KIT LIST - Wild Camping
This should act as a guide for what is recommended for those booked on to one of our wild camping adventures. (Those looking for a day walk kit list, this can be found on the acknowledgement of risk)
‘Guide’, being the important word, as you may not need every item, but some will just make your trip that little bit more comfortable.
If buying or borrowing/hiring equipment (10% discount for all Boot Up Adventures members at www.outdoorhire.co.uk) it’s all about striking a balance between weight and comfort. Therefore your kit should be as light weight as possible, but not to the extent that you’re compromising comfort.
We have years of experience in using this kit and have provided our recommendations to kit we have used ourselves. In some instances we have provided a cheaper option as well as the most recommended. This cheaper option is also recommended but might be heavier or not be quite as good, in terms of quality and features.
Please contact the office for any further help and assistance.
Tent
Lightweight and compact that can be carried in or on your rucksack
Pillow
Preferably a compact inflatable one. Non inflatable are more comfy, but are much heaver.
Sleeping Mat
For more comfort and warmth, carry a mat to lie under your sleeping bag. Either a roll mat or a self-inflating one.
Therm-a-Rest Unisex’s NeoAir Xlite WingLock Ultralight Camping pad
Water Bottle
Water Bottle – and/or hydration bladder. You might want to use water purification tablets as well.
Osprey Hydration Bladder 2.5L
WATER TO GO Guaranteed Leakproof Filter Water Bottle with replaceable 3 Stage Filter
Bowl
Bowl – and mug, knife, fork and spoon. Matches and lighter.
GSI Outdoors 20 fl. oz. Ultralight Nesting Bowl and Mug
Navaris Titanium Camping Cutlery Set
Toiletries
Toilet paper, sanitising gel, toothbrush and paste, sun lotion, midge spray and/or net.
Avon SKIN SO SOFT Mosquito Insect Repellent
Water Wipes Worlds Purest Baby Wipes – 60s
Rucksack
50-60L in size. Comfortable, with a waterproof cover, capable of carrying everything you need inside. (some designs will allow you to attach some kit, like your tent for instance, to the outside).
First Aid
Your Mountain Leader will carry a more comprehensive first aid kit, so just ensure bring your own medication and possibly some pain killers and (Compeed) blister plasters.
Stove
Compact and reliable. Our Mountain Leader can provide hot for those wishing to not take a stove, but you will need to ensure you ONLY purchase freeze dried meals.
Footwear
Tough, quality walking boots with ankle support. If buying a new pair, always try on and seek advice from an outdoor retail specialist and walk in them prior to your adventure to ensure they are ‘worn in’.
Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX (Women)
Clothing
Regular walking gear for each day … trousers, Waterproof jacket, waterproof over trousers, technical base layer T-Shirt, mid-layer fleece, technical walking socks (fresh socks each day is advisable), to reduce the risk of blisters, gloves, wholly hat.
Also, consider ‘tent wear’ … what you’ll sleep in. Consider bringing thermals.
In general, have spares of some of your clothing in case you get very wet.
Berghaus Women’s Hillwalker Interactive Shell Interactive Gore
Walking Poles
With the extra weight you’ll be carrying each day, in your rucksack, walking poles, when used properly, have a massive beneficial impact on helping you up ascents and easing the pressure and risk of injury to your (knee) joints on the way down.
Leki Micro Vario Carbon Hiking Poles
TheFitLife Hiking Walking Trekking Poles
Dry Bags
Very Important to keep some kit, like clothes, dry; different sizes and colours enables you to pack in a more organised manner, making access to your kit efficient and stress free.
Lifeventure Ultralight Dry Bags
Lomo 3 Pack Lightweight Roll Top Dry Bags
Food
We do not provide any food on our wild camping adventures, we must all carry our own. You can purchase an array of meals tailored and packaged for wild camping at most outdoor stores. Boot Up Adventures members can receive a 10% discount if ordering online at basecampfood.com
Expedition Foods Beef Stroganoff with Rice 1000kcal
Summit to Eat Pasta Bolognaise 742kcal
