{"id":9376,"date":"2021-03-08T14:26:20","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T14:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=9376"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:27:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:27:28","slug":"complete-review-job-list-2-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?page_id=9376","title":{"rendered":"General use & Camping kit complete list, 2."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There is no set order for the jobs; they will be completed when the opportunity arises, or as necessity & money dictate, so their status is liable to change.
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The headings \u201cin Blue\u201d<\/span> provide links to related items from all categories.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Items in \u201cgrey\u201d<\/span> are still to-do.
Items in \u201citalics <\/em>any colour<\/em>\u201d<\/em><\/span> are listed in another category. (see links).<\/span><\/strong>
Items in \u201cmauve\u201d<\/span> need to be fixed, replaced, or upgraded, or we need more ASAP.<\/strong>
Items in \u201cbrown\u201d<\/span> are under construction.<\/strong>
Items in \u201cGreen\u201d<\/span> are almost completed or on order.<\/strong>
Items in \u201cblack\u201d completed & added to the (reviews section)<\/a>.
Items in \u201cstrike through <\/del><\/em>any colour<\/em><\/del>\u201d<\/em><\/span>  are removed or no longer used.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For use with the van.<\/span>
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        Heating, Cooling & Ventilation.<\/a>
<\/span><\/em>Thermal screens for windows. (to fit between planned roller blinds & glass).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Portable gas heater<\/a>. (The sliding door must be open when used).<\/span><\/span>
<\/em>Portable electric fan heater<\/a>. (requires 240V power<\/span><\/span> supply or Inverter<\/a><\/span>).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
<\/span><\/span><\/em>240V mains night heater<\/a>. (damp & frost prevention at home, see long-term protection<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Small 240V dehumidifier<\/a>. (for use when parked at home, <\/span><\/em>see long-term protection<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

       Driving aids.<\/a><\/span>
Printed speed conversion sheets<\/a>, (mph \u2013 kph \u2013 mph).
Automatically re-settable checklist.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Safety equipment<\/a>
<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>      Permanently fitted.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/em>Fire extinguishers<\/a>.<\/span><\/span> (must be available quickly).<\/span><\/strong>
CO2 smoke detectors.<\/span> (need replacing).<\/span><\/strong>
Retracting three-point inertia-reel seatbelts in the back of the van. <\/em><\/span>(see bodywork<\/a>).
<\/em>Engine bay, fire suppressant system. (needs fitting ASAP, <\/em><\/span>(see long-term protection<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong>
High-level rear brake lights.<\/span> (see lighting<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
High-level LED hazard lights front & back.<\/span> (see lighting<\/a>).
Spacers for rear light clusters. <\/span><\/em>(see bodywork<\/a>).
<\/em>Additional, separately wired air horns.<\/span> (see <\/em>Electrics<\/a>).
<\/em>Hi-vis reflective stripes on sides<\/a>.<\/span> (black in daylight,  see personalisation<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Hi-vis reflective stripes. on the front, back & wing mirrors<\/span>. (see personalisation<\/a>).
360\u00b0 camera system.<\/span> (see wild camping<\/a>).
<\/em>UV water sterilisers. <\/span>(under consideration).<\/span><\/strong>
Proximity, alert.<\/span> (<\/em>see insect & animal protection<\/a>).
Trip Alarm \/ electric fence, wire & posts<\/span>, (see insect & animal protection<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span><\/strong>     For use with the van<\/span>
<\/em>Glass windscreen breaker, Seatbelt cutter.<\/span>
First Aid Kit<\/a> permanently in the van.<\/span>  (contents<\/a> should be available quickly).<\/span><\/strong>
Small portable (satellite) first aid kits<\/span><\/a>. (contents<\/a>, for use with or away from the van).<\/span><\/strong>
Emergency snatch bags<\/a>.<\/span> (contents<\/a> should be available quickly<\/strong>).<\/span>
<\/strong><\/em>Mobile phone x2.<\/span> (with satellite GPS, dual sim,  & internet connection).
<\/em>Satellite phone.<\/span> (under consideration, will need short-term hire).<\/span><\/strong>
Tablet or laptop computer & Charging system,<\/span> (Digitised manuals, maps & Wi-Fi).<\/span><\/strong>
        Digitised first aid manuals.<\/span> (on tablet or laptop & mobile phone).
        Digitised maps.<\/span> (on tablet or laptop & mobile phone).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
        Digitised maintenance manuals.<\/span> (on tablet or laptop computer).<\/span><\/strong>
        Digitised running maintenance schedule.<\/span> (on tablet or laptop computer).<\/span><\/strong>
        Digitised automatically re-settable checklist.<\/span> (on tablet or laptop computer).<\/span><\/strong>
Remote travel & extended care kit.<\/span> (See first aid page for contents<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Water filters<\/a>.<\/span> (see wild-camping<\/a>).
Water purifying tablets.<\/span> (see wild-camping<\/a>).
<\/em>Reflective warning triangles.<\/span>  ( should be available quickly).<\/span><\/strong>
LED reflective warning triangles. <\/span> (should be available quickly).<\/span><\/strong>
Hi-vis jackets<\/a>.<\/span> (should be available quickly, a legal requirement in some countries).<\/span><\/strong>
LED headlamps & torches.<\/span> <\/em>(see portable lighting<\/a>).
<\/em>Overalls.<\/span> (taken from home, see maintenance & spares<\/a><\/em>).
<\/em>Leather gloves<\/a>.<\/span> (x4  see maintenance & spares<\/a> + recovery tools<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Goggles.<\/span> (see maintenance & spares<\/a><\/em> & recovery tools<\/a>).
<\/em>Hand cleaner.<\/span> (see maintenance & spares<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Inflatable life jacket<\/a>. <\/span>(Need a second jacket, see for use with the van<\/a>).
<\/em>Wading pole.<\/span> (Himalayan walking stick, see off-road additions<\/a>).
Waders chest hig<\/a>h.<\/span> (see for use with the van<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Belay rope<\/a>.<\/span> (see for use with the van<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Harness <\/em>& carabiners<\/a>.<\/span> (see for use with the van<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span><\/strong>Backup tent<\/a>.<\/span><\/em> (or mountain shelter, see tents<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Emergency Storm Shelter<\/a>.<\/span> (Bothy Bag, see tents<\/a>).
Ice axe & Crampons.<\/span> (winter walking kit<\/a>, see lightweight camping kit<\/a>).<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
Snow shovel<\/a>.<\/span>(<\/a>see lightweight camping kit<\/a>,  <\/em>winter walking kit<\/a>, <\/em>& recovery tools<\/a>).
Flares.<\/span> (In extreme conditions, see <\/em>winter walking kit<\/a>).
<\/em>Portable proximity, alert, or trip Alarm. <\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>(see Insect & animal protection<\/a>).<\/strong><\/span>
<\/em>Re-fillable air horn<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong> (uses the tyer pump to re-prime<\/em>, <\/em>see <\/em>insect & animal protection<\/em><\/a>).
<\/em>Bear Bangers \/ Screamers.<\/span> (bear spray alternative, see insect & animal protection<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>
Bear spray x2.<\/span> (not pepper sprays, they are different, <\/em>see <\/em>insect & animal protection<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span>).<\/em><\/p>\n

