Stuff to take Hiking, Camping, Climbing etc.

Tom and I were saying on the phone last night that we never remember what to take on outdoor trips. We both agreed it’d be good to have a list, but have never got around to it. Here’s my attempt:

The basics

  • Tent
  • Trangia
  • Trangia FUEL!
  • Thermarest/bed roll
  • Sleeping bag
  • Pack
  • Day pack?
  • Climbing gear (more later)

Depending on wetness/coldness/snow

  • Gore Tex Jacket (always take this!)
  • Gore Tex Pants
  • 2nd Bed roll for snow
  • Sleeping bag liner (good when it’s hot too)

Depending on temperature (it’ll always be colder than you think)

  • Medium Fleece
  • Warm Fleece
  • Down Jacket
  • Thermals
  • Beanie
  • Fleece pants

Misc Gear

  • Head torch (spare batteries on long hikes)
  • Space blanket
  • Compass
  • Mirror

Posted by mike on Monday August 9th, 2004, tagged with , ,

4 responses to “Stuff to take Hiking, Camping, Climbing etc.”

  1. Blake says:
    April 12, 2008 at 9:22

    What about toilet paper and water?

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  2. Blake says:
    April 12, 2008 at 9:23

    The toilet paper can also be used to clean cooking gear on over nighters.

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  3. mpe says:
    April 16, 2008 at 10:17

    Yeah you’re right, I should really do a revised list.

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  4. baz says:
    April 18, 2008 at 10:44

    Matches, cannot live without them.

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