Hi Andrew thanks for kind words, watching and commenting. Welcome to the mad world of camping trips, you'll love it. Be good, be safe and keep smiling out there. Dave aka wackyswanderings
Excellent video Dave. You can buy gas in the camping shop in Ullapool. Another wee tip. If you go to Bing Maps and type in Fort William, then click on the bit that says Road on the right hand toolbar? Change that to Ordnance Survey and then zoom in to the part of the map that you need for the start of the walk and just print it off. I will look forward to watching your video's of the Cape Wrath Trail. Atb Glenn😁
Hi Glenn good to her from you thanks for cracking tip, will check it out. As always thanks for watching and comments much appreciated. Atb Dave aka wackyswanderings
I’m really looking forward to your videos of this one Dave. Of all of the long distance trail videos I watch this is by far the most interesting and testing, both physically and mentally. I would love to do CWT myself but the midge are just a living nightmare I couldn’t get over, no matter nets, smidge etc. I wish you all the very best my friend. 🥾👍🏼
Hi Mike and thank you for kind words, watching and continued support. The midges and ticks are the things I'm dreading the most. Some of the UA-cam guys I mentioned show how bad the midges get. So I completely understand your stand point in regards such. Its going to be tough, wet and very challenging, but I've got to give it a go simply to see if I can. Hopefully the footage will be good enough and in any case a reminder to me of what occurred. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment. Atb Dave aka wackyswanderings
Amazing what you need to plan for a walk like this. I believe you can still send parcels to post offices for them to hold for you. If this is still so, you could send your food and maps to them and save wait.
Plenty thought gone into that setup. Looks good Dave. You seem to have all bases covered. Good luck on the trip. Look forward to the videos 👍🏼ATB Craig
Dave, a lot of thought, preparation and sorting for a serious undertaking👍 Great attention to detail with all your gear. The idea of the SOS system and the peace of mind makes sense when being out there for some time on your own. The price of those meals made my eyes water, though it makes sense nutrition and weight wise and that it is all then sorted. Impressed by the packed size off the sleeping bag💤 Its still hard to get that gas! Loved the chest bag idea and all the map sorting👍 A great adventure awaits and fortune favours the brave👍👍
Loved your video mate. I completed in 18 days solo last year. it's a fantastic experience and like you say " it's not to be rushed" I'm doing it again this July. I look forward to seeing your video. Hope you have a fantastic safe trip Dave. All the best Paul
@@UKWildHiker3250 horse flies...clegs in Scots, are awful right enough. They bite through clothing. Deet based insecticide works a bit ....one you, and sprayed on all clothing.
Good luck on your trip bud, it feels great to get back out there again doesn’t it. I’m starting the lejog challenge in may ,so I may do the cape wrath at the end if I make it to Scotland. My base weight is 4.96 kg at the min but that’s without food lol so probably going to be about 8kg all in.
Hi Jay and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Certainly does feel good to be able to get out and about again and though somewhat nervous about this trip I'm really looking forward to it. Wishing you all the best for your walk and thanks again for your support. Dave aka wackyswanderings
Hi Dave, loved this video, very good idea using the backpack brain for a chest pack, how has no one thought of that before! Im not convinced with your stove are you sure that's the best setup, you can get gas all over you have a goutdoors in harlow, also the socks I think you'll not keep changing I'm only mentioning this stuff because I want you to succeed and just voicing concern buddy. Please download the GPS maps as well as you have access to them now you bought the maps, I really wish you all the best and cant wait to see the videos of this. Im planning to do this either later this year or maybe april next year. I hope you have an amazing time.
Hi Martin thank you for watching, kind words and supportive advice. I've yet to use the new pot, but feel it will suit my purposes better as it's volume is much more than my usual mess tin which will be beneficial in regards boiling larger amounts of water, to include for washing. The pot and burner unit is very stable in standing provided I can control my arm waving 😀. I've tweeked the bag a little more and now got the weight to 23lb👍😊. As for gas availability there now seems no problem but I'm not counting my chickens as to when it comes to resupply so will address any issues then. Thanks for recognition re chest bag, they say the simple thing's often work best. I just wished I'd thought of it before shelling out on other bags, oh well never mind. I'm hoping the filming goes well and look forward to posting what happens. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment and Atb for your hike. You be good, you be safe and you keep smiling. Dave aka wackyswanderings
Hi Dave, great video and you seem to have all areas covered. As for me, what with covid, family bereavements and then being diagnosed with a heart problem (I'm just waiting to have the operation), my hiking over the last few years, has totally come to an abrupt halt. That said, I'm planning a number of hikes post-operation and the Cape Wrath Trail is one of them. I've watch many UA-cam videos on it, got the same book and Harvey map as you and am now planning my kit and route. I too am the wrong side of 60 but could never carry the same weight as you. I'm aiming at 10 - 12 kg. I may get a food parcel posted from home and pick up around half way on the route, that way I'd save some weight. I have to say that 16 kg is a lot of weight to carry, especially when taking in the terrain and weather conditions, but at 6.3ft you should be able to handle that and I'm sure that you will have done or will do a few training hikes with that weight before setting off. As I do not like walking in wet feet, one thing I am thinking of doing is to get a pair of jelly shoes to cross rivers & bogs. I can whip my boots and socks off, put the Jellies on and wade across. Then after dry my feet, put back on my socks and boots and away you go. When are you planning to do the hike? As well as midges and ticks, also watch out for horse-flies, I saw one video and the guys said they were attracted to the colour blue! Dave I wish you all the best luck on the hike and look forward to seeing your video once you complete it.
