In reply to Pedro50:
??? Really, kit maybe but not real world day to day load.
food and water???
kit taken:
ultimate direction 30l pack and light w/proof cover
terra nova 800g tent
3/4 ultralight thermarest
ultra light 2 season down s/bag
one titanium pot
pocket rocket and gas and lighter
light down jacket
merino base layer
light but solid Patagonia gtx jacket
ligtweight tunning water proof trousers
spare socks
spare pants
head torch
beanie
first aid kit
ultralight trail running poles
suncream and soap ( both v small)
compass and map
tiny water filter
and half a toothbrush
not sure what forethought could do to lighten that up?
you’re probably right on weight for kit but carrying 1.5l of water, energy bars, hydration stuff and food for two feeds a day, Can’t really cut back on that!
thanks for the advice on a route for bank holiday weekend though!
Post edited at 22:48