Great video Darren. I consider this to be an optimal gear load out for the C2C and will be using a slight variation of it as my go to pack list (Thanks for linking Lighterpack). Being a bit older I would definitely need an air mat for sleep comfort and a small cook kit for on-trail brews & hot food. Look forward to getting out there in the not too distant future. Cheers Lee.
Hahahaha, cheers. It's finding the balance between Ultralight & stupid Ultralight. Fingers crossed the Tour Du Mont Blanc trip can go ahead. Thanks for the support
Interesting. Thanks for the rundown on your gear and the idea of foraging in the places along the way for meals. Talk about going lite-weight. No wonder you did the trip in 9 days.
Fantastic video, loved the tips. Traveling from Chicago to do the c2c next year. I'm from the UK originally and have hiked the c2c before, but it was 30years ago
@@darrencurtisuk I do have one question which I can’t find an answer for… how readily available are dehydrated meals along the way, for resupply? Can you buy them in most supermarkets etc?
Great video and walk Darren. Just my reflections, not arguments! Lightweight inflatable mattress? As a side sleeper I need one AND I ALSO take a lightweight cell pad like yours, it weighs almost nothing. Proper sleep is necessary. Water - a kilo a litre, and I've learned to NEVER not have water on board. Snacks - must have. Ultralite down jacket + merino longs (Wet Gear / Dry Gear - Day Gear / Night Gear military approach, I learned from East Anglian Bushman). You said those toe socks saved you from blisters - mate, I felt for you and your blisters!! Honestly, your feet should not look like that. You need thicker, merino socks, and you need Hikers Wool or just scavenge some wool from a fence. (If your feet are getting wet or sweat - also take some talc powder.) All that said, you defo do more miles per day than me Daren - but I got 20 years on you mate! Haha
I intend to go this stretch soon. I so much love your stenographic way of explaining and reporting. I hate these BS stories of so many which are just of no interest. Thank you.
Hey mate, congrats on reaching 1k subscribers! I met you on Day 4 of the C2C hike (my name's Jake) and it was great meeting you and hiking a bit together! I've been watching your videos ever since then and you were part of the inspiration for me to start my own UA-cam channel! It's great to see you're doing well and hiking lots and putting out great content. Keep it up mate.
Ahhh sweet, you're the youngster who smashed out the pennine way in 10 days right? Thanks buddy, will definitely sub as I expect you will go on to great things. Good luck & nice meeting you :-)
Great video and timely. I’m almost half way through (Kirkby Stephen). I’ve taken the X-Mid, worth the extra few grams for me and I need the trekking poles (two new hips last summer and knackered footballer knees!). Need a hot brew too so have a stove and a warmer sleeping system (it’s close to 0 at night at the mo) so my base weight is about 1.5kg heavier than yours. Have rewatched your videos of the walk as motivation - 9 days is a great effort, I’m aiming for 12. Nine Standards tomorrow
Nice video - I found myself saying "is that it?" when you went through your bag though! The Lighterpack link has def given me some things to think about. Cheers.
I convert the Gpx route file into the KML format which Maps.me uses. Then share /send it to Maps.me Download the offline maps, should be promoted to do this when you zoom into an area along the trail. To find shops, places to eat just use the search bar and they will show up. You then just need to select, save /bookmark them. I use different colors for each type, ie shop /Pub /campsite etc You can even add your own notes in each bookmark like opening hours etc Hope that helps. Takes a little to get used to, but I always use MapsMe to plan each excursion. So handy knowing.
Hi mate, enjoy watching your videos I've been suffering really bad from blisters in-between my toes on the Norfolk coastal path walk, I know you use toe socks are they a game changer in your opinion? Really thinking of getting some myself.