       Communication & Navigation systems.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em><\/strong><\/span>Smartphones, GPS-enabled. (usually in pocket, see <\/span><\/strong>safety equipment<\/a>).
<\/strong><\/span><\/em>Satellite phone<\/span>.<\/span> (under consideration, will need short-term hire, <\/span><\/strong>see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong>
<\/em>Handheld CB radios (x2) and charger<\/a>, ( multiple power source options).
<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Interchangeable short & long CB aerials. (for use with CB’S away from the van).<\/span><\/strong>
Aerial mount & cable for the top of the flagpole.<\/span><\/strong>
Magnetic base Aerial. <\/span>(Portable for use in other vehicles).<\/span><\/strong>
Walkie-talkies<\/a>, (limited range, smaller than CB\u2019s, runs on AA cells).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
AA batterer packs for the handheld CB\u2019s. (for use with CB\u2019S away from the van).
<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tablet or laptop computer & Charging system, (<\/span><\/span>maps & Wi-Fi, see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/em><\/span>
GPS, additional to the fixed sat nav in the van, (currently using phones).<\/span>
GPS receiver for tablet or laptop.<\/span>
Digitised maps.<\/span> (of the<\/span><\/span> intended destination).
<\/span><\/span>Paper maps.<\/span> (sheet &\/or books of the intended destination).
<\/span> Compass. (portable, additional to those in the emergency snatch bags). <\/a><\/span>
<\/em>Map book, overlay sheets, markers & acetone wipes.   
<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

       Travelling comforts.<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
Portable gas heater<\/em><\/a>. (see Heating, Cooling & Ventilation<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Portable electric fan heater<\/a>. (see Heating, Cooling & Ventilation<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
3000W\/ 6000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter<\/a>.<\/span> (see Wild camping<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/em>
<\/span>Camping seats. (See camping furniture<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Camping table. (See camping furniture<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em>
Sun shield to fit on the side of the van.<\/span> (opposite the awning).<\/span><\/strong>
Suspended side table.<\/span> (using the panel for waterproofing the side door or sand ladders).<\/span><\/strong>
High-power LED head torches.<\/span> (caving lights).<\/span>
<\/a>LED head torches.<\/span>
<\/a>Levelling wedges<\/span><\/a> x2.<\/span> (need storage rack).<\/span><\/strong>
Plastic post and chain link fence.
Fire pits, stoves, & BBQs<\/em><\/a>. (See camping furniture<\/a><\/span><\/em>).<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span>
<\/a>    Flat-pack fire pit<\/a>. (MK1)<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
    Flat-pack fire pit\/stove MK 2<\/a>.<\/span> (under construction).<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
    Flat-pack fire pit\/stove MK 3.<\/span> (titanium, under consideration).
<\/span>    Round fire pit & tripod.<\/a><\/strong><\/em>
    <\/strong>Altra light fire pit.<\/strong><\/a><\/em>
Electric bikes.<\/span> (under consideration).<\/span><\/strong>
An endless supply of sweets.<\/span>
<\/em>      See also items in the toys <\/a><\/span>section.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

