Below are the links to write-ups and reviews on some of the lightweight camping kits, and a few other items we use when travelling with the van, and for our excursions from the van. We have been camping for longer than we have had the van, so we have accumulated quite a bit of kit which bits of that kit we take will vary depending on the planned trip.<\/p>\n
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.<\/a><\/span> The items in \u201cblack\u201d are completed. (some with links to more information).<\/span>
\n<\/em><\/strong>The headings in \u201cBlue<\/span>\u201d provide a link to related items from all categories & include the items we intend to make, modify, or buy.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
\nAny items in \u201cmauve<\/span>\u201d need to be replaced or upgraded, or we need more ASAP.
\n<\/strong>The items in \u201cGreen<\/span>\u201d are almost completed.<\/strong>
\nThe items in \u201citalics (any colour)<\/em><\/span>\u201d are listed in another category. (see links).<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/h4>\n
I will add links to reviews and more information ASAP.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
Safety equipment.<\/a>
\n<\/span>Small first aid kit<\/a>. (Portable kit parts 1 & 2, See first aid contents<\/a>).
\nEmergency snatch bags<\/a>. (<\/span><\/em>see <\/em>safety equipment<\/a><\/em><\/span>).<\/span>
\n<\/em>Mobile phones. (smartphones are usually carried by both of us<\/span><\/em>).<\/span>
\n<\/em>Whistles, x2<\/em>. (additional to those in satellite first aid kits).
\n<\/em><\/span>Water filter<\/a>. (see for use with the van<\/a> & wild camping<\/a>).<\/span>
\n<\/em>Belay rope<\/a>. (see for use with the van<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/em>& <\/em><\/span> off-road addition<\/a>).<\/span>
\n<\/em>Harness <\/em>& carabiners<\/a>. (see for use with the van<\/a> & <\/span><\/em> off-road addition<\/a>).<\/span>
\n<\/em>Headlamps, x2. (<\/a>see lighting, portable<\/a>).
\n<\/span>Emergency Storm Shelter. (Bothy Bag, see tents<\/a>).
\n<\/span><\/em>Universal Snow & ice grips for boots or Shoes.<\/em><\/span> (see <\/span>Winter walking kit)<\/a>.<\/span>
\n<\/em>Ice axes & crampons<\/a>. (see winter walking kit<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
\nSnow shovel<\/a>. (see winter walking kit<\/a>, & recovery tools<\/a>).
\n<\/span><\/em>Deadman snow anchor. (see <\/span><\/em>winter walking kit<\/a>),<\/span><\/em>
\n<\/em><\/span>Flares.<\/span> (In extreme conditions, see <\/span><\/em>winter walking kit<\/a>).<\/em><\/span>
\n<\/em>Re-fillable air horn<\/a>. (uses tyer pump to reprime<\/span><\/em>, <\/em>see <\/em>insect & animal protection<\/em><\/a>).<\/em><\/span>
\n<\/em>Bear sprays x2.<\/span> (not pepper sprays, they are different, <\/span><\/em>see <\/em>insect & animal protection<\/em><\/a><\/span>).<\/span>
\n<\/em>Bear banger kits x2.<\/span> (in addition to bear spray, <\/span><\/em>see <\/em>insect & animal protection<\/em><\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n Communication & Navigation Systems.<\/a>
\n<\/span>Mobile phones. (smartphones are usually carried by both of us, see <\/span><\/em>safety equipment<\/a><\/em><\/span>)
\n<\/span>Handheld CB radios<\/a>. (possible on very rare occasions, taken from the van).<\/span><\/em>
\nLong telescopic aerials for <\/em>the handheld <\/em>CB’s. (if CBs are used away from the van).<\/span><\/em>
\nAA battery packs for <\/em>the handheld <\/em>CB’s. (if CBs are used away from the van).
\n<\/span><\/em>Walkie-Talkies<\/a>. (possibly on very rare occasions, taken from the van).<\/span>
\n<\/em>Compass. (portable).<\/span>
\nDigitised maps.<\/span> (of the intended destination on the phone, may need to obtain).<\/span><\/em>
\nPaper maps.<\/span> (of the intended destination, <\/span><\/em>may need to be obtained<\/em>).<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n Travelling comforts<\/a>.<\/span>
\nAn endless supply of sweets.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n Rucksacks.
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\n Clothing.
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\n Insect & animal protection.<\/a><\/em><\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/em>Midge netting<\/span> hats<\/span>.<\/span> (see for use with the van<\/a>).
\n<\/span><\/em>Insect\/m<\/em>idge repellent spray. (see first aid & remote travel kits<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
\nAntihistamine.<\/span> (see first aid & remote travel kits<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n Cooking equipment<\/a>, (<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>For use away from the van<\/em>).<\/span>
\nGas, Multi-fuel, or Spirit stoves. (all available, choice will depend on the planned trip).<\/span>
\nSharp knives & cooking utensils.<\/span> (in addition to those in the van).<\/span>
\nPlastic Glasses, cups & plates. (in addition to those in the van).<\/span>
\nCutlery. (in addition to those in the van).<\/span>
\n<\/span>Lightweight cooking pots. (in addition to those in the van).<\/span>
\nCollapsible bowl.
\nFolding Buckets 10L. (<\/span><\/em>taken from the van, <\/em>see Housekeeping<\/a>).
\n<\/em><\/span>Water filters<\/a>. (see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n House-keeping.<\/a>
\n<\/span>Folding Buckets 10L, (taken from the van).
\n<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n Tents.<\/a><\/span><\/em> <\/span>(Lightweight short-stay tents<\/em><\/a>).<\/span><\/span>
\nHilleberg Staika 2-man tent<\/a>.
\n<\/em>Vango Spirit 2-man tent.<\/em><\/a>
\nEmergency Storm Shelter. (Bothy Bag).<\/span>
\n (see also Base camp or longer stay tents<\/a>.)<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n Lighting<\/a>. (portable).<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Petzl Pixa 3 headlamps. (from the van when needed).<\/span>
\nPetzl Tikka XP headlamp. (from the van when needed).<\/span>
\nFenix E12 V2.0 torch, x2 (in satellite first aid kits<\/a>).
\nFenix HM23 V2 headlamp, x2,<\/span> (1x AA primary cell in snatch bags<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n Sleeping.<\/a>
\n<\/span>Sleeping bags. (down filling<\/em>).<\/span>
\nThermarest\u2019s.<\/h4>\n