@@liamm7613 Hahahaha! Blisters are a funny thing. Can be anything from lacing your shoes wrong, socks too warm or not thick enough. I usually get a few at the start of the hiking season, then the toes get battle hardened from then onwards. Good luck 😎🙏🤞
Yes there are very long gaps between facilities. I suggest you purchase the Harvey Maps North & South. I marked pubs, cafes, shops on map and planned accordingly
Hi Darren - love the videos and really enjoyed the one on the CWT you did recently, as it is something I'm looking to do later this summer. Out of interest, did the kit list from C2C change much for the CWT, or did you use majority of the same (In terms of Tent/Mat/Sleeping Bag arrangements etc.)? Cheers
For the CWT I took a 50l AtomPack, warmer quilt, inflatable mat, xmid tent. All items a little heavier, but warmer in case bad weather rolled in. I kept the same ultralight outdoor philosophy elsewhere as much as possible. I think my x2 food carries on the CWT weighed alone as much as my whole C2C kit! Any further questions, I'd be happy to help
@@darrencurtisuk Cheers - is that the Xmid 1? I know someone who uses one and waxes lyrical about it! What was the average pack you were carrying on CWT, around 15/20kg then? Should be manageable especially on the downhill sections arounds Falls of Glomach!
Hi Darren, like yourself I intend to camp in my tent on the coast to coast next month, can you recommend more places to camp ? You mentioned Danby Wiske and Shap, I want to stay at ennerdale on day one, any others would be helpful, thanks Darren.
Honestly I was surprised by how many places I passed that I could have wild camped at! You will have an amazing time, don't stress about places to camp.
Thank you, good information for me next year. You said the trail is relatively easy to follow. Does the MapsMe app give any indication if you are off trail? Seems like a few hikers are off course and losing their way.
Brilliant video on the Coast to Coast Darren. I loved the way you were anxious at the beginning on Day 1 and became extremely confident as the days progressed. To complete the walk in a mere 9 days was impressive too !! All the other videos that I have watched are 12 days minimum and many 14 days plus. What happened to Adam from Manchester on Day 4 ? He went home suddenly. Was he giving up or only ever intending on walking that far ? Im going to attempt the C2C this year. Definitely ordering a light weight tent.
@@darrencurtisuk I see so he only did a few days to be careful with his knee. Im definitely looking forward to C to C Darren. I noticed that you and other walkers didnt use a compass yet other walkers say a compass is essential. Im sticking to old fashioned maps as what did people do before the internet. Just rely on good old maps lol.
Also you camped behind the pub at Danby Wiske. There is an amazing campsite now open in Danby Wiske which caters for C to C walkers. Church Holme Camping. Look it up online my friend. Its literally the best campsite ever. It only opened last year.
Terrific succinct comments on your channel. Any chance you could do an instructional video on your trekkertent, which can be augmented by your personal comments on why and how this tent works for you? I intend to do the C2C later in the year, solo. So thanks for all the insights.
Yes I keep meaning to get around with making a video about this tent. It worked for me because it was so damn light! You just need to make sure you pitch it arse into the wind and hope the wind doesn't change direction. The 1man is very tight to manoeuvre in. Good luck on the c2c!!
PS. Info. for the tent: did you drybag the outer separate from the inner? Did you keep both tied together? (Another reviewer suggested keeping inner and outer tied together. Did you need to spray with proofer/midge Deet? How many pegs did you use? I can't remember from your YT programs if you used the additional guys? Cheers Steve I'm sure there are
I always take them down separately. If the fly has condensation or rain then it goes in outside pocket. Stakes wise I always use msr groundhog minis for main points, or the standard groundhogs if expecting looser ground. Ti shepard hooks are enough for minor tie outs
Great video! I was unable to see the author your book. I'm planning on a mix of tenting and Inns I'm looking for a good book that tells me what accommodations ate available at each stop. Thanks
Hiya, it was Cicerone. If you want decent info for the trail then I'd suggest you join the Facebook group for the walk. Stacks of up to date info there!!
I love the AtomPacks stuff. It's annoying that alot of the best ultralight stuff is based in America and it costs a ton for us based in the UK to purchase. Thankfully AtomPacks is based in UK!
Out on the Kungsleden I saw a guy weighing his pack at Abisko - 35 kilo. I can't believe how light you can travel now, I might just rethink my decision to go B&B only these days.
