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Lindsay
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Re: To Much Kit?
« Reply #30 on Apr 4, 2011, 3:22pm »

Apr 1, 2011, 4:44pm, Jennifer and Stephen McGuigan wrote:

Rob

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Re: To Much Kit?
« Reply #31 on Apr 8, 2011, 8:35pm »

PS..went to TK's on Saturday and ......no trousers!!!..just a very lightweight jacket for the summer!

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Re: To Much Kit?
« Reply #32 on Dec 26, 2011, 3:32pm »

It's about being sensible, I've walked in deserts and the Arctic but always take what I need, most based on experience, sometimes I will "Cache" my rucksack if it's a short out and back on a good day but feels strange whenever I do.

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Re: To Much Kit?
« Reply #33 on Dec 27, 2011, 7:04pm »

There is something in one of PGs about taking too much on the feels (could be the Western Fells). There is a point, especially in the summer, about carrying about more stuff than you will ever need.

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Re: To Much Kit?
« Reply #34 on Jan 23, 2012, 6:48pm »

Are there any forum members who are MRT members, fell-runners or both?

It would be interesting to hear their opinion on how much weight to carry - I'm pretty sure some people from the MRTs do run in the fells, and you have to travel light then.

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Re: To Much Kit?
« Reply #35 on Feb 22, 2012, 7:19pm »

A good daysack :-[

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(1) Sleeping bag, roll mat and bivy bag. (gore-tex or the equivalent)

(2) Two days food, hot flask and a ltr of cold liquid. (bag of Murray Mints-optional !!)

(3) Map, compass , headlight & whistle. (no,I don't have a mobile phone)

(4) Waterproofs .

I would not feel comfortable unless I had the above.

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Re: To Much Kit?
« Reply #36 on Dec 27, 2012, 2:06am »

Hey.
I agree totally, you can't carry too much kit.
But the one thing i have learned over the years (especially the years when i was wearing green!) Ditch the pack, and carry your kit in belt bags. All the weight kept off your back is a bonus. I can do an entire 12 hour walk with kit bags on my belt. No more sweaty back! It makes a massive difference, trust me.
Iain.

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Re: To Much Kit?
« Reply #37 on Jan 9, 2013, 8:30pm »

What belt system are you using Iain? I've never seen any of a good size for use, look forward to your reply.

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