Thoughts on GHB's

[Highlander]

GHBs will differ from people to people depending on the distance and conditions that you expect to endure.

First of all, I think that the most important thing is weight, the less the better, so I would always be looking for equipment that will do more than one job where possible.

I agree, for water all you need in the UK is a belt water bottle

Personally I disagree with you on food,.. yes I believe that hot food will be needed, you really cant expect to travel any great distance on cold food or eating on the move. reasons are that you will need to rest, so you have the time to eat, you will also need a moral boaster, and there is nothing like a hot meal to set you up and keep you going.... if a small fire is placed in the right spot, its well worth taking on hot food and drink.

You will need shelter, I would be carrying a tarp in a GHB as a tent will be much heavier,... you could get away with a good poncho for shorter distances

I agree that your feet will need to be looked after above all else,.. a good pair of boots will be the most important thing here,... but I still wouldn't carry anything else for my feet like flip flops,... I would remove my boots whenever I could and give my feet an airing when ever possible, dry them off with powder, if you do this then it doesn't matter if your boots are wet,... the likes of flip flops will add un necessary weight to your pack

I disagree with you where sleep is concerned, I would try if possible to get regular sleep, someone who moves too fast with sleep derivation is more likely to make mistakes

I agree with the rest