Great video Darren. I consider this to be an optimal gear load out for the C2C and will be using a slight variation of it as my go to pack list (Thanks for linking Lighterpack). Being a bit older I would definitely need an air mat for sleep comfort and a small cook kit for on-trail brews & hot food. Look forward to getting out there in the not too distant future. Cheers Lee.
Great content,thanks for taking the time to share your experience.
No worries!
Really enjoy your video mate nice and calm with only what you need!
Awesome. Just been watching a few of your TMB series - fantastic.
You have great dulcet tones too. 👍
The weight of these ultralight setups is getting unbelievable - look forward to seeing you do the Tour du Mont Blanc armed with only a handbag
Hahahaha, cheers. It's finding the balance between Ultralight & stupid Ultralight.
Fingers crossed the Tour Du Mont Blanc trip can go ahead.
Thanks for the support
A lot of useful tips there. Thank you Darren
Glad it was helpful!
Interesting. Thanks for the rundown on your gear and the idea of foraging in the places along the way for meals. Talk about going lite-weight. No wonder you did the trip in 9 days.
Thanks Mark
Brilliant advise.
Very useful, thank you.
Very helpful Darren, really like the look of the socks 😁
👍
That is a really brave pack!
Great tips. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Watched your footage loads of times mate..class👍did it last may myself and doing it again in about 3 weeks..
It's a great voyage hey! One day I will do it again
Thanks for the support buddy
Fantastic video, loved the tips. Traveling from Chicago to do the c2c next year. I'm from the UK originally and have hiked the c2c before, but it was 30years ago
How lovely to do it again after so long! Hope you have a great time
@@darrencurtisuk I do have one question which I can’t find an answer for… how readily available are dehydrated meals along the way, for resupply? Can you buy them in most supermarkets etc?
Great video and walk Darren. Just my reflections, not arguments! Lightweight inflatable mattress? As a side sleeper I need one AND I ALSO take a lightweight cell pad like yours, it weighs almost nothing. Proper sleep is necessary. Water - a kilo a litre, and I've learned to NEVER not have water on board. Snacks - must have. Ultralite down jacket + merino longs (Wet Gear / Dry Gear - Day Gear / Night Gear military approach, I learned from East Anglian Bushman). You said those toe socks saved you from blisters - mate, I felt for you and your blisters!! Honestly, your feet should not look like that. You need thicker, merino socks, and you need Hikers Wool or just scavenge some wool from a fence. (If your feet are getting wet or sweat - also take some talc powder.) All that said, you defo do more miles per day than me Daren - but I got 20 years on you mate! Haha
Thank you for sharing
I intend to go this stretch soon. I so much love your stenographic way of explaining and reporting. I hate these BS stories of so many which are just of no interest. Thank you.
Haha, thank you very much 😊👍😉😉
Hey mate, congrats on reaching 1k subscribers! I met you on Day 4 of the C2C hike (my name's Jake) and it was great meeting you and hiking a bit together! I've been watching your videos ever since then and you were part of the inspiration for me to start my own UA-cam channel! It's great to see you're doing well and hiking lots and putting out great content. Keep it up mate.
Ahhh sweet, you're the youngster who smashed out the pennine way in 10 days right?
Thanks buddy, will definitely sub as I expect you will go on to great things.
Good luck & nice meeting you :-)
@@darrencurtisuk haha yep that's me!
Great video and timely. I’m almost half way through (Kirkby Stephen). I’ve taken the X-Mid, worth the extra few grams for me and I need the trekking poles (two new hips last summer and knackered footballer knees!). Need a hot brew too so have a stove and a warmer sleeping system (it’s close to 0 at night at the mo) so my base weight is about 1.5kg heavier than yours. Have rewatched your videos of the walk as motivation - 9 days is a great effort, I’m aiming for 12. Nine Standards tomorrow
Hi Mike, that's for swinging by again! Should be nice and dry up at 9 standards. I have such fond memories of the C2C, enjoy it :-)
Nice video - I found myself saying "is that it?" when you went through your bag though! The Lighterpack link has def given me some things to think about. Cheers.
Each trip is different. Kinda fun playing around with what you need for each trek.
