Trekking Gear List

This list has been developed from years of personal experience. A copy can be downloaded for printing or amending Trekking Gear List vF February 2017 or from Maps, Routes, Lists.

PERSONAL

First Aid and Essentials:

• Cut-off toothbrush and squeezed out paste in a ziplock bag
• Sun-cream/moisturizer mini
• Comb
• Glasses (optional)
• Sun-glasses
• Plasters
• Sterile pads
• Bandages (horse/human)
• Painkillers
• Savlon
• Anti-bacterial spray for horses
• Bute for horses
• Vet wrap and iodine wash
• Insect repellent for horse (wee bottle and sponge)
• Spare batteries
• Candles and waterproof matches (matches also included under Food Gear below)

Wear:

• Riding pants
• Padded Bike pants underneath to prevent sore bum (optional!)
• 2 tees, polo neck if you want to keep sun off your neck
• Warm sweater, tied around waist
• Socks
• Chaps
• Boots
• Helmet or other (we adapt our helmets with a sun hat brim)

Have nearby:

I roll swanni, parka and overtrousers with gloves and hats in the pockets, then tie on the front of my saddle for quick easy access.

• Swandri
• Woolly hat
• Gloves
• Waterproof parka or Drizabone
• Waterproof overtrousers

Carry spare in waterproof bag:

• Poplyprop leggings
• Top
• Gloves
• Balaclava
• Underwear
• Spare socks

Carry in a bum bag:

• EPIRB or PLB (Personal Locator Beacon). IMPORTANT – also see page on High Country Trekking Safety)
• Headlamp and spare batteries
• Camera
• Maps
• Chapstick
• Insect repellent
• Snacks for you and treats for your horse
• First aid (as above)

FOOD AND GEAR

Cooking gear:

• Pot scrub and detergent squeezed into a zip-lock bag
• Bowl or plate
• Sharp knife, fork, spoon
• Cup (good tied onto saddle for lunchtime drinks from the river)
• Matches-waterproof
• Cooker
• Fuel

Food:

This my personal food list – I tend to travel light, but others will share their ideas with you. It depends on how long the trip or if you have a pack horse.

• Oats and salt or muesli for breakfast
• Tea and fancy coffee for a treat
• Miso or other cup-of-soup sachets
• Wraps and celery, hummus and cheese etc for lunch
• Dinner for each night (dry or fresh, depends on trip)
• A wee tipple
• Biscuits
• Emergency food pack for 1 or 2 days more than you are needing – just in case

Sleeping:

• Warm sleeping bag and liner
• Waterproof bed roll or light bivvy bag
• Ground pad
• Tent (optional – see page on Huts and Paddocks in St James)

Multi day treks:

• Bolt cutters for emergency
• Fold up saw

On your horse:

• Saddle and thick pads
• Bridle
• Collar or halter
• Tether rope (at least 8 foot)
• Fly cover (optional)
• Long rope for high tieing if there are no paddocks (see page on Huts and Paddocks in St James).

For further ideas on trekking gear, see Tony Stead’s website.