Take a rake?
Submitted: Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 20:17
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Any
Explorers carry a rake in addition to the usual shovel on their travels?
Strikes me it could be useful for
clearing up campsites before and after use and wouldn't take up much space on the roofrack.
Cheers, Tony
Reply By: tommo05 - Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 20:35
Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 20:35
If you reckon it could be handy, take it along. As you say, doesn't take up much space. I carry a big piece of shadecloth that I roll out at my
campsite to save walking dirt in and out of the tent, also comes in handy if it's a prickly location, it's just a portable carpet really. I carry a broom to sweep it clean before I roll it up when leaving. Seeing as I'm already carrying a shovel and an axe, tying up a broom with them on the roof rack really isn't a problem.
So, to your rake, I would say why not? Sounds like a fair idea to me.
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Follow Up By: AlbyNSW - Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 21:35
Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 21:35
I take a cheap plastic buntings one, fits under my tray it gets more use than my shovel. if you already carry a broom ,just take the plastic rake head and use it on the other end of your broom handle.
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Reply By: guzzi - Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 21:35
Saturday, Jun 11, 2011 at 21:35
Yep, I have one permanently stowed in the camper trailer, useful for removing sharp sticks,rocks and / or cow poo from where you want to put the tent.
Got it at bunnings, its metal and the head collaspes to save space.
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Reply By: bibtracker - Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 at 20:40
Sunday, Jun 12, 2011 at 20:40
Thanks for those positive replies, folks. Will have a look for a folding head model, or just take the one from my garden if necessary. The point about snake-proofing fuel gathering is
well taken, too. Had not thought about that! Cheers, Tony
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