A poncho or bivi bag.Fire lighting equipmentWater and grubA hatchet and a saw equipped sak
My usual load on a day walk is:Waterproof jacketWaterproof trousersFleece jacketHatGloves (2 pairs in winter)First Aid KitSurvival Bivvy bagMapCompassGPSTorchVic HuntsmanVic SpiritSignalling whistleLightsticksFiresteelParacordAll of this is contained in a 35+8 litre Berghaus Freeflow rucksack, with a Source hydration bladder.Most of the time, I will also have my MSR Pocket Rocket stove. I just prefer a fresh brew.
I'm going with a flask rather than a stove this time, but I do understand the desire to have a fresh cuppa. Good list though and pretty much what I've got looked out. Good to know I'm not being paranoid and over packing.
Mobile phone and pennies for a Beer then a taxi ride home
OK so my packing list is as follows:Waterproof jacket/trousers/mittsfleecegloveshatsurvival bivvi bagtorch (iTP SA2) plus spare eneloopsfirst aid kitmap & compasscamera20' of 3mm cordmonocular sunglasses (ever the optimist )Fire starting kitflat roll of duct tapeVacuum flaskfoodVic ForresterwhistleAs I'll be setting off and arriving straight back at the hostel I'm unconvinced about taking changes of clothes with me. BTW for those interested here's where I'll be staying: http://www.syha.org.uk/hostels/highlands/corrour_station_house.aspx
I don't see a signalling mirror on anyones list?
What do you have in your fire starting kit?I've got a firesteel, cotton wool, matches and a lighter.@50ft-trad How do you find the Jetboil?I've seen one in action and it looks awesome. I'll probably get one at some point but at the minute by gas stove works well After getting my bag soaked for the second Sunday in a row I invested in rucksack raincover for £5. Can't wait to test it
what are some good not cost the earth water proof for hiking? will any old fleece do? you can tell i dont hike much...