Thanks for the vid, definitely picked up a few useful things like the camp slippers would be awesome to have for the next backpacking trip. Also for anyone still wanting to have the benefit of a Garmin Inreach without paying £300+ an alternative I use is the AllTrails plus subscription(£30 per year) which has a Lifeline feature which allows you to setup emergency contacts that will have the ability to monitor where you are, you can also send updates to your emergency contacts, setup a date by which you are going to arrive to your destination if you go missing the app will send out an alert, a very useful thing to have but with 1 downside is that you periodically need to have cellular connection but worked out great for me so far and a nice little alternative to the Inreach
Bought 6 pairs of darn toughs 3 and a bit years ago, not even the tiniest bit of wear, use them as everyday socks. They may well have a lifetime no quibble warranty, but i cant see me needing to use it in the next 10 years.
Jamie, I suggest trying the cadillac of backpacks, it weighs 2.5kg but mate, I carried 16kg and it feels like nothing! It has a weight capacity if 27kg. They are renowned for comfort and high quality. I have all the usual backpacks, same as yerself. But this is the #1 for comfort and quality. You call it the Mystery Ranch Bridger 55L
@@jamies_adventures there's a very unique way to fit the backpack. The load straps just need to be taught, not pulled tight to the point your shoulders get pulled back. And fitting the adjustable yoke system takes a bit of tweaking. I have a torso of 51cm long and my waist is 101cm. I choose the Large size and it fits perfectly. This bag will come with me on the WHW and hopefully after that, the CWT :-) Great gear video btw! Good WHW video too.
A lot of very useful kit there, however, a lot of us cannot afford the huge costs of that equipment, so yea, useful information that gives you an idea, but like I said, a lot of us will have to make do with the cheapest versions. Camp slippers for example retail for £45 onwards. There are other ideas, such as ordinary flip flops or sliders, also Marino wool socks are expensive, I bought a pair that are 85% Marino wool and paid £15 for them. I too have the Osprey Atmos 65 AG and paid £268 for it, admittedly it’s a brilliant rucksack and I used it on the Cumbria way national trail. The dry bags you use are the same ones I have and like you, I have colour coded my equipment (Red bags (stop) for sleeping equipment, green bags (go) for things I would use whilst hiking, yellow bags for admin). 😊
Hi. Yes, I agree to buy everything at once would be expensive. Most of this gear is things I’ve had for quite a while, just a few bits purchased for just this trip (but then I have them for other trips going forward). Thanks for the comment and watching the video! JG :-)
Hi, I see lots of people mention these reflective mats, yet no-one seems to have the faintest idea about the R-value, which isn't even mentioned on the Highlander web page. Cardboard (as any homeless person will tell you) is an excellent lightweight insulator, less expensive, and might well be better! Not a criticism, just an observation. enjoyed the vid! atb Sinco
Thanks for the comment. And yes agreed! I think the main reason is that cardboard would easily get wet and would possibly be bulky to carry. The reflective mat weighs basically nothing and can be thrown around in the wet and shoved in a bag easily. Have a good week. JG
Hi very good and informative. The one thing you didn’t mention is the weight of your pack id be interested to see plus it’s good learning for you. when i first started doing multi days i’d always weight my pack and then weigh it again with the things I didn’t use take out.😂 I’m doing the Great Glen way for the 3rd time the 1st week November can’t wait
Thanks for your comment. Pack weight was about 17.5kg, including 2lts of water a 5 freeze dried food packs. The Great Glen Way sounds like another fun one to do. Have a great trip!
Yes definitely. Of course Scotland being Scotland, there's always a bit of chance in the weather being dodgy. But March for the WHW should be no problem at all. Better than summer in my opinion. Enjoy! :-)
@@jamies_adventures Awesome! Thanks for the reply. I’m doing the WHW in Oct 2023… so I’m devouring content on that right now. Your vid is one of the most helpful I’ve seen! I appreciate it!
Thanks for your comment. Yeah the Atmos is awesome huh! Overall it was about 17.5kg, with 2lt's of water and 5 (Real Turmat) freeze dried food packs and snacks. So I reckon around 14.5kg without.
@@jamies_adventures thats not bad,im normally at 13.5 when on a two night trip,i cant understand how people get sub 10 kg tbh,all my kit is super lightweight ( built up over the years) only thing thats heavy is my tent,2.5 kg,would love to do WHW,but being a solo camper( i have no friends😂), id find it a bit daunting
@@camperp195 Yeah some people are REALLY lightweight, I like to have a few luxuries I think. I can highly recommend the WHW! I did it alone and met some great people along the way. You would love it!
