Lands end John o groats (walking) LEJOG

[Regbuser]

i4got said:

Yeah with hindsight not my greatest choice. I’ve had it for years and was going to get a new one for this trip. The one I wanted was out of stock and I got an email to say it was back in stock after I’d set off.

This is the one I should have got. Pricey but worth it.

https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/equipment-...

Still tempted to buy it and get it sent to my wife so dhe csn bring it when we meet end of next week.

Do it, important to be warm at night to recover from the day's effort.

[The Rotrex Kid]

I4got, you’ve got your emails off on here. Would you post your email or number? Can delete it after? I’ll catch up with you on Sunday!

[i4got]

The Rotrex Kid said:

I4got, you’ve got your emails off on here. Would you post your email or number? Can delete it after? I’ll catch up with you on Sunday!

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Edited by i4got on Thursday 7th April 20:04

[J.R.B.]

This is awesome - now following with much interest.

Best of luck with it. I’d love to do something like that one day.

[The Rotrex Kid]

Email on the way!

[Allegro_Snapon]

i4got said:

If anyones interested, here are details of what I’m carrying. I’ve since added walking poles, a woolly hat and a sleeping bag liner so rucksack weight comes in at just under 8kg.

I have a bum bag as well so I can go to the pub in the evening and take my important stuff with me.

https://lighterpack.com/r/acrd6k

How times evolve. I did the Pennine Way in 1983 (two of us sharing items like the tents etc). OK we had to carry gas and dried meals for some of the wild camps.........we struggled to get our rucksacks below 20kg!!!!

Are you doing this for a good cause as well, got a just giving page or anything or just self motivation?

[i4got]

Allegro_Snapon said:

i4got said:

If anyones interested, here are details of what I’m carrying. I’ve since added walking poles, a woolly hat and a sleeping bag liner so rucksack weight comes in at just under 8kg.

I have a bum bag as well so I can go to the pub in the evening and take my important stuff with me.

https://lighterpack.com/r/acrd6k

How times evolve. I did the Pennine Way in 1983 (two of us sharing items like the tents etc). OK we had to carry gas and dried meals for some of the wild camps.........we struggled to get our rucksacks below 20kg!!!!

Are you doing this for a good cause as well, got a just giving page or anything or just self motivation?

Mainly the challenge. I will be setting up a just giving page for a charity but i don't want to commit too early in the walk. I’d hate to do a charity walk and then fail. So once i’ve got past a couple of hundred miles and am fairly confident i’ll complete then i’ll sort out a charity.

[i4got]

Had a mare arranging camping or accommodation for the next few nights on my planned route.

So rather than Sandford and Bickleigh, I’ll be stopping at Crediton then Tiverton. Don’t think I fancy doing Tiverton to Taunton in one day so probably I’ll sort out camping at Samford Peverell.

[bristolbaron]

Wow, what a trip. If you’re passing North Somerset/Bristol/South Glos let me know your route and I’ll gladly help however possible!
Logistics for that sleeping bag etc too, if you were coming this way you could order anything else you need as the trip progresses and I’ll drop it within a decent radius from home.

[i4got]

bristolbaron said:

Wow, what a trip. If you’re passing North Somerset/Bristol/South Glos let me know your route and I’ll gladly help however possible!
Logistics for that sleeping bag etc too, if you were coming this way you could order anything else you need as the trip progresses and I’ll drop it within a decent radius from home.

Thanks BB I’ll be heading up glastonbury and through bath. Logistics for that 4 day stretch are great. My wife is parking the motorhome in Wells and for 4 nights from Glastonbury she’ll ferry me to and from my stage points. Walking without a rucksack! I also decided and bought the new sleeping bag and she’ll bring it over.

[croyde]

Yay, you bought the bag. Looking forward to the review for if it gives you a comfortable nights sleep I may well be tempted for the one night every 4 years I attempt camping.

[egor110]

i4got said:

Had a mare arranging camping or accommodation for the next few nights on my planned route.

So rather than Sandford and Bickleigh, I’ll be stopping at Crediton then Tiverton. Don’t think I fancy doing Tiverton to Taunton in one day so probably I’ll sort out camping at Samford Peverell.

What about following the canal Tiverton -Wellington and stopping there overnight?

[interstellar]

Have you tried the pubs you are going to for your evening meal for camping?

I would guess most would let you camp in the pub garden if they have one, if they know you’re walking the length of the country? Saw a few quid too.

[i4got]

interstellar said:

Have you tried the pubs you are going to for your evening meal for camping?

I would guess most would let you camp in the pub garden if they have one, if they know you’re walking the length of the country? Saw a few quid too.

Thats on my list of options. Was supposed to do that in South Zeal last night but their camping field wasnt open yet.

[i4got]

egor110 said:

i4got said:

Had a mare arranging camping or accommodation for the next few nights on my planned route.

So rather than Sandford and Bickleigh, I’ll be stopping at Crediton then Tiverton. Don’t think I fancy doing Tiverton to Taunton in one day so probably I’ll sort out camping at Samford Peverell.

What about following the canal Tiverton -Wellington and stopping there overnight?

couldn't find a camp site in wellington. - i think there's one that takes only motorhomes and caravans .

[bigandclever]

i4got said:

Regbuser said:

Vango 100 sleeping bag?!

No wonder you're feeling the nip at night!

Yeah with hindsight not my greatest choice. I’ve had it for years and was going to get a new one for this trip. The one I wanted was out of stock and I got an email to say it was back in stock after I’d set off.

This is the one I should have got. Pricey but worth it.

https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/equipment-...

Still tempted to buy it and get it sent to my wife so dhe csn bring it when we meet end of next week.

A silk liner is worth a couple of degrees C.

[egor110]

i4got said:

egor110 said:

i4got said:

Had a mare arranging camping or accommodation for the next few nights on my planned route.

So rather than Sandford and Bickleigh, I’ll be stopping at Crediton then Tiverton. Don’t think I fancy doing Tiverton to Taunton in one day so probably I’ll sort out camping at Samford Peverell.

What about following the canal Tiverton -Wellington and stopping there overnight?

couldn't find a camp site in wellington. - i think there's one that takes only motorhomes and caravans .

I might be able to help if west buckland is useful.

[egor110]

i4got said:

Thats on my list of options. Was supposed to do that in South Zeal last night but their camping field wasnt open yet.

Look at what the long distance audax cyclists do , they bivy down in church porches , children's wooden climbing frame buildings etc.

[bigandclever]

i4got said:

Had a mare arranging camping or accommodation for the next few nights on my planned route.

Someone I know did an around the UK run thing and ended up staying at various fire stations along the way

[i4got]

egor110 said:

i4got said:

egor110 said:

i4got said:

Had a mare arranging camping or accommodation for the next few nights on my planned route.

So rather than Sandford and Bickleigh, I’ll be stopping at Crediton then Tiverton. Don’t think I fancy doing Tiverton to Taunton in one day so probably I’ll sort out camping at Samford Peverell.

What about following the canal Tiverton -Wellington and stopping there overnight?

couldn't find a camp site in wellington. - i think there's one that takes only motorhomes and caravans .

I might be able to help if west buckland is useful.

Bit too far north for me but thanks for the offer.