I can recommend the Sea to Summit combined 2 in 1 Dry bag & Compression sacks for getting every last bit packing space in your rucksack. Only trouble is all the extra space does tempt you to carry more!. I personally feel your water filter is way to bulky and honestly pretty much overkill for any water source in the UK. Also looking on the website. The filter cartridges have quite a poor lifespan of only 250ltrs or so.
I've just been watching your videos again and am not sure why I missed it the first time, but you are wearing Frogg togs. How did they perform against rain and keeping you warm in the wind? Noticed a few patches. I'm thinking of using them instead of my RAB Downpour
I bought the cheapest one. Mens ultra lite 2 for £20 jacket and trousers. The trousers I didn't use as they have no side zip so getting them on and off over boots is impossible. I found the jacket completely waterproof. I got a bit of wet at the cuffs but that's probably due to using poles and the angle of my arms. I really rate frogg togs but it does tear easily. It's like a weird paper but thicker. I patched it up with gaffa tape which did the job, not sure what I kept snagging it on I just think dragging the rucksack on and off probably tore it. For £20 and it's so lightweight it's worth a punt. Ive just bought another. This time the pro lite £30 it has storm flap buttons. I'm walking the skye trail at Easter, there's bound to be rain and it's the jacket I'm taking. Honestly though I've not had two days of solid rain only about 6-8 hours but it kept me completely dry. As for wind, well it did a good job but I had a windproof jacket and two other layers underneath. It is so light and cheap it might be worth a go. No matter how much I say it tho you'll be surprised at the material and won't trust it so if you buy one take it out on a rainy day B4 you go to build your trust in it. Let me know, I hope I haven't steered you wrong.
@Tubba Travels thanks for the info but not yet used them. Will be walking the East High Trail, which will be followed by the CWT, which concerns me. Both in June so hopefully the cilmate will be warmer. I will only have base and mid layer. The trousers fit fine as I got a XL which would fit an elephant and the boots fit easily.
Thanks Neil. I'm interested how you managed to keep dry feet and, although I've been successful doing that on WHW and C2C, and had also planned to do what you suggest with boot removal for deeper river crossings, looking at people's CWT vids, I think it'll be a lot more challenging to keep them dry in the bogs when I attempt it in May. Do you remember which Trekmates model you used? There are several of them at different price points. Cheers.
Hi mace, not sure I have any trekmates. Can you tell me what they are, maybe a different make? Well, dry feet. Because we gave ourselves 3 weeks to complete, we knew we could take time to hide from the rain if it got beyond visible. We could have hol up in the tent for a day if needed. Also we had time for river crossings , to change shoes and re boot on the other side. It does take longer but I made the decision to do that as we were in no rush. Also for me it was a necessity to at least try to keep dry feet as my plates of meat couldn't be wet for days on end without causing me serious foot problems. I couldn't cope with trench foot. There was bog and it was deep but by using my poles I stabbed the ground in front of me before stepping. Although I got fast at this it still does really add to the time but we had 3 weeks, the scenery is wild, why rush. I totally understand if people have 14 days to smash it out then ploughing through rivers in trail runners is probably the only way to go so I'm glad I had longer.
@@tubbatravels sorry, I should have specified, gaiters, and you put Trekmates up on screen at that point in your description (33 seconds in). Just wondered which model. I'm with you on pace, I don't want to try to do it in 14 days either. I've set aside 3 weeks off work, although that does include an additional Friday and the weekends either side to get there and back! Thanks again for the content, the C2C stuff really helped me do it successfully!
Hi Mace, They are called Trekmates Rannoch dry size 1. They cost £32 now. I recommend them as I get no condensation and they are really durable. Only now after a few years of use is one of the boot clips slightly broken. Map girl gets terrible condensation with her pair, can't remember the name but these trekmates Rannoch dry are great. I'll paste a link here ; www.trekmates.co.uk/collections/head-hands-feet/products/rannoch-dry-gaiter. Anything I can do to help please ask. @@macewindupage
@@tubbatravelsand what Abt condensation? It must have been bad in Scotland..i remember I used to wake up bcs of water dripping on my face in a single skin tent..
@@vvs3796 well it's a single skin tent and they are always susceptible to condensation so yes we did have varying amounts. I've been trying to work out what conditions cause it the most but there seems to be no rhyme or reason to it. I always carry a shammy and a face cloth to wipe it down and usually this is my morning chore. Sleeping with the doors open and the mesh door closed really helps. The tent is only 700 grams so I'll live with a bit of condensation.
From their website. It comes from north America. They don't make this exact bag any more but they have others. I like the zip ones as it has a front zipper. You have to pay import duty on top of the web price.
@@davidalexander287 That's really light , well done. I could leave my radio at home. The emergency blanket is about 400g. I don't know how you do it. Without food and water and power banks I'd be About 10.5 KG and I've spent some money on light weight gear. How is the training and prep going?
Great video,well explained 😊😊Hope to see you back out soon.
Thanks Bickie. I've got a couple of trips to edit still. Hoping to drop another video next Friday.All the best.
I can recommend the Sea to Summit combined 2 in 1 Dry bag & Compression sacks for getting every last bit packing space in your rucksack. Only trouble is all the extra space does tempt you to carry more!.
I personally feel your water filter is way to bulky and honestly pretty much overkill for any water source in the UK. Also looking on the website. The filter cartridges have quite a poor lifespan of only 250ltrs or so.
Cheers Martin I'll have a look at the compression sacks.
