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Re: Pack Weight

Perhaps I'm being a bit Spartan in only taking two pairs of undies (one worn, one spare). Maybe I'll chuck in an extra pair.

Re: Pack Weight

Robin,

Don't throw in the extra undies!

Think of the extra weight!!

It all adds up.

Off to saw my toothbrush in two............

Re: Pack Weight

6 pairs of knickers! I take 3 (including the pair I'm wearing) and a couple of safety pins so I can pin the just-washed pair to my rucksack to dry. In theory this works well .....

Re: Pack Weight

So there you have it, Robin ... as I said, other Challengers have other ideas. It's all about finding a solution that works for you.

This solution works for me ... bothy shelter and all!

Re: Pack Weight

Absolutely, Jeremy, hike your own hike. I used to carry a bothy bag and was quite grateful for it when there was a snow storm near Devil's Point. In the pursuit of lightening my load, I've not used it in the last few years. It could double as a ground sheet protector I guess. Hope you have an excellent Challenge

Re: Pack Weight

Get yourselves a Poncho - I used mine more than I thought I would last year. You do need to lash it down well if the winds blow though.
But in one piece of Kit you get a waterproof, pack cover ,tarp, sit mat, temporary shelter, ground sheet protector - you name it. Oh and it can act as a Kite if those winds do blow!

All the smart people are wearing them don't cha know.

Re: Pack Weight

Robin Evans
I used to carry a bothy bag and was quite grateful for it when there was a snow storm near Devil's Point. In the pursuit of lightening my load, I've not used it in the last few years. It could double as a ground sheet protector I guess.


RObin -

I think we're talking about different bits of kit here.

I'm not talking about a BAG, but a quick-deploy emergency shelter. TGO did a feature and special offer on them a while back, after a certain member of the editorial team (who shall remain nameless ...) got himself benighted in bad weather on McGillicuddy's Reeks. I bought one then, and have carried it ever since.

Re: Pack Weight

Jeremy Burrows
Robin Evans
I used to carry a bothy bag and was quite grateful for it when there was a snow storm near Devil's Point. In the pursuit of lightening my load, I've not used it in the last few years. It could double as a ground sheet protector I guess.


RObin -

I think we're talking about different bits of kit here.

I'm not talking about a BAG, but a quick-deploy emergency shelter. TGO did a feature and special offer on them a while back, after a certain member of the editorial team (who shall remain nameless ...) got himself benighted in bad weather on McGillicuddy's Reeks. I bought one then, and have carried it ever since.


Hi Jeremy, I have a Terra Nova Bothy 2

Re: Pack Weight

OK ... we ARE talking about the same bit of kit

I feel far more comfortable taking it with me than leaving it at home.

Re: Pack Weight

I can see why you might take it. Jolly useful in foul weather, but I found I didn't use it much.

Re: Pack Weight

Just packed for the off, I ummed and arred about which insulative layer to take and ended up plumping for the lighter one. I'll probably lie awake for the next couple of nights thinking about what I've packed, there's a chance it could change as there's a bit of room left in my CDT pack.

So grand total for leaving Sheil Bridge on Friday is 8.2kg, that's everything including 3 days fuel & food. I'm also carrying a chest pouch containing my camera and GPS and a few other bits and pieces.

I've allowed for a couple of luxuries like an Orikaso folding bowl, my PHD socks and a bigger GSI mug rather than my nasty MSR ti thing.

I was worried it would be getting on for 12kg when I looked at the pile of food that was going in but I overall happy with 8.2kg.

Kit list here ..
http://shewiesworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/tgo-challenge-2012-kit.html

Out goes the MSR filter and Heatholder socks, replaced with a pair of PHD down socks.

Food list here ...
http://shewiesworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/tgo-challenge-2012-food.html

I think my food and brew kit weigh more than the rest of my kit put together.

Two more sleeps to go

Re: Pack Weight

At last, my rucksack is packed and I am pleased to find that the bathroom scales show it weighs just over 10kg. That includes 500ml water, 3 days meals, 6 Landranger maps, about 5 days snacks and my camera. I've not included the clothes I'll be wearing (including my Paramo smock and Tilley hat) or my Pacerpoles.

All I need to add to the pack is 250 grammes of cheese, so I'm looking at a weight of less than 10.5kg.

All the "stuff" looked big and heavy when piled up, so it's a pleasant surprise to find that it all still fits in the rucksack and I can even manage to pick it up!

Re: Pack Weight

I have nothing but admiration for some of the weights being achieved. For myself, I am 14.5kg with food - may go up to 15Kg if I put spikes in (going over some high passes). Only consolation is that this is my third Challenge, and I am reducing the weight year on year! See you all soon (on the Sleeper tomorrow night - joining at Crewe)

Re: Pack Weight

Robert Ridgwell
I have nothing but admiration for some of the weights being achieved. For myself, I am 14.5kg with food - may go up to 15Kg if I put spikes in (going over some high passes). Only consolation is that this is my third Challenge, and I am reducing the weight year on year! See you all soon (on the Sleeper tomorrow night - joining at Crewe)


You'll probably find us in the bar Robert

Re: Pack Weight

8kg with 4 days food - no liquid though.

Good luck and have a great crossing everyone. Hope to see some of you on the way.