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 – Down -9 comfort | 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 – Down jacket | 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 G 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
Lands End to John O’Groats and three peaks walk short story
My Scottish National Trail Gear List
Inov-8 Roclite G 345 and 400 GTX V2 boots comparison review
My 1100 mile Dover to Cape Wrath walk – wild camping every night
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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Hi
How do you find the Goal Zero Nomad 7?
Thanks
The Nomad 7 is good if you’ve got sunshine and the time to leave it facing the sun. I fit it onto the outside of my pack so it’s in the sun all day which works well as long as it’s facing the sun often. But if it’s mainly cloudy you’ll not get much charge.
I have a phone with a big battery that will last weeks and can take a power pack if needed. A big power pack weighs about the same as the Nomad 7. So I only need a solar panel on extremely long hikes that I’ve no access to power sockets in pubs and cafes.
Thanks for message.
Mark
Hello!!!
Very inspiring to read your story. I live in Croatia, and next year I am planning on walking to Rathgormack, Ireland from whence my ancestors came. I don’t plan on roughing it as much as you – I will be 60 and this will be a leisurely adventure,…slow-speed…and I will be staying in lodging as much as possible. I have all my life to get there! I am doing CrossFit and all-body work outs 3xweek, and I walk everywhere, or public transportation. My goal is to stay off the overly-beaten path but still in civilization as much as possible and seeing every interesting site possible, including changing my route as necessary to maximize the adventure. Thank you for sharing your recommendations and experiences!
Thank you very much for your message Steve and good luck with your walk. Plan for rain.