       Of road addition.<\/a><\/span>
<\/em>Second spare wheel<\/a>.<\/span> (need carrier,<\/span> see swing-out arms<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Inflatable life jackets x2<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span> (need a second jacket).<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Belay rope<\/a>. <\/span><\/strong>(see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/strong>
<\/span>Harness & carabiners<\/a>. <\/strong><\/em>(see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/strong>
<\/em><\/span>Wadding pole.<\/span> (Himalayan walking stick).<\/span>
<\/strong>Waders chest high<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.
Inflatable life jackets<\/a>. (see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/span>
<\/strong>Leather gloves<\/a>.<\/span>
         (see also recovery kit<\/a>).<\/span><\/span>
<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

       S<\/span>torage.<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span>
Spare fuel containers<\/a>. (see recovery kit).<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>
Seat-back storage for front seats. (configurable & detachable).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Twin swing-out arms<\/a>. (also in external).<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>
4 bar roof rack<\/a>. (also in external).<\/span>
Water storage containers.<\/a> (6 x 12L, see cooking equipment<\/a>).<\/span>
12L storage containers.<\/span> (for when water containers are not used under the back seat).<\/span>
<\/strong><\/em>Dry bags<\/a>.<\/strong> (for use in roof boxes).<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

       Twin swing-out arm attachments.<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/span>
Spare wheels<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> (need a carrier for the second wheel).  <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>
Go-westy wheel carrier mount<\/a>.<\/span><\/del> (x1 available).<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>
Modified wheel carrier mounts<\/a>.<\/span> (x2 so wheels face the other way).<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>
Storage containers to fit inside the spare wheel hub recesses.<\/strong><\/em><\/span>
Spare wheel covers with logos<\/a>. (UV protection for the tyres, see personalisation<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>
              1 spare wheel cover with bat logo<\/a>.<\/span> (for use with a single spare wheel).<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>
              <\/span>2 spare wheel covers<\/span><\/a><\/em> with cat’s<\/span> eyes<\/a>.<\/span> (for use when both spare wheels are fitted).<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Space saver spare wheel. (for local trips only, under consideration).<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>Storage boxes x1<\/a>. (may be replaced).<\/span><\/strong>
Fold-out trays x2.<\/a><\/strong>
Half-depth fold-out trays x2. (under consideration).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Storage boxes to fit on the fold-out trays. (under consideration).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Storage boxes to fit half-depth fold-out trays. (under consideration).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Storage between the arm & van for pop-up loo tent. (possibly canvas).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Storage between the arm & van for bivvy loo<\/a>. (possibly canvas).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Storage boxes to fit on the fold-out trays. (under consideration).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Flagpole.<\/a><\/span> (fixed on the near side).
<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>      <\/span>Locking clips for the flag pole.<\/span> (should secure the light string as well).
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em>Bat kite for the flagpole<\/a>. (see personalisation<\/a>).<\/span>
Bat logo flag for the flagpole<\/a>. (see personalisation<\/a>).<\/span>
Union flag for the flagpole<\/a>. (see personalisation<\/a>).
<\/span><\/strong>    <\/span><\/strong><\/em>Aerial mount & cable for the top of the flagpole. <\/strong>( see communication & Systems<\/a>).<\/strong><\/span><\/em>
<\/span>Telescopic pole. (fixed on the driver’s si<\/span>de<\/span><\/span>, possibly second on the near side).<\/span><\/strong>
     Wind turbine generator to mount on the telescopic pole. (see wild camping<\/a>).<\/span>
     Remote control video camera to mount on the telescopic pole. (see wild camping<\/a>).
<\/span><\/strong>     Flag pole to mount on the telescopic pole. (see personalisation<\/a>).
<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>    Light string for the telescopic pole & flag pole. (see personalisation<\/a>).<\/span><\/span>
<\/span><\/strong>    LED light for the top of the <\/span>telescopic pole & flag pole.<\/span> (see personalisation<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong>
<\/em>Bike rack. <\/em>(under consideration).<\/em><\/span>

