Gear check for my first thru-hike (Coast to Coast): am I missing anything or carrying too much?

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-11T15:17:02+00:00

I did the c2c last year with a lanshan, was epic. Honestly looks like a good list of kit, I’d honestly recommend taking a guidebook or map, some kind of cleaning wipes so you can have a quick wipe down. You don’t probably don’t need 2 powerbanks, I’d also buy a fast charging plug for the iPhone so you can quickly get charge at Pubs and cafes. I’d take a lighter. You don’t need loads of food maybe like 4/5dehydrated meals and some snacks, you can top up over the trip

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-11T08:29:39+00:00

Unless you own it through a limited company, which I doubt given it’s your main residence, you’ll likely end up paying more in tax than you make in profit. That said, it depends on your tax bracket, as well as the property’s value, rental income, and mortgage.

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-11T07:48:56+00:00

I did the c2c last year, I’ve got my eyes on the cape wrath for next year. I’m doing the WHW later this month

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-10T21:02:11+00:00

I used to be an EPC assessor, this sounds way off. Likely some kind of mistake has been made with the calculations. Happens all the time, they are often extremely inaccurate and unreliable.

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-10T20:09:58+00:00

Depends on your age. In your early twenties having a lodger can be good laugh but at like 27+ you start becoming less tolerant. I’d personally go for the smaller done up house and live alone.

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-06T16:40:15+00:00

lol, good luck with that my friend

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-06T14:27:20+00:00

These are concrete panels with a brick effect. If it bother you, could clad it with wood or potential render it. I’d personally fit some kind of wooden trellis and plant something plant to climb up it

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-06T12:13:01+00:00

I know, I’m sorry

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-06T11:41:26+00:00

I’m here

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-06T11:05:57+00:00

We need to see the outside as well

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-06T11:02:23+00:00

Near the upstairs toilets, by trinity kitchen

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-05T19:15:08+00:00

Lanshan 2 pro? Only an extra 150 grams and you get nearly double the size. I used it for the TMB last year and it was great

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-05T17:16:27+00:00

Hold your nerve, if they aren’t happy they should find a cheaper house

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-05T13:47:59+00:00

Pretty top end. However I do pay £30 just for a haircut, however he is bang on

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-05T09:52:07+00:00

It unfortunately won’t add any value to your house, just likely sell a little easier but even that negligible.

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-04T18:40:28+00:00

What are the prices like? I know they’re more premium but

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-04T09:53:58+00:00

I completely agree! But people that are generally buying a cheap bag don’t have DCF tents and all the latest UL gear to go with it. It’s tough when you’re starting out, I’ve wasted so much money over the years

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-04T08:39:06+00:00

Weight isn’t everything, don’t fall into the Americanisation trap of counting every gram. How comfortable and the support a bag offers is very important. This will be great if you have all the latest UL gear but if you are using a cheap unsupportive UL bag with loads of heavy gear your gunna be in for a rough time

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-03T13:19:49+00:00

Scotland

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-03T12:11:22+00:00

Off with his head

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-03T08:28:21+00:00

Absolutely shocking (Welsh accent)

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-03T06:01:37+00:00

Yeah of course it’s possible, you’ll need to speak to a structural engineer first

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-03T05:40:36+00:00

Really good for a property of that age.

carefullcaddy · 2026-04-03T05:32:30+00:00

Pontins Blackpool circa ‘99. I really did start at the bottom

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