| -9C to +20C possible | April to May 2021 | |
| (+ Extras carried for the first two weeks 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 x 16 (+ Pegs 17g) | 167g | |
| Cloth – for tent condensation | 5g | |
| Sleep system | Mat – Thermarest Z-Lite Sole (+ Exped Air Pillow 47g) | 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 – M&S ankle high 64% merino | 28g | |
| Socks – PHD Wafer K series down | 54g | |
| Leggings – EDZ 200gsm 100% merino (+ 215g) | ||
| Baselayer – EDZ Crew Neck long sleeve 200gsm merino (+ 235g) | ||
| Balaclava – EDZ 100% merino (+ 44g) | ||
| Bodysuit – Icebreaker Bodyfitzone merino (*instead of EDZ base layers to sleep in if warm to save 79g) | 418g | |
| Bag for above – Dyneema | 12g | |
| Jacket – PHD Yukon K series | 370g | |
| Bag for above – Dyneema | 12g | |
| Cook bag | Stove – Vargo Titanium Triad multi fuel (meths) | 30g |
| Windscreen and alloy base | 43g | |
| Pot + Lid – Evernew Titanium 600ml | 92g | |
| Mug – Alpkit Titanium 400ml | 62g | |
| Knife – Deejo Naked pocket knife | 15g | |
| Spoon – Sea to Summit | 10g | |
| Gas Lighter | 21g | |
| Bag for above – Sea to Summit extra small | 15g | |
| Bag | First Aid Kit bag – including mirror | 218g |
| Repair and Spares bag – including lighter, matches and shoe repair glue | 107g | |
| Wash bag – including towel and soap leaves | 90g | |
| 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 | 53g | |
| Paper + Pen + envelopes/stamps | 50g | |
| Bag for above – Dyneema | 13g | |
| Maps – OS 1/50,000 printed A4 | 125g | |
| Outside pack | Phone/Camera/GPS/Mapping – Ulefone Armor 3W – 2 week battery life. | 361g |
| in pockets | Compass – Silva | 34g |
| Sitmat – Thermarest Z seat (+ 57g) | ||
| Head torch – Petzl Bindi rechargable 2/3/50hrs | 35g | |
| Reading Glasses + soft case | 35g | |
| 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 – EDZ thermal liner 92% merino | 64g |
| often in pack | Socks – Darn Tough Light Hiker 43% merino | 55g |
| 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 | |
| Hoody – Icebreaker Descender 84% merino | 456g | |
| Jacket – Rab Valiance Down – waterproof | 757g | |
| Gloves – EDZ touch screen grip merino | 41g | |
| Gloves – synthetic insulation mitts | 89g | |
| Gloves – Extremities Tuff Bags 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 | |
| PACK BASE WEIGHT TOTAL = | 9684g | |
| Wearing and | Boots – Inov8 Roclite G 335 size uk 9.5 with Inov-8 insoles | 660g |
| carrying in | Insoles – Superfeet merino | 113g |
| hands | Mini gaiters 55g | |
| 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 – Lorus | 64g | |
| Wallet – Cash, credit/debit cards, ID. | 100g | |
| _____________________________________ TOTAL = | 3649g | |
| Consumables | ||
| Fuel – Methylated spirit | 500g | |
| Loo Roll (kitchen roll) | ||
| Antibacterial wet wipes | ||
| Food – Maximum 7 days – emergency or delays if rivers in spate | ||
| POINTS I NEED TO REMEMBER: | ||
| Protect the Guardian water filter from freezing. | ||
| Protect phone and power pack from the cold to save power loss. | ||
| Be aware of bank holidays and Sunday closing times | ||
| The Paramo Bentu windproof and Paramo Bentu fleece worn together are waterproof, as are the Paramo Cascade 11 trousers. So there are no other waterproofs in the gear list. The Rab Valiance jacket is also waterproof but is intended to be worn over everything at stops, and as my emergency layer if it’s extremely cold. | ||
| *I’ll be taking the Icebreaker Bodysuit 200g merino because it saves me 77g. However, it won’t be as warm as the EDZ merino Crew Neck long sleeve top, leggings and balaclava, which I would normally use if I’m expecting cold temperatures over night. | ||
| 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 weighs about 177g more but will cover me if the air mat gets a puncture as 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. These two mats are also 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 | ||
| Scottish National Trail Walk | ||
| Skye Trail Walk | ||
| My 11 Wild Camping Rules | ||
| Ulefone Amor 3W phone review I’d never go on a long distance hike without it. |
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