australia:camping_checklist
overnight camping checklist
leave no trace principles
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plan ahead - small groups, prepare for extreme weather, avoid high demand, repackage food to avoid waste
camp on durable surface (established camp sites, rock, gravel, dry grass) at least 200' from a stream
dispose of waste properly
leave what you find
minimise campfire impacts - use a stove and also a candle lantern for light
respect wildlife and avoid wildlife during sensitive times: mating, nesting, raising young, or winter
be considerate to other visitors
essentials
backpack
tent 2 person tent is perhaps ideal for most 1420g incl. footprint
tent pegs 110g
+/- footprint
sleeping bag rated down to expected minimum temperatures 600g
sleeping bag liner - silk or if very cold region, consider a thermal liner 60g
insulated sleeping mat 590g
+/- pillow 120g
+/- rubber mat protector to reduce air bed punctures 120g
head torch and batteries 100g
trekking poles 480g
total excl. backpack = 3400g
photography gear
navigation and survival
map in water proof container
compass
GPS device
radio beacon EPIRB 280g
whistle
mylar type thermal blanket (reflective surface also works well for signalling) 45g
inform others as to where you are going and when you will be back
UV protection
sunglasses
sun hat
sunscreen
wet weather gear
hydration
1L water bottle
3L water wide neck flask to carry water to camp site for cooking, etc
consider water filter or sterilisation tablets (but these do not kill cryptospiridium cysts nor viruses)
consider Camelbak All Clear UV sterilisation kit and bottle
unlike tablets or filter devices, kills >99% viruses, bacteria and protozoa (giardia, cryptosporidium) and does it within 60secs with agitation of the 750mL bottle
1 full USB charge will do 60L water
BUT adds 256g to your kit and requires clear water - if cloudy, pre-filter then run through micro filter twice, then do 2 cycles of UV
450g + 2000g water?
food, snacks, stove and kitchen
mug 90g, spoon, knife +/- fork
bowl 90g +/- plate
consider chopping board, tea towel, scourer
stove
fuel
matches
pot / frypan / kettle
sink
food
snacks
rubbish bag to bring home any rubbish
maintenance
multi-tool knife 100g
repair tape 30g
scissors
needle and thread
first aid
personal care
toilet paper or wet wipes (gas lighter to incinerate them)
trowel for toileting hole 100g
toothbrush / toothpaste / floss / comb
hiking clothes
night time gear for socialising, keeping warm and for relaxing
total weight
Aarn body pack
rear backpack:
front packs:
water 1300g
photo gear 2500g
snacks
hike wear:
australia/camping_checklist.txt · Last modified: 2020/03/22 19:32 by gary1