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SNUGPAK BERGEN 100L RUCKSACK
If you're like me you've been through a good few rucksacks. My first one didn't even make it out of the door without falling apart (I paid £24 on ebay... waste of money). One thing I would say to you is opt for space over size of pack. I always struggled with a 60 litre pack resulting in some gear ending up on the outside. Now this Bergen not only allowed me to pack everything away with space to spare but the sheer amount of customisation you can make to it is incredible. The two huge pouches on the sides can hold a 1 man tent and an inflatable mat in each leaving the interior for whatever else, like your beer. Don't need the pouches? Just remove them as they're only zipped and strapped. The whole thing is made from thick material too and it just feels built to last.

AKU Pilgrim GTX Boots
Originally designed for military use i've found these to be the best pair of boots i've ever had. They're hand crafted, provide excellent ankle support, fit snug around your foot preventing blisters, are waterproof and have michelin outsoles providing excellent grip all year around. It's recommended to use their waterproofing and cleaning products to keep these bad boys in tip top condition. If they're good enough for the military, they're certainly good enough for me.

otimos Aerotherm 4.2r insulated sleeping mat
This really does do what it says on the tin. weighing just 700 grams it's nice and light in the pack plus it's foil lined to reflect your body heat. It's 6 foot 4 in length, just shy of 10cm thick and comes with a waterproof bag that doubles up as a pump. So far i'm pleased with it and the materials do feel nice and durable.

Vango Nitestar 450 Sleeping Bag
I adore this thing. Sleeping bags wear out over time and my last bag had seen those days go a long time before I replaced it. From the first use i've slept like a baby, even in howling gales. It doesn't break the bank, it keeps you nice and toasty and it has an element of water resistancy... thank god considering how much condensation built up between it and the OEX bivvi bag. It has a great hood and a nice draw string to keep your body heat locked in from the neck downwards. Great bit of kit.

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MSR POCKET ROCKET
Now I don't know how this thing even works but it really does! I used to have the MSR Dragonfly which was fueled by Petrol. It's a great stove but it's weighty, especially once you've filled the fuel bottle. Enter the Pocket Rocket which genuinely fits in the palm of your hand and folds out into a small stove, enough for your pan. Lights with a flint and runs off your normal gas canisters, so all you need to pack is one of those button canisters. Fantastic bit of kit if you're looking to keep the weight down. In extremely low temperatures make sure you keep your gas canister somewhere warm. If left out overnight, stick it in your sleeping bag for an hour or the gas will be too cold to light.

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MSR TRAILSHOT WATER PURIFIER
Now this is incredible. I always packed my water for every trip, adding incredible weight to my pack (starting to realise why my £24 ebay pack fell apart). I found this randomly abandoned down an aisle in GoOutdoors and was impressed by what it could do so bought it there and then. This can purify water on the fly. Drink from any, lake, stream, waterfall, hell even muddy puddles! The only downside is while that muddy puddle water won't make you ill anymore, the colour won't be changed, nor will the taste. I'd still recommend sourcing your drinking water from flowing streams and tarns, not stagnant pools or said muddy puddles, purely for it not tasting like Gandhi's flip flop (as my mum would say). Still, in an emergency the option is there.

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EVERYTHING ELSE...

Obviously I don't take all of this out all year around. Things get added and removed as the conditions change but this is everything I have to choose from.

CLOTHING

Regatta Birchdale Waterproof Jacket (10000 Hydrostatic Head and Breathable)
Waterproof Trousers (with zips down the sides for ventilation)
Hi-Gear Trekker Gaiters
Boot Spikes (Winter use only)
Spare socks and underwear (Just bliss after you get soaked)
Spare clothing (packed according to the current season or conditions)
Woolly hat
Fingerless gloves
Thick gloves and socks (once everything is done)
Aqua Shoes

NAVIGATION

Ordnance Survey Map
Silva CompasS
smartphone with GPS mapping of the area

THE RUCKER GALLEY

Cooking Tins (With removable handle for easy packing)
Gas Canister (enough for the duration of the trip)
TBS Army Firesteel (No need for matches)
OEX Windblocka (Foldable Stove Wind Shield)
Wildo Foldacup Collapsible Cup
Spork
Pack of Anti-bacterial Wipes
Nescafe 3 In 1 Coffee Sachets
2 litres of Water
Small packets of Salt, Pepper and Sauce

FILMING AND PRODUCTION

Samsung S22 Smartphone (waterproof and has a fantastic camera)
GoPro Hero 13
Maxcam LED Floodlight (for low light recordings)
UURIG TP-02 Tripod / Selfie stick
Rode Videomicro microphone with deadcat
Anemometer (For checking wind speeds and temperature... cough, geek, cough)

miscellaneous

Cudeman Full Tang Knife (For Bushcraft... or a stubborn steak)
First Aid Kit
Tick Remover
Insect Repellent
Hand Sanitiser
Deodorant
Survival Shelter
Loads of repair tape (Duct Tape, PVC Repair Tape, etc for air mattress or a ripped tent or tarp)
Loads of Carabiner Clips
Spare Paracord
Bluetooth Speaker
Small Towel (For tent condensation or to dry off)