West Highland Way Kit List | 12.4lb Base Weight for Unsupported Thru-Hike

Описание: Here’s my full gear list for walking the West Highland Way (WHW) unsupported with a 12.4lb (5.6kg) base weight — not including food, water, or fuel. Fully loaded, my pack came to 24.2lbs (11kg), still well within a light, self-supported range.

This isn’t an ultra-budget or ultra-minimalist setup — it’s a realistic lightweight kit that kept me comfortable across the Scottish Highlands. With some tweaks, I could easily shave it under 10lbs, but even as it stood, it handled the full trail without compromise.

💡 Key Takeaway:
One guy on the same trip had a 7lb ultralight setup… but tapped out in under 2 days due to poor fitness and motivation. The gear was solid — he wasn’t. It’s a good reminder that kit isn’t everything.

🔗 Full gear list with links and weight breakdown below.

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Osprey Exos 48 1130g/2.4lbs
https://amzn.to/2TfJrBo
Bear Grylls Men's Survivor Trousers 299g/10.5oz
https://amzn.to/2YASTVR
1000 Mile Ultimate Tactel® Approach Sock 60g/2.1oz
https://amzn.to/2Kypfa8
Saxx Men's Ultra Boxer Brief 30g/1oz
https://amzn.to/2M7EdHd
Brynje Wool Thermo T-Shirt w/ Inlay – Black 122g/4.3oz
https://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Pr...
Buffalo Systems Active Lite Shirt – Slate 560g/19.7oz
https://amzn.to/33o3GBq
Bear Core Half Zip Fleece 200g/7oz
https://amzn.to/2M71BVd
Therm-a-Rest ProLite Self-Inflating Mat (Regular) 460g/16oz
https://amzn.to/2YWeRls
Snugpak Bivi Bag 410g/14.4oz
https://amzn.to/2yKEHu3
Vango Ultralite Pro 200 Sleeping Bag 1100g/38.5oz
https://amzn.to/31uRBJd
Karrimor Folding Sit Mat 28g/0.9oz
https://amzn.to/2MNaaEj
DD SuperLight Tarp 460g/16.2oz
https://amzn.to/31qn1QF
Live Fire 550 FireCord - 25 feet 65g 2.2oz x 3 195g 6.8oz
https://amzn.to/2MJVc1T
MSR Mini Groundhog pegs 10g each x 8 80g x 2.8oz
https://amzn.to/2TfKC3M
MSR Adjustable Tent & Tarp Poles 305g/10.7
https://amzn.to/31x1qGx
Snow Peak Trek 700 Mug titanium 23g 0.8oz
https://amzn.to/2M8TNCu
BRS Titanium alloy Burner Stove 26g 0.9oz
https://amzn.to/33mkau0
Spork Titanium 17g/0.5
https://amzn.to/2Makneq
Bag cozy 75g/2.6oz
Petzl TACTIKKA Plus RGB 85g/2.9oz
https://amzn.to/2MOO983
LuminAID PackLite 16 Solar-Powered Inflatable Lantern 85g/2.9oz
https://amzn.to/2M73scD
Wash kit 140g
Bandana/ toothbrush/paste/hand soap/napkins/lighter
First aid 210g/7.4
Waterproof plasters/ Pain killers/ Antihistamines/Tick removal nips/Dental filler/Any personal meds
https://amzn.to/31snr9q
Pyramid Midge Jacket 210/7.4oz
https://amzn.to/2Mf1W8D

Repair kit 180g/6.3oz
Duct tape/patches for matters/sewing kit optimal
https://amzn.to/31x4qmh

Poncho Mil-Com 340g/11oz
https://amzn.to/2M8VmjQ
Total weight
5645g/199oz/ 12.4lbs
Add about 200g or so for ultralight dry bags
Salomon SPEEDCROSS 4 310g/10.9oz
https://amzn.to/2M7Ttnl

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