So this all started when we managed to pick up a cheap deal on an MSR Hubba Hubba NX tent and from there we continued to buy kit that we thought would take us around the world. Sleeping bag research and how to find the best deal on a Thermarest took over our lives for a few weeks (spreadsheets were made and nights were spent restlessly considering the options!) until eventually we found what we considered to be a good deal and met our extensive criteria.
Below is our final packing list. No doubt this will change as we go around but this is what we are taking and how much it weighs (excluding food or water).
Overall kit weight (Ben): 22kg
Overall kit weight (Steph): 16.5kg
| Camping: | Ben: | Steph: |
|---|---|---|
| Tent | MSR Mutha Hubba HP | |
| Extra Pegs | MSR Groundhog/Mini (x6) | |
| Sleep mat | Thermarest NeoAir All Season SV | Thermarest NeoAir All Season SV |
| Sleep bag | Mountain Equipment Xero 550 | Mountain Equipment Glacier SL 600 |
| Compression Bag for Sleeping Bag | Exped Telecompression S | Exped Telecompression S |
| Bag Liner | Lifeventure Silk Liner | Lifeventure Silk Liner |
| Pillow | Sea to Summit Areos Premium - Large | Sea to Summit Areos Premium - Large |
| Footprint/Groundsheet | MSR Mutha Hubba HP | |
| Tarp | Tyvek Sheet | |
| Pole repair sleeve | MSR | |
| Mat repair kit | Thermarest (w/Mat) |
| Cooking: | Shared: |
|---|---|
| Stove | MSR Whisperlite Internationale |
| Stove Service Kit | MSR Expedition |
| Fuel bottle | MSR 30oz (Lost one but replaced, identical) |
| Pot | MSR Stowaway 1.6L Pot |
| Bowls | Sea To Summit Xbowl |
| Cups | Sea To Summit Xcup |
| Frying pan | Sea To Summit XPan |
| Simmer ring | Quiche Tin |
| Chopping board | Generic (GSI Ultralight - lost) |
| Tea towel | Generic cloth (Mountain Warehouse packable towel - lost) |
| Water filter | SteriPen UV |
| Detergent bottle | Generic |
| Spice bottles | Generic |
| Scourer | Generic |
| Dish Cloth | Generic |
| Universal plug | Lifeventure travel bath/sink plug |
| Lighter/Waterproof Matches! | Both! |
| Multitool/Penknife | Leatherman Signal Victorinox Swiss Card |
| Bulldog clips | x8 |
| Spork | x2 Primus folding spork (As of 3.6.18 - Both broken but still useable!) |
| Knives | x2 |
| Silicone Spatula | x1 |
| Sharp Knives | x1 Paring |
| Clothes: | Ben: | Steph: |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing Stuff Sack | Drawstring nylon stuff sack x4 | Drawstring nylon stuff sack x4 |
| Down Jacket | Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown RS | Mountain Hardwear Stretchdown RS |
| Rain Jacket | Sweet Protection Salvation | Sweet Protection Salvation Womens |
| Tshirts | Icebreaker x2, Bamboo x1 | Icebreaker x 2 |
| Singlet | Generic Cotton | Generic Cotton |
| Casual Shirts | Paramo Katmai x1 | Craghoppers Nosi, Paramo Socorro |
| L/S Base Layer | Icebreaker x2, HikeBike jersey (Bought in Paraguay) | Icebreaker x1 |
| Mid Layer | On-One Merino Half Zip Jersey | Specialized Therminal MTN Jersey |
| Trousers | Cragghoppers Kiwi Pro Stretch | Cragghoppers Kiwi Pro Stretch |
| Waterproof Trousers | Endura Superlite | Ex-Navy Goretex |
| Baselayer Leggings | Icebreaker Long Johns | Icebreaker Long Johns |
| Leg Warmers | Endura Thermolite | |
| Shorts | Troy lee x1, Madison x1 | Madison x2 |
| Cycling Padded Shorts | Pearl Izumi Escape Quest x2 | Pearl Izumi Pursuit Attack x2 |
| Bikini | Generic | |
| Bra | Icebreaker Sprite Racerback (x2) | |
| Underpants | Icebreaker x1, IsoBaa x1 | Icebreaker (x2) |
| Shoes | Five Ten Access | Salomon XA Pro 3D |
| Sandals/Flip Flops/Crocs | Teva Kimtah Sandal | Keen Whisper Sandal |
| Socks (Hot) | Icebreaker x1, Generic cotton x2, Madison x1 (worn out) | Icebreaker Multisport Lite Mini (x2) |
| Socks (Cold) | Icebreaker Hike x1 | Icebreaker Hike x1 |
| Waterproof Socks | Crane | Crane |
| Neckscarf | Buffs x3 | Buffs x3 |
| Headband | Buff Headband | |
| Hat (Cold) | Buff Merino Single Layer | Icebreaker Liner |
| Hat (Hot) | Buff UV Cap | Buff UV Cap |
| Helmet | Lazer Roller | Specialized Andorra |
| Gloves | Pearl Izumi mitts (Bought in Uruguay), DRB generic mitts (Given in Chile but worn to destruction), Specialized (lost) | Fox |
| Winter/Waterproof Gloves | Sealskinz Dragon Eye | Sealskinz All Weather |
| Casual/Thermal Gloves | Lowe Alpine Power Stretch |
| Electronics: | Ben: | Steph: |
|---|---|---|
| Headtorch | Petzl Reaktik | Petzl Reaktik |
| Phone | iPhone SE | iPhone SE |
| Phone Case | Outdoor Tech Safe5 | Speck |
| Phone Bike Mount | Quadlock | Quadlock |
| Laptop/Tablet | iPad Pro | iPad Mini 2 |
| Camera | GoPro Hero+ LCD | Sony RX100 (M1) |
| Tripod | Gorrilla Pod | |
| Tripod Phone Adaptor | Quadlock | |
| Headphones | Apple | Apple |
| Travel adaptors | Syncwire USB Charger | |
| External battery | Outdoor Tech Kodiak Plus 2.0 & Kodiak 2.0 | Outdoor Tech Kodiak 2.0 |
| Charge cables etc. | Various | Various |
| Bike Computer | VDO M3.1 wired | |
| Front light | Cygolite Metro 650 (Bought in Paraguay) | Cygolite Metro 650 (Bought in Paraguay) |
| Rear Light | Infini Sword | Infini Sword |
| Airstash/SD Reader | Airstash A02 | Evita Lightning to SD |
We also have a fairly extensive medical kit and toiletries but these aren’t overly exciting to look at!