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    Long term travel with hammock suitable kit?

    Hi guys

    With the list below there are a few things missing at the moment. Anything that you think I may need give me a heads up..

    This will be my livelihood for as long as the kit lasts without needing to be replaced.

    Sleep system - weight 3.3 kg

    Dd travel hammock
    Sleeve for dd hammock
    4 x karabiners
    Webbing
    3m x3m tarp (may go slightly bigger)
    2x windscreen heat reflectors
    Vango ultralite 350 sleeping bag
    Travel pillow

    Cook system - weight 1.5/1.6kg

    Looking at a solid fuel hexagon stove at the moment.
    One person cookset (2 pans 1 frying)
    Spice kit (homemade)
    Knife fork spoon
    Sea to summit x bowl
    x mug
    x plate
    Sawyer squeeze water purifier

    Clothing - weight 2.7/3.0 approx

    1 long sleeve (craghopper nosilife)
    1 merino wool short sleeve and merino long johns
    1 t shirt synthetic high wicking sort
    2 convertible quick dry trousers (craghoppers kiwi)
    2x under wear (exofficio or under armour)
    3 socks (smart-wool or merino wool)
    1 flip-flops /thongs whichever you call them (looking at a set of crocs, as much as I hate them)
    Shoes (Merrel Phoenix gore tex multi-sport)
    Cheap sunglasses (decent uv protection though)
    Bandana/s
    Water proof jacket and trouser covers

    The trouser and long sleeve have some sort of insect repellent inbuilt but I will carry a little more.

    The only electronic I will be taking is a fairly new touch screen iPod. I was going to take an ipad but its to big and with a protective case (griffin survivor) weighs about a kilo.

    So at the moment including backpack weight Is looking at around 10kg. I think I would be happy to go up to 12kg but that will be likely with consumables included.

    I am intending to spend as much of life possible hiking, and travelling with the bag I carry, so absolutely any advice will be fantastic.

    Please comment on anything else you thing I will need. I am sticking to warmer climates in the correct seasons.

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    Keep your merino wool dry and you'll be warm in the coldest of places! I often wear a mw long sleeved top and shorts in the evening even in snow this feb!

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    Hi - I may have missed this but what are you doing for insulation under you - for example, an underquilt or pad?

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    Long term travel with hammock suitable kit?

    Hi there flyingfox, that's reassured me I'm picking up l my kit over next few months, and because I am attempting to go quite lightweight I wasn't sure how effective the merino wool would be. Thanks for your reply.

    Hi tallpaul, I'm going to be using the wind screen reflectors as under insulation, as I am going to be planning my route according to climate. The main reason for this is budget as they will only set me back about £7.00 as opposed to + £60 for an under blanket or thermarest pad. Thanks for the reply

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