Packing list Expeditions
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Clothing
- 1 pair of walking boots (broken in)
- 2 pairs of walking socks
- 2 pairs of sock liners (optional)
- Jacket/coat (waterproof and windproof)
- Waterproof overtrousers
- 2 fleece tops or similar
- 2-3 t-shirts (thermal optional)
- 1 pair of shorts (if appropriate)
- Underwear
- Nightwear
- Flipflops/sandals (optional for campsite use)
- Warm hat and/or sun hat (as appropriate)
- 1 pair of gloves (if appropriate)
- 1 pair gaiters (optional)
Group Kit
- Tent(s)
- Camping stove(s)
- Camping stove fuel (in an appropriate and safe container)
- Cooking pans
- Scourers
- Tin opener (if required)
- Tea towels
- Plastic bags (for rubbish etc.)
- Toilet paper or trowel
- Maps (1:25 000/1:50 000)
- Compass
- Map cases
- Camera (optional)
- Tick remover (location dependent - ask your Supervisor)
- Survival bag
Personal Kit
- Rucksack
- Rucksack liner (or 2 strong plastic bags)
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping mat
- Waterproof bag
- Sleeping bag liner (optional)
- Whistle
- Torch (handheld or head torch and spare batteries)
- Personal and first aid kit
- Food (including emergency rations)
- Water bottle
- Cutlery
- Plate/bowl
- Mug
- Box of matches (in waterproof container)
- Wash kit/personal hygiene items (some items could be shared as a group)
- Sunblock
- Towel
- Small quantity of money (optional)
- Notebook and pen/pencil
- Watch
Additional Optional Kit
- Hydration pack
- Storm shelter
- Stove multidisc (lid/chopping board)
- Pre-packed expedition food
- Small pocket tool
- After-sun cream
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Stopwatch
- Waterproofing (pre-expedition)
- String
- Spare boot laces
- Ball, playing cards etc
- Mosquito net
- Walkie Talkies & extra batteries or battery bank
- Emergency light-sticks
- Water purifying tablets