Checklist
This is a checklist of everything that I would consider for a hike plus some extra suggestions. Use this as a guide and tailor it for your own personal needs and the needs of the adventure you are perusing.
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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 |
Overnight hikes
For overnight hikes you might also need the following...
For overnight hikes you might also need the following...
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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 |
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