Below is my proposed gear list for the 2014 TGO Challenge, nearly all of the kit listed is well used and well tested so hopefully it should see me through. The sleeping bag is a new item and has only been used on one trip so far but first impressions are very good. So... on to the list:
*Updated 12 April 2014 - Weights added*
MLD Exodus FS pack inc frame, Klymit Airbeam pad, hip belt pockets, stow pocket, lid & water bottle holders
MLD cuben fiber dry bag (Size large)
Zpacks cuben food bag inc clip
Zpacks cuben fiber pillow dry bag (Doubles as dry bag for spare clothes)
Exped schnozzle dry bag thing (Doubles as pump for sleep mat)
Osprey pack cover
Weight: 1,152g
Shelter
MLD Trailstar
Borah Gear Bivy
MLD UL ground cloth (might cut in half)
Pegs - Easton Gold, Easton Blue, Vargo Ti stakes
MLD cuben finer peg bag
Alloy Pacer Poles
Weight: 1,703g
Sleeping
Marmot Plasma 30 Sleeping bag
As Tucas Foratata down socks
Exped Synmat UL7 mat + repair kit
Zpacks cuben fiber pillow dry bag
Weight: 1,174g
Cooking
Jetboil SolTi
Gas
Fire steel
Sea to Summit X-cup
Long handles Ti Spoon
MYOG cosy
Alpkit stuff sack
Weight: 658g
Clothing - Worn
Salomon Speedcross 3 shoes
Outdoors X-socks
MLD SuperLight gaiters
Montane Terra trousers
Rab MeCo 120 boxers
Rab MeCo 120 base layer
Mountain Equipment Mid
Montane Featherlite Marathon windproof
Clothing/Gear - Carried
Rab Demand eVent smock
Mountain Equipment Firelite waterproof trousers
Montane Fireball smock
H&M Ultralight down jacket
Montane Prism gloves
Extremities Tuff Bags overmitts
Montane cap
Mountain Equipment mountain cap
Kahtoola Microspikes
Salewa Tour-X Superlight ice axe + cover & leash
Spare Outdoors X-socks &/or Sealskins
Spare Rab MeCo boxers
Weight all clothing: 3,026g
Bits and Pieces
Silva compass
Map case and printed maps
First aid kit
Wash kit inc towel
Sawyer mini water filter inc 2 bags & straw
Oakley sunglasses
Sawyer sun cream
Midge head net
Petzl e-lite head torch
MYOG Lantern
Toilet kit
Tramplite Trowel
ID/Cash/Cards in MLD ditty bag
Repair kit
Weight: 1,780g
Gizmos
SPOT tracker + spare batteries
GoPro Hero3+ Black + spare batteries
Velbon tripod
Iphone + case
Headphones
Tecknet Power Bank charger thing
Assorted cables
Weight: 2,784g
Consumables
Water
Food (5 days - max amount to be carried)
Total pack weight not inc consumables: 10,154g
Comments/suggestions welcome :-)
Matt
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Nice to see someone not using winner with the Trailstar. Makes it work in more pitch options and plays to its strength as a tarp/shelter. I see a good kit setup, and one that will cope with Scotland in May.
ReplyDeleteI would wait to the last minute before packing those spikes and ice axe. In the end last year we did not need them.
Cheers Martin, I was unsure on bivy vs inner for a while due to fear of the midge but hoping they won't be a problem. Also hoping ice axe etc won't be needed but will decide nearer the off
DeleteOn all my Challenge walks and many others in May I have had no midge issues. Axe is looking less likely based on reports http://saisncairngorms.blogspot.co.uk
ReplyDeleteSnow spots: Affric Hills, Glen Coe, The Ben, Cairngorms. Gorms is the one too decide on.
Still tempted to swap to the inner but I'd rather use the bivy, unless I hear reports this week that the midges are out in force I'll be sticking with the bivy
DeleteAffric tops are mostly bare or threaded as of last week. The odd cornice here and there but unless there's another cold snap looks mostly avoidable with good route selection. Some midges in the glens, but not serious as yet. Good luck and enjoy the crossing matt
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, first one for me so I'm really looking forward to it, it's been on my 'to do' list for quite a few years :-)
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