KIT LIST
(South Downs Way)
|
|
grams |
|
EXT.BUM BAG+POUCHES |
517 |
|
TENT |
1230 |
|
GROUND INSULATION |
269 |
|
SLEEPING BAG |
782 |
|
RAINWEAR |
203 |
|
KITCHEN |
481 |
|
CLOTHES |
607 |
|
WASH KIT |
116 |
|
FIRST AID |
35 |
|
FOOT CARE |
33 |
|
COMPASS |
30 |
|
MAPS |
64 |
|
TORCH |
12 |
|
SUNDRIES |
116 |
|
Total: |
4495 |
|
( lbs) |
9.91 |
EXT.BUM BAG+POUCHES: Inexpensive extending bum bag by Regatta with mesh straps. Reinforced at stress points on home sewing machine. A Hi-Gear bum bag was modified to fit onto hip belt with the addition of belt loops adding another 128gms to the extending bum bag. A further 41gms added with an insulated Hi-Gear bottle pouch. Total: 517gms (Yeoman's Outdoor £10+5)
TENT: McKinley Solo with trimming (removed shock cord, gear loft, stuff sac, etc.) - reduced from initial 1.4kg (as purchased) Total: 1230gms (Nevisport £99.99)
GROUND INSULATION: Cascade Designs Ridgerest (cut down) 199gms. A reflecting foil pad cut from a windscreen sun reflector - various uses. Can be used under lower legs - wraps around trunk under jacket or can be worn next to skin if desired - wind shield etc. Foam plastic backing - more substantial than space blanket - 70gms. Total: 269gms (Nevisport £20 & Bucket shop £1)
SLEEPING BAG: RAB Alpine Summit 300. Some slight trimming - toggles for tarbuck knots etc. No stuff sac.- unnecessary as fits well into bum bag. Plastic bag adds 18gms. Total: 782gms (Hitch and Hike £150)
RAINWEAR: A Ron Hill cycling top chosen - lightest top to hand. S/Downs can be changeable though. Polystyrene visor added 3gms (useless - soon cracked!) Total: 203gms (Yeoman's Outdoor £15)
KITCHEN: Gas preferred. Pan handle reduced to 1/4 size - just enough to hold with rim of pan. Assorted matches in windproof match screw-top canister. 2litre Platypus only half filled - makes a flatter pack than full. Lemonade bottle as hip flask. Add 2 litres carried max. (2 kilos)
| grams | |
| M.S.R Pocket Rocket | 85 |
| 100 gas Cartridge (Full) | 188 |
| MiniTrangia Pan+Handle | 92 |
| Spoon (Plastic) | 6 |
| Matches(ass.) screwtop | 18 |
| Snackpot Bowl | 18 |
| Platypus (2ltr) | 36 |
| Lemonade Bottle (1ltr) | 38 |
|
Total: |
481 |
CLOTHES: Bridgedale socks with Coolmax liners. Sun Hat. Polyester Gilet - mesh backed. Spare shorts. Comfort control polyester top (short sleeved). Ron Hill running mesh vest. Total: 607gms
WASH KIT:
| grams | |
|
Dove Wipes (8) |
22 |
| Toothbrush | 5 |
| Toothpaste | 10 |
| 1/2 Travel Soap | 10 |
| Bleach (FlashSpray) | 24 |
| Toilet Roll | 10 |
| Wet Wipes PrePckd. (2) | 5 |
| Kitchen Towel Shts.(6) | 19 |
| Bic Razor | 6 |
| Scourer | 3 |
| Shower Hd. (BottleTop) | 2 |
|
Total: |
116 |
FIRST AID:
| grams | |
| Assorted Plasters | 5 |
| Sm. Bandage | 14 |
| Lint Pad | 1 |
| Germoline | 6 |
| Whistle (plastic+fob) | 8 |
| Safety Pins (lge&sm) | 1 |
|
Total: |
35 |
FOOT CARE:
| grams | |
| Sm. Tin Vaseline | 24 |
| Blister Plasters | 9 |
|
Total: |
33 |
COMPASS: Silva Type 3 on lanyard. 30gms.
MAPS: 1:50,000 scale - photocopied and cut. Highlighted route. Grid detail reinstated where necessary. Home cut and soldering iron welded zip-lock freezer bag+1 spare. 64gms.
TORCH: Ring Micro Cyba-lite - on ribbon lanyard. 12gms.
SUNDRIES: Sunglasses (clip on):10gms. Citronella tea light candle: 15gms. Insect Repellant wipes (Jungle Formula): 20gms. Pencil stub: 1gm. 3* 20p coins: 15gms. Lypsil sun stick: 13gms. Nylon strap (Vango) and mini bungi cord: 42gms. Total: 116gms.