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First of all, of course, one needs something to carry the equipment in. This can be simple [[fisherman's jacket]] or a [[daypack]] for short hikes, or a full [[backpack]]. | First of all, of course, one needs something to carry the equipment in. This can be simple [[fisherman's jacket]] or a [[daypack]] for short hikes, or a full [[backpack]]. | ||
==Basic equipment== | == Basic equipment == | ||
*[[Pocket knife]], possibly with a tin opener and a saw. | *[[Pocket knife]], possibly with a tin opener and a saw. | ||
*[[Electric torch]] (flashlight) plus spare batteries and bulb | *[[Electric torch]] (flashlight) plus spare batteries and bulb | ||
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*[[Sun cream]] and [[sun glasses]] - may be essential for those who are easily sunburnt, eg fair skinned people who rarely go outside. Especially on snow, water or (to a lesser degree) sand. The reflection of snow can lead to [[snow blindness]]. | *[[Sun cream]] and [[sun glasses]] - may be essential for those who are easily sunburnt, eg fair skinned people who rarely go outside. Especially on snow, water or (to a lesser degree) sand. The reflection of snow can lead to [[snow blindness]]. | ||
==Worth considering== | == Worth considering == | ||
*[[Tent]] and/or [[ground sheet]] - the sheet (plus a rope) can be a simple substitute for a tent. | *[[Tent]] and/or [[ground sheet]] - the sheet (plus a rope) can be a simple substitute for a tent. | ||
*[[Bivvy bag]] or [[space blanket]] - a simple substitute for both a tent and a sleeping bag, mostly to keep out wind and rain. | *[[Bivvy bag]] or [[space blanket]] - a simple substitute for both a tent and a sleeping bag, mostly to keep out wind and rain. | ||
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* Black [[Shoe Polish]] - Can be use as a fuel for fire , gives of a smell that can repel animals , marking and camoflage | * Black [[Shoe Polish]] - Can be use as a fuel for fire , gives of a smell that can repel animals , marking and camoflage | ||
==Special interests== | == Special interests == | ||
*[[Binoculars]] - not only for [[birder]]s | *[[Binoculars]] - not only for [[birder]]s | ||
* | *Camera plus spare batteries and film/memory card | ||
*[[Gaiters]] | *[[Gaiters]] | ||
*[[Ice axe]] | *[[Ice axe]] | ||
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*[[Snow shoes]] | *[[Snow shoes]] | ||
==Sources== | == Sources == | ||
*''The Tropical Traveller'' by [[John Hatt]] | *''The Tropical Traveller'' by [[John Hatt]] | ||
*''Backpacking - One step at a time'' by [[Harvey Manning]] | *''Backpacking - One step at a time'' by [[Harvey Manning]] | ||
==External Links== | == External Links == | ||
*[http://www.mdvaden.com/emergency.shtml M.D. Vaden of Oregon Survival Kit checklist for Hiking] | *[http://www.mdvaden.com/emergency.shtml M.D. Vaden of Oregon Survival Kit checklist for Hiking] | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Ten Essentials]], according to The Mountaineers of Seattle, Washington, USA. | *[[Ten Essentials]], according to The Mountaineers of Seattle, Washington, USA. | ||
*[[Survival kit]] | *[[Survival kit]] | ||
