My Coast to Coast Gear List

[@stuartwarner6719]

Love the kit Liam. I think you'll have no problems at all, but wish you the best of luck all the same. I did the C2C East to West in '93 (plus or minus a year - can't remember). I've done a lot of backpacking since then and my kit these days has a lot of similar designs to what you will be using. Other than the materials, the only significant differences are (1) I use an ethanol stove I made from a red bull can, (2) I have gone back to a sleeping bag (Western Mountaineering Summerlite) after 10 drafty years trying to make a quilt work for me as a shuffley side sleeper, (3) I don't carry waterproof bottoms any more, choosing to either wear shorts or a dyneema rain kilt improvised from the hexamid's removable groundsheet, (4) I carry a Euroschirm light trek umbrella that I strap above my rucksack over my head if its not too windy, (5) I carry LifeVenture soap leaves (dried sheets of detergent) to wash clothes as I go, (6) GoreTex socks. None of this stuff will make or break a hike, but they could be worth considering if you want to play around experimenting with future kit. Best wishes

[@Kai-kr4qd]

I did it last year and it was honestly the best thing. Defiantly recommend it to anyone. If you get chance stop at the pub in ennerdale for some food you won’t regret it

[@whitson6777]

Mate I could honestly listen to you doing shipping forecasts, love the content and can't wait to see the national parks finished off and this new coast-to-coast!

[@triggerfish999]

Did the C2C in 1996. It’s a great walk. It got drier as I went East. Modern backpacks don’t have side pockets that can be closed/zipped shut. Not sure why. But I really have to hunt around to find one. This slimline pack is all very well, but everything has to be crammed in the main pack…and it’s so easy to lose stuff out of those open topped side pockets.

[@jamiesplinter8758]

Ur an inspiration pal i just think and over think u show whats possible when u stop thinking and just do

[@Notnowdave877]

Just checking out your videos as I am planning to do the coast to coast walk this summer. Great content and learning a lot. One thing I used to do when I was in the army was I would carry my baby powder in a larger ziplock bag which was big enough to put a whole foot in at once. When changing socks I would just put my whole foot in the bag and talc up. It would use less talk and stops it getting all over the place. Keep it up the great work!

[@Bogsitter]

Nice one Liam, good kit there., I did C2C in 2019, and still best trip I’ve done. Although just watch out for Lake District section you can rarely get any phone signal ( if using data mapping) I also had to use compass on a couple of sections, AtoZ map of route was essential…and there’s not many shops to re supply ( unless you go off trail), I took a few ‘summit to eat’ freeze dried meals, but pub meals are easy through whole route, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it all, can’t wait to watch your trip.

[@samsteff6396]

So glad you have hit 100k mate, also glad you are getting some sponsorships coming in. All the hard work is paying off.

[@djaspinall1986]

Just from seeing your videos I’ve bought all the gear with no idea and off to the Peak District this weekend, keep up the good work on the vids mate👍🏻

[@mickwilkinson87]

Hi Liam thank you for taking the time to do this it brings back very lovely memories,I’m to old now so it’s nice to see the places again,god bless lad and enjoy your life,ta ta

[@richardburns5925]

You need proper walking boots, either leather or synthetic. You need ankle support and footbed support and you need dry feet, the morning dew in a field will soak a trail shoe in seconds. All these trail shoes and trainer type footwear are a gimmick. Approach shoes? Approach what? You turn back or you carry your proper boots with you to put on when it gets a bit sludgy? Ok for a potter on the canal towpath, but not a hike in the Peak District etc. I'd recommend gaiters in winter as well. My boots? Scarpa SL Active and Scarpa Manta Pro GTX, both outstanding boots and the best boots I've ever had. Total confidence in the toughest terrain.

[@lesliesmith8507]

I have to agree. Watching you doctor your feet, rather than put good boots on, that offer support, foot protection, ankle protection, water protection, stability to your knees, and hence upper body, why would you put yourself through that? I've worn out 3 pairs of Scarpa SL Active, and found them to be great, though heavy, but they get the job done. I'm now trialling old fashioned country brogue boots ( Trickers ) as I've gone of Vibram. Do your feet a favour.

[@angeladawn805]

Loving the kit video, I work for an outdoor retailer in New Zealand, and have been recommending your channel to customers just starting out, and a bit overawed by all the gear. You keep it nice and simple, and your videos are truly awesome. If you can swap your bottles out for BPA free plastic, it'd be healthier (I don't know what food safety rules they have in the UK). Happy travels x x x

[@motey1829]

I thought the same. Defo leaking after that time 🙌🏽

[@DoolallyProductions]

I'm with you on the Darn Tough socks those things are awesome but can be expensive. Most of the US based outdoor websites run biannual sales so that's when I make sure to buy a new pair or two.

