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Checklist

An iterative WIP. See also Living#Tents

Winter camping in Scotland – gear list | Colin Henderson

Stupid Light: Why lighter is not always right or better

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