Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Here is a real life example of how to save weight on your backpacking gear for free. How is this possible? It's simply about thinking about what you really need for your backpacking and wild camping trip.
My backpacking bag including food and 1L of water weighed 15kg. I used this wild camping gear to complete the West Highland Way. Takes some luxury items and non-essential out saved 3kg. This weight saving was totally free.
I should note my trip had changeable weather conditions, and it particular, the temperature really dropped at night to lows of -3 degrees. Personally, comfort and sleep are really important to me. The more sleep I get, the less fatigued I am during the day, and I can travel faster for longer.
I have created a backpacking gear list that includes all weights and links below. I hope this helps people decide what to take with them thru hiking and also gives people some buying options too.
Watch Day 1 of the West Highland Way here: youtu.be/HRlrvVMMNtU
Also, if you’re interested in the Helm series by here with 20% off using the code backpackinguk.
terra-nova.co.uk/products/helm-compact-1-person-dome-tent/aff/backpackinguk
Use ‘backpackinguk’ for 20% off all Terra Nova, Wild Country and Extremities products.
My backpacking gear list includes:
Bags:
2290 grams Osprey Aether 60L backpacking bag amzn.to/3w3PAbU
46g each Gossamer Gear shoulder pockets ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/shoulder-strap-pocket or 30g OMM Go Pod amzn.to/3QNwFZZ
95g OMM Chest Rig theomm.com/product/chest-pod
80g (2 x 40g) Exped Vista waterproof bags amzn.to/4boLGcY
Sleep System:
998g Sierra Designs Cloud 20 sleeping bag ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/cloud-800-20-degree-down-sleeping-bag
730g Decathlon Forclaz MT-900 R5.4 sleeping pad tidd.ly/3WtYc6n
135g Decathlon Forclaz pillow tidd.ly/4aWg7XG
Camping Gear:
1970 grams Wild Country Helm 1 tent
terra-nova.co.uk/products/helm-compact-1-person-dome-tent/aff/backpackinguk
126g MSR 900ML Titan Pot valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/msr-titan-kettle
47g Decathlon Forclaz MT-900 stove tidd.ly/3Wk41TM
110g Sea to Summit collapsible xl bowl amzn.to/3UAXeUr
12g Sea to Summit spork amzn.to/44hHM2S
356g 230g Primus gas canister amzn.to/3K9vpfQ
Electronics:
325g Nitecore NB20000 power bank amzn.to/3UBZtXH NB10000 amzn.to/3V2AH33 or Anker equivalents amzn.to/3wSca7s or amzn.to/3K5ZOfh
53g Sandmarc Pro head torch sandmarc.com/products/pro-headlamp
60g Skull Candy Indy Earphones amzn.to/3yllnWi
48g Flextail Gear Zero Pump amzn.to/4a1sKiO
76g Garmin Epix Gen 2 watch amzn.to/3UDcDUq
114g Garmin Messenger sat device amzn.to/49Za6It
90g Goal Zero Lighthouse Lantern amzn.to/4aOG5M5
Camping Food:
1000g (5 x 200g each approx) Tent Meals porridges amzn.to/3Qos3JD
1000g (5 x 200g each (approx) Firepot & Real Turmak meals thefellstore.co.uk
200g for coffees and milks
200g for energy and protein drinks plus energy bars (Day 1 only)
Hiking Gear:
393g each Salomon X-Ultra 360 boots salomon.com/en-gb/shop-emea/product/x-ultra-360-mid-gore-tex-li5207.html#color=87663
72g Darn Tough socks tidd.ly/4dgqPda
530g Mountain Equipment Ibex Pro trousers mountain-equipment.co.uk/products/ibex-pro-mens-pant
280g Mountain Equipment Ibex shorts tidd.ly/4bgb3wY
500g (no weight listed) Thrudark Ithax jacket tidd.ly/4aTmQSh
200g (no weight listed) Thrudark Siege fleece
80g Naturehike down booties amzn.to/3QMB3bp
200g OEX Barneo bamboo base layers amzn.to/44Qt17o and amzn.to/3UQYEsX
256g OMM Rotor bottoms theomm.com/product/rotor-pant
83g Extremities waterproof sticky power liner gloves
terra-nova.co.uk/products/insulated-waterproof-sticky-power-liner-gloves/aff/backpackinguk
63g Extremities neck warmer
terra-nova.co.uk/products/x-therm-neck-warmer/aff/backpackinguk
40g Fjallraven beenie amzn.to/3WiCr9y
186g (100g plus 86g) Inov-8 Race waterproofs tidd.ly/3UBb60X (pants) tidd.ly/3WiBRbS (top)
500g t-shirts and underwear
Miscellaneous:
95g Lifesystems Nano first aid kit amzn.to/3UFkjFK
125g Smidge! amzn.to/4amg5Hy
27g Oakley Frogskin sunglasses amzn.to/3UCeWHi
150g (guess) Osprey amzn.to/3Qm5Mff & Sea to Summit dry bags amzn.to/3WBwB3l
100g OEX towel amzn.to/3WRfoCT
63g Katadyn BeFree water filter amzn.to/44lFRu1
156g Super Sparrow water bottle amzn.to/3WhnSms
40g Platypus foldable water bottles amzn.to/4aRvsbT
300g (guess)Toiletries inc Mini 'coin' towels amzn.to/4bfvYk0
35 grams West Highland Way Harvey Map amzn.to/3WiCaDy
If you are into hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK
Thanks, Andy.
