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What to Pack for Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)

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Everything you need for Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap), United Kingdom — built from the route profile and overnight conditions, with weights and gear picks.

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restaurant Food & water

Budget roughly 7.7 lb3.5 kg of food for 5 days (~1.5 lb700 g per day) and carry 2–3 quarts2–3 L of water between resupply points. Dial it in with the food weight calculator, and check the best time to hike Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap) before you go.

check_circle The essentials

Backpack
A 40–60 L pack for a 5-day trip.
Suggested: Zpacks Arc Blast 55L (450 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Tent or shelter
You'll camp 4 nights on this route.
Suggested: ADOTEC Gear Ultralight Flat Tarp Small 6.5x4.5ft (70 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Sleeping bag
A 3-season sleeping bag or quilt.
Suggested: Zpacks Summer Quilt (244 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Sleeping pad
An insulated pad for warmth and comfort.
Suggested: NEMO Equipment Tensor Elite Sleeping Pad (240 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Hiking shoes
Trail shoes are enough for this route.
Suggested: Xero Shoes Z-Trail EV (215 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Map & GPS
Download the GPX and carry a backup map.
Suggested: Suunto Clipper Compass (5 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Headlamp
For early starts, camp and emergencies.
Suggested: Petzl Bindi Headlamp (35 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
First-aid kit
Blister care, painkillers and the basics.
Suggested: HART Day Hike First Aid Kit (99 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Safety items
Whistle, emergency blanket and fire starter.
Suggested: Fox 40 Micro Whistle (10 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

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Stove & cook set
For hot meals and drinks at camp.
Suggested: Trail Designs Kojin Stove (16 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

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Base layer
A moisture-wicking next-to-skin layer.
Suggested: Craft Extreme Zero Base Layer Short Sleeve (80 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Insulating mid layer
Lows average around 10°C — pack a fleece or light down layer.
Suggested: Janji Auras Ultrafleece Hoodie (133 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Waterproof jacket
Expect rain (~20 wet days/month) — pack a hardshell.
Suggested: OMM waterproof Kamleika Cap (30 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

check_circle Useful extras

Trekking poles
Save your knees on the long descents.
Suggested: Gossamer Gear FT3 Trekking Poles (176 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Hygiene kit
Toothbrush, biodegradable soap and a trowel.
Suggested: PackTowl UltraLite Face Towel (28 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward
Repair kit
Tape, cordage and a spare buckle.
Suggested: Igneous Ultralight Repair Kit (14 g) — Check price on Amazon arrow_forward

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