Here's John Sutcliffe's kit list from his Cape to Cape walk. Baseweight 40-45lb...
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Had to source a version I could more readily read: https://johnsutcliffe.net/assets/the-cape-to-cape-walk---equipment-list.pdf
At which point what struck me first was, wow, so many batteries. Then the five year supply of vitamin I. Incidently, 50 x 400mg does not weigh 10g (I'm betting he had 200mg tabs). Overall though, fascinating.
To be fair the BASE WEIGHT is 12.5 - 13kg as the list included 7 days food, 1L water & meths.Here's John Sutcliffe's kit list from his Cape to Cape walk. Baseweight 40-45lb...
He looks to have made some not so good choices. He could have spent less on his basic camping gear and saved 2.5 kilos and what did he think he was doing carrying 2.75 kilos of electrical equipment? Is the "Arc'teryx top (found on Devils Staircase)" theft by finding?To be fair the BASE WEIGHT is 12.5 - 13kg as the list included 7 days food, 1L water & meths.
Still more than I would wish to carry.
Opppps sorry, wrong Sutcliffe
Like looking at folks gear lists for ideas
But I had to stop reading at
"Porridge with instant milk and SUGAR"
Is @Charlie83 perhaps a Scot?Are you suggesting that there's no need for milk and porridge as sugar is much more calorifically dense on its own.
Perhaps he was after recapturing his youth, hence the old-fashioned pack weight?
I see, should I keep an eye open for the book?
Looking over that list it's not that bad. He could have found lighter alternatives for quite a few items but if you've already got something why change it. Don't understand the box of batteries though.
I've read 1/3 of it and it's a mixture of stories from his past, walking and lots of his own research & investigations on the areas he walks through. Lot of history and geology, a bit like in the movie 'Hooks".
Water and a pinch of salt.
A (mainly) breakfast dish made by mixing rolled oats into a hot liquid (water, milk, milk and water) and stiring it, traditionally with a spurtle (wooden stick) until it almost sets. It is a traditional dish of Scotland where it is prepared with just water, salt and rolled oats. Some people not brought up in the Scottish tradition make it with milk and sugar and even add in raisins. If you do this it is good to tell Scottish friends how much better it is that way.You'll have to forgive my ignorance but what is this "porridge" you speak of?
A (mainly) breakfast dish made by mixing rolled oats into a hot liquid (water, milk, milk and water) and stiring it, traditionally with a spurtle (wooden stick) until it almost sets. It is a traditional dish of Scotland where it is prepared with just water, salt and rolled oats. Some people not brought up in the Scottish tradition make it with milk and sugar and even add in raisins. If you do this it is good to tell Scottish friends how much better it is that way.
I see. Very quaint. It used to be a staple French food but it fell out of fashion as the Middle Ages came to an end.A (mainly) breakfast dish made by mixing rolled oats into a hot liquid (water, milk, milk and water) and stiring it, traditionally with a spurtle (wooden stick) until it almost sets. It is a traditional dish of Scotland where it is prepared with just water, salt and rolled oats. Some people not brought up in the Scottish tradition make it with milk and sugar and even add in raisins. If you do this it is good to tell Scottish friends how much better it is that way.