If you're planning a walking trip with one or more overnight camps you may want to take a look at our kit list. Have a read through the equipment listed below or else download our printable Kit List
Essentials:
- Backpacking Rucksack 45 - 55 Litre (Depending on how packable your equipment is)
- Water Bottle - Consider having at least a litre a day and extra for the evening if not near a water source
- High Energy food for walking and evening meals that are easy to cook and offer plenty of calories for their weight.
- Safety Whistle
- Survival Bag or foil Emergency blanket
- Mobile Phone
- Waterproof Dry Bag or tough plastic bag.
- First Aid Kit (Among Group)
- OS map of walk and surrounding area
- Map Case
- Navigation compass with baseplate and orientating lines.
Camping Equipment:
- Sleeping Bag
- Sleeping Bag Liner (for additional warmth and hygiene)
- Roll Matt or Thermarest
- Tent or Bivi Bag
- Camping Stove and fuel
- Matches/Lighter
- Camping Pans
- Bowl/Plate
- Cutlery
- Thermal Mug
- Head Torch and Spare Batteries
- Wash-kit
- Cathole Trowel - if wild camping
- Toilet paper/tissues
- Waste-bag
Optional Extras:
- Spare pair of socks
- Spare boot laces
- Group Shelter
- Sit Mat
- Hydration Bladder
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Watch
- Duct tape
- Water Treatment Tablets
This list should cover the basics, with some versatility as a contingency. If you are doing anything out of the norm it would be sensible to seek professional specialist advice.
