I know that there will be many an MdS runner both present and future who's main goal in visiting my blog will be to find out what I took to the desert with me. So to put you out of your misery, here's the list. My intention is to post another blog on my return with details of what worked, what didn't work, what I'd take again and what I'd ditch. Enjoy, and if you're about to go to the desert yourselves, good luck!
Compulsory Kit - Inov-8 Race Pac 25L; Inov-8 Bottle Holders x 2; Raidlight 750mL Bottles x 2; RAB Neutrino Endurance 200 Sleeping Bag; Petzl Tikka XP2 Headlamp; Silva Compass; Lighter; Emergency Whistle (on strap of head torch); Swiss Army Knife; Aspinvenin Anti Venom Pump plus Large Adapter; Signalling Mirror; Aluminium Survival Sheet
Luxuries - Sea to Summit Silk Liner; NeoAir Sleeping Mat (Small); Esbit 0.75L Titanium Lightweight Pot; Esbit Ultralight Titanium Solid Fuel Stove; Spork; iPod nano; Digital Camera and Spare Battery
Medical / Hygiene Kit - Half a Toothbrush; Travel Size Toothpaste; Deodorant; Comb; Small Soap; 7 x Multivitamins; 50mL Nivea Moisturiser; 100mL P20 Suncream; 42 Toilet Wipes; 100 mL Hand Sanitiser; 16 x Paracetomol; 14 x Ibruprofen; 6 x Immodium; 6 x Dioralyte; 6 x Anti-Histamine; Lip Balm; Small Roll of Foot Binding Tape; 100mL TCP; Ear Plugs
Clothes - Brooks Cascadia 7 Trainers; Raidlight Gaiters; Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap; Buff x 2; Adidas Shorts; Montane L/S Top; Brooks L/S Top; Running Tights; Open Toe Towelling Spa Slippers; Injinji Lightweight Toe Socks x 2; X-Bionic Socks x 1; Wigwam Socks x 1; Nike Watch; Bloc Sunglasses; Sundog Sun Goggles
Food - Tried to make variety a priority. Ended up with 15,500kcal.
Breakfast - Alpen and Dried Milk
Snacks - Breakfast Biscuits; Thai Chilli Rice Crackers; Skittles; Starburst; Brazil Nuts; Salted Peanuts; Munchy Seeds; 9 Bars
Dinner - Expedition Foods and For Goodness Shakes Recovery Drink
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I'm running the MdS to support the British Heart Foundation. Please take a moment to visit my sponsorship page and donate whatever you can afford. Many, many thanks
www.justgiving.com/lauranicholls2013
Compulsory Kit - Inov-8 Race Pac 25L; Inov-8 Bottle Holders x 2; Raidlight 750mL Bottles x 2; RAB Neutrino Endurance 200 Sleeping Bag; Petzl Tikka XP2 Headlamp; Silva Compass; Lighter; Emergency Whistle (on strap of head torch); Swiss Army Knife; Aspinvenin Anti Venom Pump plus Large Adapter; Signalling Mirror; Aluminium Survival Sheet
Luxuries - Sea to Summit Silk Liner; NeoAir Sleeping Mat (Small); Esbit 0.75L Titanium Lightweight Pot; Esbit Ultralight Titanium Solid Fuel Stove; Spork; iPod nano; Digital Camera and Spare Battery
Medical / Hygiene Kit - Half a Toothbrush; Travel Size Toothpaste; Deodorant; Comb; Small Soap; 7 x Multivitamins; 50mL Nivea Moisturiser; 100mL P20 Suncream; 42 Toilet Wipes; 100 mL Hand Sanitiser; 16 x Paracetomol; 14 x Ibruprofen; 6 x Immodium; 6 x Dioralyte; 6 x Anti-Histamine; Lip Balm; Small Roll of Foot Binding Tape; 100mL TCP; Ear Plugs
Clothes - Brooks Cascadia 7 Trainers; Raidlight Gaiters; Outdoor Research Sun Runner Cap; Buff x 2; Adidas Shorts; Montane L/S Top; Brooks L/S Top; Running Tights; Open Toe Towelling Spa Slippers; Injinji Lightweight Toe Socks x 2; X-Bionic Socks x 1; Wigwam Socks x 1; Nike Watch; Bloc Sunglasses; Sundog Sun Goggles
Food - Tried to make variety a priority. Ended up with 15,500kcal.
Breakfast - Alpen and Dried Milk
Snacks - Breakfast Biscuits; Thai Chilli Rice Crackers; Skittles; Starburst; Brazil Nuts; Salted Peanuts; Munchy Seeds; 9 Bars
Dinner - Expedition Foods and For Goodness Shakes Recovery Drink
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I'm running the MdS to support the British Heart Foundation. Please take a moment to visit my sponsorship page and donate whatever you can afford. Many, many thanks
www.justgiving.com/lauranicholls2013
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