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Britcar 24 hrs, kit needed while on post
right following on from the thread about hi-vis gear which we all carry anyway, what other kit will be handy while out on post. here is what i am thinking
headtorch warm hat extra fleece/bodywarmer as it will be cold during the night for during your downtime basic doss kit, either small tent or bivvy bag with usual sleeping kit and earplugs brewkit, small gas stove and something to boil water in are we kept going in food or do we have to bring out own?? the veterans can add to this thread |
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bring ya own but there are plenty of vans selling grub and EERC usually help with sarnies etc too. don't forget sunglasses for the night time too
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add to that:
Thermos Decent Chair Food Car/ bike - for when posted far from the loo, and to get back to the tent. Alarm clock Waterproofs & tarp/brolly to keep stuff dry Gaffer tape and guy lines to attach the lighting stick to the fencing |
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after doin a few of these i have got used to the kit, this year may be diff as it is a lot later,
spare everything if you have it for a start, water proofs, overalls, boots, gloves, big socks, wooley hats,clothes. will be cold and more than likely raining. cooker to make hot water for coffe,tea. loads of food, more high energy snacks really, loads of water, pop and energy drinks head light and batteries also a radio is vital, you can listen to the commentary all night and it really keeps you upto date and awake |
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i was 10 bloody feet away, you coulda woke me up, slept through the alarm i was that knackered. you aint gonna let this go are you
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Additional to the above list, a vuvuzella to wake up colleague marshals - *runs*
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Yes, I cant see the vuvuzuela taking over from the ubiquitous whistle somehow.
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Notebook and pens. If you're flagging you may very well be "Observer" as well.
Sunglasses. to stop you being blinded by the lights. |
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if you do have to cover for an observer do not panic as numbers are not clear at night and contact is very difficult to see, take plenty of warm clothes as it will get cold through the night especially as this year it is October |
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cheers lads, out of interest are toilet facilities provided at each post or is it find a manbush
right better start testing the meals in a can that can be heated up in the mess tin on the stove |
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meals in a tin, we done this at the recent F1, found it quick & easy to do, 5 - 10 mins to heat up. steak & kidney, mince beef, peas carrots, smash (forgot how good that tasted) topped off with gravy. But dont forget you are supplied with meal tickets over the weekend. |
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Most posts have toilets nearby. Though we did find that on Maggots they were a bit of a hike in the dark, so just hopped in the car and drove there.
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A bit over the top, perhaps, but it may be helpful to beg, borrow or hire a small motorhome as this provides rest, decent cooking/ fridge facilities & a dry area to change & to keep spare kit if necessary.
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I think we'll be needing more warm foodstuffs and drinks this time. Could be a cool one. My only advice really is go through all the tips and items already mentioned and bring the lot. Better to have it all with you than wishing you'd taken that spare coat, tin of beans or sunglasses |
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the other alternative is to freeze it, a few ice blocks and a cool bag. when we done it in 2008 we set our Gazebo up on post, a table and a 2 ring camp cooker. we left it on post from the start of the sat morning right thru to the end of the race on the Sunday. A few on here who were on post with us, quite enjoyed the 5 am Bacon Butties & Coffee the wifey done. |
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That's a good point mate yeah. I was thinking of bringing one of those cool boxes that you can top up on a car charger. Well worth thinking in advance though.
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