Alyth to Aviemore (almost!) - Gear List
The following is the gear list for this trip which I suppose lies on the cusp between a lengthy single-day mountain trip and a very lightweight fastpack. In my view, it is more of the former with a range of kit for the distance, terrain and level of self-sufficiency required. I will be equipped to sleep/rest for short periods, if desired or necessary but there is no extended rest period built into the overall plan.
The pack is The North Face TR Rocket. This is a 15L running vest/pack with a roll-top and all the bells and whistles one would expect from a larger capacity running pack. I will supplement it with a waistbelt for some of the usual odds and ends I will want immediately to hand.
Despite the weather forecast, I am taking a waterproof and multiple layers given the variations in time of day, temperature and altitude I will encounter during the course of the trip. I have supplemented the layers I have with an emergency bivy bag and the Sea to Summit Thermolite Extreme liner which I can use as a lightweight sleeping bag should it be required. Everything else is self-explanatory.
Overall, not a super-lightweight list but I will never compromise on safety and contingencies when taking extended trips into more remote areas, especially overnight.
- 2 x TNF 500ml soft flasks with Salomon filter
- 1 x Salomon 500ml soft flask for Tailwind mix
- Ultra lightweight 70 x 210cm groundsheet
- SOL Emergency Bivy
- Sea to Summit Thermolite Sleeping bag liner
- Inflatable pillow
- 3L compression drybag containing Montane Prism Ultra pull-on top, Craft thermal tights & OMM Core beanie
- TNF 2.5l trail waterproof jacket
- TNF wind jacket
- 2 x short sleeve tops
- Buff
- TNF waistbelt
- First Aid kit with compass and Petzl E-Lite
- Safety Glow Stick
- Insect headnet
- Plastic tripod
- Garmin 67i handheld Satellite device
- Petzl Swift RL headtorch with spare battery
- Red safety light
- 5,000mah power bank, 3-in-1 charging cable & Garmin cable
- Dyneema bag to contain all electronics
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Food bag ( see below for contents )
- Mobile phone
My initial running clothing is entirely separate to everything listed above.
Food, as pictured separately. These calories can be supplemented at two key points on the route – Braemar and Glenmore.
Total pack weight, including 1,000ml of water, gels and some additional running calories for the first stage only – 5.0 kg.
