Here’s all the gear I’ve used. I hope to do more video reviews if you find them useful. Please click the button to buy through my affiliate link to help me out. I’ve also added my own value system to show how much an item is used as of (April 2021). Most of the gear is bought within the last couple of years so should get more value. These are what they stand for:
PPU – Price Per Use (One use equates to a day in which I used it)
PPM – Price Per Mile (for shoes and trekking poles)
Price Per Film – (For film equipment)
Altra Olympus Trainers
Ridiculously expensive but the greatest shoe of all time. The cushioning is worth an extra five miles of comfort. You can get these on sale if you buy older versions like I did. This pair lost their cushion after 500 miles.
Around £120
PPM - 13p
Darn Tough Socks
Once you've used these you realise there is no point buying anything else. They come with a lifetime guarantee. It seems like they are too pricey but they last ten times as long.
Around £50
PPU - 56p
Osprey Exos 58 Backpack
I used this for the South Downs Way. It was great, no hip pockets, and you have to buy a separate rain cover, but light and dependable.
Around £115
PPU - £11.50
Tilley LTM6 Hat
The greatest hat in the world. It even comes with a lifetime guarantee. Protects from sun and is also waterproof. I got mine half price as no-one wanted a green one. Still looks cool though right? Right?!?
Around £70PPU - 18p
Thermarest Sit Pad
One of my absolute favourite bits of gear. Allows you to sit anywhere, it weighs next to nothing and is durable and endlessly useful. Highly recommended.
Around £12
PPU - 17p
TheFitLife Carbon Fibre Trekking Poles
These are the trekking poles I currently use. Pretty good 20 or so miles in. Don't choose purple colour by accident though
Around £45
PPM - 9p
Buff/Neck Warmer
You can use it as a neckwarmer, hat or handkerchief, or all three. Useful bit of kit. Also comes in different colours.
Around £12
PPU - 12p
Nitecore NU25 Headtorch
I even use this to read it bed, it is USB rechargable, lightweight and also has red light. The best one I've tried by a mile.
Around £33
PPU - 5p
Naturehike Mongar 20D
I got the two man one, as that is really one man with a bit of space for kit in tent terms. It is basically a rip off MSR Hubba Hubba at a third of the price.
Around £140 PPU £35
Naturehike Sleeping Bag
I prefer the rectangular ones so I can move my legs about as I fidget when sleeping like a cool dude.
Around £90PPU - £22.50
Nemo Abyss Pillow
This is perfect to put over skanky pillows at B&B's and light to pack.
Around £35
PPU - £2.69
TheFitLife Aluminium Trekking Poles
These are my old ones, good for 300 miles. Sometimes lose replaceable feet though.
About £22
PPM - 5.5p
Super Sparrow Water Bottle
The best water bottle I have owned. Lots of different sizes and colours. I bought a 1000ml one.
Around £20
PPU 91p
Haglof L.I.M Jacke (Waterproof)
This was ridiculously expensive, it better last ten years. It's light and has a hood tightner.
Around £180
PPU £46
A6 Travelers Notebook
I have found this is the perfect size for Spotter's Handbooks, notebooks and sketchbooks. I get mine from Meadowgate leather, but there are some other brands on Amazon.
Around £40
Hahnemuhle A6 Sketch & Note
I have found these books perfect for travel journaling with watercolours and fountain pens. Two 40 page softback books in a pack.
About £2.50
Trekology Camping Mat
Good quality and cheaper than a lot of others and pretty good so far. I will keep you posted.
Around £38 PPU £9.5
Brasher Country Master Boots
I bought these as winter walking boots. I'm now on my second pair, the first pair lasted about 900 miles.
Around £130
PPM- 9p
North Face Bum Bag
I go this as a present it is excellent. I use it to put my camera and valuables in a downpour. It is about 6 litres big enough for a mirrorless camera.
Around £40
PPU -90p
Mountain Equipment Ibex Trousers
Another gift. These are my go to trousers. Very comfortable and stretchy.
About £75
PPU - £1.33
Olympus O-MD E-M1 Mark III
The most expensive thing I own. Amazing stablisation, rugged with great autofocus and lightweight. I think it is the best vlogging camera for hiking.
