South Downs Way Hike - Kit Review | Hints & Tips

After part on of our South Downs Hike, I was asked for a kit review so here it is!
Please see part one of our walk here: • Walking & Camping the ...
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Below you will see the links for most of the kit, please feel free to ask questions if you have any.
Equipment List with links
Backpack
OEX Vallo 60 rucksack
Oex Vallo 60 Litre Rucksack | GO Outdoors
Tents:
Used in Part 1
Wild Country Zephyros Compact 2:
amzn.eu/d/0d890TH
Going to be used in Part 2
3F UL Lanshan 2:
a.aliexpress.com/_EGMYdcJ
TREKOLOGY UL Sleeping Pad:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N4KK854
Trekology inflatable pillow:
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MQJPVWD
Naturehike 1 season sleeping bag
LW180 Lightweight Summer Sleeping Bag - Naturehike official store
BRS Camping stove
amzn.eu/d/0g3Ackf
Titanium cooking pot
a.aliexpress.com/_EHWTNur
TREKOLOGY Nordic Walking Poles
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N1DMLZY
Salomon hiking boots
Salomon Men’s X Ultra 4 Mid Gore-Tex Walking Boots | Blacks
Walking trousers
Black Slim Shower Resistant Walking TrousersNextwww.next.co.uk › style
SEALSKINZ Waterproof Cap
amzn.eu/d/c0VNykr
Down padded jacket
www.mountainwarehouse.com/fea...
Camera gear I use:
iPhone 15
GoPro 10
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Many thanks 🙏

[@kengriffith45]

Great camera work(!), very informative - a great presentation of the gear involved in these hikes (except the shoes!!)
Nice one!

[@Ian_IOW]

Glad you enjoyed it! Very good point too…..and apt as you will find out in Part 2 of the hike 😂😂

[@Ian_IOW]

Thanks Ken…..hopefully it’ll help someone decide what kit will get them on the way….👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@michaeljames8686]

really pleased I came across this video and channel, great work Ian

[@Ian_IOW]

Much appreciated Michael! Thanks for reaching out. Keep watching for Part 2 of the SDW 👍🏻👍🏻

[@marktopdog7173]

Helpful video Ian, well done.👌👌👌

[@Ian_IOW]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wildaboutlife1234]

Hello Ian, I'm doing southdowns later this year I also opted for the lanshan2 ,did you seam seal yours ? Great videos by yhe way.x

[@Ian_IOW]

Hi, many thanks, glad you like them.
I didn’t seam seal it….mine came already done. It’s a great tent, so much space inside.
Enjoy the SDW. Our next hike will be the Cumbria Way in July.

[@rufusduck71]

Im looking at the oex back pack and have read some poor reviews with the failing .has yours held up ok especially the shoulder strap area ? Cheers

[@Ian_IOW]

Hi Rufus, I’ve been really pleased with the pack so far. Total pack weight has been around 12kgs and once on has been comfortable. No issues with anything breaking. Hope that helps…👍🏻

[@rufusduck71]

​@@Ian_IOWthanks very much .think I will pick one up then