Equipment
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Kit Check for the North Downs Way
Time to check my kit for the 9 day hike along the North Downs. I have changed it a bit from the South Downs Way as I am only camping for 2 nights. So have done away with any cooking equipment and food. Instead I shall rely on pub food and morning cafe’s (If I… Continue reading
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What did I learn from doing the South Downs Way?
Go out on some initial long walks and calculate your average miles per hour. Take some off if you are going to be carrying a lot. Use this to gauge the maximum distance you could cover each day also allowing you time to eat and take in the scenery. Once you have calculated that distance… Continue reading
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Final Item List
Tent – Vango 300 Nevis (says 3 people in reality 2 fit, I would go Vango 200 for one person) Rucksack – Vango Sherpa 60/70 Highland Trekker Superlite Sleeping Bag (Was just about okay although there were a couple of cold nights I had to wear another layer) Trangia mini stove First Aid Kit Compeed… Continue reading
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New equipment arrived today.
I needed to get a new tent as my 2 man tent I only bought last year is too heavy at about 3-3.5kg. I needed one big enough to fit two adults with room for gear so opted for the Nevis 300 three man tent. This is a light tent at 2.5kg and packs down… Continue reading
