Really Useful Thanks! As an ML Trainee, I always feel I carry too much, but I don't think I do. My takeaway from that is the additional client kit and not using 1x big liner. My pack has a roll-top inside and using the large dry bag makes this a right faff. So I'll be looking at using more dry bags than I currently do. Liking the channel. I'm finding them informative and clearly presented. Keep them coming.
Very similar to my kit including the Dachsteins! I also have a lightweight hi vis running vest as a couple of times I’ve had to walk along narrow, unlit country roads with no pavements in the dark. Draped over the back of the pack of whoever is at the rear gives a little bit more visibility even with head torches. I have also put some reflective tape around my walking poles.
Thanks for the video, that was useful to see what you carry and where. Cutting up cheaper maps is a good idea. I’m working towards gaining my HML qualification and I’m a DofE assessor but I was still surprised at how many hats, gloves and jackets you carry. I just have 1 of each. I suppose the mountain is different! Thanks again
Thank you for your insightful video! Do you take a seat mat with you? I do. It is useful to seat on ground and on stones, and in a case of a trauma it is possible to seat on it overnight. I am not a professional and often hike alone or with my spouse. Do you have wolves and bears in the UK mountains? There are some in the Alps by now. I take a whistle to keep them off, though I did not have to use it yet for this purpose. I also always take the reflecting Recco antenna for rescue helicopters. Do you have such a technology in the UK? It was a good tip about a tick picker. I will check if I have it in my first aid kit.
Brilliant video with lots of useful tips. I’ve watched this video several times, comparing my own load out to yours. I’m not a mountain leader or anything similar, but I do hike in the mountains solo. As I’m all by my lonesome, I carry much of the same kit as you do, minus the kit for clients. I’m usually carrying a load of about 9-11 kilos. This usually depends on how much food and water I’m carrying with me. I’m currently trying to make my load a bit lighter. so I have a question. What are your thoughts on carrying a spare base layer, and spare socks with you in the mountains? Any thoughts about this would be helpful. ATB from Norway 🇳🇴
Hi. Thanks for watching, I’m pleased you found it useful. Like yourself I also carry a spare pair of socks, a thermal top and a pair of long johns. I also carry a very lightweight down gilet from PHD which I tend to sleep in. Cheers and thanks again for your interest.
I always carry a spare base layer and an extra pair of fat technical wool socks, as I can either sweat or get really wet, stumble and get wet if unfortunate (not yet), or lend it to a friend if need be. also acts as extra insulation in an emergency, where I may be still, and the cold sets in. I also carry two thin beanies and one bigger warmer one. If I either get wet or sweat too much and it becomes wet, I can put on fresh dry ones. As soon as I get to a hut, if any, I try to dry them out. I usually also carry two plastic bags if my boots should wet out so I can keep my socks dry for a while, until they break - like freeze plastic bags of 2L. I can also use it to collect water if need be etc. On multi day trips, I sometimes carry a small ½ liter nalgene bottle with an extra baselayer in, so in case I am in the tent needing to in bad or really cold weather, i just pee in the bottle and use it to warm myself for a while. Regarding tics, I don't use a pincet or similar for this any more, as I find using a very tiny box of cream better. Even sunscreen works for this. Just rub a small dab onto the tic and rub it ever so slightly, and as it breathes in the rear end, it cannot breathe, and let go, so no chance of tearing the body out and the head stays with infection etc. Used it many times, and it works well. I carry a few water cleaning pills plus a small foldable 0,6L waterfilter/bottle. Often carry a thin down jacket for when immoblie etc. Always carry 3 500mg pain killers and a few mineral tablets to cover any loss of minerals and salts plus general emergency kit. Plus some of what he carries in the video. 10m thin rope can make a difference. Depending on season, weather and the actual place, snow goggles and more clothes plus crampons, helmet etc. In Summertime, maybe just spikes on a rubber band for light crampon effect. Faiters are good on most trips. Plus a thin merino neck gaiter all year round. apprx. 6,5 kilo incl. food. Kind regards.
@@monzarace Thank you for your extensive answer. I guess I’ll have to give my kit another go through. Really appreciated the tic tip. Tics love me, and can be a real pain in you know where. I’m definitely incorporating a small box of cream to my kit. If not sunscreen, what else do you use? The two plastic bas for the feet, I’ve actually used myself, but maybe I should carry those with me on a regular basis (takes up no room at all. I also carry painkillers and electrolyte tablets/solution in the mountains. I have a 30 meter rap line (6 mm) that I can take with me if the terrain is going to be challenging. However, up until now I’ve never carried with me. What would you use the 10 meter line for (excuse my ignorance)? I always carry a warm synthetic jacket for breaks, or emergency use. In winter time, when there is snow/ice I carry either micro spikes, of full on crampons. I can also carry ice axe and helmet, but that is dictated by the terrain, or if I’m on a glacier (on a glacier I’m not alone). I always carry a couple of neck gaiters/Buffs. They come in handy on most hikes/climbs. How you manage to keep the weight of your load to 6,5 kg is impressive. I’m nowhere near that. ATB from Norway 🇳🇴
Hi Do you have a wild camp kit list? I am struggling to choose a light weight sleeping bag and one man tent for 3 seasons plus mild winter. I am training for my ML. Cheers Imran
Hi Konran, glad you enjoyed the video. The trowel is a sea to summit toilet trowel. www.seatosummit.co.uk/products/personal-care/pocket-trowel-alloy/. Hop that helps. Cheers.
Just a question on weight. I have intentions on training for ML. With expedition essentials and some food and water my pack tops out at almost 11 kg. Is this weight about right?
Hi Thanks for your message Great to hear you are looking to do your mountain leader award. I work with Leading Edge delivering these awards. leadingedge-mountain.co.uk/sml.html Looking at your pack weight I would say you have it spot on 10-12kg is a good weight to be carrying. Thanks for your message Many Thanks Mike.
Really good video, clear and some great packing tips!
Thanks Mick, clear, well presented, useful. Good explanation of reasoning throughout.
Jim Mitchell thanks , glad you found it useful. I hope you are keeping well.
Really Useful Thanks! As an ML Trainee, I always feel I carry too much, but I don't think I do. My takeaway from that is the additional client kit and not using 1x big liner. My pack has a roll-top inside and using the large dry bag makes this a right faff. So I'll be looking at using more dry bags than I currently do. Liking the channel. I'm finding them informative and clearly presented. Keep them coming.
Very similar to my kit including the Dachsteins! I also have a lightweight hi vis running vest as a couple of times I’ve had to walk along narrow, unlit country roads with no pavements in the dark. Draped over the back of the pack of whoever is at the rear gives a little bit more visibility even with head torches. I have also put some reflective tape around my walking poles.
Thanks for the video, that was useful to see what you carry and where. Cutting up cheaper maps is a good idea. I’m working towards gaining my HML qualification and I’m a DofE assessor but I was still surprised at how many hats, gloves and jackets you carry. I just have 1 of each. I suppose the mountain is different! Thanks again
Thank you for your insightful video! Do you take a seat mat with you? I do. It is useful to seat on ground and on stones, and in a case of a trauma it is possible to seat on it overnight. I am not a professional and often hike alone or with my spouse. Do you have wolves and bears in the UK mountains? There are some in the Alps by now. I take a whistle to keep them off, though I did not have to use it yet for this purpose. I also always take the reflecting Recco antenna for rescue helicopters. Do you have such a technology in the UK? It was a good tip about a tick picker. I will check if I have it in my first aid kit.
Really helpful thanks mate!
Thanks. I’m pleased you enjoyed it and hopefully found it useful.
Brilliant video with lots of useful tips. I’ve watched this video several times, comparing my own load out to yours. I’m not a mountain leader or anything similar, but I do hike in the mountains solo. As I’m all by my lonesome, I carry much of the same kit as you do, minus the kit for clients. I’m usually carrying a load of about 9-11 kilos. This usually depends on how much food and water I’m carrying with me. I’m currently trying to make my load a bit lighter. so I have a question. What are your thoughts on carrying a spare base layer, and spare socks with you in the mountains?
Any thoughts about this would be helpful. ATB from Norway 🇳🇴
Hi. Thanks for watching, I’m pleased you found it useful. Like yourself I also carry a spare pair of socks, a thermal top and a pair of long johns. I also carry a very lightweight down gilet from PHD which I tend to sleep in. Cheers and thanks again for your interest.
I always carry a spare base layer and an extra pair of fat technical wool socks, as I can either sweat or get really wet, stumble and get wet if unfortunate (not yet), or lend it to a friend if need be. also acts as extra insulation in an emergency, where I may be still, and the cold sets in. I also carry two thin beanies and one bigger warmer one. If I either get wet or sweat too much and it becomes wet, I can put on fresh dry ones. As soon as I get to a hut, if any, I try to dry them out. I usually also carry two plastic bags if my boots should wet out so I can keep my socks dry for a while, until they break - like freeze plastic bags of 2L. I can also use it to collect water if need be etc. On multi day trips, I sometimes carry a small ½ liter nalgene bottle with an extra baselayer in, so in case I am in the tent needing to in bad or really cold weather, i just pee in the bottle and use it to warm myself for a while. Regarding tics, I don't use a pincet or similar for this any more, as I find using a very tiny box of cream better. Even sunscreen works for this. Just rub a small dab onto the tic and rub it ever so slightly, and as it breathes in the rear end, it cannot breathe, and let go, so no chance of tearing the body out and the head stays with infection etc. Used it many times, and it works well. I carry a few water cleaning pills plus a small foldable 0,6L waterfilter/bottle. Often carry a thin down jacket for when immoblie etc. Always carry 3 500mg pain killers and a few mineral tablets to cover any loss of minerals and salts plus general emergency kit. Plus some of what he carries in the video. 10m thin rope can make a difference. Depending on season, weather and the actual place, snow goggles and more clothes plus crampons, helmet etc. In Summertime, maybe just spikes on a rubber band for light crampon effect. Faiters are good on most trips. Plus a thin merino neck gaiter all year round. apprx. 6,5 kilo incl. food.
Kind regards.
@@monzarace Thank you for your extensive answer. I guess I’ll have to give my kit another go through. Really appreciated the tic tip. Tics love me, and can be a real pain in you know where. I’m definitely incorporating a small box of cream to my kit. If not sunscreen, what else do you use? The two plastic bas for the feet, I’ve actually used myself, but maybe I should carry those with me on a regular basis (takes up no room at all. I also carry painkillers and electrolyte tablets/solution in the mountains. I have a 30 meter rap line (6 mm) that I can take with me if the terrain is going to be challenging. However, up until now I’ve never carried with me. What would you use the 10 meter line for (excuse my ignorance)? I always carry a warm synthetic jacket for breaks, or emergency use. In winter time, when there is snow/ice I carry either micro spikes, of full on crampons. I can also carry ice axe and helmet, but that is dictated by the terrain, or if I’m on a glacier (on a glacier I’m not alone). I always carry a couple of neck gaiters/Buffs. They come in handy on most hikes/climbs. How you manage to keep the weight of your load to 6,5 kg is impressive. I’m nowhere near that. ATB from Norway 🇳🇴
Hi
Do you have a wild camp kit list? I am struggling to choose a light weight sleeping bag and one man tent for 3 seasons plus mild winter. I am training for my ML.
Cheers
Imran
Thanks 👍
Hi Mike, most of uour dry bags look about the same size. What sizes would you recommend for multi use?
Hi most of mine are 4 & 6 litres. I find that size works well for me. Hope that helps. Cheers. Mike.
Thank you
Nice vid Mike, what's the brand and model of your rucksack please?
Hi. Glad you enjoyed the video. The rucksack is the Lowe Alpine Halcyon rab.equipment/uk/lowe-alpine-backpacks/lowe-alpine-halcyon-35-40-m. Cheers.
Hi Mick,
Great video especially for a ML aspirant like me! What brand is your trowel?
Hi Konran, glad you enjoyed the video. The trowel is a sea to summit toilet trowel. www.seatosummit.co.uk/products/personal-care/pocket-trowel-alloy/. Hop that helps. Cheers.
@@summitmountainskills4330 thank you!
Just a question on weight. I have intentions on training for ML. With expedition essentials and some food and water my pack tops out at almost 11 kg. Is this weight about right?
Hi
Thanks for your message
Great to hear you are looking to do your mountain leader award. I work with Leading Edge delivering these awards. leadingedge-mountain.co.uk/sml.html
Looking at your pack weight I would say you have it spot on 10-12kg is a good weight to be carrying.
Thanks for your message
Many Thanks
Mike.
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