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Your complete hiking gear list

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Your complete hiking gear list Your complete hiking gear list

Author: KELLY GRIFFIN
Published: 28 September 2016

The best laid hiking plans can easily be undone by changeable weather or unforeseen events. It is worthwhile to use a hiking gear list to stay on top of those small items that can save you a headache when out in the wild.

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General Gear

Backpack
Daypack
Pack raincover and liner
Tent
Sleeping Mat
Sleeping bag and liner
Travel pillow
Water bottle or hydration bladder
Water treatment tablets
Repair kit
Walking poles
Torch or Head torch
Map case
Compass
Watch
Swiss army knife

Man and woman cooking by tent

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Cooking and Eating Equipment

Stove
Gas or fuel
Waterproof matches or lighter
Plate, bowl, cup and cutlery
Pot set
Snacks and meals
One extra day's food

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Clothing and Footwear

Boots or shoes suited to terrain
Sandals for river crossings and around camp
Socks
Gaiters
Waterproof, breathable jacket with hood
Waterproof, breathable rain trousers
Fleece or down jacket
Fleece trousers
Long sleeve shirt
Short sleeve shirt
Quick drying shorts, trousers or zip-offs
Underwear
Thermal underwear
Hat, cap or beanie
Sunhat
Gloves
Scarf or neck gaiter

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Personal Items

Sunglasses
Sunscreen and lip balm
Toiletries
Biodegradable soap
Toiletries bag
Microfibre towel
Trowel for digging sanitation holes
Toilet paper
Hand sanitiser
Insect repellent
Biodegradable soap

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Health, Safety and Emergency Gear

First aid kit
Emergency blanket
Mobile or satellite phone
Two-way radios
Emergency locator beacon
Spare batteries
Whistle
Permits
Trip itinerary left with friends or local police

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Other Items to consider

Camera & memory cards
MP3 player or Ipod
Compression sac
Notebook & pen or pencil
Resealable plastic bags
Binoculars
Camp games
Stuff sacs
Route description or guidebook
Plastic bags for rubbish
5 metre nylon cord

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