Laie’s Heather Howells to cross the Kalahari Desert for a cause - The Hawaii Independent

Jamie Winpenny wrote this great article:
Click below to read an article about my race and fundraiing efforts in the 'Hawaii Independent' online newscast

Laie’s Heather Howells to cross the Kalahari Desert for a cause - The Hawaii Independent :€“ News · Culture · Community

Kalahari Survival kit

The Backpack:

OSPREY TALON 33 Ultralight Backpack

Weight: 1lb 12oz/0.79kg (empty)

Volume: 1900c.i/31L

Sun Yellow

The Sleeping Bag:

LAFUMA Ultralight Sleeping Bag

Weight: 1lb 7oz/670gm

Keeps you warm in 40F/4C

Dimensions: length 6'11"/211cm

Packs into:10'5"/25.4cm by 12.7cm

Meadow Green and Grey

Nutrition:

I've packed in 7 ziplock bags with avaried menu so that I don't get sick of the food

Calories: Varies between 2500-3200ca/10,464-13.394KJ

Protein: 91gm-102gm 95% vegan and 5% vegetarian (some bars have whey protein in them)

Other gear:

Pot/cup 4.9oz/139gm

camping cutlery

towel/rain ponco (it occasionally rains in the kalahari)

Headlamp and flashlight

Flipflops

Warm clothes for night

change of shorts and tops

4 pairs of socks/underpants (I'll wear the 5th pair at the start)

First aid and blister treatment kit with small pair of scissors

Toiletries: toothbrush and paste, hairbrush, shampoo and conditioner (I need this because of my long hair)

sunblock, insect repellant

Insect face net

Notepad to document my adventure

Camera