Below are some (more to follow ASAP) links to write-ups and reviews on lightweight camping kit and a few other items we use when traveling with the van, for our excursions from the van. which bits of kit are taken 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 thee 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.
Communication & Navigation Systems.
Mobile phone, (smartphones usually carried by both of us, Safety equipment)
Handheld CB radios, (possible on very rear occasions, taken from the van).
Walkie-Talkies, (possibly on very rear 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 obtain).
Rucksacks.
Clothing.
Insect 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.
Multi-fuel stoves.
Gas stoves.
Spirit/meths stoves.
Sharp knives & cooking utensils, (additional to those in the van).
Glasses, cups & plates, (additional to those in the van).
Cutlery, (additional to those in the van).
Water filters, (see safety equipment).
Collapsible bowl.
Lightweight cooking pots, (additional to those in the van).
House-keeping.
Folding Buckets 12L, (taken from the van).
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.
To be continued