        Roof rack attachments.<\/a><\/span><\/em>
Roof boxes <\/a>(2).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Fixed wind-out awning.<\/a>
<\/span>Extensions for awning support poles. (to fit planned recessed awning pole mounts).
<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Awning side & end panels. (under consideration).
Pipe storage box.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Under-slung ladder rack & ladder.<\/a><\/span>
<\/strong><\/span>Under-slung sand ladder racks &  <\/span>sand ladders<\/span><\/a><\/em>.
Twin 60W solar panels on the front of the rack.<\/span> <\/em>(see wild camping<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Additional<\/span> solar panels.<\/span> (possible on the awning, roof rack, or roof boxes).
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>Solar water heater.<\/span> (dependent on space, under consideration, see wild camping<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Central walkway boards. <\/em>(possibly some of the recovery waffle boards<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
LED lighting under the awning. (see lighting<\/a>).<\/span>
LED light bar on the front of the roof rack.<\/span> (see lighting<\/a>).<\/span>
LED floodlights on each side at the rear.<\/span> (see lighting<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

       insect & animal protection<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>
LED hanging lights with UV bug killer.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
Solar UV bug killers<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span>
Bug bat<\/a>.
<\/strong><\/span>Midge netting hats.<\/strong>
Midge repellent spry, (see first aid & remote travel kits<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/strong>
Antihistamine, (see first aid & remote travel kits<\/span><\/a>).
Portable proximity, alert, or trip Alarm.<\/span>
Re-fillable air horn<\/a>, (uses tyer pump to reprime).
Bear Bangers \/ Screamers,<\/span> (possible alternative to bear spray, under consideration).
Bear spray x2,<\/span> (not pepper sprays, they are different).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

       Cooking equipment.<\/a><\/span>
<\/em>Sharp knives & cooking utensils, (permanently in the van).<\/span><\/span>
Glasses, cups & plates, (possibly plastic, permanently in the van).<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Cutlery,<\/span> (permanently in the van).
<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Bottle opener, (permanently in the van).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Water storage containers,<\/a> (6 x 12L).<\/span>
Freezer box.<\/a>
Insulated cool bags.<\/span><\/a>
<\/strong><\/span>Gas stoves, (twin burner with grill, used in larger tents).<\/span><\/strong>
Bat logo on glasses<\/em><\/strong>, cups, & plates, (See personalisation<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong>
<\/em>Collapsible oven,<\/span> (for a candle, BBQ,  gas, or diesel hob).
<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Folding Buckets 20L, (see Housekeeping<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
Fire pits, stoves, & BBQs<\/a>.
<\/a>    Flat-pack fire pit.<\/a> (MK1)
    <\/span>Flat-pack fire pit\/stove MK 2.<\/span><\/a> (under construction).<\/span>
    Flat-pack fire pit\/stove MK 3.<\/span> (titanium, under consideration).<\/span>
    Round fire pit & tripod.<\/a>
    Altra light fire pit.<\/a>
Water filters<\/a>.
UV water sterilizers, (under consideration).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Lightweight cooking pots.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

   Housekeeping.<\/a><\/em><\/span>
<\/em>Poles line & pegs for a standalone washing line.
Washing line to fit on the side of the van,<\/span> (possibly 2).<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Dustpan & brush.<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
<\/em>Vacuum cleaner, (requires charging facilities).<\/span><\/span>
<\/em><\/strong><\/span>Jet wash,<\/strong> (cleaning caving kit & van, requires charging facilities).
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Windscreen, mirrors & glass kit<\/a>.
<\/em><\/a>        Windscreen Squeegee<\/a>, (see W, M &G kit).<\/span>
        Windscreen Squeegee, (soft plastic scraper, <\/span><\/em>see W, M &G kit<\/em><\/span>).<\/span>
        Windscreen Squeegee, (foam, <\/span><\/em>see W, M &G kit<\/em>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
        Windscreen microfiber demist pad, (see W, M &G kit).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
        Windscreen de-icer, (dependent on destination or time of year, see W, M &G kit).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
        Windscreen Ice Scraper (see W, M &G kit).<\/span><\/strong>
<\/em>Folding Buckets 20L x2.<\/strong>
Folding Buckets 12L x2.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/em>B<\/em>ase camp or longer stay tents<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span>
<\/em>    Long stay.
<\/em><\/span>Oz-Tent RV5, <\/a>(Winter poled tent, modular, large, drive-away panel to be constructed).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Drive-away air-frame tent,<\/a> (large 5.10x3M, no longer used to be sold).<\/span><\/strong>
Drive-away air-frame tent,<\/a> (medium 3x3M<\/span><\/span>, no longer used to be sold).<\/span><\/strong>
Winter tent, poled<\/a>,<\/span><\/del> (scraped, damaged beyond repair).
<\/span><\/em>Tunnel tent poled, (large 5.5 x 3M replacement for above<\/em>).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Events & group camping,<\/strong>
<\/em><\/span>Gazebo<\/a>, (large heavy-duty 4.5m x 3m, if needed).<\/span><\/strong>
Drive-away gazebo side panel<\/span> (under construction).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

   Travelling on our own, or events.<\/span>
<\/em>Wind out awning,<\/a> fixed to the van. (see roof rack attachments<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/strong>
Awning side panels,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

   Smaller tents that require a vehicle.<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Quechua 3 Man Pop-Up tent. (used for extra accommodation or the car).<\/span><\/strong>
Quechua 2 Man Pop-Up tent. (used for extra accommodation or the car).<\/span><\/strong>
Other Pop-Up tents. (sometimes used to save our spot on a campsite).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

   <\/strong><\/span>Wild camping.<\/span>
<\/em>Loo tent, pop-up, (short stay and no woods). \":lol:\"<\/span><\/strong>
Loo tent with poles, (longer stay with the grandkids).
<\/span><\/strong>
        see also  Backup tents<\/a>, <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

     Lighting, (portable<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em><\/strong><\/span>High-powered LED headlamps, fixed to helmets, (our main caving lights).<\/span><\/span>
       Rude Nora 4 headlamp, x2, (twin 18650 3.7v max, + USB charger).<\/span>
       Fenix HM23 V2 backup headlamp, x2 (single AA 1.5v, 1.5v max?).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

LED headlamps & torches<\/em><\/span>  (lights for use camping, with or away from the van).<\/span>
       Fenix HP25R V2.0  headlamp, (Single 21700 3.7v, USB chargeable).<\/span>
<\/em><\/strong>       Chinese\u2019s unbranded LED headlamp, x2 (Single 18650 3.7v, USB chargeable).<\/span>
       Petzl pixa 3 headlamp, x2 (2x AA 1.5v, 3v max).<\/span><\/em>
       Petzl tikk<\/em>a <\/em><\/strong>xp <\/strong>headlamp<\/strong>, x4 (old 3x AAA 1.5v, 4.5v max).<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Single Primary AA torches,<\/span> (in first aid kits).<\/strong>
       Fenix E12 V1.0  torch,  x2 (single AA 1.5v, 1.5v max? in van first aid kits<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
       Fenix E12 V2.0  torch, x2 (single AA 1.5v, 1.5v max? in part 1 satellite first aid kits<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
       Fenix HM23 V2 headlamp, x2, ( in basic & part 2 satellite first aid kits<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

LED area\/floodlights,<\/span> (for use with the van).<\/span>
      High-power rechargeable floodlight<\/span>, (requires charging facilities, see recovery tools<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em><\/strong>      <\/strong><\/em>USB rechargeable LED hanging light + UV bug killer, x2.<\/strong><\/em><\/a>
      USB  rechargeable floodlight, x2.
<\/em>      Inspection lamp<\/a>, (magnetic & USB rechargeable, (see safety equipment<\/a>).
      LED top lights for the flag poles,<\/span> (van location from a distance, seepersonalisation<\/a>).
      Light string for the telescopic pole & or flag pole,<\/span> (see personalisation<\/a>).
      USB  rechargeable filming lights<\/a>. ( see toys<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Power supply.<\/span>
      Charging systems for portable tool batteries in the van, (12v, see electrics<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
      USB charging point in the van, (1.5v, @ up to 3A, see electrics<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Batteries<\/span>.
      Li-ion portable tool batteries<\/em>.
<\/span>      Li-ion 21700 cells 3.7v, regulated, (21750).<\/span><\/em>
      Li-ion 18650 twin cells 3.7v, unregulated.
      Li-ion 18650 cells 3.7v, regulated.<\/em>
      Li-ion  AA cells 1.5v, regulated.
      Li-ion  AAA cells 1.5v, regulated.<\/em>
      Ni-mh AA cells 1.2v, unregulated.<\/em>
      Primary AA cells 1.5v, unregulated.<\/em>
      Primary AAA cells 1.5v, <\/em>unregulated.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n


<\/em><\/a>     Sleeping<\/a>.<\/span>
<\/em>Sleeping bags, synthetic filling.<\/span>
Sleeping bags, down filling,<\/span> (see lightweight camping).<\/span><\/em>
Square ended down sleeping bags, (under consideration).<\/span>
Thermarest\u2019s, <\/em>(see lightweight camping).<\/span>
<\/em>Pillows<\/span>.<\/span>
<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      <\/em>Camping furniture<\/em>.<\/a><\/span>
C<\/a>amping Chairs<\/a>, (may replace).<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Camping tables<\/a>, <\/span>(may replace).<\/span>
Suspended side table. (using the panel for waterproofing the side door).
Suspended side table.<\/span> (using the sand ladders).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