[@zmuzzy101]

Love to see that your getting more into the lighter weight stuff even though I did enjoy seeing your DIY kit from the backing Britain. Clear to see the military influence still there in your choices too! Good stuff

[@michaelhurley457]

I only watched this because I've binge watched your video's this week. You're a breath of fresh air no music or moaning. If i find out you support City you're dead to me 😂

[@altclut]

It’s great to see Liam’s kit!

[@FMxEagle]

Atompacks is brilliant, I already noticed you wearing it in your last videos. I've got the Atom+ 40L as well. It's as if you're not even wearing a pack at some point. I love the company too, great people. Would definitely recommend them to anyone reading this comment.

[@rodneyhull9764]

£300 though!!! 3F UL Gear do a similar pack for £50

[@FMxEagle]

@@rodneyhull9764 Of course! I've had the 3FUL Tutor 38 as a starter pack, and it worked wonders. But at some point I definitely wanted an upgrade. There's just no beating the quality that Atompacks has to offer. It's definitely not 'similar' once you've actually tried it on. It's so much sturdier, heftier, stronger than any 3FUL pack I've tried. That for about the same pack weight, it's beautiful! But yeah, for starter gear the 3FUL stuff really is cool.

[@bettyveritas4047]

A life straw is a lifesaver and a game changer. Great kit!

[@stevenrudman3961]

Good set up, look forward to coming along with you on your channel. All the best, hope you get some great weather 🤞

[@liamsmith3105]

Me and a couple mates cycled coast to coast last October! Incredible experience

[@patrickpps]

Hello from Palm Springs, California. Thanks for all the amazing content. I really look forward to this adventure.

[@benhikescamps]

Great video Liam. Interesting see how your pack is put together. Many thanks. Ben 👍

[@MisterD90x]

i Have a Kelty Salida 2 if you ever looking for a new tent id highly recommend that one

[@touringolem9657]

I'm doing c2c in June, I think Wainwright devised the route in '72 and published in '73. So 50 years this year. I'm going to go via innominate tarn on day 2 where his ashes were spread. Good luck mate.

[@paulkhanna1]

I do love the enlightened equipment enigma. It's such a great piece of kit.

[@vallee3140]

I've just watched this on a reaction video and I really loved your style, and the fish and chips looked so good.

[@louiseash5705]

Looking forward to seeing the vid of you doing the walk. One of my favourite channels!

[@mrotfl]

Love the Vid man, excited for this Coast to Coast! cant wait for the vid! Best of luck

[@DanielOutdoors]

Love this and the Z-packs tent. Just becarefull Liam with the Dyneema tent on extreme high winds, and mist or very wet weather specially on high mountains. Many think that having a highly resistent material tent is good. But what I have experience is that none aerodynamic tents, get draged alot more, so eventually when wind gets it it tears down the whole tent and poles. Another big issue is condensation too, everything gets wet. And it just happend to that american thruhiker on video on Island Wanderlust too

[@joycejames8461]

Good luck on your trip, Liam, it was great to see what you're taking and how you'll be carrying it. Looking forward to seeing your walk, hope that you do the scenery proud. You are an inspiration to a lot of stay at home folk like me.

[@upstate-settlers]

Worth a shout - get a mini solar panel will mean you can charge your charger as you walk if you strap it to the top of your burgen

[@realfingertrouble]

Yay it was the Lanshan! I have the older Lanshan 1, 4 season. It's a good tent. a bit crap in the rain if you touch the sides but otherwise seems to stand the wind/rain.

[@realfingertrouble]

I also have those army waterproofs trousers too, really good apart from when you need your pockets! And the Thermarest Trail Pro - that's a little heavier but couldn't afford the ultralight one. A good tip for a cheap breathable waterproof jacket that's pretty lightweight - get a Royal Navy surplus one, with their version of goretex, it's black with reflective strips, Usually like 30 quid online, and as good as any 200-300 quid jacket. It will keep you completely dry....also the Qikpac Trespass ones are like £25, bought it as an emergency on holiday - and found that's even lighter, and seems to be pretty cool/breathable, and I think will compress down further.

[@vanlifeand91]

Just got all the gear ordered to get this done myself … keep up brother

[@user-ow1jh8yb5j]

Really looking forward to seeing videos about the walk

[@duncan3144]

I did the coast to coast a few years back. The weather was excellent. I hope the weather holds out for you. Have fun.

[@Ryan-dx8ry]

Love your videos they are so inspiring. I will be trying some long distance walking and maybe even wild camping myself this year, can’t wait!

[@joeheritage5195]

Brilliant. I'd love to do that even with my serious back issues.

