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== Checklist ==
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An iterative WIP. See also [[Living#Tents]]
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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]
  
about half complete.. will bother later.
 
  
== Checklist ==
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* Camping gear
* Handy
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** tent and pegs
** Hip/bum bag
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** plastic mallet
** Headtorch (plus second torch to loan to another)
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** in a large rucksack or suitcase with wheels
  
* Clothing
 
** Spare set of underwear, trousers and long sleeve t-shirt and jumper foe each day, in case of wet.
 
** Cloak
 
  
 
* Sleeping
 
* Sleeping
** Sleeping bag
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** two sleeping bags, larger inside smaller (though neither too small)
** Roll matt
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** inflatable pillow but large enough. foam pillow + camping pillow case?
** Tent?
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** folding roll-mat with reflective lining, or self-inflating roll mat of some sort
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** rug for on-top for cold nights, or use pajamas, or leggings for sleeping
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* Bedside kit
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** good eye mask
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** sleeping ear plugs / active noise cancellation earbuds
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** glasses case
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** sunglasses/clip-ons
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* Wash kit bag
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** toothbrush, toothbrush case
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** toothpaste (mini tester tubes from dentist receptions?)
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** soap in some capsule?
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** toilet roll in waterproof bag!
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** face cloth for showering and shaving
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** towel (microfiber is lighter and faster drying)
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** sun cream (30/50 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunscreen#Sun_protection_factor_and_labeling spf])
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** moisturiser for face and hands
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** midge spray / skin-so-soft
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** safety razor with case, blades, lather with moisturiser+water
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** germaline / savlon
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** a few fabric plasters
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** backup hair bands
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** mirror
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** tweezers
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** nail clippers + non-metal nail file
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** hand wipes - or tat them after. dried out wipes can be wetted
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* Clothes etc.
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** store each type of clothing in separate bags
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** lay them all out in the tent if there is space enough, so as to not lose track
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** pants and socks (thin and thick) for every second day working away, plus some more
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** clothes for all weathers
 +
*** shorts+skirts
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*** waterproof trousers (for rain and/or 'ming' work)
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*** light rain jacket or poncho
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** caps and/or visors (small and big) for sun
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** warm hat for night time, especially when trying to sleep
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** [[cloak design|cloak]]? natural fibers is better
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** wellington boots, or work/rigger boots
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** extra pairs of bags for in-shoes/boots in case it rains
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* Misc kit bag
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** perfume
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** saw knife for fire wood
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** medical bag
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** small condiment bag
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** medication and supplements
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** handkerchief packets in a baggie
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** spodger for Heras fencing
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** piss bottle - empty 2L milk bottle, or orange juice bottle
  
* Food
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* Techie stuff bag
** (short) Sandwiches in chinese takeaway tupperware
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** USB rechargable AAA batteries in baggies/container if needed
** (long) Ingredients and precooked foods in airtight tupperwear
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** 20000mAh+ power block USB battery x2 (one for tent lighting)
** (long) Cutlery, plastic plate, bowl, mug
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** USB charger with fast PD/etc charging
** Drinks decanted into plastic bottles
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** LED ropes/strips/lamps for bedside + tent
** 2L water absolute minimum. 5L for drinking, cooking, tea
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** two rechargable USB batteries, one dedicated to lighting
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** super small USB hub, to connect multiple light ropes to the battery
  
* Cleaning
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* Accessory belt things
** Kit bag with toothbrush, mini-tube of paste (obtainable from some dentist receptions), face cloth.
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** belt with water bottle holder - a bare minimum
** Hand wipes
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** belt pouches/bags
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** lighter / pipe/vape pocket
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** LED headtorch(s)
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** earplugs/ANC buds
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** larger pocket(s) for A6/7 notepad and pens
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** robust walkie-talkie case
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** tool holder/bag?
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** something to carry sun protection
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** quality midge mask?
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* Food and drink?? context specific
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** metal cup, with carabiner handle
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** small frying pan/mess tin
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** olive oil
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** potato scones
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** peanut butter
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** snacks
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** empty water bottles to fill on site
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** alcohol (spirits are better for bladder, pre-decanted+mixed?)
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** coffee/hot chocolate/sugar/tea bags/as desired
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* Money for;
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** transport there and back, like, taxi from bus to home
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** food & drink
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** further consumables + smoke
  
