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Inventory for backpacking & basecamping

Summer & Winter season

 

Introduction 

Backpacking consists of leads & escorts. 

 

A lead is someone comfortable backabing alone & having expertise in certain fields that allows them to survive through harsh weather, dehydration & food shortage. Leads are very knowledgeable & have the right kind of essential equipment needed to basecamp. 

 

An escort is someone who’s relatively new to backpacking & basecamping & has little knowledge & experience out in the field + having limited equipment.  An escort should always stick with a lead until they’re confident on their own with the right kind of equipment. 

 

At the staging area, the team of backpackers must travel together & work together on the trail all the way to the camp. Once at the camp, everyone must set-up sleeping quarters, stock up firewood under a tarp & get a fire going or at least ready to start depending on the temperature & weather.  

 

Essentials for summer & winter. 

  • Tent / Hammock 

  • Sleeping Bag (0 to -20 temp. rating) 

  • Lightweight Stool 

  • Backpacker Tarp 

  • Rope 

  • Bear Spray  

 

Cooking ​

  • Water Bottle & Kettle

  • Pan or Pot /  Broiler or Fork 

  • Eating Utensils

 

Fire-starters

  • Ferro Rod & Steel 

  • Waterproof Matches 

 

Navigation

  • Compass 

  • Trail Tape 
     

If expert in one of these fields of knowledge you either increase or reduce your essential items list.
+ Angling 
The expertise of  summer fly fishing hatch seasons, lure-casting & winter ice fishing. 
+ Flora 
The expertise of plant identification, scavenging edible plants & practising natural medicines.
+ Bushcraft 
The expertise of  wood work crafting, with durable saws, hatchets & shovels to complete the work. 
+ Scouting 
The expertise of exploration,  light weight backpacking & hiking alpine regions. 

 
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