The Adventurer's Gear Thread

[BellyTank]

Good man!

Ooh look- 4603.

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[Mark G]

jeeze, my post got deleted and I wasn't even nasty.

 

[BellyTank]

Seriously..?

Well, it'll have to be deleted by those who are wiser again then.
I thought you may have deleted yer own post... and I was giving you a hard time for it....

Well!

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[Mojave Jack]

No, BT, we're missing at least 3 or 4 pages of posts form the recent crash. I know my entire discussion of snake catchin' was lost, and a few other conversations.

As to the new forum idea, I like the ongoing discussion, and hope that our keen-eyed bartenders are listening, that is, of course, our ridiculously good-looking, intelligent, and generous bartenders... But I wonder if we shouldn't start a thread in, say, The Observation Bar, and carry the discussion there. As you note, BT, many probably are not aware of the depth of topics covered in this thread, and we may garner more support by an thread that is very explicit about needing a room dedicated to all forms of outdoor activity. Let's make some more folks aware of that need!

As stated earlier, too, the need for a room is to separate the very distinct discussions that often wind around each other in this thread, i.e, the discussions of firearms, while other are discussing canvas tents, and still other are discussing wool shirts. A room would obviously allow us to break those topics intot heir own sub-forums, as proposed by Nick Charles and Mike K., and allow those of us who tend towards the aforestated strenuous and semi-strenuous activities to focus in on our particular vintage fetish.

 

[Mike K.]

...and with a name like "The Great Outdoors"

We can focus on everything from the more rugged outdoor adventures like safaris and mountaineering to the more refined outdoor experiences such as a day at the Derby, a picnic at the botanical gardens, or a bicycle ride through the art deco district.

When I think "General Attire & Accouterments" the things that come to mind are fountain pens, pocket squares, shoes, purses, and jewelry. It is more than apparent that the "Adventure Gear" thread has grown considerably and discusses far more than just "general attire & accouterments". As Mojave and others have pointed out this thread now discusses a very large assortment of topics: apparel, gear, firearms, travel/adventures, literature, etc. Not to mention the countless other related threads scattered among odd places throughout the Fedora Lounge that could be better organized within a "Great Outdoors" forum.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

We can focus on everything from the more rugged outdoor adventures like safaris and mountaineering to the more refined outdoor experiences such as a day at the Derby, a picnic at the botanical gardens, or a bicycle ride through the art deco district.

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Or for Dem Londoners, a day at Hamstead Heath Lido. Grand old art deco edifice overrun by the screaming hordes of hampstead environs. Horrific . . .

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[BellyTank]

No, BT, we're missing at least 3 or 4 pages of posts form the recent crash. I know my entire discussion of snake catchin' was lost, and a few other conversations.

No, no, no.
Mark's message from today, the original message #1613, only a few messages back. In response to Mr. Deckard's jolly jibe.

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[Matt Deckard]

I like that pipe Matt, a lot.

And the suit too of course. Though I have to say, if you are wearing that to camp outs, you aren't camping hard enough.

Or else I've been doing it wrong.

How easy is it to get blood out of linen? Because that's a camping clothes issue for my clumsy self. :eusa_doh:

Was it really so jolly?

This is not the thread to be manipulated into discussing new forums. This is the thread to discuss adventure gear. If you want to discuss a different topic you should start a new thread.

As for how I camp and dress. It does depend on the style of camping you do, and traveling. I take my suits to Paris and cary a backpack. I have my ice axe and it's purple but I wouldn't trust a wooden one form the 50's to show me climbing, and somehow I just think the purple ice axe and modern snow gear don't fit the Fedora lounge.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

No, BT, we're missing at least 3 or 4 pages of posts form the recent crash. I know my entire discussion of snake catchin' was lost, and a few other conversations.

Are you speaking of this: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=30122 or something else???

 

[nobodyspecial]

Perhaps we should not take ourselves quite so seriously, after all this is supposed to be fun. Start a new forum and let it evolve over time as they all do. I could care less what the name of the forum happens to be. I'd like to see members in a wide variety of endeavors and observe the pieces of clothing and kit used. I doubt anybody would wish to use completely vintage kit across the board, but seeing bits and pieces mixed in with modern gear is fun to observe. For example, while mountaineering I'd not wish to use vintage climbing ropes, but I still wear wool clothes and would consider a wood shafted ice axe if I had one available.

 

[BellyTank]

This is not the thread to be manipulated into discussing new forums. This is the thread to discuss adventure gear. If you want to discuss a different topic you should start a new thread.

Of course it is, it is the optimal place to do this.
It is being discussed by those who frequent this area.
No manipulation and no discussion of forums, just one forum.

It is best that this is discussed here, now that it is here.
And it's not a different topic, it's absolutely specific to this thread.



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[Kodiak]

You know BT...

If you're really hoping to get this forum going, annoying the bartenders probably isn't the way to do it.

I'm not trying to upset anybody, just making an observation.

It really doesn't make sense to snap your jaws at the hand that might feed you later on.

 

[Mike K.]

okay GENTLEMEN...

We have made our voices heard regarding a separate forum and the powers-that-be are monitoring the thread and considering options. As Mojave Jack eloquently pointed out, future discussion of new forums should be carried out in The Observation Bar where other Fedora Lounge members (who don't necessarily frequent this thread) can hear and be heard.

In the meantime, let's get this thread back on track!

How many of you regularly carry a field journal or maps/atlases on your adventures? Those who do, please share not only your suggested accouterments but what you do with them.

