Completing the Cape Wrath Trail

Completing the Cape Wrath Trail

By Gillian Walker

Reflecting on a significant journey to Cape Wrath with her husband post-heart attack, emphasizing commitment and care.

Finally arriving at Cape Wrath after completing the last third of the trail from Inverlael with my husband, Richard on 14 August 2021.

Since he had a heart attack in July 2020 I wouldn’t let him complete his final third of the trail alone so I put myself quite a way out of my comfort zone and we properly backpacked, wild camped and bothied for 10 days. I really really enjoyed it and my several years old already Alpkit Koulin tights were part of the journey.

Rucksacks and backpacks

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Atom

Ultralight 13-litre day pack, folds away into its own pocket
€24,99 €29,99

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Gourdon 20L alpkit Gourdon 20 dry bag backpack in black

Gourdon 20L

20-litre waterproof backpack with bungee cords and mesh pockets
€39,99 €44,99

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Gourdon 25L

25-litre roll-top waterproof dry bag backpack with no fuss
€39,99 €49,99

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Gourdon 30L

30-litre waterproof rucksack with mesh pockets for extra capacity
€44,99 €54,99

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Vora 6L

6-litre hip pack for carrying riding and running essentials
€54,99

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Artlu 10L Artlu 10L

Artlu 10L

10-litre hyrdation vest giving secure and stable space for essential kit
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Gnarl 15L - closed

Gnarl 15L

A lightweight, 15-litre multi-activity daypack for fast-moving mountain days
€59,99

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Skytrail 14L Skytrail 14L

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14-litre mountain bike backpack built for hydration and comfort on the bike
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Presta 25L Presta 25L

Presta 25L

25-litre multi-activity daypack that's lightweight, stable and streamlined
€84,99

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Idris 25L backpack In Spruce 3/4 view Idris 25L side view men's fit

Idris 25L

25-litre ultra marathon backpack with space for overnight kit and comfort on the run
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35-litre hiking backpack for lightweight 4-season hillwalking and scrambling
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Orion 45L Orion 45L

Orion 45L

45-litre supportive mountaineering backpack for heavy loads and long days out
€129,99

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