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Essential Hiking Equipment

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

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

Luxury (Non Essential) Equipment

• Camera and Film
• Headlamp
• Notebook
• Binoculars
• Candle Lantern
• Spare Candles for Candle Lantern
• Camp Chair
• Fire Starters
• Space Blanket

• Sleeping Bag Silk Inner Sheet
• Book
• Coffee Pot
• Camping Pillow
• Soft Drinks, Coffee, Hot Chocolate
• 2 Way Radio
• GPS
• Machete/Tomahawk
• Wire Saws

Essential Clothing

• 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

• 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)