This is a list of all the gear I took on my 312km (194m) Wainwright’s Remote Lakeland walk and wild-camping trip. The walk took me 10-days but it’s probably best walked in 12. I carried all my gear for the freedom of not having to do set mileage each day or have to drop down off the hills to accommodation, and was glad I did as I enjoyed some amazing wild camps.
The weather was fantastic, with temperatures varying between -3 to +6C over night and up to 17C during the day. I had some snow showers during the first two days, then light winds, sunshine and no rain at all for the rest of the trip. Not bad for 10 days in the Lake District in April!
My gear list was perfect for the trip and I wouldn’t change anything. The main weight was food, as I set out with enough for the whole trip. I carried enough for 12 days which is probably best to allow for this walk, but I overdid it and walked it in 10 days. This was helped by the good weather, but mainly because I’d miscalculated and hadn’t taken enough fuel to cook with.
I didn’t plan a resupply and carried everything because of Covid-19 restrictions and not knowing what would be open. However, I could have resupplied during the walk and used more pubs than I expected, if I’d timed things differently. So allowing for this, I could have carried a lot less food. Starting the walk in the southern lakes would have been better and having the main resupply in Keswick.
Finishing the walk early and eating out three times meant I finished the walk with 3 days worth of food left. I carried 2kg the whole way round that I needn’t have. But I like low stress and would rather carry too much than worry about going hungry or having to rush the walk.
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My Wainwright’s Remote Lakeland wild-camping gear list
| CATEGORY | ITEM | WEIGHT |
| Grams | ||
| Rucksack | Granite Gear Blaze 60L | 1578 |
| Pack liner waterproof – Osprey | 80 | |
| Shoulder strap pocket – Gossamer Gear hipbelt pocket | 34 | |
| Shelter | Tarptent Notch Li | 554 |
| Pegs – various sizes including bag | 133 | |
| Bag for above – Sea to Summit 13L drybag | 28 | |
| Sleep system | Sleeping Bag – Down -9C | 744 |
| Sleep mat – Thermarest Neoair Xtherm | 424 | |
| Pump sack for sleeping mat | 55 | |
| Pillow – Sea to Summit UL | 47 | |
| Bag for above – Dyneema | 12 | |
| Socks – EDZ | 64 | |
| Baselayer – Icebreaker merino wool bodysuit | 418 | |
| Bag for above – Dyneema | 12 | |
| Cook bag | Stove – Vargo Titanium Triad multifuel stove | 30 |
| Windbreak and alloy base | 43 | |
| Pot + Lid – Evernew 600ml | 92 | |
| Mug – Alpkit 400ml | 62 | |
| Knife – Light weight pocket knife | 15 | |
| Spoon – Titanium long handle | 18 | |
| Lighter – Bic mini | 21 | |
| Bag for above – Sea to Summit XS | 15 | |
| Outside pack | Sit mat – Thermarest Z-Seat | 60 |
| & in pockets | Compass – Silva | 34 |
| Head torch – Petzl Bindi rechargeable | 88 | |
| Phone/Camera/GPS/Mapping – Ulefone Armor waterproof tough phone | 361 | |
| Rubbish bag – Sea to Summit 3L | 17 | |
| Water bottle – Platypus 2L | 40 | |
| Drinks bottle – 1L | 36 | |
| Drinks bottle – Platypus Platy Preserve 800ml (Sloe Gin) | 23 | |
| Water filter – MSR Guardian Water Purifier Pump | 640 | |
| First Aid Kit bag | 221 | |
| Repair & Spares Kit bag (lighter and head torch batteries) | 124 | |
| Wash Kit bag | 75 | |
| Food bags – 2 x Sea to Summit stuff sack 13L | 50 | |
| Toilet bag | kitchen roll and Antibacterial wet wipes (for the day+) | 49 |
| Toilet trowel – The Tent Lab Deuce of Spades #2 | 16 | |
| Dry bag for above – Dyneema 1L | 12 | |
| Clothing | Socks – Darn Tough Hiker | 75 |
| often in my | Headband | 22 |
| rucksack | Hat – Buff beanie merino | 20 |
| Neck tube – EDZ merino | 51 | |
| Gloves – Convertible mitts | 69 | |
| Gloves – Waterproof mitts | 45 | |
| Midlayer – Icebreaker Descender Vest 84% merino | 252 | |
| Warmlayer – Insulated jacket | 410 | |
| Waterproof jacket – Montane Minimus | 221 | |
| Bag for above – Dyneema stuff sack | 13 | |
| Bag for above – Sea to Summit drybag 13L | 28 | |
| TOTAL = | 7531 | |
| Gear worn or | Footwear – Inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX boots (size 9 uk) | 830 |
| carried in hands | Socks – DarnTough Hiker | 75 |
| Socks – ToeToe liner | 40 | |
| Underwear – EDZ boxers 100% merino | 90 | |
| Baselayer – Inov-8 merino short sleeve top | 122 | |
| Base/midlayer – EDZ zip collar L/S top 100% merino 200gsm | 254 | |
| Outerlayer – Marmot Ether Driclime jacket | 242 | |
| Trousers – Rohan Superstriders | 647 | |
| Walking Poles – Black Diamond – 120cm adjustable for tent – pair | 460 | |
| Watch | 64 | |
| Wallet – Cash, credit/debit cards, ID. In plastic bag | 60 | |
| TOTAL = | 2884 | |
| Consumables | Multivitamins 10 | 49 |
| for 12 days | Platypus PlatyPreserve – Sloe Gin | 566 |
| Water (1 Litre = 1kg) | 500 | |
| Food – Dehydrated meals (Breakfast, Dinner, Tea) snacks and coffee | 8000 | |
| Fuel – Methylated spirit 500ml + Vargo 80oz bottle | 691 | |
| Kitchen roll | 55 | |
| Wet wipes (Antibacterial) 40 | 204 | |
| Total = | 10065 | |
| Base weight = | 7531 | |
| Consumables = | 10065 | |
| Rucksack total weight (grams) = | 17596 |
I’ve recently upgraded my pillow to a slightly heavier and much more comfortable Sea to Summit Aeros Down pillow.
Further reading
My Inov8 Roclite Mid boots review
Review of the gear used on this walk
My Wainwright’s Remote Lakeland Walk
LDWA Wainwright’s Remote Lakeland link
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