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Multi-Day trips

Started by KyleL, March 24, 2013, 10:48:11 AM

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KyleL

Has anyone got experience of wild camping for 2 or 3 days, or maybe even more?

What extra considerations must you have (food, toileting, clothes etc) and how did you deal with these/ the extra weight?

whoRya

Twentyclicks is over doing the West Highland Way at the moment. It will be interesting to hear how that goes.
"Not all those who wander are lost."

LandyLiam

I'm a one night wonder, its the toileting bit the that worries me  8)
think outside, no box required

KyleL

Sorting the men from the boys now!

The idea doesn't bother me, it's the having to carry any toilet paper (leave no trace and all that), unless there is some kind of biodegradable option? (Leaves aren't all that appealing).

Glenn B

Just burn the paper problem solved. Never really wanna cart that stuff about for a day or two.
Take your time you'll see so much more!
Without goals you cannot score!

LandyLiam

think outside, no box required

GMB


Glenn B

Take your time you'll see so much more!
Without goals you cannot score!

KyleL


Glenn B

I was only quoting backpacking lights web site advice on outdoor _______ing :p
Take your time you'll see so much more!
Without goals you cannot score!

RedLeader

I'm also a one night wonder. I'm not organised enough to do multiday trips. Plus in the cooler months everything always seems damp in after the first night, I often wonder how I would cope on night two.

KyleL

Another issue would be food. My 60(+10) litre pack was STUFFED on my last 1 nighter. I don't know where I'd find the room for food for a few days.

Though my goal this year is to do the mournes 7 seven challenge over 3 days, so I better find a solution!

RedLeader

You'd be surprised how much weight you can shed when you put your mind to it.

Quote from: KyleL on March 26, 2013, 12:03:32 PM
Another issue would be food. My 60(+10) litre pack was STUFFED on my last 1 nighter. I don't know where I'd find the room for food for a few days.

Though my goal this year is to do the mournes 7 seven challenge over 3 days, so I better find a solution!

KyleL

But but but...I love my comforts! Who knows when I'll need that 10th pair of dry socks? :P

GMB

Quote from: Glenn B on March 26, 2013, 12:44:23 AM
I'm saying no more. Lol

Did you click on the link to the Scottish Mountaineering Council pdf regarding the matter?

I near spat my tea out wondering if the first pic is a walker smelling his own sh*t or taking a drink lol.