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unless you're used to walking that distance your feet will suffer. some perople swear by rubbing alcohol to 'harden' them up. trouble is this creates hard skin which will rip off. much better to get some miles in prior to teh event and moisturise/cream those pinkies before, during and after.
3l of water, but ensure you've got some isotonic/mineral/potassium mix in with it, 4l may be better as it'll be parched on PyF next month (...cue wettest July on record..)
sunscreen, wide brimmed hat
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Water proof trousers. So underrated but essential in my eyes. I tend to just use them negating the need for gaiters.
Talcum powder for when/if your feet get wet.
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@ChainBreaker
OK, so i havent done this in a looooong time. I think i may need some guidance.
I have signed up for an SAS Pen y Fan hike in the middle of next month.
15 miles over the same course they do with 35lb of kit in my bergen. Why? The little boy in me said so.
I am trying to build up a list of the things i need to have in my bag before i have to start carrying dumbbell weights.
List of items required
Bergen Items
Bergen (obviously)
First Aid kit
warm jacket
a good quality (real) waterproof jacket
survival bag
torch
Head Torch
sleeping bag
Radio
Gaffa Tape
Hat
Glasses
Sunglasses
Beenie
Technical Shirt
vest
Belt
Zip Off Trousers
Socks
spare socks
Spare Laces
Boots
Consumables:
food
Water (minimum requirement 3 litres)
talcum powder
Anything im missing?