And we slept on boulders and we liked it!



Gazing back across the hazy decades, the only bits of kit I'd consider still carrying might be my pocket knife, my Goretex tent, my Gerry convertible tarp shelter, my Sigg pot and fuel bottle and various bits of surplus wool clothing.

Everything else has gotten better to vastly better. Pack, bag, pad, tent, stove, flashlight, rainwear, insulation, base layer, footwear, most of the kitchen, food options, sunscreen, bug protection, maps, compasses, cameras, radios...

Funnily enough, the only brand new categories I can think of are water treatment and most electronic gadgets, with special mention to GPS and PLB/remote messaging.

Cheers,