Sgurr wrote:Go to Walks, top left and scroll to Cairngorms. They are all sorted by levels of difficulty from 1 boot upwards. Or search the long distance walks. You will get the official description from Paul and Helen who run this site, and a plethora of variations from other people who have done the same or similar. Wild camping is a bit like jumping in at the deep end. The pack is WAY heavier than a day pack, but go for it if you think you would like it. (Here speaks someone who has only EVER camped when it is the only way of getting to the hill of choice)
Hi Squrr and thank you for the response and general signposting and advice. It is much appreciated. I will be sure to follow your directions and check it out.
With regards to wild camping, I do have a reasonable degree of experience, albeit some 20+ years ago now. I've already got all the stuff that will be making the journey (Footwear, clothing, backpacks, tents, cooking system, filtration, survival kit, first aid and nav aids etc) and am currently testing it in the field and getting some practice walks in so that it does not come as a complete shock to the system.
Getting all the lightest of gear wasn't really an option straight of the bat due to financial considerations but, I tried to do as much as I could in terms of bang for buck relative to weight. Load wise we are trying to keep it at 15kg or below per pack and we are roughly in that zone at the moment.
We really do want to incorporate some wild camping into the experience and simply want to get away from it all after the oppressive and depressive nature of constant lockdowns. We just want to feel free again (if only for a wee while). We will combine that ideally with the odd campsite to freshen up properly and recharge devices etc.
Thanks again for your response and general advice.