[andyjohnson0]

Why? Judging from the photo his pack looks fairly light and minimalist. His clothing seems robust. Effective-looking head cover. Boots are probably heavy but nailed. Typical and practical working clothes of the time it seems to me.

[PurpleFoxy]

I wonder how many supply stops he had to make and how this was funded. I doubt a pair of boots would last a fraction of this walk.