Dutch Army Camping

​Dutch Army Camping! 
 
Early in July I had a beautiful night out in the woods, trying the KL-94, a Dutch ex-military canvas tent from the early 90’s. Apparently, things from the early 90’s can now be classed as vintage, but I can’t quite get my head around being old enough for that to be the case haha! 
 
I loved this tent! It had a thick rubbery floor, heavy fabric walls and chonky metal poles and stakes. I bought a big ol’ vintage mallet and had a bit too much fun swinging that around. I also bought in a 24Hr Dutch ration pack, which was actually quite delicious! I had a lovely night out munching my way through that, trying to avoid getting eaten alive by the bugs, and admiring a munty caught on my trail cam just behind the tent

This is a really heavy shelter - about 6.5 kilos, so not one I'd want to carry in in a rucksack.
 
It was so dark inside the tent, that I slept for 9 hours in mid summer! I’m not sure how this would perform in rain, but I will take it out in some wet weather in future and let you know

Gear List

This gear list contains amazon affiliate links. This means that WildBeare makes a small commission from any sales made via these links, at no extra cost to yourself - a great way to support the channel. Thank you

You can also see lots of my gear in my gear shop :)
 
*I choose not to be sponsored, affiliated with any particular brands, and have not accepted any of this gear as a gift. Every piece of gear that I’m using is something that I have chosen to buy for myself – my opinions on it and experiences with it are completely impartial
 
TENT
Dutch Military Canvas Tent KL-94 (second hand)
Mallet (second hand)
 
SLEEP SYSTEM
Sleeping Bag Rab Ascent 500 https://amzn.to/3NSMcnn
Sleep Mat Neoair Thermarest Xtherm Max https://amzn.to/3uSjiLt
Vango Gwent Memory Foam Pillow Go Outdoors (in a pillowcase)
Alpkit Hunka Regular Bivi Bag – just in case of rain although I didn’t need it in the end  https://amzn.to/44LEaVf
 
BEAREMOBILE
Gorrila Cart https://amzn.to/3ZXAnEH
140L Dry Bags for my gear (NOT for hauling bodies) https://amzn.to/45gAkHM
Camo Netting for hiding cart https://amzn.to/3Cko6ye
 
PACKING
Exped Dry Bags https://amzn.to/33OmrDu
DCF Zip Pouches & Dry Bags https://WildSkyGear.co.uk
 
WATER & HYDRATION
x2 1L Bottles (Filthy & Crystal)
2.2L Big Water Bottle https://amzn.to/3PKP2yN
 
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR
Boots Peter Storm Caldbeck https://amzn.to/3JtYPFp
Long Socks to keep ticks off me legs
Camo Shorts https://amzn.to/3Sk0VMf
Olive Vest https://amzn.to/431xFyG
Foam Flip Flops
 
SIT MAT
Cheapo one https://amzn.to/3yP22u8
Light AF Mat https://outdoorgearessentials.co.uk
 
COOKING
Dutch mess tins (second hand)
Matches https://amzn.to/3t0eRzN
Light my Fire Ferro Rod https://amzn.to/3eVXUOF
Trangia Alcohol Stove https://amzn.to/2UeDf1j
Trangia Fuel Bottle 0.3L https://amzn.to/3gviGGm
Pan Stand for Trangia https://amzn.to/3pWTTyd
BioFire Fuel https://amzn.to/3BV4ijz
Microfibre cloth https://amzn.to/47ltZIq
Mini Neck / Belt Knife https://amzn.to/3IlOSMC
Tito Titanium Spoon https://amzn.to/3xgwcqi
 
Oil Lantern
 
MED KIT
Pain relief
Plasters
Torniquet (only use with knowledge of how to use safely)
Wound Dressing
Small Bandage https://amzn.to/401pHUI
Alcohol Wipes
 
TOILETRIES & PERSONAL CARE
Tissue
Baby wipes
Hand sanitiser
Trowel https://amzn.to/3etBVz9
Palm Hair Brush https://amzn.to/3QIUumd
Hair band
Lip balm
Talc
Toothpaste
Tiny mirror
Mini Tweezers
Tiny Pots https://amzn.to/3aJytgC
Toothbrush https://amzn.to/2LqwgxY
Sleep Mask https://amzn.to/3tD2lUs
Ear Plugs https://amzn.to/40swCVh
Cheap Sunglasses https://amzn.to/3q5wSwR
 
TICK, MOZZIE & MIDGE PREVENTION
Lifesystems Ex4 (tick treatment for outer clothing coming into contact with long grass etc) https://amzn.to/38XozuB
Smidge https://amzn.to/385sXHI
Lifesystems Expedition Tick Repellent Mini https://amzn.to/3809TKN
Rose Geranium Oil https://amzn.to/3jY4YwJ
Lemon Eucalyptus Oil https://amzn.to/3rzROdq
Citronella Incense Cones https://amzn.to/37x75F5
Tick Removal Tool https://amzn.to/3rHfkFp
Head Bug Net https://amzn.to/3J0OAZf
 
ELECTRONICS
20,100 mAh Anker Power Bank https://amzn.to/3jqTQr2
Headtorch Petzl Bindi (200 Lumen) https://amzn.to/3wl9DlM
Light Goal Zero https://amzn.to/32RI1pR
Thermometer https://amzn.to/3MFPSu5
 
GPS / NAV
Garmin Inreach Mini https://amzn.to/3sVBi9f
 
FILMED WITH..
Camera Sony ZV1 https://amzn.to/3t4VamJ
Ulanzi Wide Angle & Macro Lens https://amzn.to/3CC6Jaq
ZV1 Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3tYOnPA
Rode Lav Mic https://amzn.to/44Qte8M
Lav Mic Wind Muffs & Clips https://amzn.to/3TkNQUJ
1.8m Aux Cable https://amzn.to/3WIVsS9
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/3tckuY8
Tripod https://amzn.to/3nxGg7p
Mini Ball Head https://amzn.to/3UYGBlD
 
x2 GoPro 10’s https://amzn.to/3T9CDUB
Wind Shields https://amzn.to/3TesuWA
Screen Protectors https://amzn.to/3ww70Lf
Selfie Stick https://amzn.to/3zRjDTh
Rucksack Mount https://amzn.to/32Ojy4M
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
Gorrillapod Tripod https://amzn.to/3u9Tb3j
Suptig Sml LED Waterproof Light https://amzn.to/3GUwzLL
 
DRONE
DJI Mavic Mini https://amzn.to/3rvF0SZ
+ an old iphone to control it – my phone is not compatible
128GB Micro SD Card https://amzn.to/3p8XQ0v
 
TRAIL CAMs
X2 GardePro A3 Wildlife Cameras https://amzn.to/3LOa8Y0
AA Batteries https://amzn.to/3jkj5w7
128GB SD Card https://amzn.to/37xKebX
 
EDITED WITH..
Editing Program – Davinci Resolve Studio
PC Vibox VIII https://amzn.to/3WaIUTG
Monitor LG Ultrafine 32” https://amzn.to/3H6lXsg
Studio Speakers https://amzn.to/4f2FOIs
Seagate 12TB External Hard Drive https://amzn.to/42cSW7U
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Music in this Video

Thank you to these amazing artists for producing such great music..
 
Who Cares – The Acid Boys
In Viaggio Verso l’Alba – Andrea Musci
Pashosho – Randy Sharp
The Journey Home – Will Van De Crommert
Floating in Space – Eva Hummingbird
Forgotten Shores – Rymdklang Soundtracks
National Anthem Netherlands – Nation Anthem Worx
The Meeting Place – Rachel Sandy
 
All music used under license
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