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Main => The Campaign => Topic started by: Sir James A on 2012-09-30, 03:09:26
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Posting this as my current "checklist" for Days of Knights, but probably useful for any camping event. Some of it is slightly generic, like having chausses and cuisses on the same list. If anybody has suggestions/additions, let me know!
ARMOR
Helmet
Coif
Gorget
Breastplate
Backplate
Fauld
Pauldrons / Spaulders
Voiders
Elbow Cops
Arms / Vambraces
Gauntlets
Chausses
Cuisses
Knee Cops
Greaves
Sabatons
Boots / Armor shoes
Spurs!
Garter!
WEAPONS
Sword
Axe
Mace
War Hammer
Polearm
Dagger
Bow
Arrows
ARMOR/WEAPONS ACCESSORIES
Sword Belt
Arming Coat
Gambeson
Padded Chausses
Padding for greaves
Points
TENT
Actual tent canvas
Dining fly
Poles (Tent)
Poles (Fly)
Ropes
Stakes (for ropes)
Stakes (perimeter)
TENT ACCESSORIES
Finials
Flooring / Rugs
Lantern hooks / Shelving brackets
Fire Source / Period Fire Kit
SOFT KIT
Hat
Mantle
Shirt
Under-shirt
Bracers (vambraces)
Gloves
Braies
Chausses
Pants
Socks
Shoes
SOFT KIT ACCESSORIES
Knightly chain
Pater noster
Belt
Pouch(es)
Extra Socks
Extra underwear
Sewing kit (needles and thread, maybe fabric patches, for on-site repairs)
FURNITURE
Bed(s)
Bench(es)
Table(s)
Chest(s) / Chest(s) with super-ninja hidden non-period ice chest/cooler
Dining Table & Benches
Pegs / Wedges / Rope for furniture
Tablecloth / runners
Blankets / Pillows / Furs
Chairs
Mattresses / Pads
Rubber Mallet (for tapping in pegs / wedges)
Steel hammer (for setting stakes)
Weapon rack(s)
TABLEWARE
Large plates
Small plates
Fork ("Pricker")
Spoon
Knife (eating)
Tankard / Drinking cup(s) / Goblets
HERALDRY
Banner / Pennant
Gonfalon
RATIONS (if not purchasing on-site / nearby)
Food
Drinks
Snacks
Water
Ice
MISC
Band Aids / Medical Supplies
Lanterns / Candles
Books
Scoreboards (for demos/score keeping)
Scissors
Extra leather / laces
Leather rotary punch
Mail tools
Portable strap/buckle repair tools
Extra strap(s) / buckle(s)
Wasters
Fencing Gear
Gentlemanly protector (aka "cup")
Toiletries
Rust prevention and removal (oil, wax, scrubbies, sanding sponge, etc)
Bug spray
Sun screen
Medications (prescriptions, aleve, tylenol, advil, etc)
Campfire stuff - long rods for roasting marshmellows, hot dogs, etc
Deodorant
Toothbrush / toothpaste
Pad locks (for chests)
Spare rope (various lengths)
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Posting this as my current "checklist" for Days of Knights, but probably useful for any camping event. Some of it is slightly generic, like having chausses and cuisses on the same list. If anybody has suggestions/additions, let me know!
ARMOR
Helmet
Coif
Gorget
Breastplate
Backplate
Fauld
Pauldrons / Spaulders
Voiders
Elbow Cops
Arms / Vambraces
Gauntlets
Chausses
Cuisses
Knee Cops
Greaves
Sabatons
Boots / Armor shoes
WEAPONS
Sword
Axe
Mace
War Hammer
Polearm
Dagger
Bow
Arrows
ARMOR/WEAPONS ACCESSORIES
Sword Belt
Arming Coat
Gambeson
Padded Chausses
Padding for greaves
Points
TENT
Actual tent canvas
Dining fly
Poles (Tent)
Poles (Fly)
Ropes
Stakes (for ropes)
Stakes (perimeter)
TENT ACCESSORIES
Finials
Flooring
Lantern hooks
SOFT KIT
Hat
Mantle
Shirt
Under-shirt
Bracers (vambraces)
Gloves
Braies
Chausses
Pants
Socks
Shoes
SOFT KIT ACCESSORIES
Knightly chain
Pater noster
Belt
Pouch(es)
FURNITURE
Bed(s)
Bench(es)
Table(s)
Dining Table
Dining Bench
Pegs / Wedges / Rope for furniture
Tablecloth / runners
Blankets
Mattresses / Pads
Rubber Mallet (for tapping in pegs / wedges)
Steel hammer (for setting stakes)
TABLEWARE
Large plates
Small plates
Fork ("Pricker")
Spoon
Knife (eating)
Tankard / Drinking cup(s)
HERALDRY
Banner / Pennant
Gonfalon
MISC
Band Aids / Medical Supplies
Candles
Lanterns
Books
Scoreboards (for demos)
You forgot toiletries. LOL
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hammer to put in the stakes.
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Food.
Drink.
Snacks.
Water.
Ice.
Hidden (stealth) cooler.
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hammer to put in the stakes.
"Snakes??... did you say "snakes"?? - Conan, the Barbarian ;D
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You forgot toiletries. LOL
You mean leaves? Perhaps ... shrubbery??
That does raise a good question on DoK specifically - they'll have port-a-potties, but I'm not sure if we supply our own wipin' papers. Thanks!
hammer to put in the stakes.
Not 100% sure why, but I had it in there with the furniture rubber mallet.
FURNITURE
Rubber Mallet (for tapping in pegs / wedges)
Steel hammer (for setting stakes)
Food.
Drink.
Snacks.
Water.
Ice.
Hidden (stealth) cooler.