I owned the Osprey Kestrel, and use the Atmos 50, right now! I will never ever buy an Osprey again, period! I just bought an Montane Trailblazer 30 and will get the Lundhags Padje Light 44 and the 60l version, soon! Osprey has to rethink their Backpack Designs, they're a mess! They got the best Carrysystem but the rest is a mess! Especially the side Hip pockets!😂😂 Its a mess to fill them because of the Frameshape inside, it cant stand straight and many other little issues! Byebye Osprey! Greetings from Germany😎🫶🏽
Really clear, sensible packing for hiking. Well done, I picked up some good tips here.
Ahh great! Thanks for the comment :-)
Thanks for going through your kit list.😊
You're welcome ☺️
Awesome video mate! I’m hiking the WHW in April 2023.
Thanks! April is a great time of year to do it. You'll have a great time!
me2, for the 2nd time. starting april 8th
@@Sturmer69 April 13 for me
Starting April 17th 😁 Really looking forward to it!
Have a great trip!
Nice video. Totally agree with the Darn Tough socks and boots combo 👍😁 Will be doing WHW in September. Really looking forward to it
Thanks. Yeah, those Darn Tough socks are really amazing. Have a great trip!
Thanks for the vid, definitely picked up a few useful things like the camp slippers would be awesome to have for the next backpacking trip.
Also for anyone still wanting to have the benefit of a Garmin Inreach without paying £300+ an alternative I use is the AllTrails plus subscription(£30 per year) which has a Lifeline feature which allows you to setup emergency contacts that will have the ability to monitor where you are, you can also send updates to your emergency contacts, setup a date by which you are going to arrive to your destination if you go missing the app will send out an alert, a very useful thing to have but with 1 downside is that you periodically need to have cellular connection but worked out great for me so far and a nice little alternative to the Inreach
Thanks for your comment. I like using Alltrails too. I haven't seen the lifeline feature but will check it out. Thanks for the tip! JG :-)
Thanks for taking the time to do the video. Looked like a good set up. I'm doing the WHW next May so fingers crossed all goes well!
Thanks for your comment. Have a great time, May is a great time of year to do it.
Ive done it 4 times in may and walked it both ways in 10 days this year i always start on the bank holiday monday and ive never had any midges
I just received my first pair of Darn Toughs today and I'm starting the hike this weekend
Yep, those socks are soooooo good! Enjoy!
Bought 6 pairs of darn toughs 3 and a bit years ago, not even the tiniest bit of wear, use them as everyday socks. They may well have a lifetime no quibble warranty, but i cant see me needing to use it in the next 10 years.
Great video, thank you.
Could you do a video on how you packed your bag, please?
I’ll see what I can do. Thanks for your comment:-)
This is icreadibly informative and fun review
Thanks!
Good video mate. Doing the WHW in September over 5 days so always good to see what others are using. 👍
Thanks! Have a great trip, I’m sure it will be awesome!
great video man i loved the intro
Ah, thanks for you kind comment! Have a cool day. JG :-)
Great video. Thank you
Ahh you’re very kind, thanks. Have a good week. JG
Jamie, I suggest trying the cadillac of backpacks, it weighs 2.5kg but mate, I carried 16kg and it feels like nothing! It has a weight capacity if 27kg. They are renowned for comfort and high quality. I have all the usual backpacks, same as yerself. But this is the #1 for comfort and quality. You call it the Mystery Ranch Bridger 55L
Thanks! I’ll check it out :-)
@@jamies_adventures there's a very unique way to fit the backpack. The load straps just need to be taught, not pulled tight to the point your shoulders get pulled back. And fitting the adjustable yoke system takes a bit of tweaking. I have a torso of 51cm long and my waist is 101cm. I choose the Large size and it fits perfectly. This bag will come with me on the WHW and hopefully after that, the CWT :-)
Great gear video btw! Good WHW video too.
