Here is my indepth GEAR LIST for the Tour Du Mont Blanc Friends, I hope it's useful for your own research purposes! 😎 Here marks the END of my TDMB content - I'm going to be headed back to adventures and kit reviews from now on, if you haven't already seen them check out the following TDMB videos here: My Full 25 min Tour Du Mont Blanc Film: th-cam.com/video/-dty9SPg2aE/w-d-xo.html 5 Pieces of Advice for the Tour Du Mont Blanc: th-cam.com/video/kyAbo0oNhYQ/w-d-xo.html My WORST mistake on the Tour Du Mont Blanc: th-cam.com/video/C4P4aAd42V0/w-d-xo.html Enjoy! :) Dave
Thank you so much, David, for your report. it was wonderful! I hiked the TMB in Jun/Jul 2021 and again in 2022. My key items were: (1) a washcloth that is terrycloth on one side and mesh on the other. The mesh gives you a really good scrub down when you shower after the day's trek. I felt so clean afterwards! (2) Flip flops, lightweight, rather than crocs. This saved weight and they cost less than $5 US. (3) A book to read. it was nice to unwind in my bunk at the mountain hut for a while before and after dinner. I would choose an older, small and lightweight paperback mystery to save on weight and space. (4) Sea to Summit dry bag, different sizes and colors of different kinds of items. One was my "evening bag" and held my paperback, ear plugs, head torch, sleeping bag liner, and phone (alarm clock)--basically the things I'd need to settle in for the night.
Would you bring trekking pants again? Worth the weight? Doing Alta Via 1 in a few weeks and trying to reduce my kit. I usually layer with running shorts then wool tights then rain pants. Not sure if I should bring pants.
I would disagree that buying “more expensive” is always better. You could easily do the hike in more budget friendly gear (eg Decathlon), and be just as comfortable. You really don’t need Pradagonia caps, or Nike undies etc, non brand stuff will do the job just ad well
Were there any snowy patches you came across in September where you would recommend packing cleats/micro spikes? We’ll be on the main trail for a majority of the time, with the exception of the Fenêtre d’Arpette variant. Thank you!
@@timothytapsell we had planned to wild camp and stay at campsites but having a shower at the end of each day was too good to give up so we ended up just staying at campsites. We did it in 9 days in the end.
Maybe a stupid question but did you fly out from the UK and if so, how did you get the various items (scissors, trekking poles etc.) thru in luggage? Having had tent pegs/penknives confiscated before am always intrigued. + its a worry checking the bag as hold luggage without securely wrapping. Great channel content BTW!
I honestly didn’t have any issue coming through customs! But that’s a good point, I doubt they’d let you take tent poles through if your unlucky! Thanks for the support pal! I’m struggling to figure out what the next step of the channel is now, but I’m enjoying the journey! More hiking content soon! Focusing on stealth camps right now, but will get back to my roots soon !! Cheers Dave
How much was the weight of your backpack? I'm going camping and I'm an amateur vlogger and at the moment the weight of my backpack is 15kg (which decreased 400 gram of food / day). I'm doubting if this is really too much weight or ''maximum amount weight that is okay''.
Here is my indepth GEAR LIST for the Tour Du Mont Blanc Friends, I hope it's useful for your own research purposes! 😎 Here marks the END of my TDMB content - I'm going to be headed back to adventures and kit reviews from now on, if you haven't already seen them check out the following TDMB videos here:
My Full 25 min Tour Du Mont Blanc Film:
th-cam.com/video/-dty9SPg2aE/w-d-xo.html
5 Pieces of Advice for the Tour Du Mont Blanc:
th-cam.com/video/kyAbo0oNhYQ/w-d-xo.html
My WORST mistake on the Tour Du Mont Blanc:
th-cam.com/video/C4P4aAd42V0/w-d-xo.html
Enjoy! :) Dave
Thank you so much, David, for your report. it was wonderful! I hiked the TMB in Jun/Jul 2021 and again in 2022. My key items were: (1) a washcloth that is terrycloth on one side and mesh on the other. The mesh gives you a really good scrub down when you shower after the day's trek. I felt so clean afterwards! (2) Flip flops, lightweight, rather than crocs. This saved weight and they cost less than $5 US. (3) A book to read. it was nice to unwind in my bunk at the mountain hut for a while before and after dinner. I would choose an older, small and lightweight paperback mystery to save on weight and space. (4) Sea to Summit dry bag, different sizes and colors of different kinds of items. One was my "evening bag" and held my paperback, ear plugs, head torch, sleeping bag liner, and phone (alarm clock)--basically the things I'd need to settle in for the night.
Bag liners are mandatory in huts. Get a light one made from silk.
Two T-shirts and two slips are optimal. Change in the evening and wash the used ones while showering.
This is great - loved the full film also, so thanks! Subscribed
With these videos surely take what works for u.
Really nice vid as always! Keep up the good work.
Would you bring trekking pants again? Worth the weight? Doing Alta Via 1 in a few weeks and trying to reduce my kit. I usually layer with running shorts then wool tights then rain pants. Not sure if I should bring pants.
I would disagree that buying “more expensive” is always better. You could easily do the hike in more budget friendly gear (eg Decathlon), and be just as comfortable. You really don’t need Pradagonia caps, or Nike undies etc, non brand stuff will do the job just ad well
thank you- good footage~👐
Thanks mate!! 👊👊👊
Thank you for this!! Which month of the year you went to TMB please?
September amigo 👌
Were there any snowy patches you came across in September where you would recommend packing cleats/micro spikes? We’ll be on the main trail for a majority of the time, with the exception of the Fenêtre d’Arpette variant. Thank you!
It was just at the last mountain peak before descending into Chamonix! Bring spikes you won’t regret it if you run into snow 👌
I'm doing this on the 30th of June over ten days, we are camping though. All carrying one man tents.
I’m also looking to do it with tents next year. Were you wild camping ? Or are there campgrounds on the trail? Any issues ?
@@timothytapsell we had planned to wild camp and stay at campsites but having a shower at the end of each day was too good to give up so we ended up just staying at campsites. We did it in 9 days in the end.
Maybe a stupid question but did you fly out from the UK and if so, how did you get the various items (scissors, trekking poles etc.) thru in luggage? Having had tent pegs/penknives confiscated before am always intrigued. + its a worry checking the bag as hold luggage without securely wrapping. Great channel content BTW!
I honestly didn’t have any issue coming through customs! But that’s a good point, I doubt they’d let you take tent poles through if your unlucky! Thanks for the support pal! I’m struggling to figure out what the next step of the channel is now, but I’m enjoying the journey! More hiking content soon! Focusing on stealth camps right now, but will get back to my roots soon !! Cheers Dave
What time of the year did you hike it?
How much was the weight of your backpack? I'm going camping and I'm an amateur vlogger and at the moment the weight of my backpack is 15kg (which decreased 400 gram of food / day). I'm doubting if this is really too much weight or ''maximum amount weight that is okay''.
The lighter the better but yeah mine was about the same amigo!
Get some rainproof trousers for keeping you dry and warm in bad weather at high altitudes.
Good information 👍🏻
Thank you 💪🥳
Poles would probably save you from knee pain
Since when is 2 years old for a jacket?
what about boots ? thanks
I did it in trainers!! Trail runners
Green isn’t a strange color…..😅
PLEASE convert units in kilograms as well
Which month did you hike?
The timing you hiked is useful for better understanding and preparation. Thanks.
September 💪