Gear Checklist
A checklist of equipment to help your ensure you are appropriately prepared for an activity, such as a weekend walk or hike. Prime consideration is your safety, comfort and weather protection.
Some of the items in the below gear list are expanded in more detail on the:
| Item | Day walk | Weekend Walk | 1 week Dry climate | 1 week Wet climate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shelter
|
Pack | ||||
| Waterproof pack liner or dry bags | |||||
| Daypack | |||||
| Tent, poles & pegs | |||||
| Groundsheet | |||||
| Sleeping bag & inner liner | |||||
| Sleeping mat | |||||
|
Clothing
|
Rain-jacket | ||||
| Over trousers | |||||
| Light quick drying shirt | 1 | 1-2 | |||
| 100 Polartec fleecy or light jumper | |||||
| 200-300 Polartec fleecy or heavy jumper | |||||
| Spare under clothes | 1-2 | 3-5 | 3-5 | ||
| Light quick dry shorts or longs | |||||
| Thermal underwear | |||||
| Wide brim hat | |||||
| Sunglasses | |||||
| Gloves | |||||
| Balaklava or beanie | |||||
|
Footwear
|
Boots | ||||
| Camp shoes | |||||
| Socks | 1-2 | 2-3 | 2-4 | ||
| Gaiters | |||||
|
First Aid & Toilet
|
First aid kit | ||||
| Sunblock cream | |||||
| Lip balm | |||||
| Blister treatment equipment | |||||
| Toothbrush & paste | |||||
| Toilet paper & trowel | |||||
| Paracetamol and Anti-Inflammatory | |||||
| Personal medicines | |||||
| Puratabs, water filter or Tincture of Iodine | |||||
| Face cloth & soap or moist tissues. | |||||
|
Food
|
Food bag | ||||
| Separate Lunch Bag and scroggin bag | |||||
| 1-2 litre plastic rigid Water containers | |||||
| 5-10 Litre wine skins | |||||
| Stove Lighter/Matches | |||||
| Saucepan and lid | |||||
| Detergent & tea towel | |||||
| Rubbish bag | |||||
| Spare fuel | |||||
| Knife Fork Spoon | |||||
| Mug and Plate | |||||
|
Other
|
Torch, spare globe & batteries | ||||
| Compass, map & map holder | |||||
| Whistle | |||||
| Pocket knife | |||||
| Insect repellent | |||||
| Light book | |||||
| Camera & spare battery | |||||
| Spare film | |||||
| Spare Pack Buckle | |||||
| Money |