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== Checklist ==
 
== Checklist ==
An iterative WIP. See also [[Living#Tents]].
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An iterative WIP. See also [[Living#Tents]]
  
  
* http://www.colinhenderson.co.uk/wordpress/2011/12/03/winter-camping-in-scotland-gear-list
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130918004338/http://www.colinhenderson.co.uk/wordpress/2011/12/03/winter-camping-in-scotland-gear-list Winter camping in Scotland – gear list | Colin Henderson]
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* [https://andrewskurka.com/stupid-light-not-always-right-or-better/ Stupid Light: Why lighter is not always right or better]
 
* [https://andrewskurka.com/stupid-light-not-always-right-or-better/ Stupid Light: Why lighter is not always right or better]
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** tent and pegs
 
** tent and pegs
 
** plastic mallet
 
** plastic mallet
** large rucksack
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** in a large rucksack or suitcase with wheels
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* Sleeping
 
* Sleeping
** warm sleeping bag
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** two sleeping bags, larger inside smaller (though neither too small)
** foam pillow + camping pillow case
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** foam pillow + camping pillow case? inflatable pillow but large enough
** self-inflating/folding roll matt with reflective lining
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** folding roll matt with reflective lining or self-inflating roll mat of some sort
 
** rug for on-top for cold nights
 
** rug for on-top for cold nights
  
* Bedside bag
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* Bedside kit
** bedside/tent LED lamp
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** bedside/tent LED strips/lamps
** eye mask
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** good eye mask
** sleeping ear plugs
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** sleeping ear plugs / active noise cencellation earbuds
 
** glasses case
 
** glasses case
 
** sunglasses
 
** sunglasses
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** toothbrush
 
** toothbrush
 
** toothpaste (mini-tubes of paste from dentist receptions)
 
** toothpaste (mini-tubes of paste from dentist receptions)
** soap in kinder egg capsule
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** soap in kinder egg or other capsule
 
** toilet roll in waterproof bag
 
** toilet roll in waterproof bag
 
** face cloth for showering and shaving
 
** face cloth for showering and shaving
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** moisturiser for face and hands
 
** moisturiser for face and hands
 
** midge spray / skin-so-soft
 
** midge spray / skin-so-soft
** safety razor
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** safety razor, lather with moisturiser+water
** shaving oil?
 
 
** germaline/savlon
 
** germaline/savlon
 
** plasters
 
** plasters
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** mirror
 
** mirror
 
** tweezers
 
** tweezers
** nail clippers
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** nail clippers / nail file
 
** hand wipes (or tat them after)
 
** hand wipes (or tat them after)
  
 
* Clothes bags
 
* Clothes bags
** store in separate plastic bags
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** store each type of clothing in separate plastic bags
 
** pants and socks for every second day working away  
 
** pants and socks for every second day working away  
 
** clothes for all weathers
 
** clothes for all weathers
 
** waterproof trousers for rain and ming' work
 
** waterproof trousers for rain and ming' work
** rain poncho
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** rain jacket or poncho
** caps for sun and warm hats for night
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** caps and/or visors for sun
** [[cloak design|cloak]]
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** warm hats for night, especially when trying to sleep
** wellington boots
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** [[cloak design|cloak]]?
** extra pairs of bags for in-shoes/boots
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** wellington boots, or work boots
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** extra pairs of bags for in-shoes/boots in case it rains
  
 
* Misc kit bag
 
* Misc kit bag
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** handkerchief packets in a baggie
 
** handkerchief packets in a baggie
 
** perfume
 
** perfume
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** spodger for Heras fencing
  
 
* Tech stuff
 
* Tech stuff
** AAA batteries in baggies
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** AAA batteries in baggies if needed
** 20000mAh+ power block USB battery
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** 20000mAh+ power block USB battery x2 (one for tent lighting)
** USB charger
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** fast/powerful USB charger
  
  
 
* Accessory belt
 
* Accessory belt
 
** belt with water bottle holder
 
** belt with water bottle holder
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** belt pouches/bags
 
** LED torch with strap/pocket
 
** LED torch with strap/pocket
 
** lighter/pipe pocket
 
** lighter/pipe pocket
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** larger pocket(s) for A6/7 notepad and pens
 
** larger pocket(s) for A6/7 notepad and pens
 
** robust walkie-talkie case
 
** robust walkie-talkie case
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** something to carry sun protection
 
** quality midge mask
 
** quality midge mask
  
* Food and drink
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* Food and drink?? context specific
** metal cup
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** metal cup, with carabiner handle
 
** snacks
 
** snacks
 
** small frying pan/mess tin
 
** small frying pan/mess tin

Revision as of 23:56, 7 June 2023

Checklist

An iterative WIP. See also Living#Tents




  • Camping gear
    • tent and pegs
    • plastic mallet
    • in a large rucksack or suitcase with wheels


  • Sleeping
    • two sleeping bags, larger inside smaller (though neither too small)
    • foam pillow + camping pillow case? inflatable pillow but large enough
    • folding roll matt with reflective lining or self-inflating roll mat of some sort
    • rug for on-top for cold nights
  • Bedside kit
    • bedside/tent LED strips/lamps
    • good eye mask
    • sleeping ear plugs / active noise cencellation earbuds
    • glasses case
    • sunglasses
  • Wash kit bag
    • toothbrush
    • toothpaste (mini-tubes of paste from dentist receptions)
    • soap in kinder egg or other capsule
    • toilet roll in waterproof bag
    • face cloth for showering and shaving
    • towel (microfiber is lighter and faster drying)
    • sun cream (30/50 spf)
    • moisturiser for face and hands
    • midge spray / skin-so-soft
    • safety razor, lather with moisturiser+water
    • germaline/savlon
    • plasters
    • hair bands
    • mirror
    • tweezers
    • nail clippers / nail file
    • hand wipes (or tat them after)
  • Clothes bags
    • store each type of clothing in separate plastic bags
    • pants and socks for every second day working away
    • clothes for all weathers
    • waterproof trousers for rain and ming' work
    • rain jacket or poncho
    • caps and/or visors for sun
    • warm hats for night, especially when trying to sleep
    • cloak?
    • wellington boots, or work boots
    • extra pairs of bags for in-shoes/boots in case it rains
  • Misc kit bag
    • saw knife for fire wood
    • medical bag
    • small condiment bag
    • medication and supplements
    • handkerchief packets in a baggie
    • perfume
    • spodger for Heras fencing
  • Tech stuff
    • AAA batteries in baggies if needed
    • 20000mAh+ power block USB battery x2 (one for tent lighting)
    • fast/powerful USB charger


  • Accessory belt
    • belt with water bottle holder
    • belt pouches/bags
    • LED torch with strap/pocket
    • lighter/pipe pocket
    • earplugs
    • larger pocket(s) for A6/7 notepad and pens
    • robust walkie-talkie case
    • something to carry sun protection
    • quality midge mask
  • Food and drink?? context specific
    • metal cup, with carabiner handle
    • snacks
    • small frying pan/mess tin
    • olive oil
    • potato scones
    • peanut butter
    • empty water bottles to fill on site
    • alcohol (cider! spirit+mixer? decanted+mixed?)
    • coffee/hot chocolate/sugar/tea bags
  • Money for;
    • transport there and back
    • food and drink
    • consumables/smoke

To get

  • Wellies that fit
  • Better penknife
  • Leatherman

Beach

Other

Fire

Caravan