Hadrian's Wall Loadout

A run through of what kit I used during my Hadrian's Wall Walk.
I show what clothing and gear I used, what worked well and what problems I had with some of my kit.
The total weight of my rucksack, including two litres of water and five day's food was 37lbs.
www.preparedpathfinder.com

[@earlgrayman982]

If you want to extend the battery life of the Garmin in-reach mini you have to set the tracking settings to: Extended tracking mode with 30-minute tracking send interval. You'll eek out 24 days in that mode. if you're in the default mode you're supposed to get 90 hours. Theres also a 35 hours mode which sends a signal out every 10-minute tracking send interval and 1-second log interval. Could be you were on this setting which is the shortest. Also make sure your firmware is up to date. Firmware manages the internals of the device including things like how much power the device uses from the battery. Hope that helps.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger that, yeah I'm going to take a closer look at it now I have the time.

[@rogerd6166]

Another great vid Tom, great tips on the money aspect of things and being seen on the road etc. Good attention to detail, that's what people need mate.

[@paulfranks195]

Thank you for taking the time to make this one. I learned a few things.

[@pnyarrow]

Thanks for a good detailed review and including the failings too. Stay safe. ATB. Nigel.

[@dago4076]

I like this guy and his channel. Best regards

[@Yorkie263]

For safety at night you could use some of the reflective armbands that cyclist use. I found some at Halfords and Evans cycle shops, basically they are a metal strip which you snap onto your arm, they are concave so wrap pretty tight. You can also thread them through any molle you have on your rucksack. Lightweight and effective

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, I was sorted for night time, it was more daytime safety I was thinking of. A lumi vest or bright top would have been a good addition.

[@slippery999]

Had an incident quite a few years ago now. Out for a high level circular route with my Mrs, half way round she had a touch of vertigo and found the route too high, too steep and too exposed and started to panic. We had to just get down as safely and quickly as possible. We got down ok but the wrong side of the hill and were faced with a 10 mile walk back to the car in the dark on narrow, windy, unlit roads with no pavement and very few places to get off the road. We had head torches but were wearing dark clothing and cars would come round corners quickly and be on us with little warning. Ever since then I have had small flashing lights attached to my pack front and back, I wrapped reflective tape round the shafts of walking poles, ice axe and anything fixed or attached to my pack and carry a very light, hi viz runner’s tabbard which goes over my head and can drape down my front and over my pack. It’s not the most stylish of things but it’s reasonably effective. Until that day I had never considered the most likely injury I might suffer in the hills was being run over!

[@daniellyne1]

Looking forward to seeing what you've got planned and on the Garmin mini as I've been thinking of buying one , maybe a short video on your watch the best things about it & what widgets are on it

[@jameshuffaker9369]

Great video as usual. Thank you. Why no nail clipper in your hygiene kit? From hang nails to ingrown or torn nails, I keep one on my key ring and in my first aid kit.

[@BlesamaSoul]

Great video Tom, always like watching your stuff as it either confirms I have not forgotten stuff learnt years ago or provides a good new tip! Like the chest pack, hopefully get to see some of those being sold over here? The pack I'm not sold on I'll stick with my KSF 40ltr Thor and 75ltr Odin for winter stuff. The high vis thing is interesting, I purchased one of the old orange vehicle recognition panels (you can cut them in half to use for 2 bags) and now use these if doing any road work with the bags. Reason being I recently nearly got run over as a farm vehicle came v close to me on a walk, I clearly showed my displeasure to the farm vehicle who noticed me in their mirrrors and stopped to provide me with 'feedback'. The farmer told me that if I was walking along the hedgerow of a narrow road with a camo (multicam) pack and green/drab clothing then I should expect to get run over and killed....... point taken and I did say I'm sorry and would mend my ways. So we still have drab/camo for offroad, but orange panels for road work and they really do stand out. Must get a few of those safety lights for night work, so again another good tip! Anyhow, I know you enjoyed the walk and good to see your kit. We have been thinking of the in reach, but I think we will hold off until we hear more about your experience with it on a longer trip and if it's worth it? All the best with your next trip.

[@cripplers8]

Great gear breakdown Bro!

[@johnniemoore6767]

Great video, always nice to hear different ideas, thanks.

[@johnniemoore6767]

@Contana Blues I'm doing great how about you,Happy Thanksgiving

[@neilkeepingitreal]

Pubs also take tenners but don't expect much change back!...another great video cheers for you're efforts 👍

[@PreparedPathfinder]

There's a hazard in stopping off in too many pubs though, ha ha!

[@journeyman7189]

Great breakdown of your kit Tom. Those ribs packs are pretty good. I picked one up years ago and liked it so much about 6 months later got one for my son. He loves his as well. Can be a little hot in the summer but a great way to organize your gear. The company seems to be bit up and down these days. Nate

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers, yeah I like them, great way of keeping essentials to hand.

[@Legionnaire7777]

Nice dig at the Bootnecks 🤣. Did you find the Crib gogh pack a good choice, I can say one thing the comfort on those packs are excellent!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Hi, yeah it's a nice pack, I have a few gripes with it though, will do a review of it when I get the chance.

[@lordofgraphite]

Loads of useful info, thanks mate

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers Sam

[@Harry-ml9fi]

Will we get videos from your time in alska, u put out top tier content

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks Harry, yes they're inbound.

[@Harry-ml9fi]

@@PreparedPathfinder 🤙🤙🤙

[@sgtg4600]

Your Multimat went down on you? Who’s a lucky boy then?

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Fair one! 😂

[@zeberdee1972]

The Multi mat that blows itself 😂. That made me chuckle

[@RoamingQuinn]

😂

[@lokischildren8714]

Iv been waiting for this video..thank I recommend the hanwag boot 🥾 I wore them in my military career for 18years

[@PreparedPathfinder]

No worries, cheers

[@prospero6337]

🌟 ...always the quality visti. 🇺🇸💥🇬🇧 “Rule Britannia ...Brittania Rules the Waves” ...just love that.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers mate!

[@ClydeBuilt]

Viper do a good little orange marker panel. Rolls away when not in use. It's like a small version of a TLS marker panel. Weighs next to nothing.....

[@al0zzz]

Have you had any experience With Mindel boots ? We use them as tree surgery boots they are brilliant

[@Skills2survive]

Nice Kit loadout ! I used the Ribz for years before I swapped to the Hill People Gear Chest Kit , however I think they went out of business. The website is still up, but they haven't posted on any social media since 2017.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Roger, a mate of mine sold me the Ribz kit, I really like it. Shame if they've gone out of business. I would like to check out the HPG packs but they're too expensive.

[@Skills2survive]

@@PreparedPathfinder The Ribz is a good kit for sure !! I definitely like the HPG Kit better though for my current applications. They are worth the money.

[@lordofgraphite]

They'd better not be out of business, I'm tryna save for one of their chest packs! 😭

[@martinlee9391]

Love ya work!! Great info, well presented. Cheers ears

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks Martin!

[@mikel6517]

Perhaps send the multimat back to the maker. Could be a one off fault, especially if that small. Definite a good idea to carry a bright Bergen cover, can’t think of a front version for safety other than a hiviz vest for road walking. It would pack small but would be sweaty.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yeah that's what I was thinking of mate. Would've been handy for some sections of the walk.

[@NikosKatsikanis]

you should do a Ray Mears and charge for courses or even day trips

[@Jedwoods]

Do you find yourself layering the cierzo over the ferrosi much? I own both and, while obviously different, I find them similar enough that I don't feel much more benefit from both than either one.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yeah sometimes, depending on the conditions.

[@NikosKatsikanis]

Great video, you give me some ideas

[@NikosKatsikanis]

i’ve actually replaced my waterproof jacket for a poncho for urban trips - as well as ditching my umbrella

[@PreparedPathfinder]

I never used an umbrella, personally I prefer a jacket but a poncho works well too.

[@NikosKatsikanis]

@@PreparedPathfinder cool

[@NikosKatsikanis]

@@PreparedPathfinder poncho is great for a laptop with a macbook backpack

[@Retired-Tom]

I'd always recommend carrying a roll of non biodegradable dog poo bags. Great for gash, wet kit, picking fruit and so many other waterproof uses. Less than 1oz of weight and around thumb size rolled.

[@NikosKatsikanis]

gash?

[@STOKERMATIC]

Great stuff!

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers Bill!

[@al0zzz]

The best content on you tube. Thank you

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Thanks mate, appreciate it! 👍

[@simonhawker9277]

i notice you don't use waterproof maps like the all weather notepad, the paper is stronger than its non-waterproof counterpart, I'm sure u have a good reason I'm just curios i have a few and they're great, greetings from oz {Australia}

[@PreparedPathfinder]

I’d rather have a map in a map case that l can secure to my person.

[@simonhawker9277]

@@PreparedPathfinder yes of course, that would be better.thanks for that, cheers

[@neoaliphant]

great video

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Very nice!!!

[@jerryj3047]

my feet sweat from time to time, I used potassium permanganate worked fine, old SAS trick ...next time have some Tyvek tape for plugging holes in the mat or rain gear in an emergency... nice setup man👍

[@PreparedPathfinder]

I mentioned using Pot P in a previous video, l’ve used that in the past too. I had repair kit as l mentioned, including repair tape for the mat, but l couldn’t ID a hole.

[@jerryj3047]

@@PreparedPathfinder roger that

[@zeberdee1972]

That back pack is like a Tardis , as the kit came out it almost obscured the pack . Cool video as always mate .

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Cheers Nathan!

[@zeberdee1972]

@@PreparedPathfinder No worries Tom how did your reunion go mate .

[@PreparedPathfinder]

@@zeberdee1972 yeah great thanks mate.

[@zeberdee1972]

@@PreparedPathfinder Excellent and how drunk did you get lol

[@Longrange1116]

do you recommend this bag over the predator 45 now?

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Both have their pros and cons.

[@tactical_survival_uk]

Good vid Tom. Very informative as usual. Shame you’ve got a hang up about hair products though 😂

[@PreparedPathfinder]

I guess having no hair has it's benefits!

[@vyderka]

I'm all for adding a big can of pepper spray or bear spray (it's pepper spray but stronger) - to repel bears or other animals you may meet on the trail.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

No bears in the UK mate!

[@vyderka]

@@PreparedPathfinder lucky you there :)

[@williamgrech930]

What is the make of the footpowder?

[@abcddcba8882]

🤙🏻

[@timsmith6029]

Small led flashing bicycle lights, one front, one rear.

[@neoaliphant]

i use that as welll

[@andrewbeal6866]

I turn my Garmin off at night.. that saves 8 hrs a day..

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Same.

[@DisdainusMaximus]

Hadrian's wall loadout? A hat and a bottle of water.

[@PreparedPathfinder]

Yeah try surviving on that for five days.