I've just been watching your videos again and am not sure why I missed it the first time, but you are wearing Frogg togs. How did they perform against rain and keeping you warm in the wind? Noticed a few patches. I'm thinking of using them instead of my RAB Downpour
I bought the cheapest one. Mens ultra lite 2 for £20 jacket and trousers. The trousers I didn't use as they have no side zip so getting them on and off over boots is impossible. I found the jacket completely waterproof. I got a bit of wet at the cuffs but that's probably due to using poles and the angle of my arms. I really rate frogg togs but it does tear easily. It's like a weird paper but thicker. I patched it up with gaffa tape which did the job, not sure what I kept snagging it on I just think dragging the rucksack on and off probably tore it. For £20 and it's so lightweight it's worth a punt. Ive just bought another. This time the pro lite £30 it has storm flap buttons. I'm walking the skye trail at Easter, there's bound to be rain and it's the jacket I'm taking. Honestly though I've not had two days of solid rain only about 6-8 hours but it kept me completely dry.
As for wind, well it did a good job but I had a windproof jacket and two other layers underneath.
It is so light and cheap it might be worth a go. No matter how much I say it tho you'll be surprised at the material and won't trust it so if you buy one take it out on a rainy day B4 you go to build your trust in it.
Let me know, I hope I haven't steered you wrong.
@Tubba Travels thanks for the info but not yet used them. Will be walking the East High Trail, which will be followed by the CWT, which concerns me. Both in June so hopefully the cilmate will be warmer. I will only have base and mid layer. The trousers fit fine as I got a XL which would fit an elephant and the boots fit easily.
To prevent condensation getting on your sleeping bag, zip up your rain shell and pull it over the sleeping bag so the hood is at your feet…simple
Nice one
Thanks Neil. I'm interested how you managed to keep dry feet and, although I've been successful doing that on WHW and C2C, and had also planned to do what you suggest with boot removal for deeper river crossings, looking at people's CWT vids, I think it'll be a lot more challenging to keep them dry in the bogs when I attempt it in May. Do you remember which Trekmates model you used? There are several of them at different price points. Cheers.
Hi mace, not sure I have any trekmates. Can you tell me what they are, maybe a different make?
Well, dry feet. Because we gave ourselves 3 weeks to complete, we knew we could take time to hide from the rain if it got beyond visible. We could have hol up in the tent for a day if needed. Also we had time for river crossings , to change shoes and re boot on the other side. It does take longer but I made the decision to do that as we were in no rush.
Also for me it was a necessity to at least try to keep dry feet as my plates of meat couldn't be wet for days on end without causing me serious foot problems. I couldn't cope with trench foot.
There was bog and it was deep but by using my poles I stabbed the ground in front of me before stepping. Although I got fast at this it still does really add to the time but we had 3 weeks, the scenery is wild, why rush.
I totally understand if people have 14 days to smash it out then ploughing through rivers in trail runners is probably the only way to go so I'm glad I had longer.
@@tubbatravels sorry, I should have specified, gaiters, and you put Trekmates up on screen at that point in your description (33 seconds in). Just wondered which model. I'm with you on pace, I don't want to try to do it in 14 days either. I've set aside 3 weeks off work, although that does include an additional Friday and the weekends either side to get there and back! Thanks again for the content, the C2C stuff really helped me do it successfully!
Hi Mace, They are called Trekmates Rannoch dry size 1. They cost £32 now. I recommend them as I get no condensation and they are really durable. Only now after a few years of use is one of the boot clips slightly broken. Map girl gets terrible condensation with her pair, can't remember the name but these trekmates Rannoch dry are great. I'll paste a link here ; www.trekmates.co.uk/collections/head-hands-feet/products/rannoch-dry-gaiter. Anything I can do to help please ask.
@@macewindupage
@@tubbatravels Thank you!
Pee bottle is a must!!
I use a Lucazade sports bottle with a large top. Just have to remember what's in it when you wake up. 😁😁😁😁😁🤣🤣
@@davidalexander287 😂
Was my first time with one. It was a great addition to my kit.
@@davidalexander287 hilarious.
how did a tent perform on your trip? especcially in the wind..
With delta pegs it was great. It can withstand really strong wind.
@@tubbatravelsand what Abt condensation? It must have been bad in Scotland..i remember I used to wake up bcs of water dripping on my face in a single skin tent..
@@vvs3796 well it's a single skin tent and they are always susceptible to condensation so yes we did have varying amounts. I've been trying to work out what conditions cause it the most but there seems to be no rhyme or reason to it.
I always carry a shammy and a face cloth to wipe it down and usually this is my morning chore. Sleeping with the doors open and the mesh door closed really helps.
The tent is only 700 grams so I'll live with a bit of condensation.
Where did you get the zpack
From their website. It comes from north America. They don't make this exact bag any more but they have others. I like the zip ones as it has a front zipper. You have to pay import duty on top of the web price.
Your pack is like Mary Poppin's bag; how did it all fit in there ha ha
To quote Toyah Wilcox 'It's a mystery'
What was the total weight?
@@davidalexander287 16kg when I set off. Still looking for ways to make it lighter.
@Tubba Travels I am on a budget so cutting weight is difficult but now down to 7.5kg base weight, but I am not carrying all the photo equipment.
@@davidalexander287 That's really light , well done. I could leave my radio at home. The emergency blanket is about 400g. I don't know how you do it. Without food and water and power banks I'd be About 10.5 KG and I've spent some money on light weight gear. How is the training and prep going?