Suzie asked if there was a list of kit. There is, and here is the list of stuff to be taken on the Border walk. Most of the overnights on this walk will have nearby access to pubs and shops. There’s one night in the Forestview Hostel at Byrness and one night wild camping. So, I’m just carrying some lunch for the first day or so, most of the breakfasts and one full three course dehydrated evening meal, plus one spare dehydrated meal.
I’m taking just the one gas canister , in view of access to pubs.
There are shops at Longtown, Newcastleton, ?Kielder (not sure about this one), Town Yetholm, Coldstream, so I need to shop for day food at Newcastleton.
I haven;t packed yet, so I don’t know the weight of this, but its very similar to a TGO pack, but with less food. I’m guessing at about 12kg, which isn’t lightweight, but its not too bad. The only addition I’ve made is a headnet for the Kielder midgies. This weighs bugger-all.
Here’s the list:
| Item | notes | |
| Clothing | Hat | north face |
| Buff | tgo challenge buff | |
| Tops/Base layer X2 | merino wool base layer | |
| Fleece | rab | |
| midge headnet | highlander micronet | |
| Waterproof jacket | rab | |
| Trousers | ronhill | |
| Waterproof trousers | cheapo blacks | |
| Undies X2 spare | ||
| Socks x2 pairs | ||
| Boots | marmot | |
| Gloves (thinsulate type) | 50 pence on crook market | |
| Cheapo sandals for paddling | becks | |
| Toiletries | toothbrush and paste | |
| alcohol-based handwash | small bottle | |
| pack towl | small | |
| hotel shower gel | smal bottle | |
| pkt tissues | for the bottom | |
| Tent | Tent | hilleberg akto (max weight about 1.5 kg) |
| Poles | ||
| Pegs | ||
| sleeping bag | golite adrenalin | |
| neo-air mattress | ||
| small petzl headlight | ||
| Food | Platypus | 3 litre |
| Stove | primus | |
| 2x250gm gas | 1 canister per 6 days | |
| primus kettle | ||
| cup (about 1 pint) | polythene | |
| spork | ||
| windshield and stove stabilizer | primus | |
| pen knife small tin opener | ||
| cigarette lighter | ||
| washing up sponge/scourer | ||
| Entertainment | Money | |
| Cards | ||
| camera | ||
| small radio/ipod or similar | ||
| consider your boozy needs | ||
| e.g. cycling bottle full of some kind of alcoholicaal spirit….hic… | ||
| safety | compass | |
| gps | ||
| whistle | ||
| phone | ||
| blister dressings | ||
| medication | ||
| pencil/small notepad | ||
| 1 pr spare laces | ||
| gaffa tape on walking poles | ||
| 2 walking poles | ||
| spare batterries | ||
| Rucksack | deuter air contact 45+10 litre | |
| bum bag | ||
| Food | Instant tea | |
| sugar | ||
| oatcakes | ||
| squirty cheese | ||
| choccy bars | mars, boost, double decker | |
| energy bars | ||
| instamt porridge | ||
| breakfast bars | ||
| sm phts instant coffee | ||
| hot chocolate drinks | ||
| water purifying tabs | ||
| 2 mountain house meals | ||
| 2 sweet courses | ||
| ainsley harriot soup |
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8 comments:
I wouldn't count on too much in the way of edible food from Town Yetholm shop!!!!Last time I was there I managed a bag of crisps and a toblerone (which subsequently melted in my bag...a messy business).
Really Laura?
If its very bad, I'll head for the fleshpots of Kelso.
I understand they have at least one fleshpot.
hmmm crisps and toblerone sound like quite a balanced diet for a trip of this nature. I'm sure you could find some wild plants if you were worried about getting your 5 a day :)
Hope the weather bucks up a bit for you Mike. Its dreadful here in West Cumbria and the forecast is not good for the next few days.
I wouldn't mind having a bash at that walk myself.
Looks like it'll be a good trip though (fleshpots aside!) - looking forward to reading your posts.
('scotran' - an appropriate word for a toast)
I hadn't thought of Toblerone. It seems a bit sophisticated. Worrabout five fruit-based beverages per day - eg cider, wine, brandy....
Not too bothered about the weather, Alan - as long as it comes off the Solway, it'll blow me in an easterly direction.
I think the forecast is reasonable - a bit warmer, except during cooler spells, sunny, cloudy, spells of rain, windy, not windy, dark at night....
I thought your comment had disappeared, Laura, but it's nuzzled itself in out of order...
Scotran - Don't they regulate train services?
Nuzzled? Me? Surely not........
('almobipi' - these words get more and more strange.....)
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