Steve's Camping Pages - Equipment Lists

Personal Equipment:

Bulk Containers: Backpack           (Big enough to carry everything)
Daypack             (Optional, useful for side-trips or other equipment)
Fannypack         (Best thing for storing all personal/important items)
Stuff Sacks         (To break down items into groups)
Ziploc Baggies   (Cheap waterproofing, bring extras)
Garbage Bags    (Cheap waterproofing, bring extras)
Dry Bags             (More expensive waterproofing)

Clothing: Hiking Boots            (Properly sized and broken in)
Light/Camp Shoes (For walking around camp or in the canoe)
Long Pants                (Cotton/Wool or canvas (no jeans!) 1 or 2 pair)
Short Pants               (Double as swimwear, 1 or 2 pair)
T-Shirts                      (Cotton/Wool, Light colours. 1 for every 3 days)
Long-sleeve Shirts   (Cotton, Poly or Canvas, 1 or 2)
Heavyweight Shirt (Wool/Fleece. For nighttime/early morning warmth)
Underwear                (plan 1 pair/3 days)
Socks                           (1 pair/3 days plus 1 or 2 heavy pairs for hiking)
Bandannas                (Several, very useful)
Hat                              (Broad brimmed to keep off sun and rain)
Sunglasses                 (Get UVA/UVB protection, and Polarized if canoeing)
Rain Gear                   (Jacket and Pants)
Rain Poncho              (Optional, doubles as a groundsheet for sitting on)

Toiletries: Towel                            (Lightweight, fast-drying camp towel)
Face cloth                    (Optional)
Biodegradable Soap ("Campsuds" is excellent)
Toothbrush                  (With cover to protect it)
Toothpaste                   (Travel size)
Comb                             (Optional)
Mirror                           (Plastic or metal, glass is dangerous)
Razor                             (Optional, I don't bother.)
Insect Repellent         (I use something high in DEET)
Sunscreen                    (SPF 25 or better, waterproof!)
Lip Balm                      (Optional)
Tiger Balm                   (Optional, for sore muscles)

Personal Items: Eyeglasses                    (With lanyard, plus extras in hard case)
Contact Lenses            (If you wear them, bring your glasses!)
Contact Solution
Contact Lens Case
Wallet                            (In a waterproof pouch)
Permits                          (With wallet)
Fishing License           (Available where you buy your permit)
Credit Card(s)             (With wallet)
Journal                         (Optional. To write about your trip)
Pencil(s)                        (Optional. Easy to sharpen, will write when wet)
Paperback Book(s)     (Optional. Keep it dry in a ziploc bag)
Camera                          (Optional, remember the batteries for flash pics)
Film                                (Optional. A camera isn't much good without it)
Pocket Knife                 (Swiss Army-type knife)
Pocket Multi-tool        (Optional, sometimes needlenose pliers are nice)
Whistle                          (For signaling, etc.)
Flashlight                      (Reverse the batteries when not in use)
Headlamp                     (For hands-free work in the dark)
Extra Batteries             (It's nice if all your lights use the same kind)
Candle Lantern            (Optional. Watch open flames in the tent!)
Emergency Candle      (Optional)
Light Stick(s)                (Optional. Chemical light sources)
Matches/Lighter          (In waterproof case)
Toilet Paper                   (Rip out the core, store in ziploc bags)
Fishing Rod                   (Optional. Telescoping, or packable rod)
Fishing Reel                   (Optional. Small, lightweight reel)
Fishing Tackle               (Optional. A small assortment in their own box)

Sustenance/Kitchen Equipment

Stove                        (A good 1-burner stove, I like; Coleman Peak I)
Stove base              (A 9"x9" piece of 1/4" plywood covered in duct tape, to help
                                   even out uneven ground.)
Fuel Bottle             (For liquid fuel, be sure it's fuel approved!)
Fuel Funnel           (For spill-free refueling)
Extra fuel               (Propane or Naphtha depending on your stove)
Matches                  (In waterproof case)
Butane Lighter      (In case your matches fail)
Nesting Cook Set (I like 3 pots; 3l, 2l, 1l, lids double as pans)
Frying Pan              (Optional. Teflon coated aluminum is best)
Backpacker Oven (Optional. For baking on the trail)
Insulated Mug       (1/person, keeps your tea or hot chocolate hot)
"Chow Set"              (1/person; Knife, Fork, Spoon)
Lexan Plate             (1/person, optional)
Lexan Bowl             (1/person, optional. I solo and eat out of the pot)
Dish Cloth               (Cloth to wash your dishes, J-Cloths are fine)
Dish Towel              (Something to dry your dishes, a dry J-Cloth)
Dish Soap                (Biodegradable! "CampSuds" will work)
Teflon Scrubber     (To clean up those mistakes)
Camping Grill         (Optional. I don't use one)
Tin Foil                     (Optional. Pack it out!)
Fillet Knife               (Optional. Thin, sharp blade to fillet fish, etc.)
Nalgene Bottle        (1 litre/1 quart size, 1/person for drink mixes)
Canteen                    (2 litre/2 quart size, 1/person for on the trail)
Water Bag                (5 litre/1 gallon, collapsible, optional)
Water Filter or        (Purify your water! 1 or 2 per group)
Water Purification Tablets (Iodine tablets, 1 or 2 bottles/group)
Food                           (1 ea/person/day, your food intake will vary)
Breakfast                   (Optional, see below)
Lunch                         (Optional, I combine breakfast/lunch usually)
Dinner                        (Plan your menu in advance)
Snacks                        (Optional. GORP, Meal Replacement Bars)
Cold Drink Mix        (2 pkgs./person/day. Tang, Gatorade, etc.)
Hot Drink Mix         (Optional. Use your own judgment)

Transportation/Navigation

Canoe (Kayak)     (If you're canoeing (kayaking))
Paddle                   (1/person, plus 1 extra per boat)
PFD [lifejacket]   (Always wear an approved lifejacket on the water!)
Bailing Jug           (The top half of a bleach bottle works)
Compass                (A real compass, not one off of a "Rambo" knife)
Map                        (A current map of the area you're raveling)
Topo Maps            (More detailed maps (See Resources Page))
Hiking Staff          (Helps spread your weight out when hiking, really!)