       Wild camping<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span>
      Fixed<\/span><\/em>.
Twin 60W solar panels on the front of the rack.
<\/span><\/span><\/span>Fixed additional solar panels,<\/span> (possibly on the awning, or the roof boxes).<\/span><\/strong>
Lithium battery system. (see electrics<\/a>).<\/span><\/span>
<\/em><\/strong>3000W\/ 6000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span>
<\/span>Wind turbine,<\/span> (to mount on the telescopic pole).
<\/span>Solar water heater,<\/span> (roof-mounted, dependent on space, under consideration).<\/span><\/strong>
Water filter<\/a>,<\/span> (see safety equipment<\/a>).
<\/span><\/strong>Shower system,<\/strong> (see privacy & hygiene)<\/a>
<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>Charging systems for portable batteries,<\/span> (12v & USB, see electrics<\/a>).<\/em>
<\/em><\/span>360\u00b0 motion detection system,<\/span> (linked to lights, cameras,  alarm, or all 3 as required).<\/span><\/strong>
360\u00b0 floodlight system,<\/span> (linked to motion detection, cameras, alarm, or all 3).<\/strong><\/span>
360\u00b0 camera system.<\/span> (linked to motion detection, lights, alarm, or all 3).<\/strong><\/span>
Shower system,<\/span> (see privacy & hygiene)<\/a>.
<\/em>UV water sterilizers,<\/span> (under consideration, see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
Pump from the water heater to an external shower head.<\/strong><\/span>
Proximity, alert,  <\/em><\/span>(permanently fitted see insect & animal protection<\/a>).
<\/em>Trip Alarm \/ electric fence, <\/em><\/span>(permanent connection see insect & animal protection<\/a>).
<\/em>Electric fence,<\/span> (permanent connection, see insect & animal protection<\/a>).
<\/em>Electrified van,<\/span> (see insect & animal protection<\/a>).<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n


<\/span>     For use with the van.<\/span>
<\/em>Wind turbine,<\/span> (to mount on the telescopic pole).<\/span><\/strong>
Free-standing additional solar panels.<\/strong><\/span>
Remote control video camera,<\/span> (to mount the telescopic pole).<\/span><\/strong>
Small Pick & shovel<\/a>, entrenching tool, (normally stored in the van, <\/a>see recovery kit.<\/a><\/em>).<\/span><\/strong>
Water filter<\/a>. (see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Axe or bill hook,<\/span> (log splitting).<\/span><\/strong>
Folding hand or bow saw.<\/strong>
Electric fence,<\/span> (see insect & animal protection<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
Chainsaw\/pole saw, (see recovery kit.<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Reciprocating saw, (may replace chain saw, <\/span><\/span>see recovery kit<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong>).<\/strong><\/span>
<\/em><\/span>Portable floodlight,<\/span>  (see recovery kit.<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
<\/em>Leather gloves<\/a>, (see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Goggles, (see safety equipment<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Portable proximity, alert, or trip Alarm,<\/span> <\/em>(see insect & animal protection<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

       Privacy & Hygiene.<\/span><\/em><\/a>
<\/strong><\/span>UV water sterilizers,<\/span> (under consideration, see safety equipment<\/a><\/em>).<\/span><\/strong>
Curtain surround for the open tailgate,<\/span> (shower cubical).<\/span><\/strong>
Recessed r<\/em><\/span>oller blinds on all windows,<\/span> (to replace curtains, <\/em>see bodywork<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>The Portaloo seat,<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/del> (now replaced).<\/strong>
CarpLife Bivvy Loo<\/a>, <\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong>(and accoutrements).
<\/strong><\/span>Loo tent, pop-up,<\/span> (see tents<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>Loo tent, with poles, (see tents<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Entrenching tool<\/a>,<\/span> (normally stored in the van, <\/em>see recovery tools<\/a><\/em>).
<\/em>Awning side panels, <\/span><\/span>(see tents<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Shower system,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    <\/em>Long-term protection.<\/span><\/a>
<\/em><\/strong><\/span>Small dehumidifiers<\/a>, (for use when parked at home, requires 240v power supply).<\/span><\/strong>
240v mains night heater<\/a>, (short-term damp and frost prevention when parked at home).<\/span><\/strong>
Road wheel covers, (UV protection for the tyres when parked at home).<\/span><\/strong>
Spare wheel cov<\/a><\/em>ers with logos<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, (<\/span><\/strong>see twin swing-out arm attachments).<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
<\/em>Sand screen for windows & lights.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    <\/em> Personalisation.<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/span>
Bat logo on glasses, cups, & plates.
<\/span><\/span>Flagpole<\/a>, (see attachments for the swing-out arms<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Bat kite for the flagpole<\/a>.<\/strong>
Bat logo flag for the flagpole.<\/strong><\/a>
Union flag for the flagpole<\/a>.
80-90 club flag, (need to get ASAP).<\/span><\/span>
<\/strong>Spare wheel cover with bat logo<\/span><\/a> x1,<\/span> (for use with single spare wheel).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Spare wheel covers with cat’s eyes x2,<\/span> (for use when both spare wheels are fitted).<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Flags with bat logo for the tops of telescopic pole & flag pole.<\/strong>
LED light string for the telescopic pole & flag pole.
LED light for the top of the telescopic pole & flag pole.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lightweight camping kit.<\/u><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u>
<\/u><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

