Outdoor Adventures
When heading on a camping trip, being well-prepared is key. Here's a list of items I always bring along:
- Headlamp
- To navigate in the dark.
- Hammock
- Use the Taut-line hitch for securing the tarp and the Becket hitch for securing the hammock.
- Sleeping Pad
- Adds padding and insulation.
- Sleeping Bag
- For keeping warm.
- Jetboil
- A portable stove for quick cooking and water purification.
- Wooden Spoon
- A lightweight option for stirring meals and eating.
- Sponge
- For keeping your cookware clean.
- Multipurpose Washing Detergent
- Important for cleaning up dishes and yourself.
- Towel
- To dry off and keep things tidy.
- Toilet Paper + Hand Sanitizer
- Hygiene essentials.
- Digging Spoon
- Useful for digging cat holes for waste disposal.
- Toothbrush + Toothpaste
- Maintain oral hygiene.
- Charger + Cable
- Stay powered up when necessary, especially for mobile map access.
- Carabiners
- Handy for hanging bags and boots off the ground.
- Duct Tape
- A versatile fix-all for gear.
- Nalgenes
- Durable water bottle by day and safe hot water bottle by night
- Food
- trail mix + granola bars
- oats
- apples
- bread + rice + pasta
- miso soup packets
- dry-cured sausages
- mac and cheese ration packs
- Merino Wool
- Odour resistant and moisture-wicking base layer.
- Down Jacket
- Essential lightweight insulation.
- Goretex Jacket + Pants
- Waterproof outer layers for unpredictable weather.
- First Aid Kit
- naproxen for pain relief
- acetaminophen to treat fever
- antihistamines
- vaseline lip balm
- gauze pads + badages
- burn gel
- ace bandage in case of an ankle sprain
- tweezers for tick removal
- scissors
- saline solution for wound cleaning
- isopropyl alcohol pads for disinfection
- hemostatic gauze for wound packing
