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Coast to Coast

Northern England, UK

Wainwright's St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay.

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What to pack for Coast to Coast

Check the forecast and local advice; this list does not replace mountain skills or a safety assessment.

Kit	Priority	Trip requirement	Suitable shop option
Backpack	essential	14 days carrying camp · 50L or more	Hyperlite Southwest 55
Boots / shoes	essential	Supportive footwear for the terrain	La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX
Waterproof jacket	essential	Weather can turn on any hill	Arc'teryx Beta AR
Insulated jacket	essential	Warm layer for breaks	Rab Neutrino Pro
Navigation / comms	essential	Map, compass or GPS for route finding	Suunto MC-2 Compass
First aid kit	essential	Basic emergency care	Adventure Medical Kits Ultralight/Watertight .7
Head torch	essential	Early starts and late finishes	Petzl Actik Core
Sun protection	recommended	Sun exposure	Julbo Explorer 2.0 Cat 4
Base layer	essential	Dry layer for multi-day comfort	Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Crew
Tent / shelter	essential	Shelter for nights out · 3-season	Hilleberg Nammatj 2
Sleeping bag	essential	Expected night lows near 7°C · Rated to 7°C or colder	Western Mountaineering UltraLite
Sleeping mat	essential	Comfort and insulation	Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm NXT
Stove	essential	Hot food on multi-day trips	Jetboil MiniMo
Water treatment	essential	Safe water from streams	Sawyer Squeeze
Trekking poles	recommended	Long days and big descents	Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Gaiters	recommended	Bog, snow or river crossings	Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters