So we're off to test out the hammocks on Saturday night and travelling really light as a test to what we need and what we can live without. When I say travelling light it started off as a tarp, hammock, sleepingbag and a knife... It's grown a bit since then when we actually got down to packing things - now added some food (always handy), a stove (another handy item), an axe (not quite so essential but worth having), first aid kit which will be in the car, some clothes! So as it turns out we're not quite as light as we first planned. But still a hell of a lot lighter than the canoe trip!
And that's the point of this one (and other trips between now and spring). We need to get a very well packed, well stocked but down to only essentials for the next leg of the Great Glen. Ration packs are being tested too as a light, simple alternative (maybe!). Mess tins instead of pans and plates/bowls. Just a spoon instead of knife/fork/spoon.
Who knows, maybe we'll think it's better to have more kit - possibly we've still got too much! Only one way to find out really. And it's only 1 night......
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