Thread: What to take?

Drewski

hard question to answer because of so many variables.

I try to keep the total weight in my pack, minus rifle and ammo, down to about 6-8kgs for walk in trip, depending on how far you intend to walk and for how long you intend to stay.

This will depend on variables such as how strong you are, how fit you are ,distance walked, length of stay, area/terrain, time of year, weather, availability of shelter, clean water etc.

Only you will know what gear you "NEED" as opposed to what gear you may "Want".

Some Needs are food (including cooking/eating equipment), shelter (maybe), warmth (dry clothes, sleeping bag), navigation equipment, emergency equipment (first aid/epirb), torch & spare batteries, rifle, ammo, knife

It's very easy to take too much.

I also have a stock take after I return and tend to leave those items (baring safety equipment) that I didn't use behind for the next trip.

Hope this helps a little.

Cheers
Pete