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Gear list for backpacking in spring & autumn
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Clothes Worn
Footwear
Lightweight, waterproof, strong, good sole...
Salomon Vega Mid GTX
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Women's
Base Layer
Long sleeved, warm, wicking, anti-odour...
Montane Bionic Long Sleeve Top
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Women's
Legwear
Quick dry, UV protective, convertible trousers / shorts...
Montane Terra Converts
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Sprayway Women's Mali
Socks
Comfy, warm, minimal seams, waterproof, anti-odour merino...
Sealskinz Waterproof Walking Socks
Underwear
Thin, anti-odour...
Icebreaker Bodyfit 150 Men's Boxers
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Icebreaker Bikini Nature Women's
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Items Carried
Rucksack
Lightweight, mid volume, easy access, bladder compatible...
OMM Classic Marathon 32L Rucsack
Walking Poles
Light, strong, ergonomic design...
Pacer Pole Alloy Walking Poles
Sit Mat
Simple, stowable, great for sitting on instead of cold damp surfaces...
Trekmates Folding Sit Mat
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Extra Clothes
Waterproof Jacket
Light, packs small, breathable, fits over fleece...
Berghaus Goretex Paclite Jacket
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Women's
Waterproof Trousers
Waterproof, easy to put on over boots...
Berghaus Goretex Paclite Trousers
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Women's
Lightweight Fleece
Thin, packs small, quick drying...
Rab Micro Pull On
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Women's
Windproof
Tiny pack size, totally windproof, shower resistant...
Montane Featherlite Marathon Jacket
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Women's
Hat
Warm, fits under helmet, dries quickly, covers ears...
The North Face Rocket Beanie
Gloves
Warm, windproof, dexterity...
The North Face Pamir Windstopper Gloves Mens
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Women's
Neck & Face Wear
Protects neck and face, extremely versitile...
Buff Original Multi Function Headwear
Sun Glasses
Category 3 UV rating, strong, anti-scratch...
Bloc Cobra P105 Polarized
Gaiters
Waterproof, easy to put on and take off, replacable strap...
Trekmates Rannoch Lightweight Gaiters
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Map & Compass
Map Case
Strong, flexible, completely waterproof...
Ortlieb Map Case
Compass
Long baseplate, luminous, magnifier, 1:50k & 1:25k scales...
Silva Compass Expedition 4 Compass
Map
OS Survey 1:25k Explorer series...
OS Explorer maps from Aqua3, 10% discount & free P&P!
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Emergency & Lighting
Head Torch & Spare Batteries
Long burn time, variable lighting, lightweight, easy to use...
Petzl Tikka XP 2
Personal Items
Money, cards, keys, docs, tickets, mobile with spare battery...
Aquapac Waterproof Case
Survival Kit
Knife...
Swiss Army
Spare lace...
Karrimor Laces
Fire...
Lighter
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Tea Light
Tape...
Duct Tape
Emergency Food
High energy, none perishable...
Quiggins Chocolate Kendal Mint Cake
Emergency Shelter
Visible, effective, simple, folds easy for packing...
Gelert Single Survival bag
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First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit Case
Waterproof, strong, packs small, easily identifiable...
Ortlieb Med First Aid Kit Case
Medication
Anti inflammatory...
Cuprofen
Headache...
Anadin Extra
Cold & Flu...
Lemsip
Diarrhoea...
Imodium
Wound Care
Bandage...
Crepe Bandage
Plaster Strip...
Fabric Plaster Strip
Antiseptic wipes ...
Germolene Wipes
Blister Care
Blister plaster and needle...
Compeed Blister Plasters Medium
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Food & Drink
Lunch & Snacks in Box
High carb, high protein, healthy, energy providing...
Sigg Alu Food Box Mini
Water in Carrier
Vital, at least a litre of water, more for longer warmer walks...
Platypus Hoser Hydration System
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Energy Drinks
Replaces salt & electrolytes, provides glucose & carbs...
Lucazade Sport
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Photographic Equipment
Camera Case
Strong build, decent zip, space for accessories, hip belt loop...
Sony LCS-CSJ Soft Carry Case
Digital Camera
Compact, good quality, wide angle lense, long optical zoom...
Panasonic Lumix TZ7
Compact Tripod
Small, packable, lightweight, versitile...
Joby Gorillapod
Accesories
Spare battery...
Battery for TZ7
Spare memory card...
Transcend 8Gb SDHC Class 6 Memory Card
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Camping Gear
Tent
Three Season mountain tent, lightweight...
Terra Nova Voyager Superlite Tent
Sleeping Bag
Lightweight, quality down & construction, water resistant shell...
Mountain Equipment Xero 350
Sleeping Mat
Lightweight, packable, comfy...
Thermarest NeoAir
Pillow
Comfy, packable, light...
Snugpak Snuggy Pillow
Pee Bottle
Transparent to see level, loop to hang on sack, cleanable, wide top...
Lifeventure Lexan Flask
Toilet Trowel
Tough, packs away easilly, lightweight, easy to clean...
GSI Outdoors Cathole Trowel
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Cooking Gear
Stove
Light, strong, stable, powerful, stows in pot...
MSR Pocket Rocket Stove
Fuel
Easy to find, take two if unsure, keep record of use, stows in pot...
Coleman C100 Cartridges
Lighter
Works even when wet, stows in pot...
Light My Fire Mini Firesteel
Cooking Pot
Lightweight, strong, lid, easy pour spout, can be used on stove...
MSR Titan Kettle
Mug
Lightweight, strong, lightweight, versitile...
MSR Titan Mug
Cutlery
Long enough to reach into pouches, versitile...
Light My Fire Spork Large
Wind Shield
Packable, lightweight, flexible...
MSR Heat Reflector with Windscreen
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Toiletries
Tissues
Toilet, cooking, sweat, cleaning...
Pocket Tissues
Wet Wipes
Toilet, cleaning, hygeine, store in zip lock...
Wet Ones Travel Pack
Deodorant
Essential to stop body odour...
Lynx Dry Anti-perspirant Stick
Dental Care
Travel toothpaste and toothpaste
Dr. Fresh Dental Travel Kit
Ear Plugs
Easy night sleep, esential hostelling or snoring partners...
Lifeventure Travel Ear Plugs
Towel
Small, packable, absorbant, quick drying...
Trekmates Micro Fibre Travel Size M
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