ATB Darren
Great advice
Thanks for this! I'm setting off for the C2C on Monday. Useful to shake down the pack a little more.
Let me know how you get on :-)
@@darrencurtisuk just arrived in Shap! Knees need a rest but loving it so far!
@@JH-ne7mr The hardest part is done! It's a gentle stroll to Kirkby Stephen
@@darrencurtisukI finished! I even made it a day earlier then planned!
Brilliant!
Great video. How do you create a custom Maps Me showing places to eat, shops etc along the C2C Darren?
I convert the Gpx route file into the KML format which Maps.me uses.
Then share /send it to Maps.me
Download the offline maps, should be promoted to do this when you zoom into an area along the trail.
To find shops, places to eat just use the search bar and they will show up. You then just need to select, save /bookmark them.
I use different colors for each type, ie shop /Pub /campsite etc
You can even add your own notes in each bookmark like opening hours etc
Hope that helps. Takes a little to get used to, but I always use MapsMe to plan each excursion. So handy knowing.
Great vid Daz I'm all set to go in a few weeks just did a 5 day warm up hike in the peak district 😀 👍 😎
Cheers mate, I'll be watching that vid shortly!
@@darrencurtisuk sweet 😍
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Hi mate, enjoy watching your videos I've been suffering really bad from blisters in-between my toes on the Norfolk coastal path walk, I know you use toe socks are they a game changer in your opinion? Really thinking of getting some myself.
Yes, certainly helped me massively. Injinji are the market leader, but cheaper brands work just as well tbh!
@@darrencurtisuk nice one thanks will order some now, should get on the links so you can get commission 😁
@@liamm7613 Hahahaha! Blisters are a funny thing. Can be anything from lacing your shoes wrong, socks too warm or not thick enough. I usually get a few at the start of the hiking season, then the toes get battle hardened from then onwards.
Good luck 😎🙏🤞
Thanks for this, really helpful. Will be doing this soon. So there isn't any long gaps (say 15 miles) between shops and pubs etc.?
Yes there are very long gaps between facilities.
I suggest you purchase the Harvey Maps North & South.
I marked pubs, cafes, shops on map and planned accordingly
Great no nonsense stuff. Loads of great tips. Thank you. Would you recommend the trekkertent over the durston x mid 1p?
No way, its only purpose for me is as my lightest possible shelter. Tiny inside! Maybe being a bit harsh on it, it's a decent bit of kit
Hi Darren - love the videos and really enjoyed the one on the CWT you did recently, as it is something I'm looking to do later this summer. Out of interest, did the kit list from C2C change much for the CWT, or did you use majority of the same (In terms of Tent/Mat/Sleeping Bag arrangements etc.)? Cheers
For the CWT I took a 50l AtomPack, warmer quilt, inflatable mat, xmid tent.
All items a little heavier, but warmer in case bad weather rolled in.
I kept the same ultralight outdoor philosophy elsewhere as much as possible.
I think my x2 food carries on the CWT weighed alone as much as my whole C2C kit!
Any further questions, I'd be happy to help
@@darrencurtisuk Cheers - is that the Xmid 1? I know someone who uses one and waxes lyrical about it! What was the average pack you were carrying on CWT, around 15/20kg then? Should be manageable especially on the downhill sections arounds Falls of Glomach!
@@DanCharlie yes the 1p, love it. Link to my CWT kit list lighterpack.com/r/ws7hsb
Loving your vids Darren. What was the app you used to find all the shops/pubs/cafes etc?
👌👌👌
Maps.me, it's ace
Hi Darren, like yourself I intend to camp in my tent on the coast to coast next month, can you recommend more places to camp ? You mentioned Danby Wiske and Shap, I want to stay at ennerdale on day one, any others would be helpful, thanks Darren.
Honestly I was surprised by how many places I passed that I could have wild camped at!
You will have an amazing time, don't stress about places to camp.
@Darren Curtis Thanks Darren, that's a big help mate, keep up your UA-cam posts,👍
Thank you, good information for me next year. You said the trail is relatively easy to follow. Does the MapsMe app give any indication if you are off trail? Seems like a few hikers are off course and losing their way.
