Kit
For all you fellow kit nerds
I love kit. There, I've said it in public. So here it is, a list of kit we are taking with us. It will change during the walk; as the conditions change, we wear things out and during the Milan fashion week. John, is my kit guru !? although against his advice, I didn't include the nipple clamps, binliner dress or green apron !! Don't ask.
| Item | Make & model | John's Comments |
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Water |
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| Water | 5ltrs | This is a lot of water - what criteria are you basing this assessment of consumption on? Reduced |
| Water bottle | Camelbak 3ltr/ Platapus 2ltr | A 10 litre water bag - what are you planning to do, go canoeing? Deleted |
Eating |
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| Food | 1 days normal/ 1 days emergency | |
| Stove + pans | 27-6 Trangia (kettle removed) | Don't forget washing up liquid, sponge, salt, pepper and oil etc.. Try to get as much in your stove as possible |
| Fuel | Meths | You may find that you need a bigger bottle as they might only sell it in 0.75 litre bottles - I have a litre bottle - Changed |
| Fuel Bottle | Trangia 1ltr | |
| Cutlery | Lexan | |
| Cup 0.4 lts | Lexan | |
| Wooden spoon | Nice homely touch. Possibly swap far a spatula? | |
Light/ Fire |
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| lighter | Why 2? 1 deleted | |
| Matches | Why bother - for emergency put some wax covered swan vestas in your 1st aid kit - or collect match books | |
| Torch | Petzl Tac Tikka Plus | Head torch or lantern? |
| Candle | Citronella long burn | Have you seen the night light lanterns? |
Sleeping |
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| Two man tent | hilleberg nallo 2 GT | |
| Sleeping Bag | Vango venom 200 square/ Vango venom 280 square | |
| Sleeping Mat | Therm-a-rest prolite 3 short/ prolite 3 wmn's | |
| Sleeping Bag Liner | Silk square YHA types | This should add about 1 season onto your bag rating - is this necessary? |
Baggage |
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| Backpack | Osprey Aether 60/ Lowe Alpine Frontier 55ND+10 | |
| Day pack | Osprey solo pod 8ltrs | |
| Rucsack liners | What? Just get some clear plastic rubble sacks you kit nerd ! deleted | |
| Stuff sacks | For sleeping bags? Some use in your sack but they reduce your ability to fit odd shapes into corners | |
| Document wallet | ||
Security |
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| Money belt | I have seen the shoulder holster type, or are we talking the belt with zip compartment. When I were a lad in OZ I kept a $100 in the lining of my hat. Thought about the wire mesh covers? | |
Clothing |
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| Walking Shoes | Salomon Extera low/ ??? | |
| Flip-flops | Did you forget to take into account the weight of your wash bag? Just buy some cheap ones when needed | |
| Poncho | Wynnster | No waterproof jackets? |
| Wind shirt | Montane featherlite | Excuse me Mr kit but what is a "wind shirt" and is a "Montane featherlite" what I think it is - Hygiene surely ! |
| Thin fleece | Killy 100/ Lowe Alpine Micro grid Zip Hoody | |
| Walking Shirt | TNF Mc Kenzie Plaid Shirt / ??? | |
| Tee Shirt Long Sleeve | LA Dryflow long sleeve/ HH longsleeve | |
| T-Shirts | LA Dryzone short sleeve/ 2 TNF Vapourwick Camisoles | |
| Hats | Possibly buy when needed? | |
| Convertible trousers | Mountain hardware/ North Face | Just one pair of zip-offs and one pair of shorts, that's a bit light don't you think? |
| Trousers | V light weight ?? | |
| Sarong | This could double as a towel? | |
| pants x 3 | LA Dryflo boxers/ LA Dryzone thong | Nice to see your going for the sensible BIG Y fronts and Michele has G-strings |
| Socks x3 | Smartwool | |
| Bra x2 | LA Dry zone | |
| Sunglasses | Diesel/ ??? | |
| Bandana | Is this a fashion show or what - don't you mean hankies? | |
| Swimming costume | Possibly a buy when needed item | |
Health |
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| Medical kit | Life systems Trekker | |
| Storm Whistle | ||
| Insect repellent | Life systems Expedition 50 | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Sun cream | ||
Documents |
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| Passport | ||
| Drivers licence | ||
| Loose Passport photos | ||
| CV | Can you put this on your web site? | |
| Photocopies of above | Have some copies ready to post or fax from home | |
| Money | ||
| Credit cards | ||
| E101 | ||
| Travel Insurance | BMC | |
| Vaccination Certs | Where are you planning on walking to? Also tatoo your blood group details onto your neck. | |
Essentials |
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| Knife | Letherman Fuse | |
| Gaffa tape | Cable ties? | |
| Bath plug | What the f**k ! | |
| Sewkit + strong thread | Why not take weak thread? What's it for - clothes or kit repairs? Fishing line (entertainment value as well)? | |
| Guide books | Cut down Lonely Planet/ Michelin campsite guide | Linz suggested photocopying the relevant bits |
| Language dictionary | ||
| Maps | ||
| Journal, pen | pencil | |
| Watch | To reduce your weight why not shave all your hair off 20-25 grammes ! | |
| Playing cards | ||
| Compass | Make sure you know how to use it | |
Hygiene |
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| Multi purpose Soap | Lifeventure All purpose soap | Why you taking no soap you smelly git? Ha ha ! |
| Toilet Paper | Hi-Gear Biodegradable | Nick it as you go |
| Towel | Lifeventure Soft fibre trek towel | large beer towel or sarong |
| Toothbrush | ||
| Toothpaste | ||
| Razor | ||
| Wet wipes | Ahhhh cute | |
| Makeup x5 | ||
| Moisturiser | ||
Other |
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| Camera | Pentax optio s5i ?? | |
| Ipod/ mp3 | ipod ? | Are you really going to get time to use this - just the one? Who uses it when? Who carries it? |
| Solar charger | EFX | |
| Mobile phone | Sony Ericsson | |
| Monocular | Possibly leave out? If your desperate |
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