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Day hikes

Day bag
Moonbag
Camera and batteries
(film/memory stick)
Binoculars
Animal or plant guide
Permits, map and trail guide
Paper and pencil
Torch or headlamp
(even for a day hike it is a good
idea to take small torch should
you get caught in the dark)
Knife or multi-tool
Sunglasses
Trekking pole
Auxiliary cord (handy for fixing
or keeping things together)
Cash
Watch (keep track of your progress)
Boots or hiking shoes & socks
Gaiters
Rain jacket or warm top
Hat or cap
Sandals
Swim wear
Whistle
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Waterless hand cleaner
Insect repellent

For emergencies...
First aid and survival equipment and supplies are often though of as not important. Don't wait for a foul experience before changing your mind...

First aid

Plasters, bandages, gauze
Moleskin dressings for blisters
Small sponges and elastoplasts for blisters
Burn dressing
Sunburn lotion
Scissors and tweezers
Surgical gloves
Safety pins
Rubber bands
Personal medication
Malaria tablets
Painkillers
Antiseptic
Antihistamine
Anti-diarrhoea
Muscle relaxing ointment
Anti-inflammatories
Eye drops
Thermometer
Snake bite kit
First aid manual
Isotonic powder
Space blanket

Camping, shelter, sleeping & more...
If you are doing a hutted hike you wont need a tent and maybe not a mattress. Just check to be sure.

Backpack & Rain cover
Sleeping bag and inner
Foam mat or air mat & pillow
Tent (Pegs, poles, ground/fly sheet)

Miscellaneonis

GPS & batteries
Map & compass
ID,cash,passeport, visa, vaccination certificats

Cooking

Stove & gas/fuel
Matches or lighter
Pot or pan
Plate or bowl & mug
Cutlery or Spork
Water bottles
Can opener
Salt & sugar
Plastic bag for rubbish
Washing sponge and drying cloth
Dishwashing liquid (biodegradable)
Ziploc bags
Water purifying tablets
Washing pegs (very handy to peg packets that have been opened)

Clothing

Boots or hiking shoes & socks
Gaiters
Trousers/shorts
Shirts/T-shirts
Rain jacket & trousers or poncho
Warm Jacket
Beanie, balaclava, buff, hat or cap
Sandals
Gloves

Toiletries

Towel, washcloth
Soap & shampoo (citronella)(biodegradable)
Toilet paper & spade
Toothbrush & paste (chewing gum)
Deodorant
Shaving kit & mirror
Sunscreen & lip balm
Wet wipes
Vaseline

For the girls...

Hairbrush
   (a girls toy hairbrush is a good idea because they are small)
Hand cream
   (put some in a small container, just enough for the time you will be away)
Nail clipper & file
   (If you have long nails this might be a good idea should you hook a nail)

For emergencies...
First aid and survival equipment and supplies are often though of as not important. Don't wait for a foul experience before changing your mind...

First aid

Plasters, bandages, gauze
Moleskin dressings for blisters
Small sponges and elastoplasts for blisters
Burn dressing
Sunburn lotion
Scissors and tweezers
Surgical gloves
Safety pins
Rubber bands
Personal medication
Malaria tablets
Painkillers
Antiseptic
Antihistamine
Anti-diarrhoea
Muscle relaxing ointment
Anti-inflammatories
Eye drops
Thermometer
Snake bite kit
First aid manual
Isotonic powder
Space blanket

Emergency

Mirror & whistle (signaling)
Fire starter, candle and
Waterproof matches
Space blanket & survival bag
Cable ties & duck tape