This is an incomplete sample showing how easy it is to get to 18kg! Notice some items have no
weight entered and depending on the specific gear each member takes, the Rucksack, tent,
sleeping bag etc. can vary greatly.
This is based on measurements done by one of the team members.
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Packing list Drakensberg GT.
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Item
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Ideal (grams)
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Ruck sack
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2,610
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Rain cover
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106
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Sleeping bag
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1,650
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Sleeping mattress
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855
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Tent
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1,200
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Ground sheet
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.
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Rain poncho/ Rain Shell
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314
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Rain pants
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467
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Cooking
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912
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Eating/washing
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1.5 x Gas
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530
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First aid & sun block
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750
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Toiletries, toilet roll and towel
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Navigation ( maps compass GPS)
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750
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Watch camera cell book
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Head torch
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Sunglasses, Reading Glasses
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Batteries
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Water bottles
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120
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10x Plastic bags
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40
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Clothes
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2,500
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Weight without food/water
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12,804
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Food and snacks (6 days)
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4,200
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Water (1 litre)
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1,000
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Total
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18,004
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