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- A Fleece Jacket
A warm middle layer that dries quickly and still warms when damp.
- Air mattress
A comfortable air mattress for car camping. Check the fit in your tent.
- Air pump
A pump for air mattress, inflatables and boats. Electric ones save effort.
- Avalanche probe
After the transceiver search, the probe pinpoints a buried person. Everyone carries their own in their backpack.
- Avalanche shovel
A sturdy metal shovel is what gets a buried person out quickly. It goes in your backpack with the transceiver and probe.
- Avalanche transceiver
Everyone in the group wears one, switched to send, under the jacket. Check the batteries and do a group check before every tour; practise the search.
- Axe or hammer
For knocking in tent pegs and splitting firewood.
- Base Layer Shirts
Quick-drying shirts that wick sweat away and keep you warm when you stop.
- Blankets
Extra blankets for cold nights or as an underlay.
- Climbing skins
Skins stick to the base and stop you sliding back on the ascent. They must be cut to your skis; keep the glue clean and dry.
- Compass
A compass helps you find your way when the phone has no signal or battery. Learn how to use it first.
- Cookset, dishes and cutlery
A light set of pots, plates, cups and cutlery for cooking and eating outdoors.
- Cool box
Keeps drinks and food cool at the beach or campsite.
- Drinking Bottles
Refillable bottles for water on the go. Bring enough for everyone on longer tours.
- Dust pan
A small dustpan and brush to keep the tent clean.
- Extra stakes
Extra tent pegs for storms or hard ground.
- Fire starter
Fire starters that work when wood is damp.
- Folding chairs
Light folding chairs for the beach, campsite or riverside.
- Fuel
Gas or fuel for your stove. Buy it at your destination if you fly.
- Ground cloth/tarp
A groundsheet or tarp protects your tent floor and gives shelter at the campsite.
- Hand Saw
A folding saw for firewood or clearing branches.
- Headlamp
Keeps your hands free in the tent, on the trail and at the campsite. Take spare batteries.
- Ice packs
Freeze them the night before to keep your cool box cold for longer.
- Insect Protection
Spray or lotion against mosquitoes and ticks for days outdoors; treated clothing helps on long tours.
- Light Jacket
A light jacket for wind and cool mornings, easy to stuff into a backpack.
- Long Johns
A warm base layer under ski or hiking trousers.
- Map of Local Area
A paper map of the area works without battery or signal.
- Mat for tent entrance
A mat in front of the tent keeps sand and dirt out.
- Matches or lighter
Matches in a waterproof box or a lighter, for stove and campfire. Check fire bans first.
- Nylon cord
Strong cord for washing lines, tarps and repairs.