#wildcamping #campinggear #backpackinggear
Here is a real life example of how to save weight on your backpacking gear for free. How is this possible? It's simply about thinking about what you really need for your backpacking and wild camping trip.
My backpacking bag including food and 1L of water weighed 15kg. I used this wild camping gear to complete the West Highland Way. Takes some luxury items and non-essential out saved 3kg. This weight saving was totally free.
I should note my trip had changeable weather conditions, and it particular, the temperature really dropped at night to lows of -3 degrees. Personally, comfort and sleep are really important to me. The more sleep I get, the less fatigued I am during the day, and I can travel faster for longer.
I have created a backpacking gear list that includes all weights and links below. I hope this helps people decide what to take with them thru hiking and also gives people some buying options too.
Watch Day 1 of the West Highland Way here: youtu.be/HRlrvVMMNtU
Also, if you’re interested in the Helm series by here with 20% off using the code backpackinguk.
terra-nova.co.uk/products/helm-compact-1-person-dome-tent/aff/backpackinguk
Use ‘backpackinguk’ for 20% off all Terra Nova, Wild Country and Extremities products.
My backpacking gear list includes:
Bags:
2290 grams Osprey Aether 60L backpacking bag amzn.to/3w3PAbU
46g each Gossamer Gear shoulder pockets ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/shoulder-strap-pocket or 30g OMM Go Pod amzn.to/3QNwFZZ
95g OMM Chest Rig theomm.com/product/chest-pod
80g (2 x 40g) Exped Vista waterproof bags amzn.to/4boLGcY
Sleep System:
998g Sierra Designs Cloud 20 sleeping bag ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/cloud-800-20-degree-down-sleeping-bag
730g Decathlon Forclaz MT-900 R5.4 sleeping pad tidd.ly/3WtYc6n
135g Decathlon Forclaz pillow tidd.ly/4aWg7XG
Camping Gear:
1970 grams Wild Country Helm 1 tent
terra-nova.co.uk/products/helm-compact-1-person-dome-tent/aff/backpackinguk
126g MSR 900ML Titan Pot valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/msr-titan-kettle
47g Decathlon Forclaz MT-900 stove tidd.ly/3Wk41TM
110g Sea to Summit collapsible xl bowl amzn.to/3UAXeUr
12g Sea to Summit spork amzn.to/44hHM2S
356g 230g Primus gas canister amzn.to/3K9vpfQ
Electronics:
325g Nitecore NB20000 power bank amzn.to/3UBZtXH NB10000 amzn.to/3V2AH33 or Anker equivalents amzn.to/3wSca7s or amzn.to/3K5ZOfh
53g Sandmarc Pro head torch sandmarc.com/products/pro-headlamp
60g Skull Candy Indy Earphones amzn.to/3yllnWi
48g Flextail Gear Zero Pump amzn.to/4a1sKiO
76g Garmin Epix Gen 2 watch amzn.to/3UDcDUq
114g Garmin Messenger sat device amzn.to/49Za6It
90g Goal Zero Lighthouse Lantern amzn.to/4aOG5M5
Camping Food:
1000g (5 x 200g each approx) Tent Meals porridges amzn.to/3Qos3JD
1000g (5 x 200g each (approx) Firepot & Real Turmak meals thefellstore.co.uk
200g for coffees and milks
200g for energy and protein drinks plus energy bars (Day 1 only)
Hiking Gear:
393g each Salomon X-Ultra 360 boots salomon.com/en-gb/shop-emea/product/x-ultra-360-mid-gore-tex-li5207.html#color=87663
72g Darn Tough socks tidd.ly/4dgqPda
530g Mountain Equipment Ibex Pro trousers mountain-equipment.co.uk/products/ibex-pro-mens-pant
280g Mountain Equipment Ibex shorts tidd.ly/4bgb3wY
500g (no weight listed) Thrudark Ithax jacket tidd.ly/4aTmQSh
200g (no weight listed) Thrudark Siege fleece
80g Naturehike down booties amzn.to/3QMB3bp
200g OEX Barneo bamboo base layers amzn.to/44Qt17o and amzn.to/3UQYEsX
256g OMM Rotor bottoms theomm.com/product/rotor-pant
83g Extremities waterproof sticky power liner gloves
terra-nova.co.uk/products/insulated-waterproof-sticky-power-liner-gloves/aff/backpackinguk
63g Extremities neck warmer
terra-nova.co.uk/products/x-therm-neck-warmer/aff/backpackinguk
40g Fjallraven beenie amzn.to/3WiCr9y
186g (100g plus 86g) Inov-8 Race waterproofs tidd.ly/3UBb60X (pants) tidd.ly/3WiBRbS (top)
500g t-shirts and underwear
Miscellaneous:
95g Lifesystems Nano first aid kit amzn.to/3UFkjFK
125g Smidge! amzn.to/4amg5Hy
27g Oakley Frogskin sunglasses amzn.to/3UCeWHi
150g (guess) Osprey amzn.to/3Qm5Mff & Sea to Summit dry bags amzn.to/3WBwB3l
100g OEX towel amzn.to/3WRfoCT
63g Katadyn BeFree water filter amzn.to/44lFRu1
156g Super Sparrow water bottle amzn.to/3WhnSms
40g Platypus foldable water bottles amzn.to/4aRvsbT
300g (guess)Toiletries inc Mini 'coin' towels amzn.to/4bfvYk0
35 grams West Highland Way Harvey Map amzn.to/3WiCaDy
If you are into hiking, backpacking and wild camping please SUBSCRIBE @BackpackingUK
Thanks, Andy.
#wildcamping #campinggear #backpackinggear
