Finally ready to go

2:45 and finally we are all set and ready to head off in a few hours. Pack loaded and looking rather odd with umbrella strapped to the back :0 Base weight finally came in at 5.9kg after some last minute additions. Bit heavier than the 5kg I was looking for but there is a few extras in there that don't appear on a standard weekend trip (300g of maps for a start). With 6 days food and 1.2l water I figure 12kg. Summary below.

Pack	605
Sleep System	1170
Shelter	426
Clothing	1103
Pots, plates, cut	209
Stoves	348
Wetgear	440
Water prep, bottles	104
Water	1200
Food	4650
Fuel	210
Navigation	398
Misc.	1012
Misc. - Bags	105

That's the entire shelter - Tarp, pegs, guys and groundsheet at just over 400g













After more than a week of very hot weather in Vic, there is a cool change expected late Sat. Monday is looking at min 8, max 13, ideal for the start of my journey. By Monday evening I should be at 1500m odd, so should be out of this crazy heat.

Must go get a few hours kip.