Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2016 11:09:17 GMT -8
Hello everybody, nice to meet you all.
In September of this year, I will be embarking on a camping trek from Sicily, up, round, and down to Greece. The trip is around 3,000 miles and will take me roughly 4-6months. I'm doing it for the MS Society UK, and so the gear will be the most important factor when it comes to planning.
I'm all sorted on most things, having an older brother being ex-forces helps a lot when it comes to bits and bobs, however I'm struggling to find the perfect pieces of the important gear:
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Walking shoes (Preferably shoes, as my ankles don't agree with the boots I've worn so far)
- Water PROOF overcoat and trousers
I know that I can find these things online via google, but I think it'd be so much better to get recommendations from seasoned hikers.
Thank you for any help you give.
Jack
EDIT: Upon reading the FAQ, I've realised I've been slighty vague...
I'm anticipating a 60litre bag at around 30kg, so the tent needs to be big enough to fit myself - a 5ft10 skinny bloke along with the bag itself. Nothing else will be in the tent and I'll be cuddling it for safety, so spacially the tent can be small. So long as it's water/wind proof!
The shoes need to be mid to top of the range, really, as the walk is far and I'm not wanting to dish out for multiple pairs of mediocre.
The sleeping bag, I mean it just needs to be warm and comfy... It'll be my safe haven during the trip.
Price-wise, I'm looking to spend up to £1,000 for the lot. I'm a student, and I know that more money means better gear, but unfortunately that's my limit.
Thanks again, everybody!
In September of this year, I will be embarking on a camping trek from Sicily, up, round, and down to Greece. The trip is around 3,000 miles and will take me roughly 4-6months. I'm doing it for the MS Society UK, and so the gear will be the most important factor when it comes to planning.
I'm all sorted on most things, having an older brother being ex-forces helps a lot when it comes to bits and bobs, however I'm struggling to find the perfect pieces of the important gear:
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Walking shoes (Preferably shoes, as my ankles don't agree with the boots I've worn so far)
- Water PROOF overcoat and trousers
I know that I can find these things online via google, but I think it'd be so much better to get recommendations from seasoned hikers.
Thank you for any help you give.
Jack
EDIT: Upon reading the FAQ, I've realised I've been slighty vague...
I'm anticipating a 60litre bag at around 30kg, so the tent needs to be big enough to fit myself - a 5ft10 skinny bloke along with the bag itself. Nothing else will be in the tent and I'll be cuddling it for safety, so spacially the tent can be small. So long as it's water/wind proof!
The shoes need to be mid to top of the range, really, as the walk is far and I'm not wanting to dish out for multiple pairs of mediocre.
The sleeping bag, I mean it just needs to be warm and comfy... It'll be my safe haven during the trip.
Price-wise, I'm looking to spend up to £1,000 for the lot. I'm a student, and I know that more money means better gear, but unfortunately that's my limit.
Thanks again, everybody!
