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Tramping List
This list is based on a long standing comprehensive tramping list.
It keeps in mind:
- minimising weight without compromising safety is important
- it is not expected that you will have a full set of tramping gear
- it caters for a cold windy southerly day, where it rains all day, in conditions to the bushline.
Remember that cotton clothing is worse than useless, because when wet it chills you.
Wool clothing is not much better, because while warmer when wet it retains the water and also chills. (note wool socks are OK)
Gear
- pack, pack liner, pack cover, closed cell foam mat (if camping)
- first aid kit (bandaids, small roll of leucoplast, analgesic)
- tiny toothpaste, toothbrush, micro towel, toilet paper (½ roll, in plastic bag), comb, tiny soap
- sleeping bag, light sleeping bag liner (optional if heavy, but recommended)
- headlamp (LED), whistle
- plate, mug, spoon
- small sunscreen, chap stick for lips, small insect repellent
- water bladder or waterbottle (preferably about 1 litre)
- map
Tramping clothes
- boots, long tramping socks, gaiters
- shorts (quick dry fabric)
- parka (fully weatherproof), light overtrousers (windproof, if you have them)
- polypro vest, T-shirt, and pile jacket
Other Clothes
- socks, hut footwear (eg something light that can be worn with socks on, crocs, light sandals, boat shoes)
- polypro or pile balaclava, warm hat (chin tie an advantage), sun hat (chin tie an advantage)
- small dry bag, stuff bag
- polypro gloves
- polypro long johns, or trousers
- pile vest, pile jacket
Packing
- use zip lock bags for first aid kid, toiletries, sunscreen, and insect repellent
- use a dry bag for small items kept in the pack pockets
- a lite nylon stuff sack is useful for organising your gear
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