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Gear check list

The following is an extended checklist. It includes all the gear that you are likely to need. Of course if you were to carry it all your pack would probably way a lot more than you would prefer. The idea is to select from the list the items that you are most likely to need and leave the rest at home. This list signifies the importance of having compact, lightweight gear. The lighter and more compact your equipment, the more you are able to carry and consequently, the better prepared you will be to handle any given situation. This is particularly important if you plan to do multi-day solo treks.

Experience is always the best teacher. Eventually you will refine the list below to suit your own individual system.

NOTE: Items that are marked with * may be considered optional if alternative equipment/methods are being used or only required in specific situations such as cold climates etc. The equipment list below is a guide only and commonsense should prevail when packing for a specific outdoor adventure.

Personal clothing

• Trekking boots
• Trekking socks
• Trekking pole/s *
• Underwear
• Trek pants
• T-shirt with wicking qualities
• Fleece Jumper
• Windstopper jacket
• Gore-Tex pants & jacket
• Hat
• Shorts *
• Gaiters *
• Fleece pants *
• Vest *
• Beanie *
• Gloves/mits *
• Thermals: Top, pants, gloves, socks, balaclava *

Personal gear

• Rucksack/backpack
• Weatherproof pack cover
• Tent - can be shared
• Sleeping mat
• Ground sheet/footprint
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping bag liner *
• Inflatable pillow *
• Mug
• Knife, fork, spoon
• Food
• Bag for rubbish
• First aid kit
• Swiss army knife
• Head torch
• Spare batteries & globes
• Water bottles - 4X 1ltr
• Sunglasses
• Sunblock SPF 30+
• Insect repellant - tropical strength
• Sewing repair kit
• Toothpaste & toothbrush
• Toilet paper
• Toilet trowel
• Water purification tablets *
• Trek towel *
• Camera & accessories *

Group gear

• Fuel stove & service kit
• Fuel
• Matches in waterproof container
• Cook set incl. pots, bowls & plates
• Tea towel/s
• Chux
• Topographical map/s
• Compass
• Track notes/guide book
• Waterproof map case
• GPS *
• EPIRB satellite rescue beacon
• Mobile/satellite phone*

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