I have been spending a lot of time deliberating what kit to take with me. I have read some pretty good stuff on the web about the pros and cons of taking sleeping bag, tents, etc.
I will need some of these things when I get to New Zealand and South America; common sense would say buy them when I get there, however, I have decided to pack them now. I looked at a lightweight “fleece” sleeping bag, but it doesn’t seem to be any lighter than my two season (cheap) sleeping bag, so I have decided to take that. I guess ultimately it is a personal choice, I would rather have the contingency, others may rather have the lighter backpack.
I have bought a Nemo Gogo bivvi bag/tent
http://www.nemoequipment.com/nemo-gogo-tent
The guys at work had a whip round and the money is going towards a new rucksack (thanks guys!)
http://www.lowealpine.com/Products/Detail.asp?ProductTypeID=10&ProductGroupID=1237&Position=21&SpecificActivityID=
