LighterPack
Carried weight
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SWCP – what did I learn.
My body shape didn’t change, but I did lose 4kg. I shrank a bit in diameter. Insomnia still happened, despite being physically exhausted I continued to wake up in the small hours. Anxiety and nightmares still happened, I just had a smaller list to fret about. I used my mental toolkit to box those thoughts… Continue reading
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SWCP day minus 1
Went out early for a short walk to check the backpack weight on some hills. Came back and dumped 2lbs of stuff I can do without. Gotta manage away that do-I-have-enough-gear anxiety! https://lighterpack.com/r/26qo6o Thank you Royal Mail who delivered the SWCPA Reverse Guide book in record time. Ordered Thursday, posted Friday, it arrived this morning.… Continue reading
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SWCP day minus 2
I’ve got pre-walk nerves! Excitement and anticipation.At least the weather is looking good for next 10 days. Kit is finalised https://lighterpack.com/r/26qo6oI wanted it to be lighter than the Thames Path kit – https://lighterpack.com/r/elkaod – which it is but only marginally. Though I’ve managed to include a pillow, cat hole system, doubling of battery size plus… Continue reading
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The Kit
What worked and what didn’t? The list and weights of my stuff First up what didn’t work. I didn’t use the Shokz headphones at all. Wasted weight carried. I thought I’d have times on trail I might be bored, or have downtime at camp, so I’d loaded up on audiobooks. I wasn’t bored while walking… Continue reading
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In the beginning, a training exercise
Thames Path National Trail A training exercise intended to shakedown my kit. An easy 373 k thruhike down the river. Source in Kemble, South Gloucestershire, via English countryside, villages, towns and cities to London, passing through our capital city, ending at the North Sea on the north Kent coast. English summer weather expected – sunshine,… Continue reading
About Me
An English walker who sleeps better outdoors.
