by Bastonjock » Thu Oct 07, 2021 8:51 pm
Thank you for all your well informed replys , I am also looking into mats etc , I've had a bit of experience with the self inflating ones and will rule those out
I've done a fair bit of motorcycle camping where weight was not a concern ,but the thought of hiking with 3k tents and 3k sleeping bags is a no no
About 40years ago I tried to scramble to the top of a ridge in glencoe carrying everything including the kitchen sink , so light weight gear it is
I'm not in a rush to buy the equipment so I'll keep looking , I've been thoroughly enjoying my walk along the berwickshire coast and very much looking forward to doing more , I managed 40k yesterday after I missed the bus at Cockburn'spath ,23,k on the trail and 17k by road on the return
I'm increasing my knowledge every day , I might even tackle a small mountain in a few days