A lot of very useful kit there, however, a lot of us cannot afford the huge costs of that equipment, so yea, useful information that gives you an idea, but like I said, a lot of us will have to make do with the cheapest versions. Camp slippers for example retail for £45 onwards. There are other ideas, such as ordinary flip flops or sliders, also Marino wool socks are expensive, I bought a pair that are 85% Marino wool and paid £15 for them. I too have the Osprey Atmos 65 AG and paid £268 for it, admittedly it’s a brilliant rucksack and I used it on the Cumbria way national trail. The dry bags you use are the same ones I have and like you, I have colour coded my equipment (Red bags (stop) for sleeping equipment, green bags (go) for things I would use whilst hiking, yellow bags for admin). 😊
Hi. Yes, I agree to buy everything at once would be expensive. Most of this gear is things I’ve had for quite a while, just a few bits purchased for just this trip (but then I have them for other trips going forward). Thanks for the comment and watching the video! JG :-)
Hi, I see lots of people mention these reflective mats, yet no-one seems to have the faintest idea about the R-value, which isn't even mentioned on the Highlander web page. Cardboard (as any homeless person will tell you) is an excellent lightweight insulator, less expensive, and might well be better! Not a criticism, just an observation. enjoyed the vid! atb Sinco
Thanks for the comment. And yes agreed! I think the main reason is that cardboard would easily get wet and would possibly be bulky to carry. The reflective mat weighs basically nothing and can be thrown around in the wet and shoved in a bag easily. Have a good week. JG
Hi very good and informative. The one thing you didn’t mention is the weight of your pack id be interested to see plus it’s good learning for you.
when i first started doing multi days i’d always weight my pack and then weigh it again with the things I didn’t use take out.😂
I’m doing the Great Glen way for the 3rd time the 1st week November can’t wait
Thanks for your comment. Pack weight was about 17.5kg, including 2lts of water a 5 freeze dried food packs. The Great Glen Way sounds like another fun one to do. Have a great trip!
@@jamies_adventures Thanks. In want to keep it under 8-9 kg
Thanks for the video, was really useful. do you think doing this hike in March is a good idea?
Yes definitely. Of course Scotland being Scotland, there's always a bit of chance in the weather being dodgy. But March for the WHW should be no problem at all. Better than summer in my opinion. Enjoy! :-)
Liked and subbed. 👍🏼
Cheers!
Wouldn't like to see the total price of that kit , very expensive gear
Yes it is. All good stuff. It has also been bought over many years though (with a few upgrades since the lockdowns).
Thanks so much for the video! What dry bags did you use?
Thanks! They were just some cheap ones off of Amazon.
@@jamies_adventures Awesome! Thanks for the reply. I’m doing the WHW in Oct 2023… so I’m devouring content on that right now. Your vid is one of the most helpful I’ve seen! I appreciate it!
@@MakeItSo_ST I did the same before my trip. You're going to have a great time!
did your abisko leak at any point? any drips?
Hi. No, it hasn't leaked for me yet. Although I'm using it less at the moment as the height of it is a bit low for me.
Be interested to know pack weight,i have the atmos pack,great bit of kit
Thanks for your comment. Yeah the Atmos is awesome huh! Overall it was about 17.5kg, with 2lt's of water and 5 (Real Turmat) freeze dried food packs and snacks. So I reckon around 14.5kg without.
@@jamies_adventures thats not bad,im normally at 13.5 when on a two night trip,i cant understand how people get sub 10 kg tbh,all my kit is super lightweight ( built up over the years) only thing thats heavy is my tent,2.5 kg,would love to do WHW,but being a solo camper( i have no friends😂), id find it a bit daunting
@@camperp195 Yeah some people are REALLY lightweight, I like to have a few luxuries I think. I can highly recommend the WHW! I did it alone and met some great people along the way. You would love it!
@@camperp195 solo is the best way with earphones.There is a bothy 30 mile in your sure to meet people there
Honestly I have no idea how people get below sub 12kg! I'm doing the west highland next weekend and I'm at 15 and half kg!!
nice vid.. what was the total base weight (so without food and water?)
Hi! Overall it was about 17.5kg, with 2lt's of water and 5 (Real Turmat) freeze dried food packs and snacks. So I reckon around 14.5kg without.
Well dude. Just found your channel mate. Looking forward to diving in. Sub from me. West Highland way is on my long Todo list. 🙂
Thanks alot! WHW is a great one, you'll have a great time. Enjoy!
I owned the Osprey Kestrel, and use the Atmos 50, right now!
I will never ever buy an Osprey again, period!
I just bought an Montane Trailblazer 30 and will get the Lundhags Padje Light 44 and the 60l version, soon!
Osprey has to rethink their Backpack Designs, they're a mess!
They got the best Carrysystem but the rest is a mess!
Especially the side Hip pockets!😂😂
Its a mess to fill them because of the Frameshape inside, it cant stand straight and many other little issues!
Byebye Osprey!
Greetings from Germany😎🫶🏽
There are so many bags out there, you have to have one you like.