Three Volcanoes in Three Days

Group Equipment List

2 good kits	First Aid kit
Review options	Fungus and blister protection / treatment
Roll per day	Toilet paper
Small, lightweight, collapsible	Spade
To accommodate whole group	Tents, Pegs, Ropes, Tent Flys, Poles
2 of trip area	Maps
2	Compass
2 boxes per day	Matches
1 per day	Rubbish bags
Big enough for group	Wok of frying pan
Big enough for group hot drinks	Billy
To cater for biggest meal	Pots
2	Cookers
Cylinder per day / 1 litre of meths per day	Cooker fuel
2	Wind guard
1	Pot scourer
Small amount	Dish detergent
1 per day	Tea towels
Button, cotton, needle, thread, swatch of material	Mending kit
T-spoon, stirring, serving	Cooking utensils
1 good ones	Sharp knife
1 full roll	Duck tape
1 lightweight	10 m cord
3 various sizes	Tape slings
5 max.	Karabiners
2	Desenders
1	Ascenders

Each individuals personal equipment requirements

Backpacks
Overnight pack	Approx. 60 litres (smaller for the younger and/or lighter ones)
Daypack	Capable of carrying wet weather clothing, food and water and drink
Pack liners	Large plastic bags to line pack and keep equipment dry
Bedding
Sleeping bag	2 –3 season (capable of –10 degrees)
Cell foam mattress	Or equivalent (barrier between you and the ground)
Ground sheet	Water proof tarp to keep out moisture
Footwear
Socks	Wool for warmth (pair for each day) Always carry a spare pair
Tramping boots	Substantial (loose scoria) Waterproofed (Wet conditions) Warm (Snow)
Gaiters	Keep snow, stones and water out of boots
Under garments
Underwear	Possible top and bottom (2 or 3 changes)
Fine weather
Shorts	Comfortable
Shirt	Comfortable
Cool weather
Long johns	Both top and bottom (wool or polypropylene)
Cold weather
Long trousers	(Wool, fleece, track suit)
Jacket or jersey	(Wool, fleece, track suit)
Cold, wet and/or windy weather
Parker	Water proof / wind proof (warm)
Over trousers	Water proof / wind proof (warm)
Mittens	(Wool, fleece, polypropylene)
Hat or Balaclava	(Wool, fleece, polypropylene)
Protection
Sunglasses	Sun, snow and windy conditions
Sun screen	Sun, windy and snow burn protection
Lip salve	Sun, windy and snow burn protection
Insect repellent	Bug gar off
Water containers
4 litre water bottle	We will need to carry all our water requirements for day 1 & 2
Eating utensils
Plate	1 dinner, 1 breakfast (or 1 plate for both meals)
Mug	For hot drinks etc
Knife/Fork & Spoon	To devour meals
Health and hygiene
Toiletry gear	Soap, face flannel, tooth (paste and brush) etc
Towel	Preferable quick drying
Health and medication	Things you may require for your health or medicinal reasons
Extra’s
Torch	With spare batteries and bulb
Plastic bags	To separate items (or dirty / wet clothing)
Camera & film	Optional

Last update 29 January, 2000