Hi Mark. Firstly I offer my sincere condolences for your bereavement and best wishes for your up and coming operation and speedy recovery. Being the wrong side of 60 does have advantages, free medical prescriptions being one and an inate habit of being excused the occasional cock up when made. One of the other guys commented on the 16kg statement also, explaining that this would equate to around 33lb. I nearly died and rushed off to the garage to check my scales. Your gonna love this. Placing my loaded pack onto the hook, squinting through my bottle top glasses, 11kg not 16kg was seen. I'd miss red the 1 to be a 6. You can only imagine my relief. Panic over on that one, but of course cock up number two is that I can't re edit the video 🥴hay ho. So yah 23lb thus far. Anyhoo, thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment and Atb for the future. Hopefully all being well you'll be up and out soon. Dave
Nerves are a good thing Dave. It shows you have thought about it and what lies ahead. You have my utmost admiration. Looking forward to seeing your take on it.
Come on Dave, pull your finger out fella 😉. I'm sitting here waiting for you to start this....smidge on, rucksack on, TV remote new batteries, the lot!! Any news on when you're starting? (unless of course you already have, and haven't had chance to upload yet?)
Thanks Graeme it may be my scales are broke. However its what I'll need for the trip so will just have to grin and bare it. One saving grace is it's going to get lighter as the trip goes on and hopefully I'll get a little fitter for stage two. Thanks for watching and comments much appreciated. Atb Dave aka wackyswanderings
Hi Graeme. Just twiddled the bag, put some stuff in chest bag and ditched some socks and bits, and re weighed it and it's now 23pounds or 11kg. Cor I did freak a little at the prospect of 33pound to carry. Turned out scales where OK it was my eyes and I'd miss read, 🤣😂. Anyhoo it's a little lighter now and psychologicaly feels a lot better, thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment and Atb Dave.
Great video good luck on your trip, I'm starting my camping trips adventure soon waiting for my camping gear to come take care be safe 👍
Hi Andrew thanks for kind words, watching and commenting. Welcome to the mad world of camping trips, you'll love it. Be good, be safe and keep smiling out there. Dave aka wackyswanderings
Excellent video Dave. You can buy gas in the camping shop in Ullapool. Another wee tip. If you go to Bing Maps and type in Fort William, then click on the bit that says Road on the right hand toolbar? Change that to Ordnance Survey and then zoom in to the part of the map that you need for the start of the walk and just print it off.
I will look forward to watching your video's of the Cape Wrath Trail. Atb Glenn😁
Hi Glenn good to her from you thanks for cracking tip, will check it out. As always thanks for watching and comments much appreciated. Atb Dave aka wackyswanderings
@@wackyswanderings3627 When is your start date for the Cape wrath?
@@UKWildHiker3250 I'm back, licking my wounds, video to follow.
@@wackyswanderings3627 I'll look forward to it Dave, your banter is second to none. 👌
@@UKWildHiker3250 🥴😂 Atb mate.
I’m really looking forward to your videos of this one Dave. Of all of the long distance trail videos I watch this is by far the most interesting and testing, both physically and mentally. I would love to do CWT myself but the midge are just a living nightmare I couldn’t get over, no matter nets, smidge etc. I wish you all the very best my friend. 🥾👍🏼
Hi Mike and thank you for kind words, watching and continued support. The midges and ticks are the things I'm dreading the most. Some of the UA-cam guys I mentioned show how bad the midges get. So I completely understand your stand point in regards such. Its going to be tough, wet and very challenging, but I've got to give it a go simply to see if I can. Hopefully the footage will be good enough and in any case a reminder to me of what occurred. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment. Atb Dave aka wackyswanderings
Good vid. Thanks for sharing. Interesting about turmeric, been handling gout with various diet things, but not tried gout. 👍
The midges will be fierce. Best of luck on the trip. Hopefully you have everything you need and aren't missing anything essential.
