What gear to bring when outdoors
“We want all of our attendees to have an amazing and memorable time. Having the right gear is one of the basic principles of the outdoors, and it can really mean the difference between injury and safety."
– Renae Greenman, Co-Founder of TrekWild
Scenario 1: Day Hike in Summer (half day)
Essentials:
- Grippy walking shoes or boots (avoid sneakers)
- Day pack (est. 30L)
- High-energy snacks for the walk (e.g. trail mix, energy bars)
- Food for lunch or main meals
- Peaked or brimmed hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Water (at least 1.5 litres). Hydration pack or bottles
- Breathable material clothing (avoid jeans, cotton)
- Thermal or merino wool base layer (in case it gets cold)
- Any personal first aid
- Bug repellent
Optional (highly recommended):
- Rain jacket (you never know!)
- Rainfly for your backpack
- Emergency blanket
- Cooker, if allowed in the area, to make hot tea or food
- Binoculars
Scenario 2: Day Hike in Winter
Essentials:
- Grippy walking shoes or hiking boots (avoid sneakers)
- Day pack (est. 30L)
- Beanie or head/neck scarf
- Water (at least 1.5 litres). Hydration pack or bottles
- Warm layers of merino wool, then fleece, then rain protection. Avoid jeans, cotton
- Spare thermal or merino base layer in your bag
- Any personal first aid
Optional (highly recommended):
- Over trousers
- Emergency blanket
- Cooker, if allowed in the area, to make hot tea or food
- Binoculars
Scenario 3: Multi Day Hike Gear List
Essentials:
- A pack appropriate for what you’re carrying (65L+)
- Rainproof fly/protector for your backpack
- Sturdy hiking boots (broken in already)
- Sleeping bag, inside waterproof bag
- Sleeping bag liner (recommended to keep your bag clean!)
- Water bottles or hydration pack: At least 2-3 liters
- Water purification
- Rain and windproof jacket, waterproof for heavy rain
- Beanie and sun hat
- Waterproof gloves
- Dry clothing to sleep in
- Wool/merino wool thermals + extra pair in backpack
- Spare socks and underwear
- Toilet paper and other toiletries you make require
- Toothbrush / toothpaste
- High energy snacks for the trip
- Food for every day hiking (breakfast/lunch/dinner) + 1 extra day of emergency food
- Gas cooker
- Spare gas
- Cup, mug, plate/bowl, knife/fork/spoon
- Plastic bag (for trash – everything that comes in needs to go out)
- First aid kit, emergency blanket
- Map, GPS, compass, Navigation tools
- Head Lamp + extra batteries
- Tent (if required)
- Mattress (if required)
Optional (highly recommended):
- Hut shoes (slides or slippers, etc.)
- A fly sheet for emergency or lunch shelter if raining
- Powerbank
- PLB, if you have one (our trip leader will always carry one)
- Binoculars
Scenario 4: Mountain Biking Gear List
Essentials:
- Padded shorts
- Quick-dry clothing
- Jacket (that is a ‘must’ for outdoor events!). Lightweight is fine
- Grippy shoes (lace up) no open-toes, no jandals / sandals
- No loose clothing (don’t tie something round your waist – gets stuck in the wheel)
- Cycling gloves are a good idea
- Glasses are a good idea to stop dirt in your eyes
- Well-fitted helmet
- Water (go for a plastic bottle not metal, which rattle round in the cages) or hydration pack
- Other useful stuff: first aid kit, spare tube and tire levers, pump, allen key set
- All of the above can go in a small (20L) backpack
Scenario 5: Day on the Water
Essentials:
- Grippy sandals (avoid hiking boots and sneakers)
- Life jacket
- Day pack (est. 15L)
- Waterproof pack liner
- Dry bag, for storing personal items & electronics
- Water (at least 1.5 litres). Hydration pack or bottles
- Waterproof rain jacket & pants
- Any personal first aid
Optional (highly recommended):
- GoPro & head mount
- Helmet
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