Because
it's easy to overlook items when packing gear for a weekend tramp, this checklist will help you with the essentials. Print this page and keep it handy as a suggested minimum list. Note that rainwear and warm
clothing should always be carried, whatever the season. This list is by no means appropriate for all conditions.
Pack Snow foam or Thermarest Plastic Pack liner Waterproof jacket e.g. Goretex
Waterproof trousers + gaiters 1 pair worn-in sturdy walking boots Shorts (nylon recommended) 2 x polypropylene or wool tops 1 pair of longjohns Wool jersey or fleece jacket 2 pairs socks Sun hat/sun glasses Wool gloves/mittens and wool hat
1 pair sand shoes/jandals Spare underwear
Knife, spoon, bowl, mug Torch with spare batteries and bulb Camera and film Waterproof matches or a lighter Map and compass Water bottle - minimum 1L preferable Hut tickets Toilet paper Personal first aid kit and toiletries Ground sheet
Sleeping bag
Ice axe and crampons as appropriate Cell phone (for party emergency only)
Flys or tents, billies, cookers and group first aid kits will be arranged by your trip leader for communal use.
Do NOT bring
Alcohol – unless specified by the trip leader.
Cotton clothing i.e. jeans – they offer no insulation when wet.
Glass containers – they will cause damage if they break and are also heavy
Recommended Personal First Aid Kit
Strapping tape Sticking plasters Blister patches or 'Second Skin'
Paracetamol or Aspirin
Stronger pain relief e.g. Cataflam Antihistamines for stings Whistle Needle Vaseline for rash Iodine tablets to sterilise water Personal medication if trip is delayed Diastop for diarrhea
On longer trips e.g. Easter/Christmas it is useful for someone in the party to carry a 5-day course of antibiotics e.g. Augmentin - good for skin infections, infected cuts,
Infected blisters from being in wet boots etc.
Suggested Weekend Food
2 Breakfasts These should be sustaining, e.g. porridge or
Hubbards muesli
with milk powder. Honey and bananas provide excellent natural energy source.
2 Lunches Pita bread, bread or rolls, salami, peanut butter, cheese, jam, Maritime etc. with alfalfa, tomatoes and fruit.
1 Dinner This is normally a communal meal. Your trip leader will advise you what to bring.
Nibbles Biscuits, scroggin, chocolate, dried or fresh Fruit, muesli bars, power bars.
Drinks Tea bags, coffee, juice sachets, Milo, soup etc.