Around £1300
PPF - £11.25
Rode VideoMicro
This has lasted me well for the past two years, used on every single hiking video. Lightweight and reliable and doesn't need batteries.
Around £45 PPF - 31p
Peak Design Camera Clip
It might look overpriced but this is such a brilliant way to carry your camera securely. Attach it to your rucksack and it clips in. It is
worth every penny.
Around £65
PPU - 86p
Olympus 9-18mm lens
This lens is tiny, it ways next to nothing and one of the reasons I chose the Olympus system. Fantastic wide angle lens for travel.
About £400
PPF - £4.28
Ultralight Waterproof
From Decathalon, the Quecha FH500I. I cannot recommend this as the hood does not tighten.
Around £65
PPU- £1.51
Evadict Running Shorts
These are great and can be worn underwaterproofs in changeable weather.
Around £18
PPU - £1.5
Mountain Equipment Fleece
A lighter weight one to replace the heavy Decathalon one. Jury still out.
Around £58
PPU - £4.14
Mountain Equipment Hoodie
Got this Hoodie one two as it has a full length zip. Very light weight but great for Spring/Autumn.
About £65
PPU - £1.18
Cheap Sliders
These are really light cheap sliders to wear round camp and to the showers after walking all day in your shoes. Recommended for multi day hikes
Around £9
PPU-64p
Dry Bags (15Lx2 & 10L)
I got three of these to pack all my clothes and other stuff in, also got some cheap smaller ones in Tescos.
Around £34
PPU - 58p
Waterproof Overtrousers
From Decathalon these have been really useful on hikes and in everyday life
Around £10 PPU - 20p
Ultralight Trowel
This is for when you need to go in the woods.
About £20
Garmin Fenix 6x
Ultra expensive, bought with memberships 250-500, donations and Xmas money. The mapping is incredible. I love it so far
Around £500
PPU- 59p
Sunglasses Cord
They don't look cool but they're one of the best things you can get for a multi-day walk. I used to drop my glasses so many times before getting these. Broke after 240 uses, butpretty good.
Around £6
PPU - 2.5p
Smartwool Underwear
These are really comfortable. We don't need to go into any more detail.
Around £30 PPU - The material is not that strong so they do wear out quickly from chaffing. Nice.
Outdoor Active
I used to use Viewranger but this is the new version. Really great for tracking and downloading walks. You can get money off with the code COOLDUDES10F
About £20
PPU- 43p
Multicharger cable
What? Three cables in one. So far I love this, pretty useful and saves multiple back up cables.
Around £5
PPU - 2p
Quick Dry Towel
I used a bigger one on the South Downs way, but gone smaller to try and save weight. 100mm x 50mm
Around £10 PPU - £5
Rode Wireless Go II
I recently bought these radio mics for all my film work as well as walking, they are pretty amazing but overkill for just hiking.
Around £232
PPF - £3.52
Osprey RFID Wallet
A great light weight wallet for walking. I now use it as my everyday wallet. Cool.
About £20
PPU - 3p
Anker Power Charger
The 5200 Ah is perfect for day walks and portable , it has saved me from Iphone battery running out countless times.
Around £13
PPU - 22p
Bigger Anker Charger
This one is 10,000 Ah which is good for a couple of days depending on how many electrics you have. I find these invaluable.
Around £20
PPU - 24p
Huge Anker Charger
The massive 20,000Ah charger, this is for multi-day treks if you have loads of electricals or camera stuff.
Around £35
PPU - £1
Iphone Charger Cables
Just bought these after countless cable breaks. They have springs. One still broke on a trail.
About £13
PPU - 16p
Reflective Camping Mat
This sits under your sleeping pad. The insulation it provides makes a huge difference. Weighs next to nothing.
Around £6
PPU - £1
Waterproof Jacket
Used on South Downs Way. Really cheap and lightweight also a good windbreaker.
Around £15
PPU -23p
Padded Jacket
This is from Decathalon. It has been absolutely brilliant. I have worn it all winter.
