For Alan

Alan likes to publish his gear list for the Challenge. Apparently, this is my fault, but I deny this. I did not publish the first Gear List, but he obviously saw mine and liked the idea…

Anyway, this year I have made a few changes, which I may, or may not, regret, so I’ve decided to publish my list, as much for my own records as for anyone’s interest.

Miscellaneous Items Weight g Cards/Cash 30 3 inhalers 101 Camera 224 Charger 79 Compass 30 First Aid Kit 500 Glasses case 34 Handkerchief 15 Hand warmers 175 Head torch 47 iPod Shuffle 12 Maps 120 Mobile 141 Notepad/pencil 38 Trowel/paper 39 Walking poles 515 2,100 Shelter/Sleeping Laser Competition 960 Groundsheet protector 222 Pegs 110 Poles 155 Synmat 462 PHD Sleeping Bag 820 Pillow Case 87 2,816 Clothes (Carrying) Bra 20 Hat (knitted) 71 Icebreaker leggings 186 Icebreaker shorts 46 Keen Whisper Sandals 476 Montane Prism Jacket 388 Rab Power Stretch 261 Smartwool base 149 Social socks 34 Socks 58 Sunglasses 39 Tights 87 Trousers (Marmot Scree Pants) 430 Tuff Bag mitts 80 Vest 71 2,396 Kitchen/Bathroom Blue Towel 51 Cup 94 Jetboil Flash/Gas 661 Platty Soft Bottle x2 48 Washbag 200 Water Treatment 78 1,132 Rucksack Liner 111 Osprey Exos 1,140 Raincover 121 Sea to Summit Daysack 95 Sitmat 32 Podsac L 66 Podsac M 52 1,617 Total Carry 10,061 Wear Boots 1,448 Bra 20 Buff 51 Glasses 23 Gloves Power Stretch 43 Pants 46 Paramo Velez Light 575 Paramo Cascada II 478 Rab Lunar 210 Tilley 143 T-shirt 100 Total Wear 3,137

The figures may not be wholly accurate, (my patience runs out as I weigh things…) the list may not be complete (because me memory is shocking, and I struggle with tables and stuff…) my maths is rubbish, and there’s no food or water included. I don’t have so many resupply or eating out opportunities this year, so I’ll be carrying around 2kg or more of food…