Friday 2 October 2009

Valerie's Packing and Weights

Here is Valerie's list of equipment and weights, not in order of importance! The rucksack was chosen because it is a good personal fit.

Valerie's rucksack, Freeflow IV 20:-
Trousers (1), shirts (2), T-shirts (2), underwear (3 sets) -1kg 200gm
Socks -200gms (Corrymoor mohair - 1pr cushion sole, 1pr plain knit; 3prs Rohan liners )
Long sleeved zip-T shirt - 150gms
Trekmate lightweight longjohns and long sleeved T - 230gms
Rohan dress - 185gms
Fleece (in Pod-sac)- 350gms
Waterproof poncho -340gms
Waterproof leggings 200gms
Crocs (in Pod-sac) -220gms
Glasses & case -100gms
Soap/shower gel, toothpaste & t-brush,comb -300gms
Rucksack - 1.07kg and snack bars
Total weight 4.6kg (without water in my bottles)

Small camera in case (round neck). Terry is carrying my towels and sheet sleeping bag to keep weight down and enable me to use the 20lt rather than the 25lt rucksack.





Photos:
Clothes, waterproof poncho in bag, sheet and towels

Clothes and poncho folded/rolled and ready to pack. The socks tuck in the bottom corners of the pack

No comments:

Post a Comment