Scotland

[ShinSplint]

I’m planning to get up to Scotland for a few days around August time. I’ll be getting the train up to Fort William if poss, and will be travelling as light as possible.

I would just like some ideas on equipment.

I’m gonna be camping, and have looked at the smallest/lightest tents available, including the Bivi 1, which when packed away is very light indeed. I’ll also be needing a small sleeping bag or equivalent. So far i’ve looked at the Vango Ultralite 100 Pro, which again is compact and light. Are there any other alternatives I should look at? The Bivi tent is £117, which im sure is good value, but not really as cheap as I would like. The sleeping bag is about £35 which is fine.

What else will I need? So far im thinking:-

* one light set of clothes for on a night

* decent map

* one spare set of cycling clothes

* basic bike tools

* compass

* small waterproofs

* food

I have a decent back pack for all the above. Ideally, I wouldnt actually use a bag, but I dont think I have any other options. The tent/bag I mentioned above is very small and would probably fit in a waist bag, but with all the other kit as well, its not gonna happen.

I’ll probably be using my new Ribble bike, and Pannier bags would not be ideal.!

I would appreciate any advice from experienced tourers 8) cheers!

[Gunner]

Question “small waterproofs”, it is Scotland after all…… 😕

What about midge cream of some sort, essential I’ve found when camping in Scotland.

And a lock, probably your heaviest peice of kit you’ll be taking, a “naked” Ribble will seem quite attractive in comparison to a heavy, fully laden tourer.

[ShinSplint]

Question “small waterproofs”, it is Scotland after all…… 😕

What about midge cream of some sort, essential I’ve found when camping in Scotland.

And a lock, probably your heaviest peice of kit you’ll be taking, a “naked” Ribble will seem quite attractive in comparison to a heavy, fully laden tourer.

Good points gunner.. wonder if there’s such thing as a light-weight lock 😛

[Gunner]

Where will the bike be sleeping?

I would want my CR1 covered up with some sort of plastic sheeting if I was camping.