Camp Stoves

When you are going off backpacking in the uk It's best to make a check list off all the camping equipment you will need. Here is a list of some products and brands which are lightweight and really good quality.

Tent-Terra Nova Laser under 1kg

Rucksack-Lowe Alpine do a really good range

Sleeping Bag-depends when you are going out, Rab some some top end Down bags and Mountain Equipment some a range of down and synthetic sleeping bags.

Lightweight waterproofs-event fabric from Rab or Montane

Base layer T shirts and long sleeved-smart wool or lowe alpine.

3 season walking boots-Meindle or Salomon

Lighter
Head Torch-LED LENSER
Quick dry towel- Sea To Summit
Swiss Army Knife
Platypus 2l Water Bladder
Shovel
Sigg 1l Bottle
Whistle
Survival Blanket
Toothbrush and paste
Food-Travel Lunch
Walking Socks
Walking Trousers-Rab
Dry Bags-exped
First Aid Kit
Compeed
Sun Protection
Compass-Silva range
Os explorer maps
Camping Stove-SO many to chose from, If your going in cold or high altitude you need to go for multi-fuel stoves other wise gas will be ok. Check Camping Stoves out at http://campingstoves-uk.com/

Camping mugs, pots and pans-You can check these out at the above web site as well. Don't forget your Spork!

If you have room in your rucksack you could take a WIND UP RADIO with you, nice to have some music sometimes. Have a look at Powe Plus wind Up Products at http://www.campingstoves-uk.com/wind-up--solar-energy-products-15-c.asp

Remember always dress in the right clothing and be prepared. Happy Backpacking

Getting Beasted!

Army Training Weekend


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