Expedition Kit Handy Tips
On my recent Training Trek around Cannock Chase at the World Challenge Training Centre I had the chance to use much of my kit for the first time this year.
I learnt a few things worth sharing;
- Just because the sun was shining on Wednesday didn’t mean it was time to move to a summer sleeping bag. It was definitely just above freezing by 9:00pm. It should have been my lovely snug Marmot Sawtooth rather than the Snugpack Kilo, which is more suitable for July.
Marmot Sawtooth
- Its not easy to quickly get out of a sleeping bag in a rush, even when the “Challengers” were shouting to you to come and look at the amazing thing streaking across the sky. Missed the meteor – damn it.
- My Water-filter broke, while checking for leaks. I am now converting to Chlorine drops, which are the World Challenge standard, even in darkest Africa. I will test this out on my next expedition.
- My cheap sleeping mat decided to go down in under 5 minutes after I lay down. This was not good and I had to put my sit-mat and coat underneath to keep out the cold. Its time to fork out for a NeoAir mat once I get my first expedition sorted.
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir
- I learnt all about Trangia Stoves, and how not to cook porridge on them, without creating a horrible mess for washing up. They look good for group expeditions, but not really suitable for Wild Camping treks.
That’s about it for now, more gear reviews during the summer.
Antondotreks 