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Quote: Originally posted by spiritburner on 20/9/2019

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Aren't those sites more use if you want to live like Ray Mears but no more than 100m from your car because lugging all that firewood, axes, cast iron pots, various knifes, steaks & gallons of ale is heavy work?

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Quote: Originally posted by ZIZAG on 22/9/2019

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I would suggest try and keep all your gear weight Minimal ,as Lightweight as you Can ,that is also user friendly .
You have made a good start with a comfortable Osprey Kyte rucksack .
Sleeping bags so much choice ,Depends on How much you can afford......
Remember the Lower the weight of the Items Especially in Gram's the More costly It will be
So try for a good Down Hydrophobic sleeping Bag 800g for Instance .

Sleeping mat 500/600g Exped,Thermarest.
Have good Insulation from the cold .
Msr Microrocket stove approx 75g and Gas Canister 200g also Aluminum cooking pot 100g .
These are Just some of the Kit you need for your Backpacking expeditions .
2 Person tent , there are loads of choices .
Look at Vango ,Wild Country tents for good value for money .
And Most Important .
Don't Scrimp on Walking Boots .
Again there are lots on the Market .
Read Reviews ,and try them out in
The shops .
Good luck with your Quest

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Quote: Originally posted by Ewen c on 22/9/2019

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Get as lightweight as you can but don't get obsessed with it. Remember that your rucksack also counts to weight and your boots do too. I usually have a change of clothes for sleeping and underwear is wear one, wash one and carry one. Water also weighs so a good filter is a must to avoid those kilos.
I love backpacking and do more backpacking than car camping now.

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Quote: Originally posted by ZIZAG on 22/9/2019

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Here is a couple of reasonable price Down sleeping bags to look at .
Decathlon Forclaz 900 .
It's Duck down .
Rated at Zero rating price from £110.

Also from Alpkit .Good reputed company
The Skyhigh 500 Duck down Hydrophobic rated -4 .
Price around £140
There are many more lots to checkout .
And Importantly Review before buying .

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