Ibex wrote:Fantastic walk report there. Wonderful photo's too!
You do some pretty impressive wanders in the hills. I marvel at your ability to get all that gear in the bag at just 13kg. My bag seems to be around the 11kg mark, with no tent, extra food, or cooking equipment in. I always overpack and make it harder on myself.
Your brave going for a swim in the Loch of Death. Can imagine how cold that must have been. Brrr. Though I know how good it is to get the sweat off.
Great report ML, may have to look through your others.
Many thanks!!
The great thing about over packing is that it is a great workout and gets your muscles used to carry heavier gear!
@Alteknacker
Regarding your questions..
My tent is a Coleman Rigel X2. I used it in the rain and stayed dry, but would not want to test it in any worse conditions. I use it only for these kind of trips when I know it will be dry and pleasant. For all other trips I have a basecamp type of tent which is fully water and storm proof.
Regarding the net is a thing I should remember ...have at least 2 at home
Regarding wearing trainers, it is something I have thought about for a while. But my feet only tend to get sore when I carry a heavier backpack and thats the times when you should wear boots I believe. But I do like the idea
mountain thyme wrote:Well done as always .., not been wild camping in a while ,.. Need to join you
Oh nothing beats a good wild camp- lol although next to the car is great as well (all the gear you don't have to worry carrying) ...
smalltounboy wrote:Fantastic report, inspires me to look out my tent and wild camp as well
Mark
I can only recommend it!!
Will be looking forward to read your trip report when you go!
AnnieMacD wrote:Don't know how I missed this. What an astounding walk/camp. It must be very liberating carrying everything you need on your back and then stopping wherever you feel like. The midges are the bane of the Highlands in summer, and one never gets used to them.
Great report.
Many thanks...it is great, but also very tempting to stop earlier than you have to