       Safety equipment.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>
Small first aid kit,<\/span> <\/em>(<\/em><\/a>See <\/em>first aid page for contents).
<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/span>Whistles, x2<\/em>, (additional to those in satellite first aid kits<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Water filter<\/a>, <\/em>(see wild camping).<\/a><\/span>
<\/em>Belay rope<\/a>, (taken from the van, <\/span><\/em>see safety equipment<\/a><\/em><\/span>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Harness<\/a>, x2, <\/em>(taken from the van, see safety equipment<\/a><\/span><\/em>).<\/span>
<\/em>Headlamps, x2, (see <\/span>lighting, portable<\/span><\/a><\/em>.
<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span>Compass, (portable).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Ice axes<\/a>, (winter walking kit).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Crampons<\/a>, (winter walking kit).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Snow shovel<\/a>, (winter walking kit, <\/span><\/em>see also recovery tools<\/a>).
Portable proximity, alert, or trip Alarm, (see Insect & animal protection<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Bear spray x2,<\/span> (not pepper spray they are different).<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

   <\/em><\/span>Communication & Navigation systems.<\/a>
<\/span><\/em><\/span>Mobile phones, (smartphones usually carried by both of us)<\/span>
Handheld CB radios<\/a>, (possible on rear occasions, taken from the van).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Walkie-Talkies<\/a>, (possible on rare occasions, taken from the van).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Long telescopic aerials for <\/em>the handheld <\/em>CB\u2019s, (if CB\u2019s are used away from the van).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
AA battery packs for <\/em>the handheld <\/em>CB\u2019s, (if CB\u2019s are used away from the van).
<\/span><\/em>Compass, (portable).<\/span><\/strong>
Digitised maps. (of intended destination on Phone).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Paper maps, (of intended destination).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Rucksacks.<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Clothing.<\/span>
<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
      Insect & animal protection.<\/a>
<\/span><\/u><\/em><\/span>Midge netting hats.<\/em><\/strong>
Midge repellent spry, (see first aid & remote travel kits<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Antihistamine, (see <\/a>first aid & remote travel kits<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

<\/u>      Cooking equipment.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>
Multi-fuel stoves<\/a>.
<\/span>Gas stoves, (single burner lightweight).<\/span><\/strong>
Spirit\/meths stoves.<\/strong>
Sharp knives & cooking utensils,<\/span> (additional to those <\/em>in the van).<\/span><\/strong>
Glasses, cups & plates, (additional to those <\/em>in the van).<\/span><\/strong>
Cutlery,<\/span> (additional to those <\/em>in the van).<\/span><\/strong>
Water filters<\/a>, (see safety equipment<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Collapsible bowl.
Folding Buckets 12L, (see Housekeeping<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Lightweight cooking pots,<\/span> (additional to those <\/em>in the van).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

     <\/strong> Housekeeping.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/em>Lightweight & backup tents<\/em><\/a>.
<\/strong><\/span>Hilleberg Staika 2-man tent<\/a>.
<\/em>Vango Spirit 2-man tent.<\/em><\/a><\/strong>
Quechua 2 Man Pop-Up tent.<\/strong>
Quechua 3 Man Pop-Up tent.<\/strong>
Emergency Storm Shelter, (Bothy Bag).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

     Lighting, (portable<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
<\/em>       Petzl pixa 3 headlamps, (from the van when needed).<\/span>
       Petzl tikka xp headlamp, (from the van when needed).<\/span>
       Fenix E12 V2.0  torch,  (in satellite first aid kits).<\/span><\/em>
<\/strong><\/p>\n

     <\/span>Sleeping<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Sleeping bags, down-filled.<\/span><\/strong>
Thermarest\u2019s.
Pillows.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

     Camping furniture<\/em>.<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
Tripod folding stool<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

      Wild camping.<\/a><\/span>
Water filter<\/a>, <\/em><\/span>(see safety equipment<\/a>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Winter walking kit<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Emergency Storm Shelter, (Bothy Bag, see tents<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Ice axes.
Crampons<\/a>.<\/strong>
Snow shovel<\/a>, (see also recovery tools<\/a>).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

     Privacy & Hygiene.<\/a>
<\/span><\/em><\/span>Small trawl, paper & lighter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      <\/strong>Traveling comforts.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Safety equipment.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Most items in this list are covered in other categories.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

