coffee (OK, that's one of mine :) )

[Freddy]

Poshcrafting is 'beyond bushcraft' :p It's firing-up the stove in the moring to boil your billy-can and steam your flanels for a hot-steamy face wash :)

The thought was running through my head... 'I like that idea.. I could do that.. Hummmm'

I guess I would need a little rack in my billy to keep the flannels out of the boiling water, just so they steam.. who's up for a commission?

[Fletching]

Poshcrafter tip: You know you can use Exped (the best, obviously) dry bags to steam - with a boiled (sterile flannel)- any cotton cloths needed for a wet shave / discrete cleaning procedure.

[Freddy]

Oh yes, there is a distinction between Posh and Expensive. I have some expensive kit, but then I'm out many weeks of the year and I want it to be both good and light. Posh kit, in my opinion, is things like pillows (proper pillows, not blow up pillows), pyjamas (though there is a case for PJs and sleeping bags) and filter coffee (OK, that's one of mine :) )

I think I might just be a hardcore poshcrafter....

On my last camp (the only thing in my defence is that is was a static scout camp and my car was right next to my tent)
I took.....

A double blow up bed c/w electric pump.... A Double duvet and yes a real pillow.... lmao....

Is there any hope for me or have I gone too far, beyond the dark side and over to the Posh side?

[Marvell]

I took.....

A double blow up bed c/w electric pump.... A Double duvet and yes a real pillow.... lmao....

Is there any hope for me or have I gone too far, beyond the dark side and over to the Posh side?

The farce is strong in this one!

[Fletching]

I think I might just be a hardcore poshcrafter....

On my last camp (the only thing in my defence is that is was a static scout camp and my car was right next to my tent)
I took.....

A double blow up bed c/w electric pump.... A Double duvet and yes a real pillow.... lmao....

Is there any hope for me or have I gone too far, beyond the dark side and over to the Posh side?

Exped down mat, sleeping bag and (if it's really cold), army issue wool blanket - sorted!

[Saxon]

Does anyone know where I can get an titanium version of my current backpacking iron?..http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk136/highandry_photos/smilies%20and%20avatars/sad-iron.jpg I'm quite happy with my multi-fold collapsible ironing board, I really would like a slightly lighter iron as this one is difficult to stow in my backpack. Do Woodlore sell them, does anyone know?

[Realbark]

Does anyone know where I can get an titanium version of my current backpacking iron?..http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk136/highandry_photos/smilies%20and%20avatars/sad-iron.jpg I'm quite happy with my multi-fold collapsible ironing board, I really would like a slightly lighter iron as this one is difficult to stow in my backpack. Do Woodlore sell them, does anyone know?

I believe Silvermans stock them alonside the Titanium Champagne Flutes and Ice Coolers - all fold down into about £495.00 plus serviettes :p

[Martin]

I believe Silvermans stock them alonside the Titanium Champagne Flutes and Ice Coolers - all fold down into about £495.00 plus serviettes :p

Got a link??? ;)

Martin

[Freddy]

Does anyone know where I can get an titanium version of my current backpacking iron?..http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk136/highandry_photos/smilies%20and%20avatars/sad-iron.jpg I'm quite happy with my multi-fold collapsible ironing board, I really would like a slightly lighter iron as this one is difficult to stow in my backpack. Do Woodlore sell them, does anyone know?


I'm pretty sure they do. But it's not titanium just the same cast iron BUT... it's got a 'Woodlore' stamp on it and comes in a presentation box. Good value to only £599.
I've ordered two, one for my main pack and one for my impossibles pouch.

[Saxon]

Oooh! Brand stamped and only £599! So there are still bargains to be had..thank goodness. I'll have one of my staff collect one.

[Fletching]

Did someone mention 'Woodlore'? Put me down for one, I'll stick my motorbike on ebay. Should cover it.

