Pennine Way 2024 Gear List

[@Windowgemz]

Loved following your Pennine Way adventure ...as others have said, you missed some really serious weather by around a week...thick snow, blizzards, storms...great timing. Enjoy winter in Texas...and I'll be watching when you start your next series of UK challenges in April !

[@hikersheep]

Thanks for the note. I cant wait to be back. I have big plans and itinerary. Im glad I missed the bad weather there....but we are tired of the sunshine here in Texas. Lol. Kidding

[@ianharris3933]

You only missed the snowy weather on the Pennies by about a week as it has turned a lot colder. Looking forward to your return in the spring and tell Ben there are still some ups and downs on the Cotswold way

[@hikersheep]

@@ianharris3933 i know. Im glad im done a week ago. Oh, he knows there are ups and downs. But it's never trackless, or boggy, or remote. :)

[@ianharris3933]

@ you are right it is beautiful walking through lovely villages with some wonderful landscapes. Plenty of places to eat and just enjoy the moment. Definitely no bogs or swamp feet 😂

[@andrewrawlance6651]

Hello Catrina Ben and Bobo, good to see you had no ill affects after walking the Pennine Way in the U K, thanks for running through what you used on the trail. we all look forwards to seeing you next April. All stay safe and will see you in about 5 months time. Best Wishes and have a nice Christmas break. Andrew.

[@tommetcalf3114]

You're an inspiration! We love to sit as a family (all four of us) and watch your content. We did the WHW this year as a family (children 13 and 15). Next year we're thinking of either East Highland way or CateranTrail or hiking from Inverness to Drumnadrochit to do Affric Kintail way.

[@hikersheep]

The whole family sits down and watch my videos? Wowww, I am so flattered. Thank you guys!! I did the Affric Kintail Way earlier this year. That valley is so dramatic. It was impressive but the beginning was a bit boring from Drumnadrochit for the first 20 miles. The remote hostel was fun! :)

[@simondrake4757]

Watched your videos on the Penine way. We have snow covering Northern England now so you timed your hike just right!

[@hikersheep]

I know, right!! Im so lucky

[@chrisc9406]

Got to do the Dales Way! Start at Ilkley in West Yorkshire and head up Wharfedale crossing the Pennine Way to Bowness in Cumbria. It will be a relatively easy trail for you. Thoroughly enjoyed watching you complete the Pennine Way trail. Followed you all the way but disappointed when no footage on zero days!

[@hikersheep]

Awesome!! No footage on zero days cause I was truly taking a rest and not do anything. Basically. Just lay there munching or sleeping. :)

[@dw1208]

Big plans for 2025 I will look forward to that. It’s amazing how much essential gear you fit in your rucksack. All the best David………….all right mate ? 😀

[@hikersheep]

😁😁😁 alright mate doesnt faze me anymore. Lol. Thanks David.

[@dw1208]

@ nothing much fazes you Christina. Solo walking all those miles in a different country might terrify some people. I really enjoy you adventures/content your films are always interesting and enjoyable, you should have way more views but who knows it might take off for you.

[@BarbaraOakley-c6i]

Quite inspired organisation and planning! I did the PW from Haltwhistle south to Edale in 1970 when it was newish.. carrying about 40lb. In fact everything seemed to weigh about 40lb in those days. And everywhere was kneedeep mud. Again, fantastic hike Christina, looking forward to your next outing.

[@hikersheep]

Knee-deep mud carrying 40 lbs!! Wowww. Kudos to you. Have you been back backpacking it again ?

[@BarbaraOakley-c6i]

@hikersheep I joined the military in 1968, so outdoor activity was a normal part of life. An early event was 10 tors.. a 70 mile hike around Dartmoor, 2 days and a bivvy bag night stop. We trained walking up kinder scout, the snowdon horseshoe and the lyke wake. My favourite walking is the Brecon Beacons, back for a beer at the end of the day. Walking for pleasure beats marching for distance!

