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Ian:
Just understand that if you plan to tailor a hauberk at DoK, you will be spending pretty much the entire event doing just that. You will more than likely not be finished with it very quickly, so you may not get to wear it all during the event if you choose to go that route, or at least not for a long while.
Sir Ulrich:
Yeah that could be an issue, I just have NO clue how to do it myself with measurements. My parents weren't much help with measuring it and they kept nagging and getting angry and impatient with me saying "you wont be able to fit your arms into it" and other stuff. Maybe I could just do the measurements there and finish it at home? The hardest part for me isnt making the maille, it's the measurements. Also going over it with a sharpie or dry erase marker is impossible because my maille is blackened; all I really ask is someone to measure it over me and I will finish it at home or something. Thats all I really need assistance with.
Sir Edward:
I'll be glad to help you start. I can give you some pointers on how to size it, etc. You're bringing tools, yes? I don't think anyone will mind modern tools.
Sir Edward:
Well, I'm packed, and the truck is FULL. And I mean FULL. Well, technically I can squeeze some more into the cab, but the bed is packed right to the ceiling and up to the glass at the back. Very much like Pennsic... except this time it's just my gear and not accommodating my wife too. I got overly optimistic about fitting those chests in, along with armor bags and so on, but managed to make it work.
Here's the final packing list:
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X = skipping this trip
Panther Pavilion Tent, all poles, canvas, ropes, stakes, hammers
tarp
Rugs
X - Finials
Banner
chairs
chests
cooler
weapon racks
X - table
lanterns
candles
fire source (lighters/matches)
period fire kit
feast gear
goblets or mugs
pitcher
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 (pliers, wire cutters)
wasters
fencing gear
CUP! + underwear
danes
extra socks/underwear
toiletries
vitimins, sleepaids, etc
nyquil
earplugs
sleeping bag
extra blanket
pillow
2 cots
box of camp supplies (pennsic box)
plastic utensils
mirror
fire extinguisher
propane stove + pot
bug spray
duct tape
extra tent stakes
zip-locks
etc,etc
food (dry goods / snacks)
bottled water
alcohol (cider)
knighting supplies:
binder with certs & ceremony
wax seals
spare spurs
towel
rag
hand-sanitizer
wipes
paper towels
toilet paper
trash bags
FUN & GAMES
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cathedral
WEAPONS
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2 or 3 Albions swords
spear
sparth axe
dane axe
glaive
mac bible chopper
dagger(s)
poleaxe
ARCHERY
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X - crossbow + bolts
X - bow + arrows ?
PHOTOS
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camera + CHARGE IT!
tripod
ELECTRONICS
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backpack
phones
chargers
inverter
power strip
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Sir Ulrich:
Allright that would be good and I gotta start packing for the event. Gotta get up early and do it and normally I am a night owl so it may be tough. I got virtually everything I need except tailoring my maille so I am good to go pretty much. Just gotta make a list and check it twice. Still clueless with how to put my chausses on so I may have to do that there, thankfully Frank from viking leathercraft will be there so he may be able to punch my belt for me. I also will be buying another belt from him. I will be bringing my leather tie to help suspend the chausses. They're not the type that cover the whole leg, they only cover the front.
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