Thanks for the tips James, very useful, I'm doing it in September. I totally agree on the ultralight thing, I'm aiming for around 13kg which I train with, including a chair, as I'm nearly 60 and that is something I have come to really value having. I've done the Haute route in Switzerland so I know what to expect with steep climbs and false summits. I'm really looking forward to this one, it's right up my strasse.
Food / energy estimates. For each hour you are hiking, you will need approximately 300Kcals in addition to your "base metabolic rate" this is how much energy you need if you were to lay on the couch all day. There are many calculators online to find your BMR. (~15Kcals per pound of body weight) Most adult men will need 3000-3500Kcals for each day. Those dehydrated meals are usually 350-450Kcals each. Do the math.
@JAMES What size pack would you recommend to carry everything you need for the trip? (food diversions if required.) How many days food did you carry at the start of the journey? Thanks.
Food tips: - Jars of peanut butter in plastic pots. - Stash a cache by car in a hidden place by car before you start your trip. - Get someone to meet you on your trip to drop of supplies. - Order a delivery food item to a location on a map that a scooter can reach. - "Carb load" before you leave. Google it. - Dehydrated foods. You can add water at many locations. - Oat packets for morning high energy. Finally - if you are feeling beaten, get a taxi into a village and book a room for a night.
Cool review. I just got a Stanley flask. I have always had crappy flasks that go cold quickly. It’s good to finally have a proper one. My newest one is made in 2010, in China. I’ve bought an older one, 1982, because I’ve heard the USA made ones are better. They hold heat longer. I’ll have to see how it goes.
Loved seeing this! Did c2c a while back, my experience of ennerdale was a little rainier than yours but isn't it just breathtakingly beautiful, looks like you had some cracking conditions...
I built an almost identical setup last week. I shaved down the tips of the stand so it fits in the pot. Also added a Sea to Summit collapsible cup that also fits inside.
I've seen a stainless steel version by Lixada (both with and without bail handle) that looks very similar to the one in the video. Not sure about the exact meassurements, but also 750ml.
Really good vid mate. Am doing in September with little dog. Still choosing shelter, great backpacking chair👍 could you develop the idea? Remember me! 😂