GEAR LIST
GEAR LIST
Day trips in bush (each member)
Small pack, Over trousers, Boots (broken in),
Torch, Waterproof parka, Spare fleece or wool jersey, Lunch, Whistle,
Woollen hat and gloves, Shorts, Drink, Matches, Personal First Aid Kit.
Optional: Personal locator beacon.
Leader has in addition:-
Map and compass, First aid kit, Cord and pocket knife, Paper and pencil, Emergency Shelter bag.
Overnight trip in bush (each member)
Woollen hat, Shorts, Wool
socks (2 pairs), Bowl, Water bottle, Personal first aid kit,
Underwear, Tee shirts, Map Compass and survival kit, Sleeping bag liner,
Groundsheet or sleeping mat, Personal medication, Woollen gloves, Boots
(broken in), Waterproof parka,
Torch (& reserve batteries), Whistle, Cord and pocket knife, Long trousers,
Toilet paper, Light over trousers, Fleece or Woollen bush shirt/jersey, Mug,
Knife, fork, spoon, Sleeping bag, Watch, Toilet gear, Towel, Matches in
waterproof container, Pack (approx 70 litres) with plastic liner).
Party Gear
Tent and/or fly, Stove and
fuel, Paper and pencil, Pegs and poles, Polipad, Party first aid kit,
Map, compass and permits, Billies and hooks, Detergent.
Optional Extras
Putties or gaiters, Money, Bathing togs, Camera, film, flash, Pack of cards,
Survival blanket,
Can opener, Rope, Insect repellent, Sleeping bag cover, Light shoes, Axe or
bush knife,
Binoculars, Snow goggles, Handkerchiefs, Sun hat and sunscreen, Lighter,
Mosquito net,
Bush craft manual, scissors, Candle or strips of rubber, Closed cell foam
mat/self inflating mattress, Personal First Aid and Survival Kit, Adhesive
plaster, Pain killers, Sterile pads,
Glucose lollies, Rubber strips, Crepe bandages, Safety pins, Knife, Candle,
Scissors, Sanitary pads, Pencil and paper, Waterproof matches, Pocket knife.
Food Suggestions:
Most people take dehydrated food or commercial freeze dried foods as they are much lighter to carry. All you do then is just add water.
Muesli, Cheesecake mix, Porridge, Muesli bars, Biscuits, Macaroni cheese,
Cheese, Honey, Meat Peas, Sugar, Tea, Dates, Nuts, Salami, Freeze dried
meals, Spaghetti, Custard,
Sardines, Sweets, Scroggin, Eggs, Bread, Jam, Marmite, Potatoes, Beans,
Milk, Coffee, Chocolate, Raisins, Fruit, Onion flakes, Cereals, Refresh,
Dried fruit, Bacon, Rice, Butter/margarine, Peanut butter, Soups, Carrots,
Salt, Milo, Instant pudding, Rice dishes, Prunes, Pikelet mix, Oxo
cubes/seasonings.
A General Food List.
Choose items from the suggested lists.
Mains:
Dehydrated Sweet & Sour Pork mince
& Rice with a sauce (satay for sweet & sour)
Dehydrated mince & Dehydrated potato, mixed herbs, cheese & milk powder
Dehydrated mince & Pasta with sauce in pasta (mushroom, or Spicy Italian)
Continental pasta with dried bacon & extra noodles
Deserts:
Dried Apricots, Instant Custards &
milk powder or instant hot custard (no milk powder needed)
Breakfasts:
Hubbard's fruitful (muesli),
Homemade Muesli, Dried fruits (re hydrated) with nuts & milk, (dried apple is
best), Porridge (Fleming's Apple or Apricot Dream), Bread (soya linseed keeps
the best).
Lunches:
Tararua Biscuits, Savoury Meal
Mates, Tasty cheese, Tomatoes (store in the billy or in a tube)
Vacuum Pack Salami, Soy Linseed Bread, Digestive Biscuits, Margarine, Jam.
Snacks:
Cuppa Soups, Teas, Milo, Scroggin
or mixed nuts (unsalted), Muesli Bars (Mother Earth are best), Power Bars
(team NZ bars are durable), 1- 2 apples per day, fruit drops, chocolate,
Powerade or Replace (Replace sachets from Big Fresh)
Extras:
Salt, Cornflour, (if you add too much water), Milk Powder, Vitamin Pills, Apple or orange per day.
Click here to link to some Handy Recipes.
