Whimsy on my equipment

[AlwynWellington]

@AlwynWellington

Intending to leave from Le Puy-en-Velay about 5 April after arriving in Lyon on 2 April from Wellington, Aotearoa-New Zealand.

Expect to pass through St-Jean-Pied-de-Port early May en route to Santiago de Compostella.

 

[Seabird]

I haven't been yet, but I would think a kite will attract conversation and spark joy. A hard drive is.... well, not whimsical.

 

[williamlittig]

I weigh just on 70 kg.

And, abiding by the rule of thumb, I have my pack and everything I will need at under 5 kg before adding water. This includes changes of clothes, sox, slippers, Android tablet, camera and all the gadgets that they need. And on the tablet I have scans of all the guides and maps (personal use only) that might make the journey more interesting. I have yet to decide whether to include a light-weight (200 gr) two person tent (the poncho I will carry doubles as the ground sheet).

I leave New Zealand in April 2016 direct for Le Puy (via Charles De Gaulle and Lyon). When I've finished it's off to Scotland for the West Highland Way. What I leave home with I carry at all times.

So, I think there might be space for a whimsy.

I have two in mind.

One is a kite with tails, line and handle weighing 150 gr.

The other is a hard drive to store the photos I take and a source for the music I might care to play for the five months I'm away. This weighs about 300 gr.

Would the team care to help me decide?

I weigh just on 70 kg.

And, abiding by the rule of thumb, I have my pack and everything I will need at under 5 kg before adding water. This includes changes of clothes, sox, slippers, Android tablet, camera and all the gadgets that they need. And on the tablet I have scans of all the guides and maps (personal use only) that might make the journey more interesting. I have yet to decide whether to include a light-weight (200 gr) two person tent (the poncho I will carry doubles as the ground sheet).

I leave New Zealand in April 2016 direct for Le Puy (via Charles De Gaulle and Lyon). When I've finished it's off to Scotland for the West Highland Way. What I leave home with I carry at all times.

So, I think there might be space for a whimsy.

I have two in mind.

One is a kite with tails, line and handle weighing 150 gr.

The other is a hard drive to store the photos I take and a source for the music I might care to play for the five months I'm away. This weighs about 300 gr.

Would the team care to help me decide?

Use the cloud for downloads (it doesn't weigh much) The tent will be happier at home. Bring a gift....... Willy, Utah, USA

 

[Introibo]

Kite, kite, kite.......

I had a weekend on Arran and bought a kite for £2. Loads if fun and lots of people wanted to have a go.

 

[Bumpa]

I weigh just on 70 kg.

And, abiding by the rule of thumb, I have my pack and everything I will need at under 5 kg before adding water. This includes changes of clothes, sox, slippers, Android tablet, camera and all the gadgets that they need. And on the tablet I have scans of all the guides and maps (personal use only) that might make the journey more interesting. I have yet to decide whether to include a light-weight (200 gr) two person tent (the poncho I will carry doubles as the ground sheet).

I leave New Zealand in April 2016 direct for Le Puy (via Charles De Gaulle and Lyon). When I've finished it's off to Scotland for the West Highland Way. What I leave home with I carry at all times.

So, I think there might be space for a whimsy.

I have two in mind.

One is a kite with tails, line and handle weighing 150 gr.

The other is a hard drive to store the photos I take and a source for the music I might care to play for the five months I'm away. This weighs about 300 gr.

Would the team care to help me decide?

You will absolutely love the West Highland Way. I walked it last May, ending in Fort William. The Glencoe area is spectacular.