Lightweight camping kit.

Below are the links to write-ups and reviews on some of the lightweight camping kit, and a few other items we use when traveling with the van, and for our excursions from the van. We have been camping for longer than we had the van so have accumulated quite a bit of kit which bits of that kit we take will vary depending on the planned trip.

For a list of all the items for lightweight camping, planned or under construction (and completed /available) see the General use & Camping kit complete list, 2.
The headings in “Blue” provide a link to related items from all categories & include the items we intend to make, modify, or buy.

The items in “black” are completed, (some with links to more information).
Any items in “mauve” need to be replaced or upgraded or we need more ASAP.
The items in “Green” are almost completed.
The items in “italics (any colour)” are listed in another category, (see links).

 

I will add links to reviews and more information ASAP.

        Safety equipment.
Small first aid kit, (See first aid contents).
Mobile phones, (smartphones usually carried by both of us).
Whistles, x2, (additional to those in satellite first aid kits).
Water filter, (currently taken from home).
Belay rope, (see for use with the van).
Harness & carabiners, (see for use with the van).
Headlamps, x2, (see lighting, portable).
Emergency Storm Shelter, (Bothy Bag, see tents).
Ice axes & crampons, (see winter walking kit).
Snow shovel, (see winter walking kit, & recovery tools).
Deadman snow anchor, (see winter walking kit),
Flares, (in extreme conditions, see winter walking kit).
Re-fillable air horn, (uses tyer pump to reprime, see insect & animal protection).
Bear sprays x2, (not pepper sprays, they are different, see insect & animal protection).
Bear banger kits x2, (in addition to bear spray, see insect & animal protection).

       Communication & Navigation Systems.
Mobile phones, (smartphones usually carried by both of us, see  safety equipment)
Handheld CB radios, (possible on very rare occasions, taken from the van).
Walkie-Talkies, (possibly on very rare occasions, taken from the van).
Long telescopic aerials for the handheld CB’s, (if CB’s are used away from the van).
AA battery packs for the handheld CB’s, (if CB’s are used away from the van).
Compass, (portable).
Digitised maps. (of intended destination on phone, may need to obtain).
Paper maps, (of the intended destination, may need to be obtained).

     Traveling comforts.
An endless supply of sweets.

       Rucksacks.

       Clothing.

       Insect & animal protection.
Midge netting hats, (see for use with the van).
Insect/midge repellent spry, (see first aid & remote travel kits).
Antihistamine, (see first aid & remote travel kits).

       Cooking equipment, (For use away from the van).
Gas, Multi-fuel, or Spirit stoves, (all available, choice will depend on the planned trip).
Sharp knives & cooking utensils, (in addition to those in the van).
Glasses, cups & plates, (in addition to those in the van).
Cutlery, (in addition to those in the van).
Lightweight cooking pots, (in addition to those in the van).
Collapsible bowl.
Folding Buckets 10L, (taken from the van, see Housekeeping).
Water filters, (see safety equipment).

       House-keeping.
Folding Buckets 10L, (taken from the van).

       Tents.  (Lightweight short-stay tents).
Hilleberg Staika 2-man tent.
Vango Spirit 2-man tent.
Emergency Storm Shelter, (Bothy Bag).
     (see also Base camp or longer stay tents.)

      Lighting, (portable).
Petzl pixa 3 headlamps, (from the van when needed).
Petzl tikka xp headlamp, (from the van when needed).
Fenix E12 V2.0  torch, x2  (in satellite first aid kits).
Fenix HM23 V2 headlamp, x2, (1x AA primary cell in snatch bags).

       Sleeping.
Sleeping bags, (down filling).
Thermarest’s.

     Camping furniture.
Tripod folding stool.

      Wild camping.
Water purifying tablets, (additional to those in the first aid kits or snatch bags).
Water filter, (see safety equipment).
Folding hand saw.
Fleece hat & gloves, (if not already available from, Winter walking kit).

      Winter walking kit.
Goggles, (see also maintenance & spares).
Fleece hat & gloves, (+ a spare set each possible in snatch bag).
Belay rope, (see for use with the van).
Harness, (see for use with the van).
Ice axes & crampons.
Snow shovels, (see also recovery tools).
Deadman snow anchor.
Backup tent, (see tents).
Emergency Storm Shelter, (Bothy Bag, see tents).
Flares, (in extreme conditions).
GPS (if not already carried).
Head torch, (see Portable lighting).

       Privacy & hygiene.  
Small trawl, paper & lighter.

 

 

To be continued