[@hikersheep]

I can't imagine the military training....id die!! My son is in the military, he had to do somethjng like that too when he joined during tech school in the Texas heat. 😵‍💫🤯😳

[@juliekingswood1540]

Hi Christina, its great to see your gear. I am very interested in the Big Agnes sl rapide sleeping mat. Would you be able to let me know how wide it is when inflated please. Big goes website states 25" but not sure if that is inflated of deflated. Look forward to your trips next year. Thanks. Hi to Ben & Bobo. Xx😊

[@hikersheep]

Helloooo....yes the regular wide I got is 25 inches inflated. I love this pad so much. If you are in the US, REI is having a sale of that particular mat by the way

[@juliekingswood1540]

Thats brilliant Christina I think I will get one. Unfortunately I'm not in USA but England. 😊😊

[@outdoorsincornwall2060]

Wow, Cambrian Way!! That's a proper challenge, really looking forward to all the vids of your walks but especially that one. Enjoy your winter in the meantime :)

[@hikersheep]

Cheers! Yea, i like a proper challenge. Since Ill be doing PW and ODP first, I will either be stronger by the time I do Cambrian Way....or too tired. Lol

[@outdoorsincornwall2060]

@@hikersheep Yeah, it would be too much for me but you know what you're doing!! :)

[@knavesmire007]

Thanks for the gear list.When I see the foam pad I always think of getting on a bus from say Robin Hoods Bay to Scarborough and keeping my fingers crossed that the bus is not packed so I'm having to hold the backpack with foam pad up to make room.I pack a Highlander reflective thin mat into my pack instead.Great videos this year from you.Look forward to your 2025 vids.Ben has made a wise choice with the very pleasant Cotswolds Way.

[@hikersheep]

Yea, me too. When the bus is packed, it feels so awkward bumping everyone around with my backpack

[@boblobster]

Really enjoyed the Pennine Way vids. Looking foward to the 2025 ones. Started Hadrians Wall East to West last weekend, doing it in sections over the winter into spring.

[@paddle_hike]

great gear loadout. Thanks for sharing. New friend and sub

[@hikersheep]

@@paddle_hike thanks!! Yayy new friend! I have subscribed to yours too. Uu, from Canada. 👍

[@timh847]

Interesting what you say about Lone Peaks. Ive never tried them my self but I think a lot of people use them, even in wet UK. I was thinking of trying Altra, either Lone Peaks or Olympus

[@hikersheep]

They are great shoes but they have zero drop. If you dont have flexible/strong ankles, you will struggle at first. Wearing them in normal civilized trails are fine. But if it's wet grass, muddy, boggy, you will slip a lot! They dont grip the grass very well...not enough traction. But better on rocks.

[@knrsthotmail]

I live near Edale , liked the south to north videos. Pleased you are doing it again north to south, highly recommend Forest View Walkers Inn Byrness - best accommodation on whole of route .

[@hikersheep]

Oh, i better make reservation! They were closed already 2 weeks ago. Thanks for telling me

[@knrsthotmail]

@@hikersheep Also,in Dufton, 11 bedroom guest house in the old YHA opening in March.

[@sydaitge4577]

Great Choice of gear - very informative. Looking forward to seeing the 2025 videography (have you thought of selling the channel to Amazon TV ? ? ) Most people do the Cotswold Way from Chipping Campden southbound to finish in Bath but I did it going Northwards (against the flow of hikers) so I encountered many more people to chat to, which I enjoy. Lots of different nationalities, including many USA most of which were delightful. I have been doing it a second time section hiking this year & going southbound so I didn't get so many people to talk to! Happy Trails

[@hikersheep]

@@sydaitge4577 If I sold to Amazon TV, they would replace me with a celebrity actress. I want to act in my own moovie. 😃

[@WilliamBell-t8k]

