Honey, I Shrank the Tent:

I thought I would make a slightly smaller ‘Decagon’ tent. It turned out to be over 250 grams lighter than the original model. See: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/new-decagon-octagon-tyvek-igloo-tent-design/) It makes a tent which is still over 9’ x 7’6” (270 cm x 225cm) inside and 5’2” (155cm) high at the apex and 40” (1 metre) at the door.

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Pedometer App:

Much cheaper than a ‘Fitbit’, etc. Look on Google Play. There is any number of them free. I am using Walklogger. Your data might look something like this (if you spent Sunday and Monday in bed – copied this image from Google). Michael Mosley’s great book http://www.theultralighthiker.com/this-book-may-save-your-life/ which will make you well again (as you

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Clear PVC Backpack Lid for Solar Charger:

I have this wonderful little solar chargerhttp://www.bushnell.com/hunting/outdoor-technology/powersync/solarwrap-mini which is useful for battery back-up as it contains a 2200 Ma battery, and will recharge other tired batteries too. The trouble with such a device on the trail is that it is hard to deploy whilst walking, particularly if it rains a bit (electronics really hate water).

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This Book May Save Your Life:

At very least it will make it enormously better. Enough that you can look forward to enjoying hiking in your 70s, 80s and 90s (coming up sooner than you think!) It will totally CURE Type 2 Diabetes in 8 weeks! Get a copy now: ‘The 8-week Blood Sugar Diet’ Michael Mosley: http://www.amazon.com/8-Week-Blood-Sugar-Diet-Reprogramme/dp/1780722400 US$7.13 or :

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Bathtime on the Trail: The One Gram Platypus Shower:

An ordinary water bottle cap will fit any Platypus bottle https://www.platy.com/bottles-storage (by the wonderful Cascade Designs who also make the absolutely best Sleeping Pad: https://www.thermarest.com/mattresses/womens-neoair-xlite). You can make holes with a large needle (doll needle pictured – much safer). With nine holes as pictured one litre lasts 6 ½ minutes. I usually carry one 2

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