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If
you plan to stay with us in the woods or camp sites overnight, you'll
need to do a little more planning. Here is a basic gear list compiled
by the Madeira
Camping Service:
FOR
YOUR FEET
- Boots
a good boot is the perfect balance between comfort and protection,
heavy enough to provide ankle support and a barrier against rough
terrain but light enough that it won't weigh you down. A good fit
is paramount, and breaking in prior to a trip is equally important.
Spend time choosing your boots. It's worth the effort.
- Lightweight
wool or synthetic hiking socks-in summer, lightweight wool or synthetic
blends will keep your feet cooler and less likely to blister than
cotton socks
- Sock
liners to prevent blisters
- Extra
socks
- Gaiters
to prevent dirt and stones from getting in your boots
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FOR
YOUR STOMACH
- Camp
stove
( can be provided by the Madeira Camping
Service )
You can bring a lightweight stove and fuel. Don't always count on
cooking over a campfire.
- Pots
and pans
- Eating,
serving, cooking utensils and potholder
- Sponge
for cleanup
- Mug
and bowl
- Spice
kit
- Biodegradable
soap
- Water
bottles
- Water
filter or purification tablets.
No matter how clear the water looks, don't trust it.
Waterborne micro-organisms can wreak havoc on your gastrointestinal
system.
- 2 -
5 litre water carrier for getting water from a water source to your
campsite
- Food
Take
more than you think you'll need
- Large
stuff sack and 15m of utility cord for bear bagging
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FOR
YOUR EYES
- Sunglasses
and sun hat
- Flashlight
or headlamp (extra batteries)
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FOR
YOUR BACK
- A framepack
internal or external frame depending on the terrain you plan to cross.
As a rule, try not to carry more than one-third of your body weight.
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FOR
YOUR BODY
- The
right clothing for the best and worst-case weather conditions
- Keeping
dry-rain jacket and pants
- Keeping
warm-long underwear and warm layers appropriate to the season. Synthetic
fleece provides the best warmth-to-weight ratio. Leave the cotton
at home. Once wet, cotton offers no warmth.
- Extra
clothing
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FOR
A GOOD NIGHT'S REST
- Shelter
a tent with sealed seams and a rainfly complete with all poles, stakes
and cord
- A ground
cloth to keep you dry and protect your tent floor
- A sleeping
bag with adequate temperature rating and stuff sack.
- A sleeping
pad to protect you from the cold, hard ground
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FOR
YOUR COMFORT AND SAFETY
- Moleskin
to prevent "hot spots" from turning into blisters
- Hand
towel
- Toilet
paper
- A latrine
shovel
- Toiletries
- Camp
footwear
moccasins or sandals
- Insect
repellent
- A candle
lantern
- A whistle
- Sunscreen
- Field
books/hiking guides/maps
Visit the Madeira
Shopping Site for some books that might be of help
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MISCELLANEOUS
- Zip-lock
baggies
- Trash
bags for trash or use as a pack cover or emergency poncho or shelter
- Camera
and film
- Watch
- Binoculars
- Journal
and pencil
- Bandanna
- Playing
cards for rainy evenings
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