Totally waterproof boots are a must for me. My morning routine is talc in my (dry) socks and in my boots. I did the Pennine Way and my feet remained dry for the whole 14 days. Wet boots and socks would have caused blisters. Bill

[@markloosemore2407]

You amaze me, you want to do it again... i will be doing it in april to next year after my Bday, doing north to south. will be like walking home cos i live in South Yorkshire. Need to get it done for it will have been on my bucket list for 40 years, since i was 17 when i found out about it, better late than never lol... 😃

[@hikersheep]

Oh, maybe ill see you on trail then. Yes, dont wait any longer!! JUST DO IT!! Dont let life abd years pass you by. :)

[@markloosemore2407]

@@hikersheep I don’t know about bumping into you on the PW trail, but if I spot you wizzing past me as I am crawling on my on my hands and knees, I will surly raise my hand to give you a wave.. :-)

[@deeAndCoOutdoors]

Ive really enjoyed watching all your trail videos. Im hoping to do the PW next year myself (for the 1st time) & your videos have been very informative. I plan to walk home, so for me it would be north to south 😊 I live within an hours drive of edale 😁 Thank you for sharing your gear list with us too 👌

[@hikersheep]

Oh nice you live near Edale. Im going north to south next year too late April. Maybe Ill see you

[@Ericidryfly]

No blisters in three years 😮😮 that is amazing… what about a water filter, did you carry one . On my WHW and C2C hike in 23 I ended up using my filter and umbrella just once .

[@stevekulbacki5238]

Nice video Sheep. I have always wondered if the Big Agness products are worth the money.

[@hikersheep]

OMG....its one of the best thing ever. I wont have to worry about it leaking its so tough!! Ben has had his for over 3 years and never had any problem

[@Ericidryfly]

The four amigos 😅 Going to be a blast

[@hikersheep]

How is it going to be a blast when we started by having a chat group called THE UK FART CHANNEL????

[@Ericidryfly]

​​@@hikersheep considering the nick name for the group let's hope no one has blast😂

[@hikersheep]

@Ericidryfly yea...hopefully no one blast or explode !! 😱🤯

[@nicholashoward2696]

What's the difference between hiking gear you use in the UK than in the US.

[@hikersheep]

Umbrella iis pretty much useless in the UK cause youre more exposed to the wind. Umbrella is more suited for forest hike in the US. I havent used any gear made in UK for example the Hilleberg tent that look like tubes...i wonder if theyre better in the wind. But i think theyre heavier...therefore stronger maybe

[@hikersheep]

Shoes. No hiking trails in the US are boggy i dont think. Not much slippery grass either. Mostly rocks and dirt. Altra Lone Peak are suitable in US.

[@michaelharrison9445]

Hi Christina, glad you enjoyed the Pennine Way enough to do it again next year. What was the base weight of your pack?

[@hikersheep]

I have no idea? 🤯 I never weigh or pay attention to my pack weight. I dont own a scale either. But when I was leaving to the UK, they weighed it at the airport. All the gear with 3 days of food, it was 26 lbs without water or gas can.

[@joycedunnrogers8248]

Is it my imagination or is that one tent opening trashed?

[@joycedunnrogers8248]

Nevermind. It doesn't have zippered openings. 🙂

[@hikersheep]

No it's not trashed. Do you mean the opening in the back? I just didnt latch it to close it

[@hikersheep]

Oh, thats what you meant. Yah, no zippers....cause it's an ultralight tent. But they make some with zippers now which is more convenient. I saw on their website

[@LawrenceWilson-v7l]

Ey up sheep.looking mean and lean after pennine way.lucky you're not here this week.you would've needed snow shoes and ski's in your backpack.😄

[@hikersheep]

Hahh yea i heard. Thank goodness im back in sunny Texas.

[@ianmarshall8452]

I thought you would use a sleeping bag

[@hikersheep]

Only if the forecast weather is below 40F most of the time. Above 40F, i use quilt

[@Ericidryfly]

The four amigos 😅 Going to be a blast