Emergency Equipment

Note:
This equipment should be close at hand at all times, preferably on your person, or readily available in the top of your pack. I keep most of these items, including a smaller First Aid kit in a fanny pack that I wear most of the time. Also, if you're camping in a group, make sure your campmates are aware of the location of the First Aid Kit.

In your Fanny Pack;
Matches/Lighter             (In a waterproof case)
Firestarter Kit                  (magnesium starter and tinder in waterproof case)
Map/Compass                 (In a waterproof case)
Whistle/Mirror               (For signaling for help)
Pocket Knife                     (Swiss Army type)
Wallet/Permits                (In a waterproof case)
Flashlight                          (Some small light source, Lightstick)
Emergency Tube Tent    (Small and light plastic emergency shelter)
Parachute Cord 25'         (Several uses)
First Aid Kit                      (A smaller version of below)
Iodine Tablets                  (To purify water)
Meal Replacement Bar (2 or 3, just in case)

First Aid Kit:
Read a good book on this subject or, preferably, take a First Aid course before going. Also see Book References.

This list is a comglamaration of several lists from several books, I usually carry most of these items in my kit, depending on when I last restocked it. Exceptions would be the Anakit and the scalpel, as they're just too dangerous to carry around, in my mind.

Check and restock your First Aid Kit before you go!

Band-Aids                        (Assorted sizes for small cuts, knuckles, etc.)
Moleskin                          (To cover/cushion blisters and hot spots)
Secondskin                      (For burns and blisters)
Gauze Pads                      (Assorted sizes, depends on the job)
Gauze Roll                       (1" or 2" width to hold bandages in place, etc.)
Adhesive Tape                (1/2" width is best)
Butterfly Bandages        (To hold wounds closed)
Triangular Bandages    (2 or 3 for tourniquets, slings, etc.)
Elastic Bandages            (With clips, 3"-4" width to support sprains, etc.)
Compression Bandage (For large wounds)
Tampon(s)                       (For packing large, bleeding wounds)
Alcohol Wipes                 (Disinfect wounds, etc.)
Sting Stop Wipes            (Stops itching, soothes bites)
Iodine Prep Pads             (To clean and disinfect small wounds)
First Aid Cream               (Medicated cream to stop infections)
Burn Cream                      (Sooth sunburns, scalding, etc.)
Anbesol                              (For colesores, toothaches, etc.)
Wire-mesh Splint            (For fingers)
Tongue Depressors         (Cheap splint for small bones)
Surgical Scissors             (Obvious)
Tweezers                           (To remove splinters, etc.)
Locking Hemostat(s)     (A locking clamp device)
Bulb Syringe                    (For irrigating wounds)
Thermometer                   (In protective case)
#10 Scalpel                       (Be VERY careful, you could cause more damage)
#10 Blades                        (In protective wrapping)
Safety Pins                        (Several sizes, have many uses)
Nail Clippers                    (Obvious)
Crazy Glue                        (For quick wound closure. Keep away from eyes!)
Handi-Wipes                   (Quick way to clean skin)
Latex Gloves                     (To prevent the transfer of liquids or infection)
Tylenol or ASA                 (For pain)
Imodium                           (For diarrhea)
Laxative                             (For constipation)
Antihistamine                  (For allergies)
Antacid                              (For bad cooking)
Multivitamins                  (To keep your vitamin intake up, I use 1-A-Day)
Anakit**                             (For anaphylactic shock, allergic to bee stings?)
                                             (**Dangerous! Consult your doctor first!)

Repair Kit:
For quick and dirty in-field repairs of most equipment you should have a variety of the following items;

Seam Sealer                      (For patching seams, gluing patches)
Canvas Patch                    (For holes in tent wall)
Vinyl Patch                        (For holes in tarp, air mattress, etc.)
Plastic Screen Patch       (For holes in your no-see-um screen in tent)
Aluminum Pole Sleeve   (To repair broken tent poles)
Pole Shock-Cording        (To re-string tent poles)
Duct Tape                          (Magic tape with many uses, tear out the core)
Snap-on Grommets         (Optional, if you tear your tarp or fly)
Sewing Kit                         (For repairs in clothing, etc.)
Stove Repair Kit               (Comes with the stove; if not, buy one!)
Waxed Nylon Thread     (Heavy thread for canvas, backpacks, etc.)
Heavy Gauge Needle       (For use with waxed nylon thread)
Stove Wire                         (Several uses, medium gauge wire)
Leather Shoelaces           (Optional. For shoes, if nothing else)
Parachute Cord                (Several uses, including shoelaces)
Cord Locks                        (Optional, replace broken ones on pack or stuff sacks)
Nylon Strap Buckles       (Fix broken compression straps, etc.)
Carabiners                        (Can be rigged as pulleys, etc.)
Crazy Glue                        (Several uses, including First Aid)
Clevis Pins                         (Optional. For use on external frame packs)
Folding Multi-Tool         (Includes pliers, wire cutters, etc.)
Knife Sharpener              (Keep your knives sharp, dull is dangerous)