[@MacNE28]

Love the sponsorship, Liam. Normally hate videos including ads, but more than happy you have been sponsored. Best of luck for the C2C, fella. What a guy 👌

[@_zane08]

CONGRATS ON 100K SUBS WWWW

[@paulcroker8459]

asked before about your walking trainers...what brand, gortex,weight etc etc.......looking forward to the coast to coast vids

[@sparten85]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing your kit list, was thinking about getting a couple of the things I’d seen in your videos. Love the channel and your adventures, keep up the good work!

[@Iron-Outdoor]

Thanks Liam!

[@jasonevans8644]

Congratulations 100k

[@dawn_postureworks]

Looking forward to watching your adventure 😊

[@DayTripperAdventures]

Hi Liam - I walked coast to coast through Lake District last week. Bad weather made it quite an adventure and I fell into a waterfall and bashed my nose. I had to cut hike short after 4 days and I’m heading back next month when I hope weather is better. My videos capture the first 4 days which show some great camping areas and how I had to quickly adapt to difficult conditions 👍😄

[@Laters3]

Good luck mate when you set of again. Can I ask how much money would I need to do this walk.

[@DayTripperAdventures]

@@Laters3 depends on how long it takes you and how many meals you eat out or how many nights you stay in guest houses. Wild camping is probably around £10 a day with basic food etc. If you already have all your gear

[@anak5271]

My new favourite channel!!! Love the videos Liam, inspiring me to walk and adventure more😃

[@KingofBlingham]

I really hope you make a fortune out of these videos. It will show others that it's possible to make money out of doing what you love. There's a brave new world for young people on the Internet if they just follow this example.

[@jbiz6626]

Yes Liam! Nice kit

[@MrGraemeb2022]

Interesting video mate. Lovely film work. What was the all up weight of your pack?

[@gavinjackson7248]

Hey bud Iv been looking at getting a quilt from them guys too but worried about import tax ….. you wouldn’t have a rough price ? Great to see the younger ones enjoying the outdoors 👊👍

[@jamesmarsh839]

Great video thanks Liam

[@DaneliusUK]

Enjoyed it, thank you.

[@silasthevirus277]

Hi Liam, have you served in the Army? Some of the lingo in your videos is army slang/lingo. Love the content too

[@SebastianDaniec]

Hey Liam, love your videos! I plan to fly to Madeira and was thinking to only have hand bagage. Is that how you do it? Is it allowed to fly with stuff like tent pegs, tent poles, stove? I know i can't bring gas canisters.

[@liamc1633]

Thanks for the rundown, boss. My gear is definitely way heavily for a slim fella like me. Would like to go light too

[@craven28]

good luck hope weathers on your side and your feet dont let you down

[@1992AJL]

7:37 definitely thought he was going to say another word starting with T

[@xMurphy97]

Congrats on 100k!

[@liamobrien8646]

Hi Liam, have you made any modifications to your lanshan? If so could you make a video talking through them, struggling to find any online.

[@chrisjellett217]

The walk looked great Liam- on your kit what is the blue wind jacket- looked like it performed really well

[@thegreatexaggerator9077]

Great video for my own prep. What did you use for navigation, an app or maps, or both. Does Far Out work on the C2C?

[@victoria7105]

looking forward to watching this 👍

[@RenzFPV]

Cracking video mate, have you thought about doing this abroad yet?

[@ridingflats]

Feel like you skipped over telling us you were doing this lol. I'm sure you'll smash it, good luck with it!

[@bradleygouldthorpe361]

Safe travels mate!! See you on the other side!

[@lazylad8544]

Offhas Duke path would be another good trek/ camping expedition check it out.👍👍👍👍

[@ivandrago1672]

Gwan Liam lad! Hehe greetings from Liverpool, broseph.

[@thegr8outdoors2022]

Great video m8 I have subbed ya channel. What an amazing trip 👍

[@Steven-mv9nx]

4:00. Wait, this guys a sneakerhead? Different change of scenery haha!

[@stevegrey2903]

Liam love your videos what was the name of your tent /sleeping bag/ back pack many thanks steve

[@nigelrodgers820]

Good luck on your C2C adventure from a Yorkshire lad

[@JH-ne7mr]

Hi Liam. I'll be heading out on the C2C in a few weeks (end of May). Tried it last year with too much weight and not enough preparation. The Lake District broke me as I limped into Shap. I've now cut it right down and have a similar gear list to you. Hope it goes well for you buddy!

[@bmf3000]

Good luck 💪

[@JH-ne7mr]

@@bmf3000 Thanks very much!

[@YesYes-ch7fq]

Let us know how it goes please!

[@JH-ne7mr]

@@YesYes-ch7fq 1st 3rd finished today. Arrived in Shap earlier this afternoon.

[@YesYes-ch7fq]

@@JH-ne7mr Great to hear; hopefully in better condition than your last attempt!

