We decided it was time to do a long hike and start increasing the carrying weight to simulate what we would be doing for real by carrying all our gear. My backpack was probably around 7kgs and Kim had a weighted vest around 4kgs. The new Vango Sherpa backpack I had purchased was actually quiteContinueContinue reading “Long hike with backpacks”
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First time pitching a tent!
Finally some warm, sunny weather (a bonus for March!) so I decided it was time to get the tent out and set it up. First time ever pitching a tent! I have to say it was all pretty straightforward, although I confess to having watched a few YouTube videos of others putting up the sameContinueContinue reading “First time pitching a tent!”
Kit List
A list of all the items we are taking for the hike, all of which we have to carry so weight is always a big factor. Camping Equipment Vango Banshee 300, 3 person tent + pegs Tent groundsheet Tent peg plastic hammer Vango Ultralite Pro 100, 2 season sleeping bag Eurohike Adventurer 300 sleeping bagContinueContinue reading “Kit List”
More kit purchases
A little trip to Go Outdoors in Basingstoke today to purchase some additional camping supplies was very successful.
