Information
Essential Hiking Equipment
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Equipment
- Pocket Knife or Survival Tool
- 20 Metres of Nylon Cord
- Repair Kit for Tent, Jacket, Pack, Etc.
- Sewing Kit
- Signal Mirror
- Whistle (Pea-Less)
- Water Proof Bivvy Bags
/or Zip-Lock Bags to Protect
Valuables
- Large Rubbish Bags (Several)
- Waterproof Matches
- Torch/Flashlight
- Extra Batteries for Torch/Flashlight
- Spare Torch/Flashlight Bulb
Navigation
- Compass
- Local Maps
- Map Case
- Pencil
Overnight
- Tent
- Sleeping Bag
- Compression Storage Bag for Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Mat
- PU Coated Nylon Ground Cover
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Cooking and Eating
- Food
- Water Bottles (2 of 1Lt Minimum)
- Water Purification System
- Eating Utensils (Knife, Fork and Spoon)
- Metal Cup
- Cooking Set
(Preferably Combo Fry Pan and Mess Tin)
- Cooking Stove
- Cooking Stove Fuel
First Aid Kit
- Appropriate First Aid Kit
- Emergency Space Blanket
- Blister Kit
- Insect Repellent
- Chap Stick
- Sun Block
- Sunglasses
Personal Toiletries
- Biodegradable Camp Soap
- Deodorant (optional)
- Tooth Paste and Tooth Brush
- Small Towel
- Toilet Paper
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Luxury (Non Essential) Equipment
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- Camera and Film
- Headlamp
- Notebook
- Binoculars
- Candle Lantern
- Spare Candles for Candle Lantern
- Camp Chair
- Fire Starters
- Space Blanket
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- Sleeping Bag Silk Inner Sheet
- Book
- Coffee Pot
- Camping Pillow
- Soft Drinks, Coffee, Hot Chocolate
- 2 Way Radio
- GPS
- Machete/Tomahawk
- Wire Saws
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Essential Clothing
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- Clothing For All Weather Conditions
- Appropriate Hiking Boots
- Hiking Boot Spare Laces
- Long Trousers
- Warm Hat/Balaclava
- Long Sleeve Shirt
- Wide Brim Hat
- Socks either Polypropylene or wool blend
- Light Gloves or Mittens
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- Fleece Jacket or Woollen Pull Over
- Waterproof Jacket
- Waterproof Pants
- PU Coated Nylon Poncho
/In place of PU Coated Nylon Pack
Cover
- Light Weight Hiking Shorts
- Short Sleeve Shirt
- Camp Shoes or Sandals
- Long Underwear
(Or combination Thermal T-Shirt and Thermal
Trousers)
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Recommendations on amendments welcome.