X1 sleeping bag and stuff/compression sack to reduce bulk

X1 waterproof breathable jacket with hood

X1 waterproof trousers, preferably breathable

X1 pillow case (possibly for Gerdi to stuff with clothes)

X1 pair of walking boots (lightweight will do so long as waterproofed)

X1 pair of gloves (preferably waterproof)

X1 hat/balaclava

X2 pairs of decent walking socks and liners

X1 pair of spare boot laces

X1 compass (optional – I will bring one)

X1 scarf or neck warmer

X1 pair of trainers/walking shoes

X1 day sack and liner

X1 large rucksack (60litres)/suitcase with labels for hold luggage

X1 thermals or base layer (top/leggings)

X1 fleece jacket

X2 pairs of walking trousers or leggings

X1 gaiters (optional)

X1 water bottle

X1 flask (metal preferable)

X1 bin liner

X1 roll of plastic bags (preferably zip lock)

X1 small towel

X1 large towel

X1 swimming costume

X1 washkit

X1 torch (head torch preferable) and spare batteries

X1 pair of walking sticks (£20 a pair from Millets – I have one spare set)

X1 pair of sunglasses

X1 roll of toilet paper/hankies

X1 tube of suncream

X1 tube of insect repellent

X1 tube of sunburn cream

X1 pack of travel pills (if you need them)

X1 eye mask (its light for 23 hours!)

X1 tube of lip balm

X1 bottle of eye drops (lots of dust)

X1 personal First Aid Kit (I will bring large kit)

X1 box of headache pills

X1 tube of moisturiser

Supply of sweets and snacks

X1 camera and spare batteries and films (or digi cards)

X1 travel plug (and 4 into 1 extension if likely to need it)

Spare batteries

Reading material

X1 pack of blister plasters