53246WILD CAMPING
GEAR FOR A WILD CAMPING TRIP HAS TO
BE LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT WITHOUT
COMPROMISING ON DURABILITY.
WE ROUND UP SOME STAPLESKIT LIST1 FJALLRAVEN ABISKO LITE 2 TENT
The Abisko Lite is lower than most
tents to keep the weight down,
so it’s ideal for trekking. It sleeps
two, can be used in all seasons and
has a fully rollable fl ysheet to save
space. Includes a vestibule and
two super light poles. RRP: £595.
allraven.com
6 NEOAIR TOPO SLEEPING PAD
This mid-range, three-season
pad is slightly heavier than pricer
models (62g), but it’s more durable
on rough terrain. It mesures 7.6cm
when infl ated using the fast new
WingLock valve and compact
pump/stuff sack. RRP: £120.
thermarest.com(^3) JACK WOLFSKIN KALARI
TRAIL 42 PACK
Made using recycled materials,
this pack is designed to carry kit
for multiday hikes. The pack sits
on the back close to the body to
maintain weight distribution and
freedom of movement, while an air
channel keeps you cool. RRP: £110.
jack-wolfskin.co.uk
(^2) GO TRAVEL HYBRID
UNIVERSAL PILLOW
A plush memory foam top allows
for a more comfortable place to
rest your head, while an infl atable
base keeps this pillow compact
and provides an extra boost. Packs
down to a quarter of its size.
RRP: £9.99. go.travel
(^5) ROBENS FIRE BUG STOVE
A free-standing lightweight stove
that can be attached to a gas
canister is the simplest and most
compact solution for meal times.
This titanium stove provides
stable support for pots and can
be balanced on uneven ground.
RRP: £74. cotswoldoutdoor.com
4 VANGO COBRA 200
SLEEPING BAG
New to Vango’s 2020 collection,
the Cobra has been distinctively
shaped to be as lightweight
and compact as possible. It’s
fi lled with down for extra
insulation that’s evenly
distributed from head
to toe. RRP: £160.
vango.co.uk
SNOW PEAK MINI HOZUKI LANTERN
Compact and bright with a dimmer
and magnetic fastener.
RRP: £46. snowpeak.co.uk
MSR STAKE HAMMER
For driving pegs into tougher terrain,
with an integrated bottle opener, too.
RRP: £29. cotswoldoutdoor.com
QUECHUA HIKER’S CAMPING COOKING SET
A non-stick collection of two folding pans, four
plates, mugs, cutlery, strainer and frying pan.
RRP: £39.99. decathlon.co.uk
Three to try: Lightweight luxuries
TRAVEL GEEKS
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