Check List
This Quick List and Detailed Check List can be used for hiking, camping and outdoor activities. Print it and use it to help pack for your next trip.
| CLOTHING | |
Sun hat |
Socks (Woolen) & sock liner |
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Hiking shoes |
Extra shoe laces |
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Spare light shoes / Sandals |
Thermal Underwear |
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Insulation layers(wool or fleece) |
Swim wear |
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Rain & wind gear |
Tracksuit |
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Shorts, T-shirts |
Long sleeve shirt & pants |
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Jacket & pants or Poncho (Rain Gear) |
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| BACKPACK | |
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Backpack
(Proper fit crucial) |
Extra lash straps |
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Waterproof
sac-liner |
Daypack
/ Fanny pack |
| SHELTER & SLEEPING | |
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Tent with flysheet, stakes & poles |
Spare stakes |
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Sleeping bag (Proper temp. rating) |
Extra tie-down cord |
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Light compact Pillow & Mattress |
Sleeping bag liner |
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Ground sheet (Not sleeping in a tent) |
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| THE ESSENTIALS | |
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Map, compass & money |
Knife / Sewing kit |
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Waterproof matches & fire starter |
Small torch & extra batteries |
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Insect repellent & / or netting |
Canteen or Water Bottle |
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Medication First Aid kit |
Whistle / Flares |
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Extra prescription glasses or contacts |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | |
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Necessary licenses & permits |
Camera & extra film |
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Hiking guides Notebook & pencil |
Binoculars |
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Waterproof dry bag (Survival bag) for crossing rivers |
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| KITCHEN | |
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Stove & fuel/gas |
Spare fuel/gas cylinder |
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Biodegradable soap & dish towel |
Tin opener |
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Pots Mug, bowl, plate & utensils |
Lantern / Candles / Matches |
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Water purification tablets or filter |
Garbage bag |
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Large stuff sack (hang rubbish in trees) |
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| FOOD | |
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Coffee / tea / sugar / milk powder |
Spices & salt |
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Precooked or instant oats |
Pasta & sauce |
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Cheese wedges & butter |
Dehydrated food |
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Tuna / Viennas / Dried meat (Biltong) |
Instant coldrink powder |
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Energy bars, Dried fruit & Nuts |
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| TOILETRIES | |
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Toothbrush & toothpaste |
Toilet
paper |
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Biodegradable soap, shampoo, etc. |
Deodorant |
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Face cloth & Towel |
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| FIRST AID KIT | |
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Headache tablets |
Imodium (stomach) |
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Eye drops |
Sun Screen & Sun block |
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Plasters |
Vaseline |
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Lipbalm |
Scissors |
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Mercurochrome (disinfectant) |
"Space" Blanket |
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Anti-inflammatory balm (muscular pain) |
Whistle for emergencies |
Below is detailed list of possible things to pack on a 3 day hike, where possible approximate weight has been used.
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Items
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Optional
|
Official
Trails
|
Wilderness
|
Winter
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| CLOTHING | ||||
| Anorak |
*
|
*
|
*
|
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| Shell Jacket and/or Windproof |
*
|
*
|
*
|
|
| Swimming Clothes |
*
|
*
|
*
|
|
| Sneakers |
*
|
190g
|
190g
|
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| Gloves |
*
|
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| Polartec Shirt or similar |
*
|
*
|
*
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| Hat |
*
|
*
|
*
|
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| Shorts |
*
|
*
|
*
|
|
| Long Pants and/or Polartec Longs |
*
|
*
|
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| Underwear and/or Thermals |
200g
|
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| Hankie |
*
|
|||
| Sleeping Clothes |
*
|
*
|
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| Sox (Thick) |
150g
|
150g
|
150g
|
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| Sox (Thin) |
120g
|
120g
|
120g
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| Correct Hiking Boots |
750g
|
750g
|
1200g
|
|
| Gaiters |
*
|
*
|
*
|
|
| Track Suit and/or Polartec |
*
|
500g
|
700g
|
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| T-shirts |
150g
|
150g
|
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| Polartec Midlayer |
*
|
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| FOOD STUFF | ||||
| Cup |
*
|
35g
|
35g
|
35g
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| Tin Opener |
*
|
10g
|
10g
|
10g
|
| Plate |
75g
|
75g
|
75g
|
|
| Gas or Fuel |
190g
|
190g
|
190g
|
|
| Pots |
400g
|
400g
|
400g
|
|
| Knife |
50g
|
50g
|
50g
|
|
| Emergency Rations |
250g
|
250g
|
250g
|
|
| Pot Scraper |
*
|
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| Food |
2550g
|
2550g
|
2550g
|
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| Stove |
500g
|
500g
|
500g
|
|
| Stove and/or Pot Grip |
*
|
25g
|
25g
|
25g
|
| Dish Cloth & Soap |
80g
|
80g
|
80g
|
|
| Lighter |
25g
|
25g
|
25g
|
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| Water Bottle 2L |
*
|
*
|
*
|
|
| MEDICAL | ||||
| First Aid Kit |
250g
|
250g
|
250g
|
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| Sun Glasses |
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
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| Water Purifier |
*
|
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| Two Emergency Blankets |
*
|
*
|
*
|
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| Insect Repellent |
*
|
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| Sting Go |
*
|
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| Foot Care Kit |
*
|
*
|
*
|
|
| Sun Protection (Lotion & Lip Balm) |
85g
|
85g
|
85g
|
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| Emergency Whistle |
15g
|
15g
|
15g
|
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| Extra Batteries (Especially in Winter) |
*
|
*
|
*
|
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| MISCELLANEOUS | ||||
| Camera |
*
|
|||
| Film |
*
|
|||
| Torch |
110g
|
110g
|
110g
|
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| Fishing Tackle |
*
|
*
|
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| Alti Meter |
*
|
|||
| GPS |
*
|
|||
| Compass |
*
|
*
|
*
|
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| Maps |
20g
|
20g
|
20g
|
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| Permits |
10g
|
10g
|
10g
|
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| Pencil & Note Book |
*
|
*
|
*
|
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| Candles |
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
|
| Backpack |
1800g
|
1800g
|
1800g
|
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| Rubbish Bags |
20g
|
20g
|
20g
|
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| Binoculars |
*
|
*
|
*
|
*
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| RAIN GEAR | ||||
| Jacket |
*
|
*
|
*
|
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| Long Pants |
*
|
*
|
*
|
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| Poncho |
*
|
*
|
*
|
|
| Backpack Cover |
*
|
25g
|
25g
|
|
| COVER | ||||
| Survival Bag |
*
|
*
|
||
| Tent |
*
|
*
|
*
|
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| Sleeping Bag |
1800g
|
1800g
|
1800g
|
|
| Small Cushion |
*
|
250g
|
250g
|
250g
|
| Compact Mattress |
*
|
*
|
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| TOILETRIES | ||||
| Towel |
*
|
210g
|
210g
|
210g
|
| Brush |
*
|
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| Biodegradable Soap |
75g
|
75g
|
75g
|
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| Shaving Gear |
*
|
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| Mirror (An old CD, handy for Emergencies) |
*
|
*
|
*
|
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| Tooth Paste |
*
|
*
|
*
|
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| Tooth Brush |
*
|
20g
|
20g
|
20g
|
| Roll Toilet Paper |
65g
|
65g
|
65g
|
NOTES: These lists should act as guides only. It's advisable to have a qualified first aider, trained for emergencies and in the proper use of medicine with you on your trip.
Updated Mon, 24 September, 2001 http://www.rocksport.co.za