Here’s a list of what we carried on our recent 5 day hike on the Isle of Wight Coastal Path.
For the first time, the kids managed to carry most of their own stuff for the duration of the hike but occasionally we would take their coats if they were too warm or took something out of their pack to make room. Hazels and my packs were quite “fluid”, sometimes she had the food bag and stove, sometimes I did. That’s the joy of hiking together I suppose.
Anyway, this is how we were packed when we left the house.
Isaacs Pack – Approx 10l
- Sleeping Bag
- Foam Sleep Mat
- Utensils and Bowl
- Water Bottle
- Waterproof Pack Cover
Lils Pack – 13l
- Sleeping Bag
- Foam Sleep Mat
- Utensils and Bowl
- 3 x Fleece Pyjama’s
- Water Bottle
Evans Pack – 25l
- Sleeping Bag
- Foam Sleep Mat
- Utensils and Bowl
- Water Bottle
- Waterproof Pack Cover
- Kids Spare Clothes – consisting of fleece, baselayer top and leggings, and warmer trousers, plus socks and underwear for each child.
- 3x Waterproofs
Hazels Pack – 35l.
- Trespass Sleeping Bag
- Alpkit Numo Sleep Mat
- Spare Clothes – Fleece, leggings, baselayer top + underwear and socks
- Warm hats and buffs for all
- Water bottle + Flask
- 4 Kindles
- Waterproofs
Robs Pack – 60l
- Tent – Coleman Cobra 3
- Mountain Hardwear Lamina 0 Sleeping Bag
- Alpkit Numo Sleep Mat
- Spare Clothes – Fleece, Leggings, Baselayer Top, underwear and socks.
- 2 litre Camelbak hydration bladder. (Mainly empty due to plentiful water sources on this trail.
- Stove and Pots
- Food – Snacks + 5 packs Instant Noodles, 5 Cup a soups and 10 sachets of instant porridge. + Utensils and brew kit.
- First Aid Kit
- Map
- Waterproofs
Just Up The Trail 