Weight & Fittness

Weighty Issues
After Lots of thought I think I've come up with What is possibly a better kit load than the one I took to Hebdon Bridge.

Shelter - Rab Ridge Raider Hooped Bivi.
It will be a bit cramped, but at just over 800g its the lightest shelter I can find without taking Basha's and putting them up from trees.

Sleeping Bag
RAB Neutrino 400
After talking to Mark at Ultra Light Outdoor Gear he recomended the Neutrino as its light, yet with a rating of down to -4 Deg C.

Clothes
Cragg Hoppers Kiwi Trousers
2 Pairs
Lycra Cycle Shorts. None padded to help prevent chafing
Paramo Gambia Sport Zip
Paramo Mountain Pull On
Paramo Taiga Fleece
Paramo Alta 2
Seal Skin Beany Hat
Seal Skin All weather Gloves
Seal Skin Liner Gloves
Bridgedale Endurance Trecker Socks
Bridgedale Coolmaz Liner Socks
Magnum Classic Boots

Food
Jetboil PCS
Optimus Fuel 100g X2
SIS Gel 1
SIS Hydration Sachets
Fuzion foods
Flap Jacks
Cadbury Hot Choc Sachets
Nescafe 3-in-1 sachets
Milbank bag

FA Kit
Blister Plasters
Plasters
2X Medium Dressings
Triangular Sling
Safety Pins

Wash Kit
Soap
Toothpaste
Tooth Brush
150cm x 150cm Travel Towel

Nav Kit
OS Explorer/ Outdoor Lesure Laminated Maps
Silva type 4 compass
Chinograph Pencils
Ortlieb Map Case

Misc
L/W Dry Bags
Casio G Shock.
3" Locking/Folding penknife
Whistle

On the Fittness front I've just bought 20kgs(aprox 50lb) in weight lifting weights, I'll be putting them in an old rucksack and walking about 9 miles (chesterfield to mill green & back on the chesterfield canal.) every day. Although the route is pretty flat, it will get me used to carrying weight, as this was one of the things I struggled with in July.

I've also been going to the gym almost daily, I'm hoping to keep this up at the same time as walking with the weight, then by the time I've got enough sponsorship I'll be fit as the butchers dog.

TTFN