hello old yomping buddy ;-) great vid - I thought I'd share some thoughts based on my adventure racing (AR) experience, which has a lot of overlap with what you're doing (lots of exercise in the sticks). the main thing though is that you're obvs super-organised so should take comfort from that - I have little to add, only bits n pieces. a critical thing for me in AR was carbohydrate powder - electrolytes are great but you'll need the carbs so using these powders gets you hydrated and provides energy at the same time. powder like Science In Sport's Go Energy Powder. you mentioned you're not a snacker... but you should be eating pretty much all the time - crystallised ginger would be great but mix it up a bit. think of this as your opportunity to eat as much chocolate as you want (I know AR racers who actually got 'chocolate burn' in their throat). I loved flapjacks and Bakewell tarts... also, I found it important to keep protein intake up so perhaps eat 2 protein bars a day. if you're doing it in a group, check your buddies are all eating regularly too. water in the boots - a classic problem we've both seen before. the AR solution is to use trainers that are designed to release water (just accept wet feet) but obvs you lose the ankle support so I'm not suggesting you do this. The only thing I can think of is the obvious - lots of talc to absorb moisture, and if you have water build up, stop and drain frequently so you avoid trench foot (and lots of spare socks). I think your sleeping bag conundrum should be solved by a simple question: what's the coldest temperature you'll be sleeping at? if it meets the threshold for 4 seasons sleeping bag, be safe and take that. in warmer than minimum temps, you can adjust by exposing body parts (like the old 'leg out' option), even lying on the sleeping bag if too hot. I didn't see a sleeping mat in your kit - I assume the porters / sherpas will be carrying sleeping mats along with tents? two other thoughts came to mind: one, if you're likely to be walking with one person all the time, trade a side pouch, i.e., you put stuff in his/her side pouch, and vice versa (usually a water bottle) - saves you fiddling to access your own side pouch on the go, and it builds the sense of a team (and you can put a 10kg weight in their bag just for fun). second, take a 'towing bungee', which is just a bungee cord with 2 carabiners (one on each end). if you're yomping for a long time and in a group, it's likely someone will carb-crash at some point, and you won't want to leave them behind. tow them for a bit, usually only 30 mins, and give them chance to eat and recover. this helps you cover ground more efficiently and, most likely, you'll end up towing and being towed over the trip. finally: agree, walking sticks are essential (at our age...), incredibly important for knee and back support (as you mentioned, esp on the downhills); and water bladders are excellent. I'd always use my own puritabs in water in any case and mask the naff taste with carb powder. I always used to have the bladder for 'pure' water (difficult to clean) and energy drinks (powder plus water) in water bottles. anyway, good luck and keep us posted! Fish

Deffo the 2 sleeping bags babe, you get super hot at night.

Buddy this is a great video - so so proud of you and what you’re doing with Strongmen. Can’t wait to see and hear about this trip. I have no advice 😂 but seems like you’re covering all the bases 💪❤️

This was super helpful, thanks for doing this! The camera looks really cool! It doesn't look like it's too heavy so I could probably keep it in my pocket and not really notice it?

Can you fit the camera onto a selfie stick using the adaptor?

Great video, I’ve been looking at getting the Insta 360 Action cam and it was really good to watch this and see someone opening it and some of the accessories Can’t wait to see it in action!

"If you're a seasoned chicken" 🤣🤣

Wow, great footage, Graham! What a stunning city we live in (or near!)

I thought it's illegal to fly drones in London? How come your allowed?

An awesome Testimonial!

I definitely need to get some headshots done with you Graham!

Great Testimonial!

Couldn't agree more with this. Graham helped me feel so relaxed that it helped my personality shine through (I think that's a good thing but it depends on who you ask).

Hi. This vid is so full of knowledge. I have been trying to research for a video like yours that really teaches the ideas in this video. 🧑🏻‍⚕️ 👏Your lesson is like the channel from Dr Ethan. His explanations are really knowledgable and he actually helped me on my diet. He is the helpful medical student in Nottingham and he explains health symptoms and mental health. Go check his YT out and give the health enthusiast a like over here! ➡️ #DrEthanKZbin

Great work!

Amazing! Fabulous property and fantastic photography.

Great video! A 360 video tour is a fantastic idea.

Very nicely done!

Very clever!

Best travel advisor ever! Loved this podcast, so informative!

Your video was informative. I've been trying to research for KZbin video that really educates the stuff in this video.Your vid totally is like the videos of Dr Ethan. Dr Ethan's videos are insightful and he actually helped me on my diet. You should check out his YT out and give the doc a like! 👉 #DrEthanEducation

A really great interview - it was nice to get to know more about Sarah and her purpose...

Great podcast guys thanks for the shout out

Great show, great content 👍

Awesome

Lovely talking to you Graham. Thanks for inviting me to come along on your podcast .

Another great KZbin Podcast Graham. Really enjoyed this one. Would happily listen to both you and Rae speak for many hours more!

Thank you so much Graham for having me on as a guest, it was a fun and wonderful conversation that I really enjoyed x

Great podcast Graham. Jen is great and I have worked with her.

Excellent podcast with great content, well done James and Graham

Second sentence from James and it's instantly a golden nugget piece of advice.

Wow, when Chris said he went off the rails 6 years ago it really surprised me. He seems so together that I thought it would be a much longer time ago.

Nice video guys

Thanks Graham, I really enjoyed this interview. You create a very relaxed atmosphere.

Awesome! I absolutely loved this! Well done Graham and well done Ben!

Excellent story, really enjoyed it. I've known Ben for 8 or 9 years, watching his development as a business and as a person over that time has been awesome. I'm honoured he feels I've played a part in that, big well done to you both, a very worthwhile watch.

Fantastic interview. Ben's story is so interesting.

Good Effort Graham! Another Quality Video!

cool challenge, I'm gonna try this the next few days!

Wait, I just heard my name 12:00

Great interview Graham, really looking forward to the Social Media Gym tomorrow.

It was such a pleasure to do this Graham Baker. You are a natural interviewer and so grateful for the highlight. It was great to talk about the importance of taking control of your life and focusing on your health and wellbeing. It means a lot to me to now support others to do this. Great work Graham!

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I've been trying to get Jerry in front of camera for ages, well done

Excellent!

What a great interview, keep up the good work Graham

good dad

Brilliant thank you for doing this!

An amazing interview and podcast Graham Baker. Was lovely to hear your involvement with the charity and the people behind it. The support and difference they are making to support people with mental health and bereavement are amazing. Keep it up!

Another brilliant video Graham ! What a first year of racing for Alex and amazing how far he has come so fast since he began.