Part 1 South Downs way 100 miles in 3 days solo camping, hiking and backpacking

The South Downs Way is a long distance footpath and bridleway running along the South Downs in southern England. It is one of 16 National Trails in England and Wales.The trail runs for 160 km (100 mi) from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex, with about 4,150 m (13,620 ft) of ascent and descent. This is part one of my three day solo backpacking hike, part two will be soon. If you would like to be notified when I upload the next one then make sure to subscribe and hit the bell notification.
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South Downs way kit list
Rucksack- Osprey Rook 50 Men's Ventilated... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07GHQ4MC...
Tarp- DD SuperLight Tarp (Olive Green) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KGCNKP...
Trekking poles (not the ones I used but these should do fine)- TheFitLife Hiking Walking Trekking Poles - 2 Pack With Antishock And Quick Lock System, Telescopic, Collapsible, Ultralight For Hiking, Camping, Mountaining, Backpacking, Walking, Trekking www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077GLCR4...
Sleeping bag-Naturehike White Ultralight Goose... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076DW86W...
Sleeping mat- TREKOLOGY UL Camping Mat,... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07N4KK85...
Bivi bag- Snugpak | Bivvi Bag | 100%... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000MAPUH...
Pillow - TREKOLOGY Ultralight Inflating Travel/Camping Pillows - Compressible, Compact, Inflatable, Comfortable, Ergonomic Pillow for Neck & Lumbar Support and a Good Night Sleep while Camp, Backpacking www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07M7TBGJ...
Stove- Lixada Camping Gas Stove Mini Pocket One-Piece Gas Burner Cooking Folding Burner Titanium Alloy 2700W / Stainless Steel 3000W / 3-in-1 Camping Cookware Set for Outdoor Camping(Optional) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07F1GB4J...
Gas- Coleman C100 Xtreme Screw On Gas... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078PM5NP...
Cooking pot- Lixada Ultralight Titanium Cookset 750ml/900ml/1100ml Lightweight Titanium Pot with Folding Spork for Outdoor Camping Hiking Backpacking Picnic www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08GFR9QV...
Boots- SALOMON Men's X Ultra 3 Mid Gore-tex Hiking Boots www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072FKXDJ...
Breakfast-Tentmeals Camping And Expedition Food: Blueberry Burst Porridge Breakfast. 1X Large 800Kcal Pack www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XWK7V2...
Dinner- basecampfood.com/products/exp...
Water (I took 2 750ml water bottles and filled them along the way)-Evian Mineral Water, 4 x 750ml www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00VX21WV...
Map- South Downs Way Adventure Atlas www.amazon.co.uk/dp/178257167...
Clothing- Trespass Mens Digby Down Jacket www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XXVV22...
I took 2 pairs of cycling shorts for underwear, 3 pairs of socks, 2 t-shirts, 1 pair of shorts, a cap, sunglasses. I also took a bumbag/fanny pack for snacks along the way
First aid kit- Lifesystems Trek First Aid Kit, CE Certified Contents, Specifically Designed for Hiking and Outdoor www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0015NQLN...
Tape Added to first aid kit- Kinesiology Tape (Super Sticky) -... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B011RIUH2...
This is a quick video of a similar way how I set up my tarp which worked well for me- • How To set up a Tarp T...
I’m sure I’ve forgotten some bits but I hope this helps and any questions just ask cheers.

[@randall6002]

Fair play mate I felt knackered just looking at that scenery..Did you get caught out in the thunderstorm Friday night ? hope you got some footage on camera 😁👊

[@outdoorsgeorge6896]

It was such a strange weekend with the weather, it was hard not to get caught in it!😫

[@paulescott8695]

Very impressive. Any chance of listing the kit you took and what boots you wore. Hopefully doing this soon but over longer time. Thanks

[@outdoorsgeorge6896]

Hi Paul, thanks for the comment. I’ve spent a bit of time trying to remember exactly what I took with me and I did my best to come up with a kit list, which I’ve added in the description with links to Amazon where I bought most of my gear. It’s a great hike, hopefully the weather stays nice for you. There’s plenty of water stops along the way as well as cafes/farm shop, burger vans ice cream vans. You’ll be spoiled for choice.camp sites are really accommodating, the first one I turned up to I just stumbled across at 8:30pm rang a number on the gate and was pitched up 10/15 minutes later practically the same on day 2. Any questions just ask. Hope it goes well, have fun

[@J0shuaHurd]

Great video! just subscribed!! One question clothes wise how much did you bring? Planning to do the trip myself in 8ish days

[@outdoorsgeorge6896]

Hi mate, I took 2 polyester t-shirts, 1 long sleeve top and bottoms “Lycra type” for night time or if it got cold, 2 “Lycra type” boxers, 1 pair of shorts, 1 duck down jacket, 1 thin water proof jacket, 3 pairs of socks and a cap. I think that was it. I chose these items as they were good for keeping me cool, lightweight, helps against chafing and they pack down small. 8 days is a while but if you’re stopping along the way camp sites etc, you should have chance to hand wash them. I washed one lot on the first night. But it really depends how much you don’t mind stinking, I had to get an hour and half train back from Eastbourne in a packed train and I can tell you not a single person sat next to me the whole way, I also didn’t move an inch incase I kicked up any more of the stink in a packed carriage🤣. Good luck buddy hope it goes well, I would love to do it over 8 days to experience it all and take it all in. All the best 👍🏻