phenomenomenom wrote:undercling-mike wrote:That's a detailed list!
I know... What can I say? I just really like lists?undercling-mike wrote:I think the way to go would be a -2C quilt with the zip/drawcord footbox that can be fully opened.
That's very helpful. I'll get in touch with you in a couple of months when I have the money to back my words.undercling-mike wrote:Something like an Opinel #7 or #8...
Thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for.undercling-mike wrote:I think some could be saved in the electronics
aha. You got me. I'm considering bringing a full frame mirrorless for photos and video along the way. The problem with this is battery life. Enough batteries for a week weigh in at almost 800g!!! A solution could be something with solar, similar to Mark F's kit, hence the weird 18650/ML-202 setup. The total additional weight for this set up is about 500g, plus a 1kg camera. I realise that completely undoes weight savings elsewhere, but hopefully I'll be able to convince the rest of my group to help share the load.
I actually already got the zebralight, so I'm stuck with it now! I chose the H600Fw so I can use it cycling in the evenings, which is something I do regularly. I just couldn't justify getting two separate lights to save 44g. One advantage is I won't need any AA batteries. Everything is 18650 which gives redundancy should I run out of power.undercling-mike wrote:You can probably cut the first aid kit down somewhat, maybe try just using a ziplock bag for it.
My thoughts too, but I wasn't sure what else to cut aside from the heavy bag. Is there anything on there which shouldn't be?undercling-mike wrote:On my recent walk in Tassie my friend and I both used 45L Exped lightning packs...
Now that doesn't help me decide at all! hahaundercling-mike wrote:The Tasgear gaiters made by forum member Scottyk are also worth a look if you haven't already.
I had seen them but for some reason they didn't make my list. Looking again, they seem miles ahead of all the rest. I'll go with them.
For the electronics, fair enough, camera gear is a whole other category, you'll have a better idea what's reasonable after some practice walks, and if you've got the H600fw no point changing it. It's a great light, just overkill IMO. I can't see solar being a real option, you may or may not have sun and you need decent sized panels to even keep a phone charged. For a week trip battery packs are lighter generally.
For the first aid kit rather than having a pile of things and trying to justify leaving individual things out, instead try to come at it thinking of a few reasonable scenarios you might have to treat and choose the bare minimum things you would need in those scenarios. This approach helps for general packing as will IMO.