[@thebaldyorkshireman9019]

Great video, Liam, you've just got a new sub.

[@sarahhebblewhite3313]

Effective Would u recommend a trekking pole tent over a ordinary tent?

[@elliottwright3772]

It's a trade off between weight and utility, so depends on circumstance. If wind and heavy rain aren't going to be a problem, go ahead. If you expect awful weather, get a tent with more solid structure.

[@kelvynmoore4882]

The bergen. Not great. As an ex-soldier that bottom pouch is only good for anything you want to lose on purpose. Which you didn’t pack anyway. As you know QM issued gear is heavy, sometimes impractical, but nearly always reliable. It’s a trade-off I guess.

[@theaccidentalhiker]

love the fact you nicked your Nans mirror to show us your phone 🙂

[@craigelliott4338]

Just laid out for new kit, I can't believe I'm doing this again, cheers mucca x

[@johnanthony7875]

whats the name of that foot powder stuff, is it just baby powder? i'm doing a 120k hike in August and it sounds like it may help the feet

[@dustinrobinson58]

The best foot powder on the market is “mycotta”.after washing and powder it rejuvenates your feet.its brilliant stuff.not sure if I’ve spelt it correctly.

[@t8br00k36]

Those British Army fleeces are the best

[@joby3887]

Simple yet effective!

[@a1yallop]

Enjoy your adventure, good luck.

[@Craigsoutdooradventures]

That pack looks awesome, looks forward to seeing how you get on with it

[@monealiza7553]

Which mapping did you use and how long did it take you please?

[@jerrys.projects]

This hits different laying in a tent watching this

[@jediquigley2192]

I'd like to hear about what shoes you use? I've watched 4 of your videos today, haven't heard you mention about your footwear

[@insertname9916]

Looks like this was filmed in Blue Peter's "Italian Sunken Garden". Pre vandalism incident. Some other old git like me might get that reference. Keep on camping chap.

[@WhenWillILearn]

I know that from the episode of ashes to ashes haha

[@mowersonsltd]

Where did you get the walking trousers mate

[@excemptfrombs2124]

I got the lanshan 2 ,tonns of room and hardly any weight difference ,also the pros need to be seam sealed where as the non pros don’t ,I’m struggling Amy weight thou I went to do my first solo wild camp the other night and after 15-20 mins of trecking up hills I was knackered and couldn’t physically go any further ,I’m out of shape,not been out walking so much this year ,how much does you’re backpack weigh fully kitted out ?

[@Loloheroo]

hi Liam, i want to tell you that It seems like you use your water bottles many times for re-use, this is not really healthy because the microfiber plastics in the inside of the water bottle comes lose if you keep refilling the same bottles with crane water due to chalk in the water, you can refill Them some Times but you should not re use Them for so long mate, greetings from the Netherlands 👊

[@altclut]

It seems we are all full of micro plastics!

[@Endeavour6644]

Depends on the quality of plastic there is a code on many bottles which will tell you how likely they are to leech plastic.

[@liamc1633]

I've done the same thing, an old bottle used to become a bit of a reliable pal for me, found out I got to try not overuse them. Been thinking about a fold down bottle to fit my Sawyer, as long as the plastic (and taste) is good 👍

[@namboozleUK]

Was going to post this. I'd recyle them an use some newer ones.

[@rodneyhull9764]

paranoia propagated by water bottle manufacturers

[@jamesoutdoors.6450]

I'm having a crack at this soon so I look forward to your videos about it.

[@annatowey8594]

Hi, can you tell me the brand of the trousers you have on in this video please? I'm currently looking for some exactly like this for my husband. Thanks :)

[@paulellam6926]

Looked like Montane Terra Pants, but a few others look similar

[@annatowey8594]

@@paulellam6926 thanks for your help, I think you're right, we had ordered a pair of Montane trousers and they arrived today, I think they have changed the design slightly but we are happy with them.

[@joenicoud5967]

WHEN DO YOU START DEPART CITY TO WHERE

[@davidroberts6977]

I'm supposed to be doing this in may this year suffer with bad anxiety and have autism 😅. How bad are the bogs to negotiate ect want to take one of my dogs with me but don't want to have issues with the bogs and potentially loose the dog in one as I had to rescue one last week on West Pennine Moors 💩

[@chrisgibson5803]

Great this Liam

[@Tom-jc3of]

What boots you wearing? I’ve got it planned for late May

[@JAlbertz9478]

Don't wear boots,, wear trail shoes

[@malcolmstead272]

What is your total pack weight?

[@jackcoleman7262]

Top boy our liam

[@alexputney4866]

what maps do you use?

[@davebmx3496]

What Jordan’s have you got Liam?

[@paulmarine5055]

I'm doing the Welsh 3000 this year? Wales highest 15 peaks in 24 hours you ever done it?