Gear

You don't want to pack too much - remember you have to carry it!  But you want to make sure you have all the basics - the rule of thumb is that your pack shouldn't weigh more than 1/3 of your body weight.

Camping Equipment

o backpack, 65L, with rain cover
o tent with necessary accessories
o tent repair kit
o self-inflatable sleeping mat
o sleeping bag (artificial fibre filling)
o trangia gas burner
o 2L of gas
o lighweight pot or pan
o cup, plate, cutlery

First Aid Kit

o rescue/emergency blanket
o antibiotics
o painkillers
o flu & cold medicine
o muscle cream
o sunscreen
o cream for light burns
o insect repellent
o calamine lotion
o tiger balm
o bandaids
o disinfectant spray
o second skin spray/stick
o bandages
o 2 elastic bandages
o 1 tringualar sling
o bodyglide

Accessories

o binoculars
o camera
o sewing repair kit
o knife
o matches/lighter and candle
o 2 lightweight water/drinking bottles
o head- or flashlight
o 20m light rope
o water treatment tablets/drops
o playing cards

** lists from book West Coast Trail, Wolfgang, Winterhoff

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