Most regular hikers/backpackers/thru-hikers/hill-walkers have a pretty standard gear list that they have tried and tested, and use almost every time they go out (with some minor adjustments). Most of us don’t have tons of shelters and sleeping bags, but 2-3 at best; we also don’t have many stoves, or packs, or anything else. We tend […]
Gear list case study – 100 miles of SDW in one go
I’m planning to walk the whole length of the South Downs Way (100 miles/160km) in one go. No sleep and no big breaks but some food. This has been a planned challenge I gave myself quite a while ago and I think I finally reached the physical ability to pull it off. This is also […]
Conditions to consider when creating your gear list
Gear lists are a very fluid thing – they change and adapt for every single outdoor adventure. Even if you went to the same place last year, your fitness might be slightly different, or this year is colder/warmer/wetter. It is vital to keep your pre-adventure checklists adapted to the upcoming trip. Or in other words: […]