Lightweight camping kit.

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 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.
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).
Bear spray x2,  (not pepper spray they are different, will need to be obtained on arrival).

       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 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).

       Tents.  (Lightweight short-stay tents).
       Backup tents require a vehicle, not really portable
Quechua 3 Man Pop-Up tent.
Quechua 2 Man Pop-Up tent.
       Lightweight hiking 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 filter, (see safety equipment).

      Winter walking kit.
Goggles, (see also maintenance & spares).
Belay rope, (see also for use with the van).
Harness, (see also for use with the van).
Ice axes & crampons.
Snow shovels, (see also recovery tools).
Backup tent, (see tents).
Emergency Storm Shelter, (Bothy Bag, see tents).
Flares, (in extreme conditions).
GPS (if not already carried).

       Privacy & hygiene.  
Small trawl, paper & lighter.

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued