The distances are based on the GPX file off the
LDWA website (membership required) however the total number of 309 km also keeps popping up across the internet. I will be recording my own progress, so we will see. All recorded activities will be available on my
Strava page.
I will be wild camping all the way except for one resupply night at Richmond - that is already booked and paid. I am preparing to walk some hours in the dark - typically 1 hour in the morning and 2 hours in the evening.
My gear thought process and the final selection are fully documented
here.
I aim to give a full account of my attempt irrespective of the outcome.
Here are some useful resources I am using for my planning: