BIG STUFF:

• Backpack | Osprey Atmos 65 with rain cover  
• Sleeping pad | Exped Ultra 5R M Sleeping Mat
• Sleeping bag | Rabb
• Tent | Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3
• Groundsheet | BA Footprint
• Dry bags | Exped
• Ground Sheet | Tyvek
• Chair | Helinox Chair one

WARDROBE:

• Rain jacket | OR Helium 2 
• Puffy | Rab Microlight Alpine jacket  
• Thermal top | Isobaa Merino 200 Long Sleeve shirt
• Shorts | Cheapos
• Under wear | Isobaa Merino 180 Boxers 
• Tights |Mountain Warehouse Extreme 
• Shirt | Under armour  compression shirt
• Socks x 4 | Darn Tough
• Shoes | Solomon’ XA Pro 3D    
• Gloves | 
• Sun Gloves | Outdoor research
• Hat | Beanie
• Cap | Cheap Cap
• Sunglasses | Julbo

KITCHEN

• Pot | Optimus Terra Weekend HE Cook
• Cup |Sea to Summit collapsible plus cheap plastic Cup
• Spoon |Sea to Summit Titanium
• Water filter | Sawyer Squeeze Lrg
• Water treatment| Steripen
• Stove | MSR Pocket Rocket New
• Wind Break |Decathlon windbreak
• Fuel | Gas (whatever I can get)
• Bladder Platypus 3L
• Water bottle  | Smart water bottle
• Lighter | Mini Bic
• Rehydration | Nunn

ABLUTIONS:

• Sun cream | Spray Factor 50
• Lip Balm |
• Anti-Chafe | Body glide
• Toothpaste |Travel sized /Toothbrush|
• Loo roll /Wet wipes
• Trowel | Sea to Summit Pocket trowel
• First aid | Kit

ACCESSORIES:

• Phone | Samsung S22
• Battery pack + Cable | Anker Power core 20000
• Adapter plug | USB 2-way UK plug
• Wallet | Sea to Summit
• Knife | Gerber Paraframe 2
• Head torch | TIKKA PLUS2 headlamp
• Blister care | hypafix Tape
• Dry bag | Exped Selection
• Poles | Lekki Khumbo
• Watch | Garmin Instinct
• Thermal top | Isobaa – Merino 320 Long Sleeve shirt
• Fanny Pack | Mountain Smith Vibe
• Pillow |Treckology
• Stuff sack | to summit eVent (for my Bag)
  
  

MORE DETAIL:

Backpack: Osprey Atmos 65
I just like Osprey packs, although there are much lighter ones out there.
Bu I like how feels on my back and how it carries.  I also I like that I can fill from top and bottom.
Cost: £160

PAD: Exped Ultra 5R M Sleeping Mat
This Mat ships with a Schnozzle Pump bag for rapid, effortless and moisture free inflation which I love. It has anti-slip Grip Skin coating means you don’t slide off in the night even if your flat spot isn’t that flat !
Cost: £180

SLEEPING BAG: Rab neutrino Pro 500  
My bag is a Rab neutrino Pro 500, brought this for The CDT in 2022
Its lightweight and down so packs small. I have never been cold,
Several times on the CDT I was roasting so slept on the top this is a.-9C 15F degree bag and weighs 20ozs
Cost: £391

Pillow: Treckology
Inflatable Travel Pillow, this personal choice but I used this on my previous hike and loved it
£18

TENT: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 –
On all of my previous hikes I have used the Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 3. It’s a great, lightweight tent and free standing. But it’s now been discontinued so I have splashed out on a Copper spur. It’s very palatial which is useful in wet weather You can have all your gear inside and still have room to move and keep dry. weight 2lb 15oz
I also used the footprint. which protects the tent so you’re not packing a dirty tent
Cost: £395. 

RAIN Jacket: Helium II Jacket 
The Helium II Jacket is a super lightweight, extremely breathable and fully waterproof jacket that will keep you protected in wet and windy conditions.  and its incredibly light 6.4 ounces. An ultra-compressible piece you’ll never leave behind, it’s so light and packs down so small., however
Cost: £104 – worth the price. 

Leggings:  Men’s Base Layer Pants

I don’t carry long trousers but if I’m cold I will slip these on. They are Isotherm and so have good heat retention to ensures you stay warm, even in the coldest climates. They are High wicking and so keeping you dry and comfortable. They dry quickly too
Lightweight – no added bulk, great when used as part of a layering system
Cost: £9.95

Puffy: Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket
The Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket. weight 15.7 oz.  445g jacket with 750 fill down. It’s super warm, I love it, plus it squashes down to nothing
Cost: £165.32

Thermals:  Isobaa – Merino 200 Long Sleeve shirt
Merino keeps you warm when it’s cold and breathes well when it’s warm, keeping you comfortable whatever the weather. It’s also quick drying, naturally odour resistant 200g
Cost: £39.00

Underwear: Merino supernatural
£17

Shorts:  Cheapos
I brought some cheapos from light in the box , They have a draw string
shorts
Cost: £10.

Sun Gloves: Outdoor Research
I don’t normally wear gloves but noticed several hikers in videos taking Sun gloves!  I tried them and
loved them
£25.

Gloves: Boardman
Waterproof, breathable, and windproof
Soft, durable synthetic palm with gel padding for increased grip and comfort
Cost: £30

Socks:  Darn Tough
Merino, smell proof, cushioned, seamless, durable, fast action wicking,
I carry four pairs and swap regularly, this works for me but maybe overkill for you!
Cost: £18-£20.

