Hiking Checklist.md

Hiking Checklist

A highly subjective list of the items you may need on a simple camping trip.

Disclaimers:

• This is not a necessary or sufficient list. Me (/who/histrio) used it for self-examination, to avoid forgetting even basic items.
• Some items are optional for the weather or time of year.
• It was written for me and will likely not take into account your personal preferences. However, corrections and additions are strongly welcomed.
• English is not my native language. But I'll try.

Navigation

What will help you get to where you need. And back.

• paper map
• compass
• gps-navigator*

Communication

• phone
• walkie talkie

Illumination

What will help in the dark.

• flashlight (headlamp, hand-held)
• lamp (led, gas)
• chemical light source

Documents

• any ID (laminated copy)
• medical insurance
• certificates for knives
• tickets
• permits and passes
• namecard in a backpack
• wallet
• stash separated from a wallet

Bivouac

What will give you to move on.

• tent (hammock)
• sleeping pad
• sleeping bag
• gas stove
• axe (saw)
• fire ignitions (lighter, vacuum-packed matches, tinder / birch, plexiglass)
• bowler (cook pot)
• metal cable / campfire tripod

Food

What gives energy.

• water
• nuts + dried fruits
• chocolate
• salt
• tea brew (tea bags, large leaf)
• kissel

Clothes

• insoles
• raincoat
• change of socks
• change of underpants
• balaclava
• gaiter
• mosquito hat
• warm sweater with neck (comes in handy even in the summer)
• headgear (bandana, Panama, shemagh)
• camp slippers
• swimming suit

First Aid

• dressings
  • adhesive plaster (bactericidal, patches)
  • bandage
  • sterile cotton wool
  • elastic bandage
• disinfection
  • miramistin / chlorhexidine
  • alcohol wipes
• cream (baby, protective, moisturizing)
• local warming ointment
• remedy for corns
• теймурова паста
• antihistamine
  • pills (Супрастин, Драмина)
  • localized ointment (Фенистил)
• painkillers (Цитрамон, Нимесулид, Ибупрофен, Дротаверин)
• rehydration (Регидрон)
• healing remedies (Пантенол, клей БФ)
• remedies for diarrhea (Лоперамид, Денол)
• specific

Unsorted

What doesn't fit in any other category

• repellent
• mp3-player
• waterproof cover for backpack
• warmers (catalytic, chemical)
• batteries
• gloves (working, wastable)
• sitting pad
• Utensil
  • mug
  • spoon
  • bowl
  • knife (swissarmy, hiking, wastable, potato peeler)
• toothpicks
• yarn and needles
• wristwatch
• ПРСТ (СЛГ)
  • showel
  • hairbrush
  • toothbrush, toothpaste
  • toilet paper
  • wet wipes
• trash bags
• wistle
• row
• spaceblanket
• book
• writing items (pen, pencil)
• entertainment (harmonica, guitar, ukulele, etc.)
• mirror (tiny and unbreakable)

TODO

What would be nice to do in advance.

• charge all rechargeable batteries
• replace non rechargeable batteries
• sharpen kinves
• check out the tent
• clean the pots
• cash out
• review the route
• inform relatives or friends about the route
• distribute common equipment

DONTS

*No. Don't do it *

• Do not take with you:
  • any glass
  • buzz
• Do not wear new (unworn) shoes