 
== To get ==
 
== To get ==
* Midge mask
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* Wellies that fit
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* Better penknife?
* Better penknife
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* Leatherman?
* Leatherman
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== Beach ==
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* http://i.imgur.com/sV3om.jpg - dug out sand table
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== Other ==
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* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultralight_backpacking
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* http://www.midgedefence.com/defences/index.html
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== Fire ==
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_pit
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_ring
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== Caravan ==
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* http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-Your-Own-Teardrop-Camping-Trailer/

Latest revision as of 22:11, 14 July 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)
    • inflatable pillow but large enough. foam pillow + camping pillow case?
    • folding roll-mat with reflective lining, or self-inflating roll mat of some sort
    • rug for on-top for cold nights, or use pajamas, or leggings for sleeping
  • Bedside kit
    • good eye mask
    • sleeping ear plugs / active noise cancellation earbuds
    • glasses case
    • sunglasses/clip-ons
  • Wash kit bag
    • toothbrush, toothbrush case
    • toothpaste (mini tester tubes from dentist receptions?)
    • soap in some 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 with case, blades, lather with moisturiser+water
    • germaline / savlon
    • a few fabric plasters
    • backup hair bands
    • mirror
    • tweezers
    • nail clippers + non-metal nail file
    • hand wipes - or tat them after. dried out wipes can be wetted
  • Clothes etc.
    • store each type of clothing in separate bags
    • lay them all out in the tent if there is space enough, so as to not lose track
    • pants and socks (thin and thick) for every second day working away, plus some more
    • clothes for all weathers
      • shorts+skirts
      • waterproof trousers (for rain and/or 'ming' work)
      • light rain jacket or poncho
    • caps and/or visors (small and big) for sun
    • warm hat for night time, especially when trying to sleep
    • cloak? natural fibers is better
    • wellington boots, or work/rigger boots
    • extra pairs of bags for in-shoes/boots in case it rains
  • Misc kit bag
    • perfume
    • saw knife for fire wood
    • medical bag
    • small condiment bag
    • medication and supplements
    • handkerchief packets in a baggie
    • spodger for Heras fencing
    • piss bottle - empty 2L milk bottle, or orange juice bottle
  • Techie stuff bag
    • USB rechargable AAA batteries in baggies/container if needed
    • 20000mAh+ power block USB battery x2 (one for tent lighting)
    • USB charger with fast PD/etc charging
    • LED ropes/strips/lamps for bedside + tent
    • two rechargable USB batteries, one dedicated to lighting
    • super small USB hub, to connect multiple light ropes to the battery
  • Accessory belt things
    • belt with water bottle holder - a bare minimum
    • belt pouches/bags
    • lighter / pipe/vape pocket
    • LED headtorch(s)
    • earplugs/ANC buds
    • larger pocket(s) for A6/7 notepad and pens
    • robust walkie-talkie case
    • tool holder/bag?
    • something to carry sun protection
    • quality midge mask?
  • Food and drink?? context specific
    • metal cup, with carabiner handle
    • small frying pan/mess tin
    • olive oil
    • potato scones
    • peanut butter
    • snacks
    • empty water bottles to fill on site
    • alcohol (spirits are better for bladder, pre-decanted+mixed?)
    • coffee/hot chocolate/sugar/tea bags/as desired
  • Money for;
    • transport there and back, like, taxi from bus to home
    • food & drink
    • further consumables + smoke

To get

  • Better penknife?
  • Leatherman?

Beach

Other

Fire

Caravan