Saturday 14 November 2009

Bushwalking and Camping Checklist

This is a list of stuff I might take when overnight hiking or car-camping. I don't expect anyone to be particularly interested, I thought I'd just post it for my own benefit.

Cooking
  • Stove and fuel
  • Lighter
  • Saucepan(s),potgrips, green pot lid, and frypan
  • Bucket, sponge/scourer, teatowel, environmentally friendly detergent for washing up
  • Picnic set cutlery, glasses, plates, chopping board
  • Plastic orikaso bowl, knife, spork
  • Sharp knife
  • Plastic mug
Food
  • Meal 1: Pasta, pasta sauce, capsicum, carrot, zucchini
  • Meal 2: Pasta and sauce packet, twiggy sticks, fresh herbs
  • Meal 3: Indian tasty bites ready to eat meal, cous cous
  • Dehydrated beans/peas/corn
  • Packed lunches that don't need refrigeration (packet tuna, mountain bread)
  • Marshmallows
  • Bread
  • Strawberry jam
  • Cereal and powdered milk (1.5-2 cups cereal, 1/4 cup powdered milk) individual brekkies pre-mixed.
  • Noodles
  • Cup-a-soup
  • Snacks: lollies, chips, muesli bars
  • Salt, pepper, sugar, tea, coffee
Clothes
  • Rashie
  • Boardies
  • Tevas, camp slippers, thongs
  • Jumper/Polar Fleece/Down jacket
  • Trackies, jeans
  • Hat
  • Beanie, neck warmer
  • Towel, beach towel
  • Raincoat and waterproof pants
  • Top/bottom thermals
  • Spare pair of socks
  • Gaiters
  • Gloves
Toiletries
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste
  • Toilet paper in a waterproof bag
  • Soap
  • Deodorant
  • Tissues
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet ones or similar anti-bacterial wipes
  • Antibacterial gel hand wash
Miscellaneous
  • Camera memorycard and batteries
  • Hootchie cord for general repairs, shoelaces, or a clothesline
  • 1st aid kit
    • Band aids
    • Salt for leeches
    • Something to strap an ankle
    • Adhesive tape for securing band-aids
    • Insect repellent
    • Antihistamines
    • Travacalm
    • Gastro stop
    • Nurofen

  • Paper towel
  • Plastic tarp
  • Camping chairs
  • Tent and hammer
  • National Parks Book
  • Book to read
  • Newspaper for fire
  • Beach tent
  • Water for cooking and drinking
  • Head torch and spare batteries
  • Tent lamp
  • Thermarest
  • Spare pack belt buckle
  • Iodine tablets and/or Steripen for water purification
  • Water for cooking and drinking (3 L camelback, 1 L Nalgene, 10 L goon bag )
  • Sleeping bag and liner
  • Lightweight pocket knife
  • Map and compass
  • Waterproof map case
  • GPS
  • Waterproof packliner (Kathmandu)
  • Dry bags for wet stuff, or line with plastic for rubbish
  • Whistle
  • Walking poles

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