If you plot a route it's easy to follow, although there's no sound alert if off course I just quickly check it if in doubt
Brilliant video on the Coast to Coast Darren. I loved the way you were anxious at the beginning on Day 1 and became extremely confident as the days progressed. To complete the walk in a mere 9 days was impressive too !! All the other videos that I have watched are 12 days minimum and many 14 days plus.
What happened to Adam from Manchester on Day 4 ?
He went home suddenly. Was he giving up or only ever intending on walking that far ?
Im going to attempt the C2C this year. Definitely ordering a light weight tent.
His knee required surgery after a recent motorbike accident
It's a great adventure, go for it!!
@@darrencurtisuk I see so he only did a few days to be careful with his knee.
Im definitely looking forward to C to C Darren. I noticed that you and other walkers didnt use a compass yet other walkers say a compass is essential. Im sticking to old fashioned maps as what did people do before the internet. Just rely on good old maps lol.
Also you camped behind the pub at Danby Wiske. There is an amazing campsite now open in Danby Wiske which caters for C to C walkers. Church Holme Camping. Look it up online my friend. Its literally the best campsite ever. It only opened last year.
Terrific succinct comments on your channel. Any chance you could do an instructional video on your trekkertent, which can be augmented by your personal comments on why and how this tent works for you? I intend to do the C2C later in the year, solo. So thanks for all the insights.
Yes I keep meaning to get around with making a video about this tent. It worked for me because it was so damn light! You just need to make sure you pitch it arse into the wind and hope the wind doesn't change direction. The 1man is very tight to manoeuvre in. Good luck on the c2c!!
PS. Info. for the tent: did you drybag the outer separate from the inner?
Did you keep both tied together? (Another reviewer suggested keeping inner and outer tied together.
Did you need to spray with proofer/midge Deet? How many pegs did you use? I can't remember from your YT programs if you used the additional guys?
Cheers Steve
I'm sure there are
I always take them down separately. If the fly has condensation or rain then it goes in outside pocket. Stakes wise I always use msr groundhog minis for main points, or the standard groundhogs if expecting looser ground. Ti shepard hooks are enough for minor tie outs
@@darrencurtisuk Thanks for the responses and tips. Can't wait to get the tent for a few dry runs.
Nice one mate. Wish I'd taken smidge/anti-mossie stuff now. Got absolutely massacred by midges in Shap 🤦♂️
Not sure about the no underwear btw 🤣
😅😅😅
The Atom 40 is a wonderful pack. :)
3 years and over 1000 miles. Still good as new.
Although wish it smelt the same 😅
@@darrencurtisuk mine is 5 years ld but hasn't had the use to make it stink yet. :)
Planning my walk do you still recommend maps me for navigation? Pete
Great video! I was unable to see the author your book. I'm planning on a mix of tenting and Inns I'm looking for a good book that tells me what accommodations ate available at each stop.
Thanks
Hiya, it was Cicerone. If you want decent info for the trail then I'd suggest you join the Facebook group for the walk. Stacks of up to date info there!!
Great video! What was your longest mileage day and how many hours please?
Hiya
Think day 2 was the longest day walking, perhaps 12 hours?
I think I breakdown each days stats at the end of each video
@@darrencurtisuk thank you!
Very nice. Enjoyed. Thanks for the lighter pack link. Did you like the atom pack? Gordon
I love the AtomPacks stuff. It's annoying that alot of the best ultralight stuff is based in America and it costs a ton for us based in the UK to purchase.
Thankfully AtomPacks is based in UK!
@@darrencurtisuk I like you can customise them too.
Out on the Kungsleden I saw a guy weighing his pack at Abisko - 35 kilo.
I can't believe how light you can travel now, I might just rethink my decision to go B&B only these days.
Ouch! Each hike is different of course. Thanks for the comment Mike
Cant lie that was a missed opportunity to call it the “shit kit”, other than that great vid 😂
Haha, or tissues 'shit tickets' lol
Do you need a bigger backpack
A bigger pack usually results in one taking more stuff 😬
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