I especially like the flexible leather-bound journals and world atlas produced by Graphic Image and sold at a number of online retailers. The books are appropriately sized for either pack or pocket, and have a very classy appearance. As a field naturalist, my journals can be filled with a large and diverse array of things - everything from notes on weather conditions, locations of rare flowering plants, interesting animals I have not seen before, photographs of specimens or habitats, and even samples of feathers or leaves. The atlas is great for recording where I've been, places I want to visit, and useful information like customs issues in specific countries (and, of course, finding your way around).

So let's have it.

 

[drjones]

me too

We have made our voices heard regarding a separate forum and the powers-that-be are monitoring the thread and considering options. As Mojave Jack eloquently pointed out, future discussion of new forums should be carried out in The Observation Bar where other Fedora Lounge members (who don't necessarily frequent this thread) can hear and be heard.

In the meantime, let's get this thread back on track!

How many of you regularly carry a field journal or maps/atlases on your adventures? Those who do, please share not only your suggested accouterments but what you do with them.

I especially like the flexible leather-bound journals and world atlas produced by Graphic Image and sold at a number of online retailers. The books are appropriately sized for either pack or pocket, and have a very classy appearance. As a field naturalist, my journals can be filled with a large and diverse array of things - everything from notes on weather conditions, locations of rare flowering plants, interesting animals I have not seen before, photographs of specimens or habitats, and even samples of feathers or leaves. The atlas is great for recording where I've been, places I want to visit, and useful information like customs issues in specific countries (and, of course, finding your way around).

So let's have it.

Glad to know im not alone. I carry fire logsheet books with me. They are waxy paper (thus waterproof....). I use them for field notes,etc.

DRJONES

 

[Kodiak]

I bought a leatherbound journal not too long ago. I'd used several different mass-produced books before, but I decided to splurge on this item and dropped the $75 it set me back.

It's really a leather book cover that uses a sketchbook-style journal. The paper is very high quality, as is the book itself. It can be removed in the case that I ever manage to fill the first book, and replaced with another book. The leather is some of the best I've ever seen, and it's all handmade.

I'll try to remember to post pics at some point in time...

 

[Mike K.]

I forgot to mention...

Another field book that I use a whole lot is this one from Forestry Suppliers. It's a hardbound book. The orange color makes it easy to find if you happen to drop it or leave it behind in the wilderness. The paper isn't the waxy waterproof stuff, but it's designed to hold up better than your average paper when it gets wet. I especially like the "Level" design as it provides a spreadsheet-like grid that is useful for general note taking as well as data organization. I'd say that overall, even though the leather books are quite classy, these little orange books are what I actually use the most.

http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/View_Catalog_Page.asp?mi=5737#

 

[Nick Charles]

Seams to be more talk about new forums than about adventure gear.

Im thinking a forum on new forums would be a better bet when it comes to number of posts that would be made.

My linen Suit that takes all the punishment from business to camp-outs.

you look like Jack Ford in the outfit Matt.

 

[nobodyspecial]

I've been torn between Moleskine pocket notebooks and the very unstylish, but utterly practical, write-in-the-rain notebooks. In crappy weather, the write in the rain notebooks are worth their weight in gold, especially if you need to jot down compass bearings in the rain. In an outdoor setting I'm most likely to use the write in the rain variety.

I love the leather atlas and have considered buying one, but for my needs are impractical as I'm always using larger maps.

As far as a journal or notebook, I log what I've been doing, pieces of kit I like or don't like, notes on the route I just hiked or canoed or backpacked, any unusual observations as well as other assorted things to clear my head. I don't keep a regular journal in daily life, generally only when I travel. The ironic thing for me is once I start writing I have a hard time stopping.

 

[Mojave Jack]

No, no, no.
Mark's message from today, the original message #1613, only a few messages back. In response to Mr. Deckard's jolly jibe.

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Ah, yes, I misunderstood. I'm on track now!

Are you speaking of this: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=30122 or something else???

Yes, that's the one, but I reposted those few posts in that thread to get it going. I originally posted them here, but they've not come back after the crash. Sacrificed to the cybergods to prevent further crashes, I suppose. [huh] No worries, I can rebuild the post count! lol

Another field book that I use a whole lot is this one from Forestry Suppliers. It's a hardbound book. The orange color makes it easy to find if you happen to drop it or leave it behind in the wilderness. The paper isn't the waxy waterproof stuff, but it's designed to hold up better than your average paper when it gets wet. I especially like the "Level" design as it provides a spreadsheet-like grid that is useful for general note taking as well as data organization. I'd say that overall, even though the leather books are quite classy, these little orange books are what I actually use the most.

Mike, I use those Forestry Supply ones, too. They are great, and the orange color is pretty useful. I find the paper to be a bit coarse, though, and trying to make decent sketch maps is difficult because of it. They also seem smudge very easily when using pencil, but nonetheless, I use them more than any other field book.

One that I carry for my personal field work for my dis is one of these Rite-In-The-Rain jobbies:

http://www.optactical.com/riinraallwet.html

I prefer the Forestry Supply hard cover, but the soft cover on this one makes it easy to stuff in a cargo pocket or backpack. I also like the page layout, though the info on how to call for artillery fire has not yet come in useful for archeology!

 

[carebear]

My choice for recon missions was the green "rite in the rain" books.

I used the hard bound "little green notebooks" for other day to day barracks use and on the range.

Notebooks are skookum gear.