Hiking Camping Checklist

Hiking, and carrying all of your equipment with you is very different from camping where you drive a car to the camp site. The emphasis of the hiking camping checklist is on keeping the weight down, but still taking all you need to camp, eat and travel.

So this checklist doesn’t include all of the luxuries you might take with you otherwise, such as air-beds, camp chairs and pillows. The majority of this should fit into your rucksack with just the tent and sleeping mat strapped to the outside.

If the weather is likely to be bad, make sure you have a cover for your rucksack. It is also a good idea to pack you clothes inside plastic bags in your rucksack, so if it leaks your clothes will remain dry.

Hiking Camping Checklist

Packing

Cooking / Cleaning

BackpackWater Bottle
Bags – Tent bag, plastic bags, etc.Stove
Fuel for stove

Shelter

Mug, Bowl, Plate
TentKnife, fork, spoon, teaspoon
Check you have tent pegsLigthweight pan set (Trangia)
Cooking oil

Bedding

Sharp knife
Sleeping bagCan opener/bottle opener
Sleeping matPaper towels
Rubbish bags

Lighting – Check batteries!

Washing up liquid
TorchZiplock bags
Spare batteriesDish Cloth
Lantern (lightweight)Tea Towel
Lighter (as in cigarette)Seasoning
Matches (preferably water proof)Tea / Coffee / sugar / milk
Food *

Clothes

Thermos?
Shoes/boots
Trousers

Medical

ShortsFirst Aid Kit
T-shirtsInsect Repellent – Spray
Socks/extra socksSuntan Lotion
Hat/scarf/glovesPocket Tissues
Sweatshirt/jacket/fleeceAnti Bacterial lotion
UnderwearHand wipes
Sleep clothes
Rain gear

Miscellaneous

GaitersMaps/directions
Whistle

Cleaning and Personal Items

Swiss army knife / multitool
Toilet Paper (essential)Compass
SoapGPS
FlannelSunglasses
ShampooBinoculars
Toothpaste and toothbrushCamera
TowelRope/clothes line
DeoderantNotepad/pen
Sunscreen/chapstickPhone/charger/extra battery
Money/ID/credit card/change
Small sewing kit
Scissors
Watch

 

Here are a few tips to minimize the weight you’re carrying:

  1. If you can’t sleep without a pillow, just take a pillowcase and stuff it with spare clothes.
  2. Transfer all liquids into smaller bottles e.g. Shampoo, washing up liquid, sun cream, cooking oil, milk etc.
  3. Just take a few paper towels, not the full roll.
  4. Take 2 torches instead of a torch and lantern. The second torch can be hung from tent ceiling like a lantern.
  5. Use microfibre towels and flannels.

* What food to take depends on how long you’re going for and where you are staying. We can’t cover every option in this list.

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