Lightening The Load Part 1 - Sleep Systems

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How do you reduce the weight of your sleeping kit and bivvy set-up? I receive a lot of questions about kit, which is a little ironic as bushcraft, at its heart, is about nature and the natural resources you can make use of. But we do all take some equipment with us when we head out. If we are making a journey, we simply don’t have the time to construct shelters from natural materials. We will be carrying a shelter such as a tarp or tent and some sleeping kit. This is an area where we can significantly reduce the weight - and the bulk - of our equipment. This video is the first in a series of videos on reducing the weight of your kit - lightening the load - and sleeping kit and sleeping systems is the place to start….

For more information on what to include in your pack, see the following articles and videos on my blog:

A Bushcraft Camping Outfit - Equipment For Living In The Woods:

http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2011/bushcraft-camping-equipment/

How To Pack A Bushcraft Camping Outfit:

http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2013/how-to-pack-a-bushcraft-camping-outfit/

The Value Of A Tarp In Your Day Pack:

http://paulkirtley.co.uk/2011/bushcraft-tarp-in-your-day-pack/

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