| -9C to +20C possible | April to May 2020 | |
| (*Extras carried 1st 2 weeks while walking with my family*) | ||
| CATEGORY | ITEM | WEIGHT |
| Rucksack | AtomPacks -Prospector – 60L | 1050g |
| Pack liner waterproof – Sea to Summit – small | 80g | |
| Shelter | Tent – Lightwave S10 Sigma + (*Tarptent Stratospire Li 807g*) | 978g |
| Bag for above – Sea to Summit 13L drybag | 28g | |
| Pegs – including bag and spares. various sizes + (*Pegs 102g*) | 178g | |
| Sleep system | Mat – Thermarest Z-Lite Sole | 402g |
| Mat – Klymit Inertia O Zone + (*Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm 424g*) | 358g | |
| Bag for above | 17g | |
| Sleeping Bag – PHD Hispar 400 K series | 744g | |
| Bag for above – Dyneema | 16g | |
| Socks – EDZ thermal liner 92% merino | 64g | |
| Leggings – EDZ 200gsm 100% merino 215g | ||
| Baselayer – EDZ Crew Neck long sleeve 200gsm 100% merino 235g | ||
| Balaclava – EDZ 100% merino 44g | ||
| Bag for above – Dyneema | 12g | |
| Socks – PHD Wafer K series | 54g | |
| Jacket – PHD Yukon K series | 370g | |
| Bag for above – Dyneema | 12g | |
| Icebreaker Bodyfitzone (If it’s looking warm, I may take this to save 177g) | 418 | |
| Cook bag | Stove – Vargo multi fuel | 30g |
| Windbreak and alloy base (cut to size) | 43g | |
| Pot + Lid – Evernew 600ml | 92g | |
| Mug – Alpkit Titanium 400ml | 62g | |
| Knife – Deejo Naked pocket knife | 15g | |
| Spoon – Sea to Summit | 10g | |
| Matches – 1 box | 8g | |
| Gas Lighter | 21g | |
| Bag for above – Sea to Summit extra small | 15g | |
| Bag | First Aid Kit + Mirror bag | 232g |
| Repair Kit bag | 170g | |
| Wash Kit bag | 128g | |
| USB Plug – 24w 2 port USB charger (2.4A per port) | 83g | |
| Power pack – Anker Power Core 20000 mAh | 342 | |
| Charging leads for the Phone/Headtorch & Ipod | 33g | |
| Paper + Pen + envelopes/stamps | 50g | |
| Bag for above – Dyneema | 13g | |
| Outside pack | Phone/GPS/Camera – Ulefone Armor 3W (2 week battery life) | 363g |
| in pockets | Compass | 34g |
| Maps | 144g | |
| Map Case | 57g | |
| Head torch – Petzl Bindi rechargable 2/3/50hrs | 35g | |
| Sun glasses | 20g | |
| Midge Head Net | 9g | |
| iPod and ear phones | 156g | |
| Dry bag for above – Dyneema 1L | 12g | |
| Rubbish bag – Sea to Summit extra small | 17g | |
| Waterfilter – MSR Guardian Water Purifier Pump | 640g | |
| Bag for above – MSR | 66g | |
| Water bottle – Evernew 2L | 40g | |
| Toilet bag | kitchen roll and antibacterial wipes (for the day) | 56g |
| Toilet trowel – The Duece 2 | 16g | |
| Dry bag for above – Dyneema 1L | 12g | |
| Spare clothes | Socks – Rohan Liner | 27g |
| often in pack | Socks – Darn Tough Hiker 61% merino | 75g |
| Socks – EDZ waterproof – calf length | 160g | |
| Pants – EDZ Briefs 100% merino | 66g | |
| Baselayer – Inov-8 AT/C long sleeve 64 % merino | 134g | |
| Bodywarmer – Icebreaker Descender 84% merino | 252g | |
| Jacket – Rab Valiance Down – waterproof | 757g | |
| Gloves – EDZ touch screen grip merino | 41g | |
| Gloves – Extremerties sythetic insulation | 89g | |
| Gloves – Extremeties Tuff Bags GTX paclite waterproof mitts | 71g | |
| Head Band – Rohan | 21g | |
| Hat – EDZ Beanie 100% merino | 44g | |
| Dry bag for above – Rab – for dry clothes | 38g | |
| Dry bag for above – Sea to Summit Nano 13L – for wet clothes | 28g | |
| Insoles – Superfeet merino | 113g | |
| TOTAL = | 9685g | |
| Wearing and | Boots – Inov8 Roclite 370 size uk 9.5 with Inov-8 insoles | 740g |
| carrying in | ||
| hands | Socks – EDZ all climate boot socks 34% merino | 98g |
| Pants – EDZ boxers 100% merino | 90g | |
| Baselayer – EDZ zip collar long sleeve 200g 100% merino | 254g | |
| Midlayer – Paramo Bentu fleece | 417g | |
| Jacket – Paramo Bentu windproof | 433g | |
| Trousers – Paramo Cascade 11 | 481g | |
| Neck tube – EDZ – 100% merino | 51g | |
| Gloves – RAB Convertible Mitts | 77g | |
| Sun hat – Rohan | 100g | |
| Walking Poles – Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Z – 120cm – pair | 460g | |
| Watch – | 64g | |
| Wallet – Cash, credit/debit cards, ID. | ||
| _____________________________________ TOTAL = | 3265g | |
| Consumables | ||
| Tooth paste | ||
| Soap/Hair wash/Laundry wash – Soap Leaves | ||
| Fuel – Methylated spirit | 500g | |
| Spare Loo Roll = 70g and Wet Wipes = 90g | 160g | |
| Water | ||
| Food – Maximum 7 days. (emergency or delays if rivers in spate) | ||
| REMEMBER: | ||
| Protect the Guardian water filter from freezing | ||
| Protect the phone and power pack from the cold to save power loss | ||
| Condensation: put Jacket on foot of sleeping bag | ||
| Be aware of bank holidays and Sunday closing times of shops | ||
| The Paramo Bentu windproof and Paramo Bentu fleece worn together are waterproof, as are the Paramo Cascade 11 trousers. So there is no waterproofs in the gear list. The Rab Valiance jacket is also waterproof but is to be worn over everything at stops, and my emergency layer if it’s extremely cold. | ||
| Instead of taking my usual sleep system: Therm-a-rest Neoair XTherm, Exped Air UL, Thermarest Pump Sack and Thermarest Z seat. I’ll be taking my Thermarest Z-Lite Sole closed cell foam mat and the Klymit Inertia O Zone blowup mat. This does weigh about 177g more but will cover me if the air mat gets a puncture, I’ll still be left with something to sleep on. Also the closed cell foam mat acts as a ground sheet, protecting the air mat from punctures, plus the above 2 mats are quicker and easier to set up every night. | ||
| Personal Metabolism I’m getting older and I feel the cold more than I used to, so I carry more clothes (especially gloves) than many people. | ||
| Recommended reading: | ||
| Cicerone Cape Wrath Trail book | ||
| My Scottish National Trail Walk | ||
| My 11 Wild Camping Rules | ||
| My Ulefone Amor 3W phone review I’d never go on a long distance hike without it. |
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