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Romaway,

I have just come back from backpacking my way across the yorkshire dales. Got home, picked up work kit bag, drove to aberdeen and now I am back at work (on a god damn oil rig) and wish I wasnt.

This backpacking trip was even more enjoyable because we cut the milage down, giving us time to relax. anything less than 10 miles is about right I reckon.

Hope you enjoyed Northumberland. I stay camping by embleton / beadnell bay a lot- wonderfull beaches. A lot of backpackers are doing the Duke of Edinbrough award - at least they are the ones who leave early !

 Add a tiny LED keyring light for the inevitable need to change the headlamp's batteries.

If it can be 'on' permanently it may be great for a 7 year old's kit. Hung on a shockcord loop around the neck when going to toilets.

Most youngsters like to feel they're 'pulling their weight' so with careful choices they can be 'fully equipped' without being weighed down. They can even carry their own food if you choose yoghurt-pot size rice puds etc.

Don't try to go too far too fast. Enjoy; don't forget the camera!.