Amazing what you need to plan for a walk like this. I believe you can still send parcels to post offices for them to hold for you. If this is still so, you could send your food and maps to them and save wait.
Best of luck on the new trip Dave, it looks a tough one. looking forward to you new vids
Thanks John. Must admit I'm a bit, well nervous so as to speak, but intend to give it a good crack.
Plenty thought gone into that setup. Looks good Dave. You seem to have all bases covered. Good luck on the trip. Look forward to the videos 👍🏼ATB Craig
Cheers mate I'll give it a go 🥴👍
Dave, a lot of thought, preparation and sorting for a serious undertaking👍 Great attention to detail with all your gear. The idea of the SOS system and the peace of mind makes sense when being out there for some time on your own. The price of those meals made my eyes water, though it makes sense nutrition and weight wise and that it is all then sorted. Impressed by the packed size off the sleeping bag💤 Its still hard to get that gas! Loved the chest bag idea and all the map sorting👍 A great adventure awaits and fortune favours the brave👍👍
Mate cheers and thank you. I'm on that line at present so got to give it a go. I'm not ill or nothing, just getting older and stuff🥴👍🤪Cheers mate.
Loved your video mate. I completed in 18 days solo last year. it's a fantastic experience and like you say " it's not to be rushed" I'm doing it again this July. I look forward to seeing your video. Hope you have a fantastic safe trip Dave.
All the best
Paul
Hi there fella, watched your CWT vid. Hats off mate, well done. Respect ✊
You must be tough. I could not do that much walking in midges.
@@jimmyjohnstone5878 Hi Jimmy, I wouldn't say the midges weren't an issue it was more that the Horse flies were so much worse.😂😂😂
@@jimmyjohnstone5878 😀 hi Jimmy, I've not done it yet so time will tell. Atb Dave aka wackyswanderings
@@UKWildHiker3250 horse flies...clegs in Scots, are awful right enough. They bite through clothing. Deet based insecticide works a bit ....one you, and sprayed on all clothing.
Good luck on your trip bud, it feels great to get back out there again doesn’t it. I’m starting the lejog challenge in may ,so I may do the cape wrath at the end if I make it to Scotland. My base weight is 4.96 kg at the min but that’s without food lol so probably going to be about 8kg all in.
Hi Jay and thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Certainly does feel good to be able to get out and about again and though somewhat nervous about this trip I'm really looking forward to it. Wishing you all the best for your walk and thanks again for your support. Dave aka wackyswanderings
Good luck mate theres a post office you can post some food to half way at kinlochewe
Hi there. Thanks for watching and comments much appreciated especially the tip. Atb Dave aka wackyswanderings
I did it last July over 18 days and I'm doing it again this July. Hope you have a fantastic safe journey
@@UKWildHiker3250 likewise you too. Atb Dave aka wackyswanderings
@@UKWildHiker3250 bet midges bad in july tho
@@happyhikerfrombykerandy2245 The midges were out in force but I was prepared for them.What i wasn't prepared for was the thousands of horse flies.
Good luck on your journey, buddy 👍🤙
Hi Dave, loved this video, very good idea using the backpack brain for a chest pack, how has no one thought of that before! Im not convinced with your stove are you sure that's the best setup, you can get gas all over you have a goutdoors in harlow, also the socks I think you'll not keep changing I'm only mentioning this stuff because I want you to succeed and just voicing concern buddy. Please download the GPS maps as well as you have access to them now you bought the maps, I really wish you all the best and cant wait to see the videos of this. Im planning to do this either later this year or maybe april next year. I hope you have an amazing time.
Hi Martin thank you for watching, kind words and supportive advice. I've yet to use the new pot, but feel it will suit my purposes better as it's volume is much more than my usual mess tin which will be beneficial in regards boiling larger amounts of water, to include for washing. The pot and burner unit is very stable in standing provided I can control my arm waving 😀. I've tweeked the bag a little more and now got the weight to 23lb👍😊. As for gas availability there now seems no problem but I'm not counting my chickens as to when it comes to resupply so will address any issues then. Thanks for recognition re chest bag, they say the simple thing's often work best. I just wished I'd thought of it before shelling out on other bags, oh well never mind. I'm hoping the filming goes well and look forward to posting what happens. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment and Atb for your hike. You be good, you be safe and you keep smiling. Dave aka wackyswanderings
@@wackyswanderings3627 Thanks Dave, all the best! looking foward to the videos!
