This is a handy list* to help you
plan for your trip. Choose the items that match
your trip, expected weather conditions and level
of comfort you desire. Make sure that you
know how to use all of the gear that you take
before you set out on your trip!
Check all of your equipment
before you go and make sure everything is in
working order.
| Shelter |
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Cooking &
Eating |
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 | Tent (suitable for the number of
people and expected conditions) |
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| Lightweight Stove & Fuel |
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| Groundsheet |
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| Cooking Pot and/or Fry pan and Cooking Utensils |
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| Tent Poles,
Pegs & Guy Ropes |
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| Food & Water (including spare
quantity) |
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| Sleeping |
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| Can & Bottle Opener |
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| Sleeping Bag (suitable for
expected conditions) |
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| Matches or
Lighter |
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| Inner Sheet (cotton or silk) |
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| Cutlery
(Knife/Fork/Spoon) for everybody) |
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| Sleeping Mat |
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| Plate & Cup |
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| Lighting |
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| Pot Holder |
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| Torch & Spare Batteries |
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| Rubbish Bags (Don't forget
"carry in carry out") |
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| Headlamp |
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| Scourer & Biodegradable Detergent for cleaning
up |
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Other Bits and Pieces |
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Personal
Items |
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| First Aid Kit & Whistle |
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| Toilet Paper |
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| Topographic Maps & Compass (and know how to
use them!) |
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| Toiletries and Pack Towel |
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| Knife or Multi-Tool |
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| Insect Repellant & Sunscreen |
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| Water purification Tablets |
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| Compact Shovel or Trowel |
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| Clothing |
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Luxury
Items |
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| Gore-tex Jacket & Pants |
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| Gourmet Food |
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| Thermal underwear (if expecting cold
conditions |
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| Camera |
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| Hiking Boots & Socks |
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| EPIRB (if traveling in remote areas) |
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| Hat & Sunglasses |
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| GPS & Spare Batteries |
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| Suitable layers for expected
conditions - plan for the worst
including:
| base layer - thermals |
| mid layer - fleece |
| outer layer -
Gore tex |
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| Hiking Poles |
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Pack |
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| Tent Broom |
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| Backpack that is both suitable for
your hike and big enough to carry all of
your gear. This is one of the most
important things to get right before you
set off! |
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| Sleeping Mat Chair Kit |
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