LEJOG gear list

This is my Gear List for my 1200 mile LEJOG and 3-peaks walk, done during February, March, April 2019. Includes 2022 updates.

I feel the cold so I carry more clothes (especially gloves) than many people. I’m happy carrying a bit more gear than is essential because I would rather be warm and comfortable. I’m not trying to be an ultralight hiker. I’ve updated the gear list links if the original item is no longer available or its been improved.

 

Rucksack – ULA Catalyst	1212g
Rucksack waterproof liner – Sea to Summit (S)	80g
SHELTER
Nordisk Telemark 1	815g
Pegs – various sizes including bag and spares	135g
Bag for above – Sea to Summit 13L	28g
SLEEPING
Sleeping Bag – PHD  Hispar 400 K	744g
Neo Air Pump Sack – as bag for above	55g
Down Socks – PHD Wafer Down	54g
Socks – liner	29g
Underwear – EDZ merino wool briefs	40g
Top – L/S Helly Hansen (100% merino wool)	182g
Leggings – Rab merino+ 120	128g
Trousers – PHD Sigma	224g
Down Jacket – PHD Yukon K	370g
Balaclava – merino wool	52g
Bag for above – Dyneema	12g
Sleeping Bag Cover – PHD	186g
Mats – NeoAir Small + closed cell foam pad	426g
Pillow – Sea to Summit	58g
Waterproof bag – Exped (S)	20g
COOKING
Stove – Vargo Titanium Triad multi-fuel	30g
Windbreak and alloy base – MSR	43g
Pot + Lid – Evernew 600ml	92g
Can opener	10g
Knife – Deejo Naked pocket knife	15g
Knife – Sea to Summit	7g
Spoon – Long handle	10g
Matches – 1 box	8g
Gas Lighter	21g
Bag for above – Sea to Summit (XS)	15g
CLOTHES
Socks – liner	27g
Socks – Rohan	91g
Socks – Teko	82g
Socks – Darn Tough	77g
Gloves – Rab – windbloc convertible mitts	78g
Gloves – Rab Xenon mitts	68g
Gloves – PHD Down mitts	125g
Hat – Ronhill fleece	39g
Midlayer – Icebreaker Descender Vest – merino wool	250g
Bag for above – Dyneema	12g
Vest/bodywarmer – PHD – down (water resistant)	317g
Jacket – windproof/warm Jack Wolfskin AirLoch (L)	325g
Bag for above – Exped	22g
WATERPROOFS
Gloves – Extremities Gortex waterproof	100g
Jacket – waterproof – Montane gortex (L)	379g
Trousers – waterproof – Montane	156g
Bag for above – water proof – UltraSil 20L	35g
ODDS BAG
First Aid Kit + Mirror bag	254g
Repair Kit bag	122g
Wash Kit bag	128g
USB Plug – double USB	57g
Charging leads 4 Phone/Headtorch & iPod	33g
Paper + Pen	50g
Maps – inc. John O’Groats Trail map	255g
Bag for above – Dyneema zipped	30g
Ultrasil food bag	28g
HIP BELTS POCKETS
Phone/GPS/Camera	256g
Compass	36g
Head torch – Petzl Bindi – rechargable       2/3/50hrs	35g
Sun glasses	20g
iPod + Ear phones	150g
Bag for above – Dyneema 1L	12g
SIDE POCKETS
Rubbish bag – yellow (XS)	17g
Water filter – MSR Guardian Water Purifier	640g
Water bottle – 2L Evernew	42g
Water bottle – Platpus 1L	24g
Map Case	57g
Loo roll + anti-bacterial wipes (day supply)	56g
Poo trowel – The Duece 2	16g
Bag for above – Dyneema 1L	12g
FRONT POCKET
Solarpanel – GoalZero Nomad 7+	270g
Power pack – Flip 10	70g
Bag for above – Exped XS	15g
Thermometer carabiner	7g
Sitmat	61g
BASE WEIGHT TOTAL	9614g

Wearing (or carried in hands)

• Walking boots – Inov-8 Roclite 345 GTX size UK 9 – 731g
• Gaiters – Rab event – 222g
• Socks – Rohan Liner – 27g
• Socks – Brasher – 96g
• Underwear – EDZ merino – 69g
• Trousers – Montane Terra – 343g
• Leggings – Rab Polartec power stretch – 182g
• Baselayer – Inov-8 AT/C long sleeve merino – 134g
• Midlayer – Rab Polartec power stretch hoody – 458g
• Jacket – Rab Sawtooth Softshell – 510g
• Hat – Rohan wide brim waterproof – 100g
• Buff – Rohan merino – 58g
• Head Band – Extremities fleece – 17g
• Walking Poles – Helinox Passport TL – 354g

I started my LEJOG walk with more clothes and equipment than I needed. A number of the items are new and untested, so I will be testing them as I go and posting home what I don’t need. Update: This walk was a big learning curve and I posted home a lot more than I expected too. Read my full LEJOG gear review Here.

Sleeping

Note – The easiest and cheapest way to save pack weight is to carry less water and know where you can resupply and then carry minimum food. Planning well can save more weight than buying expensive hiking gear.

Further reading

My full LEJOG Gear Review

Lands End to John O’Groats and three peaks walk short story

My Scottish National Trail Gear List

My Roclite G 345 and 400 GTX V2 boots comparison review

I wouldn’t have been able to do this walk changing the route as I went, if I hadn’t had my Toughphone Defender Pro with all the OS mapping downloaded on it. Its been my favourite piece of kit for the last 3 years but I managed to break it and have had to replace it. I’ve replaced it with a Ulefone Armor toughphone and I’m very impressed so far. You can read my review of it here.

Inov-8 are updating their footwear all the time and adding Graphene soles to more of their range, so check the Inov-8 website for the best choice of footwear for you.

2022 update; If I walked it again I would probably use the Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX boots or the Inov-8 RocFly G 390 boots depending on the time of year and how wet it’s likely to be.

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