Ultralight Kit for the West Highland Way: My 5.7kg Setup for a Summer Through-Hike
Posted by Andy Neil on Jul 17, 2025
Eight years ago, I first hiked the West Highland Way. Since then, I’ve clocked up thousands of miles on trails all across the UK, learning, refining, and stripping back my kit with each trip. So, returning to the Way this summer, I’m walking it with more experienced legs and a much more dialled-in, ultralight setup. For a full, itemised breakdown of my kit, including weights and catego
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Affordable Ultralight Gear: A Comprehensive Kit
Posted by Andy Neil on Jun 06, 2025
Ultralight backpacking doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank or compromising on reliability. With some thoughtful planning, it’s possible to build a sub-4.5kg, three-season kit for well under a grand. It’s not the lightest or cheapest system out there, but it covers all the essentials with gear that lasts. Think of it as a flexible starting point. Your kit will evolve over time,
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