CHAOS CAMP

MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST

 

    • 1 x cap or bush hat

    • 1 x long-sleeve lightweight trekking or hiking t-shirt 

    • 1 x lightweight trekking or hiking long-pants (cargo-pants, cargo-shorts or similar are acceptable)

    • 1 x waterproof wrist-watch

    • 1 x broken-in pair of mid to mid-cut (preferable) hiking boots or training shoes. Must be already worn-in and ready to use.

    • 1 x pair hiking socks (or similar)

    1. 1 x 20 litre (min.) backpack suitable for overnight trekking and hiking (includes in-built frame, rain cover, adjustable straps and water bladder pouch etc.).

    2. Capacity for min. 5 litres of water. E.g. 1 x 3 litre water bladder with drinking hose (Camelbak or similar) + 2 x 1 litre water bottles (Nalgene or similar)

    3. 1 x lightweight rain jacket (Goretex or similar recommended)

    4. 1 x lightweight thermal/warm top

    5. 1 x pair hiking socks (spare pair)

    6. Head-lamp (with new batteries and spare batteries). White-light and red-light preferred.

    7. IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit). Minimum:

      • Band-aids

      • Blister treatment kit

      • Steri-strips

      • Electrolytes

      • Betadine drops

      • Strapping tape

      • 2 x Crepe-bandage

      • Triangular bandage

      • Vaseline 

      • Sun cream

      • Insect repellent

      • Personal medications

    • Milspec Silva compass (southern hemisphere)

    • Milspec protractor 

    • Multi-tool eg. Leatherman

    • Pace counter

    • Map cover

    • Personal mobile phone

    • Change of clean clothes

    • Sleeping bag and mat

    • Toiletries 

    • Thongs 

    • Towel

    • Snacks

    • GPS

    • Flare-gun and flares

    • Laser range-finders (LRF)

    • Knives or folding knives (exc. Multi-tools)

    • No bright or Hi-vis colours. Minimise reflective surfaces