Equipment

Here is the list of the Kit

Gear: What I’ll Be Carrying

Running the length of the UK is tough enough — doing it while carrying everything I need makes it a whole different challenge. This is a self-supported run, which means no support crew, no food drops, no van following me. Every item I pack has to earn its place.

My final gear list isn’t locked in yet — I’m still testing, tweaking, and weighing options — but here’s where things stand:

🎒 The Pack

The pack is mission-critical. It needs to be big enough to carry shelter, food, and layers, but light and stable enough to actually run with. I’m aiming for something in the 30–40L range, with:

• Good weight distribution
• Minimal bounce while running
• Enough external storage for quick-access items (snacks, waterproofs, map)

🛌 Shelter & Sleep System

This is where I’m being brutally minimalist. Weight matters, but so does staying warm and dry after a long day.

• Shelter: Either an ultralight tent  setup — still testing both
• Sleeping bag: Lightweight
• Mat: Inflatable  — depends on how much space I can spare
• Liner: Adds warmth and keeps the bag cleaner longer
• Pillow: Inflatable x 2

🧥 Clothing

Everything needs to be fast-drying, multi-use, and layered. No space for luxuries.

• Running kit: 1x shirts, 1x shorts, merino base layer, 2 x pants, 2 x socks, 1 x hoodie
• Warm layer: Lightweight down jacket
• Rain gear: Fully waterproof jacket + overtrousers
• Camp clothes: Something dry and warm to change into
• Accessories: Buff, gloves

🔌 Tech & Navigation

Staying found, staying charged, and staying in touch (when there’s signal).

• MacBook for remote working!
• GPS watch with mapping
• Phone (navigation, photos, journaling)
• Power bank + cables
• Headlamp with spare batteries
• Offline maps

🍲 Food & Cooking

Some days I’ll rely on shops and cafés;

• Food:  Trail mix, nut butters, electrolyte tabs
• Water: 2 flexible pouches + water filters

🩹 Essentials & Emergency

Light but prepared.

• Basic first aid kit (blister care, meds, bandages)
• Emergency  foil blanket
• Duct tape
• ID, bank card, some cash