Callum's Backpacking Checklist

Camping checklist

Start at the top - stuff lower down is not mandatory!

• Warm Clothing. Include long sleved items and changes of underwear / socks/ t-shirts
• Cagoul
• Gloves (optional)
• Boots or equivalent
• Food, (including some extra) and personal munchies (eg peanuts / chocolate)
• Stove (include gas & fuel) or fire building kit (saw, hatchet etc)
• Fire starters ( including waterproof matches)
• Survival bag (strong man-sized plastic bag to climb in to)
• Whistle
• Map including plastic carry case and pencil
• Compass
• Eating Utensils (don't forget mug and plate)
• Water bottle with water - minimum 2 litres (purification tablets available as a top-up)
• Tent or tools for building a shelter
• Hunting knife / penknife
• Torch
• Toilet paper
• Sleeping bag and roll (ideally full length)
• Towel
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Soap
• Baseball hat
• Ground sheet (minimum 5' x 7')
• Air Mattress
• Plastic bottles
• Gaiters
• Sunglasses
• Sunburn cream or lotion
• Handkerchief(s) or facial tissue
• Chapstick
• Water purification tablets
• Emergency kit
• Fuel
• Watch
• 50 ft. nylon cord
• Saw
• Shovel
• Camera
• Film
• Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Nature and area guides
• Thermometer
• Barometer or Altimeter
• Alarm watch or clock
• Can opener
• Lantern
• Candles and holders
• Chocolate
• Binoculars
• Mirror
• Magnifying glass (good for starting fires!)
• Plastic bags for rubbish etc.
• Medicine, vitamins etc.
• Salt
• Large plastic bags
• Extra batteries
• Extra fuel
• Extra stuff sacks for organizing supplies in pack
• Large water bag
• Pocket sharpening stone
• Some money
• Bungee cords and various straps etc
• Hobby items
• Sandals for wearing around camp.
• Optional full first aid kit.
  

Don't forget your toothbrush!

full first aid kit.