[Freddy]

I believe Silvermans stock them alonside the Titanium Champagne Flutes and Ice Coolers - all fold down into about £495.00 plus serviettes :p


Got a link??? ;)

Martin

I've had a good look around the site, I think this is what you are looking for. http://www.silvermans.co.uk/Products/tabid/54/Department/Military/Category/RATIONS+++COOKWARE/id/1/Text/40/poshcrafting.aspx (http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk205/freddyfish007/Bushcraft/TiChampers.jpg)

[Roadkillphil]

I've had a good look around the site, I think this is what you are looking for. http://www.silvermans.co.uk/Products/tabid/54/Department/Military/Category/RATIONS+++COOKWARE/id/1/Text/40/poshcrafting.aspx (http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk205/freddyfish007/Bushcraft/TiChampers.jpg)

Genius! :D

[Martin]

I've had a good look around the site, I think this is what you are looking for. http://www.silvermans.co.uk/Products/tabid/54/Department/Military/Category/RATIONS+++COOKWARE/id/1/Text/40/poshcrafting.aspx (http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk205/freddyfish007/Bushcraft/TiChampers.jpg)

Fantastic!! Another one with far too much time on his hands. :D

Martin

[klause]

Very good Freedy, gave me a giggle!

[Realbark]

LOL indeed. Should be here next week.............:ashamed:

[Freddy]

I just came across a quote from a Scouting forum... This could be the ultimate poshcrafting tinder....

Drum roll please....................

"tumble dryer fluff is ace" - "we sprinkle it with a bit of glitter too - fairy firelighters!"

To be fair they where talking about the 'Beaver' section which is 6-8yrs old.

I wonder if Silvermans do that too??

[Mang]

I just came across a quote from a Scouting forum... This could be the ultimate poshcrafting tinder....

Drum roll please....................

"tumble dryer fluff is ace" - "we sprinkle it with a bit of glitter too - fairy firelighters!"

To be fair they where talking about the 'Beaver' section which is 6-8yrs old.

I wonder if Silvermans do that too??

You bringing some to Gilwell24 then? Explorers are Beavers with mobiles... :jumping-joy:

[GlenM]

Came across this at the Outdoor Show last weekend.......It's got to be the dogs danglies for all Poshcrafters!!!

http://www.intrepidcampers.com/

No connection from me to these guy's other than unadulterated jealousy.......check out the tent set-up in the gallery.


Glen

[Fletching]

http://www.intrepidcampers.com/

When's payday? Oh, sh*t, I need to find another contract first. B*gger.

[Fletching]

Posh grill. (http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/grilling/fuego-element-portable-grill/) :)

[Notredame11211]

Posh grill. (http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/grilling/fuego-element-portable-grill/) :)

Very nice Fletching!

[Adam Savage]

Just dug out my 900w 2stroke genny, it fits perfectly on my sack truck if you fancy borrowing it some time Martin. Sure it could power a few household appliances such as a fridge, TV and of course the wonderful foot spa :D

[Adam Savage]

Here's one for your kit list Martin

http://www.best-camping-stoves.com/cobb-cooker.htm

Nice n shiny too ;)

[klause]

Here's one for your kit list Martin

http://www.best-camping-stoves.com/cobb-cooker.htm

Nice n shiny too ;)

I think they did a review of this cooker on the Gadget Show, think they said it worked really well !

[Adam Savage]

I think they did a review of this cooker on the Gadget Show, think they said it worked really well !

yeah, I saw that one too. It looks impressive, but definitely one for the poshcrafter and those with SKS lol

[paul standley]

My only concession to poshcrafting (poshcamping) is a real pillow that my wife cut into 2 halves and re-sticthed. Either one of the halfs or both can then be put into a vacumn bag (the sort you rollup tight to expel the air) and rolled up with air removed so its fits into your pack.

I've tried various flavours of blow up pillows and bags stuffed with clothes and it doesn't do it for me so in the end, i went for a real pillow. Half size with a sleeing bag is perfect.

Paul

[jus_young]

I can see the appeal of the real pillow. Tried using a dry bag partially inflated when at Dave Budds last weekend, didn't work too well this time round. Mind you, that was the least of my problems after waking up with frozen feet. It took ages to get the feeling back!

New sleeping bag time I think.

[klause]

jus_young - You might want to try these for a bit of posh craft !

http://www.rockrun.com/products/Rab-Expedition-Slippers.html

[J_P]

you may jest i had a guy turn up to a course in sweden with a pair of carpet slippers one year, quality bloke had me in stitches lol ;)

[Adam Savage]

lol and I thought I was going a little far walking around a camp in neoprene socks lol

[J_P]

they was proper grandad tartan ones with rubber soles too, i havent laughed so much in all my life lol....

[Adam Savage]

wonder if they were gore-tex with fibrelite soles hahahaha

[J_P]

lol !! :D

[CanadianMike]

And here I thought you were saying the guy showed up with slippers made from carpet! Lol, now that you've described them, I remember those as well, both my dad and grandfathers wore those!