Ah! I completely forgot to put chests on there. I have a hidden cooler inside one of the chests. Ice, drinks, etc, I planned to pick up at the store on location, but I'll add it to the list. Thanks!
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doh i kinda glazed over part of it there hahaha
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I'll compare lists when I get a moment.
In the meantime, here's what I've drawn up so far:
Days of Knights
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Panther Pavilion Tent, all poles, canvas, ropes, stakes, hammers
Rugs
Finials
Banner
chairs
chests
cooler(s)
weapon rack ?
Table ?
lanterns
candles
fire source
period fire kit ?
feast gear
goblets
plates
spoons
knives
scissors
Garb (shirts, tunics, hosen, braeies)
cloaks
Mail kit (teutonc & personal colors, helms, etc)
14th c. plate kit
arming clothes (caps, gambesons, pourpoints)
spurs
boots
shoes
pouches
belts
gloves
extra leather + laces
leather punch
mail tools
wasters (5+)
fencing gear
CUP! + underwear
danes
toiletries
extra socks/underwear
sleeping bag
extra blankets/sheets
pillow(s)
cots
box of camp supplies (pennsic box)
food ?
water
knighting supplies
binder with certs
WEAPONS
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2 or 3 Albions
spear
sparth axe
dane axe
glaive
mac bible chopper
dagger(s)
PHOTOS
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camera + CHARGE IT!
tripod
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Also I'm adding to the list:
alcohol (mead? cider?)
towels
rags
How could I have missed those? :)
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Ah, quite a few things I missed! Updating the first post now, thanks!
edit: for DoK specifically, they said to not bring our own toilet paper - the tp in the port-a-johns is a special kind that breaks down and won't clog the cleaning
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Brethren, they are truly extensive lists, I really have not the time to draw up my list, now a days it all just stays in it`s respective chests and bags and ends up in a massive pile in the spare room ( Lady Joanna is soooo understanding ;) ).
After saying that I do tend to go through it all a few days before each event to remove/add items to suit any particular event.
I must admit it is getting to a stage where I really need a van ::)
G.
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i remember the days of events I'd have a long list of what i was bringing etc. now i do lh events and I'm like, what can i leave at home and not carry lol. sometimes i bring a wool blanket and sleep in a ditch instead of a tent with a cot and furniture. just for the simplicity lol
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Updated the first post with some stuff I've got packed from previous events. I'll update again if I pack anything else in the next week (preparing for Days of Knights).
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I have greatly considered going on a medieval camping trip sometime. Obviously not all of this stuff will be used. Do you know of alternative stuff that would be used for camping in the wilderness?
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My historical camping equipment consists of two canvas shelter halves, two wool blankets, and one gummed canvas ground cloth. That's it.
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I have greatly considered going on a medieval camping trip sometime. Obviously not all of this stuff will be used. Do you know of alternative stuff that would be used for camping in the wilderness?
I'd skip the furniture, armor and most of the weapons. Other stuff like food, water, first aid, small tent, etc, are pretty standard.
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Soft kit clothes in my chest.
Both pairs of shoes.
Albion Sword.
Mace.
Both Great helms.
Coif.
Gambeson.
Chausses.
Hauberk.
Surcoats.
Shields.
Spurs.
Greaves.
Knee and Elbow Cops.
Possible kettle helm.
Belts.
Padded legs.
Knife set.
Pouch.
Sleeping bag stuff.
Foodstuffs.
Drinking vessels.
Money.
Regular clothing.
Bug repellent.
Pourpoint for chausses.
Arming cap.
Pillow so I dont have to use my gambeson as a pillow.
Leather ties for chausses feet.
Someone correct me if I am missing anything.
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I have vaguely thought of doing a LH event like DoK but I lack most of the camping stuff like period tent and furniture. Any equipment-based advice for someone thinking about doing it for the first time?
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I have vaguely thought of doing a LH event like DoK but I lack most of the camping stuff like period tent and furniture. Any equipment-based advice for someone thinking about doing it for the first time?
This year's DoK will be my first LH event and I'm basically just going with the clothes on my back. I'm sure the minimum requirements differ event-to-event, and I'm sure the experience would be much more enjoyable with an actual encampment, but for DoK at least I'm told you don't really need to start out with all the bells and whistles. I guess I'll find out this weekend. :)
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Scott, you don't even have to camp at an event like DoK. It's not an immersion event, it's a timeline event. The difference being that at an immersion event the idea is to literally 'live' history, and be fully immersed in a given time period with all the camping, food, clothing, etc. Often these are just for the participants and may be private events.
A timeline event on the other hand is specifically geared toward public education. So there's no requirement to go all in on the encampment side of things. DoK has a modern camping area for those who want to camp but lack period stuff. And if you don't want to camp all, there are plenty of people who stay at local accommodations. All you need to participate is yourself and something to wear.
If your intent is to use a period tent and camp out, the best thing to start with is literally the tent itself. You can fill it with all the modern accommodations you want to haul out there as long as you keep your tent closed. I keep my tent closed because I don't have all period storage containers etc. The period furniture I do have stays on the outside of the tent if I want people to see it, and all my plastic totes and junk like that just stays on the inside. I'd like to eventually move to a full period encampment but that takes time and money like everything else in this hobby.
So really, to just camp out and get started, all you need is the tent. Then start building from there.
Now once you start building up that camp to sleep in period style, you'll probably want lots of storage chests and woven baskets to keep things in. You'll want a rope bed or some variant. My rope bed is conveniently the perfect size to fit a twin air mattress. And finally a set of trestle table legs to put boards on, and now you've got all the basics. Storage, place to sleep, table to put stuff on. The chests all double as seats too. Then you can start getting more of the convenience items from there.
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Sir Ian covered it very well.
If you're handy with woodworking, much of the furniture can be made. I made all of mine, including the chests.