2021 Heysen Trail
Tims Gear list
We recently released my updated multi-day gear hiking list and almost without exception this is what I will be carrying with me on the Heysen Trail. Since I released that list I have been thinking through what I need to change – its really about tinkering around the edges and with the exception of some really minor gear choices i.e. things that weigh under 50 grams, my thought processes have confirmed my selections.
For me the biggest changes over the past year have been new footwear, something that changes almost yearly, and a new ultralight sleeping bag, the Sea to Summit Spark II.
In theory my pack will weigh under 18.7 kg including 2.5 litres of water, eight days of food and stove fuel; in theory. As I get to within around ten days of the trip I will start putting my food together and do an initial pack and then repack. As I lead into the walk start I’ll confirm the actual weight at that time.
The only potential variation throughout the trip is if I need to carry extra water. That could add up to another 2 kg to the weight but given my planning, I should be able to stick to my 18.7 kg maximum which is what I will be carrying as I leave town stops fully loaded with food.
See my plan Gear list here
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We recently released my updated multi-day gear hiking list and almost without exception this is what I will be carrying with me on the Heysen Trail. Since I released that list I have been thinking through what I need to change – its really about tinkering around the edges and with the exception of some […]