A Multi- Day Hike Kit List- What Should You Bring?

[@arcticradio]

I just did an 86km hike up here in Northern Finland. I used everything I packed so I consider that was well-judged however, it weighed 20kgs! The terrain needed extra bits of kit for river crossings and tough weather conditions. 5 days worth of food (extra days just case). Multi-day hikes are not the easiest to pack for to keep lightweight.

[@danexitsstreetview3273]

Agreed it can be a faff hence this video. Can you think of anything I missed out?

[@arcticradio]

@@danexitsstreetview3273 Well……the one thing I never see anybody use is a neck cooler, the army ones that are full of gel crystals you soak in water. It slowly evaporates cooling the blood. Honestly this is totally essential for me as I tend to overheat but obviously this may not be a problem for others. The times I see people’s videos hiking in summer and sweating buckets yet they never use one of these! A shemagh scarf is lighter and doubles as a towel. Can be used against the wind too for the head and ears. It dries quicker too. Fabric tape in case of shoe damage and tent rips. You have way more things than I took on my hike 👍 Enjoy

[@M_Bamboozled]

I love how you economise. So many KZbinrs do a load-out and yes it's light, but three or four thousand pounds (or more) later & it's just not accessible for many. And the weight thing? If you love beans and are happy to carry it, go for it. If it boosts morale even better 👍

[@danexitsstreetview3273]

Yes not made of money. It annoys me how many YT stars seem to change their gear like the weather. How do they afford it? Thanks for watching and commenting. ATB. Off to ford a river on Rum now.

[@M_Bamboozled]

Just the one toilet roll? How many weeks? 😉 Last time in Scotland my toilet roll got soaked. Used spagnum moss & it was sooo good. Seriously - never looked back. Pick out the sticks.

[@danexitsstreetview3273]

Got a spare and like you said my first one got wet. Thanks for the moss tip. That would be a first for me. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jack_liddle]

So here comes my tuppence ha'penny: Milk bottle is great. Plastic is light, saves pack space, you can see whats remaining. Its in your hand so you will drink from it, I suffer from not wanting to stop and get my pack out, hydration bladders hide the remaning water level too much for me. I did some research on Pot Noodles and it looks like 30g of that is the container. Thats a lot of dead weight when added up over the days. Its probably similar for the porridge. For breakfast I put Muesli and powdered milk in a freezer bag, just add water and eat. I myself would lean away from carrying any "wet" weight like those Dolmio sachets, I also worry about the stove breaking and not being able to eat. Thats why I'm shifting to an alcohol stove now, its lighter and you only carry the fuel you need.

[@danexitsstreetview3273]

Food for thought there Jack. Cheers for the extra tips.

[@Twin_Peaks_Outdoors]

Enjoyed that Dan, love looking at what other people take 😁 looking forward to the Scottish videos 👌👍