Around £30
PPU - 10p
Ayacucho Short Sleeved Shirt
Very light and breathable, also quick drying. They might have stopped making it.
Around £34
PPU - £1.25
Ayachucho Shirt
I have a slightly different version of this with more pockets. Still a good a shirt.
Around £34
PPU - 68p
Craghoppers Nosilife Shirt
This is a good shirt, it has got mosquito repellent, loads of pockets and even a glasses cleaner.
Around £40
PPU - £2.60
Polarised Sunglasses
Got these from Sunglass Hut. I really like them and they make me look like a cool dude. Polarised is the way forward.
About £50
PPU - 8p
GoPro Hero 10
Easy to use. I plug my Rode Mics in for better sound. Eats batteries and occasionally shuts down for no reason.
Around £400
PPF - £7.60
GoPro Media Mod
Allows you to plug in mics, also has a better mic and windshield so better for sound than just GoPro.
Around £80
PPF - £1.53
NosiLife Pro IV
Have not used it yet but looks good and feels like a summer shirt..
Around £49
PPU - £3.06
Kiwi Pro II Convertible Trousers
These are a more athletic fit so hopefully won't loog like balloons like the old ones.
About £46
PPU -£1.76
Compeed Blister Plasters
Possibly the greatest invention of mankind . Always pack these, they can save your walk/expedition/life.
Around £5
Tick Tweezers
Gross, but better be safe than sorry against the greatest enemy to walkers in the UK. Worth it for the reassurance
Around £4
Triggerpoint Massage Ball
I've tried loads of these, this is the best by a mile. It weighs nothing and is really helpful on multi-day trails, for use on feet and muscles.
About £16
PPU - 42p
North Face Resolve Jacket
I've had a version of this for everyday Spring/Autumn wear for years. Lasts a good five years with constant use.
Around £90
PPU -25p
Osprey Talon 22
The new version bought in 2021, I'll give you the verdict soon but pretty good so far. I love the trekking pole stow and go straps.
Around £90
PPU - 86p
Osprey Rain Cover
I bought an Osprey one but you can get much cheaper ones on eBay for a third of the price .
About £18
PPU - £1
Craghopper Zip off Trousers
They look pretty terrible but are good cheap trousers for walking and I like the fact you can convert them to shorts.
About £28
PPU - 74p
CDWC TShirt
The coolest item in the world. Perfect for everyday use as well as weddings and special occasions.
£11.99
Victorinox Swiss Card
A great way light way of carrying emergency useful stuff - Scissors, pin, knife, pen file, toothpick.
Around £25
PPU - £1.19
Osprey Talon 33
I bought this for the Norfolk Coastal Path, six days B&Bing. It was great. .
About £100.
PPU - £2.29
Craghopper Nosilife Adventure Jacket
A good mosquito proof summer jacket. So many pockets.
About £50
PPU - 33p
Cooking Gear
Titanium 650ml Mug
Ideal for cooking the camp meals in or boiling up some water for a coffee.
Around £25 PPU - £6.25
Primus Gas 100g
What more is there to say it's gas. I will let you know how many meals I get out of it.
Around £10
PPU - £2.50
Titanium Spork
Lightweight and cheap, hopefully it lasts a while.
About £10
PPU - £2.50
Sea to Summit Cup
A collapsable cup, good to use for coffee and also on picnics. Skill.
Around £10 PPU - £2
Stove Windshield
This is pretty much the lightest stove you can getweighs next to nothing.
Around £7
PPU - £2.33
Wayfarer Meals
I was surprised by how nice these were.
Around £4.50
Bic Mini Lighter
Make sure you pack one of these. Maybe even a box of matches as a back up. I am writing more here as the photo is so small. Nice.
About £2
Drawing Stuff
Pentel 200 range
Four different lead sizes.You can also buy them individually. Excellent
Around £17
Platinum Carbon Ink
Unlike most fountain pen ink this is waterproof, so you can use it with watercolours.
Around £2.75
Books
This is the funniest and most uplifting walking book I’ve read.
Around £9
Very interesting account of walking the South West Coastal Path .
Around £7.50
This is fun and will inspire you to leave the house.
Around £8