Shoes: Salomon XA Pro 3D
Shoes are the most subjective of all things on my gear list. Comfort and fit are paramount, especially for beginners. Durability (Relative to cost) comes next, and everything else is just noise.
On thru hikes I would expect to use between 4 to 5 pairs but on the C2C   some worn in ones should do.
I tend to buy off season or in the sales and would hope to snap these up at £80 or less
Cost: £120.RSP

Hat: Beanie
Lost mine so picked this up from one of the Huts in the Whites.
Acrylic hat, it’s warm….
Cost: $10

Hat: Cap
It’s a hat!

Sunglasses: JULBO – Explorer 2.0 Chameleon
Love these sunglasses especially great when hiking through the snow
Cost: £150.26 (mine were Free from sponsor)

Pot: Optimus Terra Weekend HE Cook 
I love this pot, It has Heat exchanger system cuts boil time by 20% it’s easy to clean.
Lowdown: Volume: 0.95 L, Size: 165 × Ø 12 and 4 mm | 6.49 x Ø 4.8″, Weight: 10 oz | 284 g
Cost: £31 

Windbreak: Decathlon windbreak
This is a nice to have but I’m bringing it after several food accident while protecting my cooking from the wind. Its 190gm light and durable, it folds flat and can help reduce fuel 
Cost: £9.00

Cup: Sea to Summit & Basic
I Carry TWO, I carry a folding sea to summit and a cheap basic one
The basic one I find useful when I have to bail water when the source is low or slow
Cost: £5 and 99p.

Spoon: Sea to Summit Titanium Spoon
Titanium, lightweight, and strong. This spoon has been in my life for a while and does the trick! 12gms
Cost: £6.00

Knife: Gerber Paraframe 2
I came by this knife by accident, I found it on the ground on my first hike and carried it on trial until I found its owner, I was so impressed I had to buy my own
This knife comes in several sizes I use the 3 inch version
Cost: £25.00

Water Filter: Steripen
Normally I use a Sawyer Squeeze but whilst hiking the CDT last year I was hiking with two American guys who used a Steripen, I was so impressed that I brought one.
Cost: £130

Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket II
I’ve had this Pocket Rocket for years. It’s reliable, lightweight and fast. It seems silly to replace it,
Cost: £30

Smart Water Bottle 1L X 2 * not available in the 1litre size in the UK!
These are the more popular water bottles to carry on any long-distance trail at 37.5g (empty obviously) they slip easily into the pockets of your pack so easily
I’ll carry 2 of these most of the time, and with the 3L bladder this gives a max capacity of 5L.  (If needed)
Cost: Who cares.

Phone Samsung S22+
It’s a phone, camera!

Battery: Anker Power Core 20100
I like this power pack. It’s a beast, normally can last me a week charging my stuff
Does what is says on the tin.
Cost: £29.99

Electricals: 3 / usb Outlet
It’s a plug! 2 outlets to help charge
£7.

Blister Care: Hypafix
Came across this by accident Used on chaffing areas i.e., when your pack is settling in, blister or hot spots on feet . I cut into lengths and carry in my first aid kit.
Cost: £3.66

Watch: Garmin
I saw another hiker with this and liked it, nice clear face to read plus many other features
Cost: £300.

Drybags: Exped Fold Dry 4 Pack Drybag
I was given these bags as part as a sponsorship deal back in 2014 and they are still good to go although I have added a couple of “Sea to summit” bags
1 for my clothes
1 for electricals
1 for my daily food /snacks.
Cost: £43

Food Bag Outdoor research
I prefer this type of bag to easily see and get you food rather than searching through a normal drybag
£22.

Fanny Pack:  Mountain Smith Vibe
Ultimate organization in a small lumbar pack, ready for a myriad of uses. Whether hiking, traveling, or using it for everyday carry, you will be amazed at how much fits
£16.45.

Storage sack:  Event Sea to Summit eVENT Compression Dry Sack
Does what it says, I use this bag to put my down sleeping bag in and compress. It is also waterproof
£21.

Water: Platypus 3L
This is my bladder of choice – It’ weighs 91gms. I have used the same model on all my hikes. I use this as my main hiking drinking water, it just sits on top of my pack for easy access, and I let the hose dangle.
Cost: £23.00

Poles: LEKI Khumbu SPEED LOCK
Used these on my last thru hike and they performed brilliantly.270g each.
Cost: £75.00

Anti Chafe: Body Glide
It is not a thing that I suffer from, but when it does begin you need to sort it quickly
COST: £6.50

Re-hydration: Nunn or similar
I have used Emergen-C for my electrolytes, and they have looked after me.
Crystal light is just for flavouring my water
Nuun Sport: Electrolyte tablets appeared to be the main hiker choice on trial in 2022
COST £5

First Aid: Life systems Trek
lengths of Hypafix, Nail scissors, Nail Clippers, Tick remover,
Ibuprofen, Sodium Naproxen, Ibuprofen night-time (knocks me out))
needles, plasters, antiseptic cream, Safety pins
Cost: £16.00

POOP Scoop: Sea to Summit Pocket Trowel
A super strong, lightweight and cleverly compact pocket trowel. Designed to support the Leave No Trace ethic of minimising back country impact by humans. The Pocket Trowel is collapsible, stores lighter/toilet tissues in handle,
I have used others, but for me this is far superior, I mean you want a nice hole to poop in right 100g weight
Cost: £7.00

Winter

Thermal top | Isobaa – Merino 320 Long Sleeve shirt
I really like Isobaa, and this is the same thermal shirt I always take/ wear
This one is a lot heavier and hopefully warmer for the snow 320GM
Cost £60