         Permanently fitted.
<\/span><\/em>First Aid Kit<\/a> permanently in the van,<\/span> (<\/a>See first aid page for contents<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Fire extinguisher, (old, needs replacing,  must be available quickly).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
CO2 smoke detectors, (need replacing).
<\/span><\/span>UV water sterilizers, (under consideration).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Three-point seat belts in the back of the van,<\/span> (<\/span><\/em>see bodywork<\/a>).
<\/em><\/span>Automatic fire suppressant system in the engine bay, <\/em>(see long-term protection<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em><\/span>High-level rear brake lights,<\/span> (see lighting<\/a>).<\/span>
High-level LED hazard lights front & back,<\/span> (see lighting<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Additional, separately wired air horns.
Hi-vis reflective stripes, on sides<\/a>, (black in daylight, see personalisation<\/a>).<\/span>
Hi-vis reflective stripes, on front back & wing mirrors, (see personalisation<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>360\u00b0 camera system.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      For use with the van<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong>
Emergency snatch bags.<\/a>
        Small (portable satellite) first aid kit<\/a>, (<\/a>stored in snatch bags, see contents<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/span>         Passport (outside the UK)<\/span> and paperwork, (original or copies in both bags).<\/span><\/strong>
        Emergency contact numbers, (hard copies in both bags).<\/span><\/strong>
        Mobile phone, GPS enabled<\/em>, (if not in pocket).<\/span><\/strong>
        Money & credit cards, (if not in pocket).<\/span><\/strong>
        Small first aid kit, (See first aid page for contents<\/a>).<\/em> <\/span><\/strong>
        Water purifying tablets, (in addition to those ones in the first aid kit)
        <\/span>Compass, (portable).<\/span><\/strong>
        Sun blocker.<\/strong>
        Insect repellent.<\/strong>
        Fleece hat & gloves.<\/strong>
        Sun hat.<\/strong>
Digitised first aid manuals.<\/span><\/strong>
Water filters<\/a>.
<\/em>Reflective warning triangles,  (should be available quickly).
LED r<\/span><\/span><\/span>eflective warning triangles, <\/span> (should be available quickly).<\/span><\/strong>
Hi-vis jackets<\/a>, (should be available quickly).<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
Overalls,<\/span> (see maintenance & spares<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Leather gloves<\/a>, (see maintenance & spares<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Goggles, (see maintenance & spares<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
Hand cleaner, (see maintenance & spares<\/a>).<\/span><\/em>
Inflatable life jacket<\/a>, (see for use with the van<\/a><\/span>).<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Wadding pole,<\/span> (Himalayan walking stick).<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Belay rope<\/a>, (see for use with the van<\/a><\/span>).<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Harness & carabiners<\/span><\/span><\/a>,<\/span> (see for use with the van<\/a>).<\/em><\/span>
<\/span>Whistles, x2, (additional to those in satellite first aid kits<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Waders chest high<\/a>, (see for use with the van<\/a><\/span>).<\/span><\/em>
<\/span>Backup tent, (see tents<\/a>).<\/span>
<\/em>Emergency Storm Shelter, (Bothy Bag, see tents<\/a>).
<\/span><\/em>Ice axes, (winter walking kit, see lightweight camping kit<\/a>).<\/span><\/em><\/strong>
Crampons, (winter walking kit, <\/span><\/em>see lightweight camping kit<\/a><\/em>).<\/em><\/span><\/strong>
Snow shovels<\/a>, (winter walking kit, <\/span><\/em>see lightweight camping kit<\/a><\/em><\/span>).
<\/span><\/em>Portable proximity, alert, or trip Alarm, (see Insect & animal protection<\/a>).
<\/span><\/span><\/em>Re-fillable air horn<\/a>,<\/span> (uses tyer pump to reprime<\/span><\/em>, <\/em>see <\/em>insect & animal protection<\/em><\/a><\/span>).<\/span>
<\/em>Bear Bangers \/ Screamers,<\/span> (alternative to bear spray, see insect & animal protection<\/a>).<\/span>
Bear spray x2, (not pepper spray they are different, see insect & animal protection<\/a>).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Work in progress.<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

 <\/p>\n

Permanently fitted or available complete list, 1.<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
       Mechanical and electrics.
       External.
       Internal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

General use & Camping kit complete list, 2.<\/strong><\/span>
        For use with the van.
        Lightweight camping kit.
        Safety equipment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 Maintenance, spares & recovery complete list, 3. <\/a><\/strong><\/span>
        Maintenance & spares.
        Basic tool kit.
        Recovery kit.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tools & spares for home, & longer trips complete list 4.<\/a><\/span>
          Additional, tools & spares for longer trips.
          Van Specific Tools.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Trip planning & logistics list 5.<\/a><\/span>
          Our essentials list.
          Traveling checklists.
          First aid & insect protection.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Toys, follies & workshop complete list, 6.<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
          Toys
          Follies.
          Second van, (Still to get).<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Serves schedule & electrics complete list 7.<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
          Serves schedule.<\/strong>
          Electric connections by use & fuses.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Future complete list, 8.<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
           Long-term plans for the Beast.<\/strong>
           The possible future.<\/strong>
           Pipe dreams.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Custom kit & second van complete list, 9. <\/a><\/span>
            Custom Tools.
            Custom Kit & Equipment.
            Workshop tools.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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