@@wackyswanderings3627 When youve done the walk would be great if you could do a tips and advice video too maybe
PPPPPP looks like you have all bases covered Dave. Have a look into taking black pepper with turmeric Dave. Good luck on your trip butty 🏴
Cheers Bro and thanks. Prepping for worst and hoping for best. 6Ps👍
Hi Dave, great video and you seem to have all areas covered. As for me, what with covid, family bereavements and then being diagnosed with a heart problem (I'm just waiting to have the operation), my hiking over the last few years, has totally come to an abrupt halt. That said, I'm planning a number of hikes post-operation and the Cape Wrath Trail is one of them. I've watch many UA-cam videos on it, got the same book and Harvey map as you and am now planning my kit and route. I too am the wrong side of 60 but could never carry the same weight as you. I'm aiming at 10 - 12 kg. I may get a food parcel posted from home and pick up around half way on the route, that way I'd save some weight. I have to say that 16 kg is a lot of weight to carry, especially when taking in the terrain and weather conditions, but at 6.3ft you should be able to handle that and I'm sure that you will have done or will do a few training hikes with that weight before setting off. As I do not like walking in wet feet, one thing I am thinking of doing is to get a pair of jelly shoes to cross rivers & bogs. I can whip my boots and socks off, put the Jellies on and wade across. Then after dry my feet, put back on my socks and boots and away you go. When are you planning to do the hike? As well as midges and ticks, also watch out for horse-flies, I saw one video and the guys said they were attracted to the colour blue! Dave I wish you all the best luck on the hike and look forward to seeing your video once you complete it.
Hi Mark. Firstly I offer my sincere condolences for your bereavement and best wishes for your up and coming operation and speedy recovery. Being the wrong side of 60 does have advantages, free medical prescriptions being one and an inate habit of being excused the occasional cock up when made. One of the other guys commented on the 16kg statement also, explaining that this would equate to around 33lb. I nearly died and rushed off to the garage to check my scales. Your gonna love this. Placing my loaded pack onto the hook, squinting through my bottle top glasses, 11kg not 16kg was seen. I'd miss red the 1 to be a 6. You can only imagine my relief. Panic over on that one, but of course cock up number two is that I can't re edit the video 🥴hay ho. So yah 23lb thus far. Anyhoo, thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment and Atb for the future. Hopefully all being well you'll be up and out soon. Dave
@@wackyswanderings3627, Thanks for your reply Dave, 11not 16kg, bet that put a smile on your face 🤣
@@markwhittle7938 😂
Good luck Dave atb.
Cheers Kev much appreciated I'm looking forward to it even if a little nervous.
Nerves are a good thing Dave. It shows you have thought about it and what lies ahead. You have my utmost admiration. Looking forward to seeing your take on it.
@@kevholohan908 cheers Kev, I'll take you with me, Atb mate. Dave
Come on Dave, pull your finger out fella 😉. I'm sitting here waiting for you to start this....smidge on, rucksack on, TV remote new batteries, the lot!! Any news on when you're starting? (unless of course you already have, and haven't had chance to upload yet?)
🤣 all things come to he who waits😉. Thanks for support. Dave
Good luck! 16kg is closer to 35lbs in weight than the 25 you mentioned at the start. Seems a lot to have to carry.
I've learned to carry what I need and not what I would like to have
Thanks Graeme it may be my scales are broke. However its what I'll need for the trip so will just have to grin and bare it. One saving grace is it's going to get lighter as the trip goes on and hopefully I'll get a little fitter for stage two. Thanks for watching and comments much appreciated. Atb Dave aka wackyswanderings
Hi Graeme. Just twiddled the bag, put some stuff in chest bag and ditched some socks and bits, and re weighed it and it's now 23pounds or 11kg. Cor I did freak a little at the prospect of 33pound to carry. Turned out scales where OK it was my eyes and I'd miss read, 🤣😂. Anyhoo it's a little lighter now and psychologicaly feels a lot better, thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment and Atb Dave.
@@wackyswanderings3627 I can’t wait to see how your adventure goes!
@@graemer3657 makes two of us. Dang, this is gonna be a crack!! Chat on the other side, Atb mate. Dave
seems a sensible loadout..when u heading to the CWT?
Haven't finalised yet. Watch this space😉😊
Do you have a name or link for the piss bottle ?
Topcloud Shrinkable Urinal, Male Female 750ml portable toilet. Amazon.
@@wackyswanderings3627 Awesome , much appreciated 💪🏻
What’s your gimble Dave?
Hohem X2 portable three axis. Off amazon
have a look at WALK WITH WALLACE on this mate