[GlenM]

you may jest i had a guy turn up to a course in sweden with a pair of carpet slippers one year, quality bloke had me in stitches lol ;)

Fantastic!........Hardcore Poshcrafter.

[Adam Savage]

Fantastic!........Hardcore Poshcrafter.

From what I hear, Martin could teach him the ways of the posh ;)

[Adam Savage]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Camping-mat-mattress-HEATED-thermarest-alternative-/220760613854?pt=UK_SportingGoods_SleepingMats_Airb eds_CA&hash=item33665ba3de

that seems a little posh to me

[Freddy]

I'm lov'in it......

[Martin]

No comment. ;)

Martin

[Adam Savage]

No comment. ;)

Martin

Is that "no comment" as in I already have one???? :tongue:

[Ben Casey]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Camping-mat-mattress-HEATED-thermarest-alternative-/220760613854?pt=UK_SportingGoods_SleepingMats_Airb eds_CA&hash=item33665ba3de

that seems a little posh to me

I'll have one LOL

[Adam Savage]

I'll have one LOL

Maybe Martin could lend you his? hahaha

[Ben Casey]

Maybe Martin could lend you his? hahaha

That would be very nice of him LOL

[GwersyllaCnau]

Please don't let my wife see that!!

[Ben Casey]

Please don't let my wife see that!!

Go on show her LOL

[GwersyllaCnau]

Go on show her LOL

You now owe me £70 Ben LOL

[Adam Savage]

you now owe me £70 ben lol

lol

[Ben Casey]

lol

Not me it was Adam he made me LOL

[Martin]

This item has to be a joke hasn't it? It surely can't work. If you think about it, you would need to keep the stove running all night long to keep the water warm which is surely not practical. If you don't keep the stove going to heat the water, the water will go cold and will suck all the heat out of your body, leaving you freezing cold.

Not posh enough I'm afraid. :)

Martin

[Adam Savage]

This item has to be a joke hasn't it? It surely can't work. If you think about it, you would need to keep the stove running all night long to keep the water warm which is surely not practical. If you don't keep the stove going to heat the water, the water will go cold and will suck all the heat out of your body, leaving you freezing cold.

Not posh enough I'm afraid. :)

Martin

And this is why Martin is the poshcraft master. He always has these sensible moments I notice. ;)

[Ben Casey]

And this is why Martin is the poshcraft master. He always has these sensible moments I notice. ;)

You could alway put the cooker close by about arms lenght and fire it up as and when ;)

[GwersyllaCnau]

This item has to be a joke hasn't it? It surely can't work. If you think about it, you would need to keep the stove running all night long to keep the water warm which is surely not practical. If you don't keep the stove going to heat the water, the water will go cold and will suck all the heat out of your body, leaving you freezing cold.

Not posh enough I'm afraid. :)

Martin

Thankyou, you just saved me £70 lol

[Adam Savage]

You could alway put the cooker close by about arms lenght and fire it up as and when ;)

or if your next to your fire, pop the vapour circulator on the embers for the night?

[Ben Casey]

or if your next to your fire, pop the vapour circulator on the embers for the night?

lol

[Fletching]

Kayaking is so passe for Poshcrafters:

http://www.flynano.com/

:)

[jus_young]

jus_young - You might want to try these for a bit of posh craft !

http://www.rockrun.com/products/Rab-Expedition-Slippers.html

Now they look comfortable! Might suggest them to the good lady as she walks around a centraly heated house with t'shirt, 2 jumpers, two pairs of joggers and a dressing gown! How she is going to cope with Cornwall RV I don't know.

[Adam Savage]

Kayaking is so passe for Poshcrafters:

http://www.flynano.com/

:)

Looks more secret agentcrafting to me lol

[JonnyP]

Poshcrafters rat packs.. http://www.thejollygourmand.co.uk/selection-packs/gourmet-ration-pack

[Metal mug]

So many good poshcrafting items, I can't decide which is my favorite.

[Freddy]

Poshcrafters rat packs.. http://www.thejollygourmand.co.uk/selection-packs/gourmet-ration-pack

Love it. Top find.

Or in the great words of Mr Shean 'Winning'

[nilo52]

You know, i'd always heard that you brits are eccentric but SHESH !!