Camping list

(andy@nobugs.org, June 2001)

Important stuff

  • Gas Stove + Fuel (if you've been using a fuel canister for a while, take a second one along for when it runs out halfway through cooking your dinner)
  • Lighter (much less hassle than matches)
  • Mess Kit
  • Fork/Spoon

Useful stuff

  • Plastic box to keep flies away from food
  • Foil (wrap up food in foil and put it in a fire, or use it to put food on during and after cooking)
  • Wooden skewers (cooking devices and chopstick in one)
  • Spices
  • Butter/Oil (and No Lard!)
  • Biodegradable Detergent + Washing up pad
  • Firelighters
  • Precut firewood if its going to be wet, or an axe/saw to cut reasonable sized bits.
  • Those neat 'fish-shaped' flat tongs for holding food in the fire.

The rest

  • Kettle/Cup (easier than heating water in a mess can)
  • Water Filter/purification tablets (easier to buy bottles though)

Shelter

  • Sleeping bag
  • Ground roll
  • Tent
  • Seam sealant for tent
  • Suitable clothes (a hat makes you much warmer, best to keep inside plastic bags in case it rains)
  • Waterproofs
  • Gloves
  • Umbrella makes things less bad if it rains.

Personal

  • Sunglasses + Sunblock (even in Scotland)
  • Water bottle (or just buy some juice and reuse the bottle)
  • Towel
  • Toothbrush + toothpaste + bag/box for toothbrush
  • Deodrant
  • Face cloth
  • Shaving kit
  • Scissors
  • Earplugs
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Inhalers
  • Credit cards/money

Bike bits

  • Tools: spanners, screwdrivers, pump, chain tool
  • Spares: Chain link, spare bulbs
  • Puncture repair kit (for tubeless tyres, if you have them)
  • Chain oil
  • Spare gloves if it looks rainy.

Misc

  • Sharp Knife - fixed knife is better than folding swiss army knife. It's stronger and less likely to fold and cut you.
  • Random bit of cloth for wiping hands, cleaning headlight etc.
  • Plastic bags for wet stuff, storage etc.
  • Book to read in morning before leaving.
  • Needle/Thread
  • String/wire/duct tape
  • Fishing line/hook
  • Map/Compass
  • Day bag - otherwise you'll be carrying a rucksack around.
  • First Aid Kit - sharp knifes make nasty cuts.
  • Bowsaw - for cutting wood

Food walking

  • Muslei bars (max calories version 100cal)
  • Porridge (200cal/serving)
  • Dried soup (100cal/serving)
  • Dried rice meal (400cal/packet)
  • Semoline (150cal/serving)
  • Tuna (170cal/tin)
  • Noodles (400cal/packet)
  • Cheese (1600cal/block)
  • Peanut butter (100cal/tablespoon)

Misc walking

  • Blister plaster
  • Reflective bag
  • Whistle
  • Map + compass + gps
  • Iodine tablets
  • Waterproofed boots
  • Midge repellant
  • Tick tweezer (hours of fun)
  • Teabags
  • Energy bar/sweets
  • Ibuprofen