Hey brains trust,
I'm booked with my 12 year old daughter in January and have no idea what to expect! Although I've done loads of camping and a fair bit of hiking, I've never done any multi - day hikes and my daughter has done almost no hiking at all (due to change very soon!)
I'm after tips, advice on all sorts of things.
What would be a good time frame to plan for? I was thinking 8-9 days to allow for side trips or a rest day if needed.
I'm trying to keep costs down, so was planning on using my old 60 + 10 packs, but after reading a few posts am worried these will be too big.
I have a 2 person tent weighing 2kg,so feel pretty happy about that.
I plan to dehydrate our meals.
Although she's 12, she's 170cm and 63kg, and getting quite fit and strong through rowing. I'm 43, 169cm and 75kg, hoping to be down to 70kg by January. I fully expect to carry a little more weight than she will. What should I aim for as a guide?
What is the sleeping bag recommendation regarding temperature rating? Is there a group or page where I might get a couple of good ones at a reasonable price? Or maybe hire?
As far as clothing goes, I was thinking one set of thermals each, 1 shorts, 1 convertible pants, 2 tshirts, a polar fleece, puffer jacket, rain coat, beanie, 3 pairs of socks, 3 knickers. Sound reasonable?
And what are the must do side trips?
Anything else you can think of that would be helpful is very welcome!
Thanks!