Adapting to our environment requires preparation, adaptation and refinement.
There are many non-essential items, which could be important depending on the type of terrain and the length of time you plan to visit the wilderness.
*Backpacks should be less than 25% of your body weight for hiking,
and less than 15% if biking.
You don't need to buy high price items, but should review its practicality and weight.
Local stores: MEC; Atmostphere; Wilderness Supply; Cabela’s; Winnipeg Outfitters Inc. Some items can also be purchased at Walmart, Canadian Tire, Amazon, Kijiji, Dollarama, and/or pharmacies.
Many items are already in your household.
Tips:
"Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress,
and working together is success." - Edward Everett Hale
Consumables
Water (insulated)
Food
Clothing Carried
Single change of clothing
Extra pair of socks
Short sleeve shirt
Long sleeve shirt
Long johns/tights
Packing
Overnight backpack
Stuff sack for food
Cooking Gear
Small Bic lighter
Dish & Cutlery
Sleeping
Sleeping bag (down-filled preferred)
Sleeping pad/foam
Navigation
Headlamp or flashlight
Small
Consumables
Water (insulated)
Food
Clothing Carried
Single change of clothing
Extra pair of socks
Short sleeve shirt
Long sleeve shirt
Long johns/tights
Packing
Overnight backpack
Stuff sack for food
Cooking Gear
Small Bic lighter
Dish & Cutlery
Sleeping
Sleeping bag (down-filled preferred)
Sleeping pad/foam
Navigation
Headlamp or flashlight
Small compass
Protection
Paper book of matches in tiny Ziploc
Survival blanket
First aid kit
Whistle
Consumables
Stove fuel
Packing
Stuff sack – for cook gear
Cooking Gear
Cup/Pot – cooking & eating
Fuel bottle
Stove
Shelter
4-Season tent
Navigation
GPS
Map
Protection
Water treatment
Repair Kits
Sticky-backed fabric tape
Tiny tube of super glue
Rubber glue for shoes
Tiny sewing kit
Safety pins
Clothing Carried
Soft Shell Jacket
Slippers/Booties
Packing
Packing sled with cover
Pack liner - water proofing
Compression sacks
Day pack
Sleeping/Resting
-15°C Sleeping bag (no heat shelter)
Bivy sack/Space blanket (adds 5-10°C)
Bag liner (adds 5°C)
Hot water bottle
Navigation
Trekking poles
Snowshoes
Gaiters
Skis
Protection
Tru-flare pen lau
Clothing Carried
Soft Shell Jacket
Slippers/Booties
Packing
Packing sled with cover
Pack liner - water proofing
Compression sacks
Day pack
Sleeping/Resting
-15°C Sleeping bag (no heat shelter)
Bivy sack/Space blanket (adds 5-10°C)
Bag liner (adds 5°C)
Hot water bottle
Navigation
Trekking poles
Snowshoes
Gaiters
Skis
Protection
Tru-flare pen launcher kit
Neck wear/Scarves
Toe & hand Warmer
Location Beacon
Sun block
Cushion
Chair
Hygiene
Soap - environmental safe
Toothbrush/paste
Toilet paper
Medical items (adult daily quantities)
Advil/ibuprofen or Aleve/naproxen or Bromelain, Turmeric, Devil's Claw
(4 - Anti-inflammatories tablets);
Benadryl/diphenhydramine or Elderberry, Ginkgo, Stinging Nettle
(2 - Antihistamine tablets);
Imodium AD/loperamide or bananas, rice, carrots
(2 - Antidiarrhea tablets);
Tylenol/acetaminophen or Ginger, Glucosamine
(4 - Analgesics tablets);
Gold Bond (treat waterlogged feet and hands);
Hydropel (treat feet blisters).
Consumables
Food.
Clothing Carried
Single change of clothing;
Extra pair of socks;
Long sleeve shirt;
Rain coat/pants.
Packing
Rain cover - typically build into backpack;
Overnight backpack;
Stuff sack for food.
Cooking Gear
Small Bic lighter;
Cutlery.
Sleeping
Sleeping pad/foam (not required for hammocks);
Sleeping bag (down is worth the investment).
Hydration
1.5 L water bladder &/or water bottle.
Navigation
Headlamp or flashlight;
Small compass.
Protection
Paper book of matches in tiny Ziploc;
Survival blanket;
First aid kit;
Whistle.
Consumables
Stove Fuel.
Packing
Stuff sack – for cook gear.
Cooking Gear
Cup/Pot – cooking & eating;
Fuel bottle;
Stove.
Shelter
Hammock (for above 15°C); Bivy Sacks; or 1-2 person tent;
2 meters of paracord for binding & supports.
Navigation
GPS;
Map.
Protection
Insect repellent (lemon juice mixed with eucalyptus oil);
Water treatment.
Repair Kits
Tiny tube of super glue - helps with first aid too;
Sticky-backed fabric tape;
Rubber glue for shoes;
Tiny sewing kit;
Safety pins.
Medical items
Calamine Lotion & Hydrocortisone 1% (treats skin irritation from plants & bites).
Clothing Carried
Base layer bottoms;
Soft Shell Jacket;
Comfy Footwear;
Head wear.
Packing
Pack liner - water proofing;
Compression sacks;
Day pack.
Sleeping
Bag liner.
Navigation
Trekking poles.
Protection
Tru-Flare Pen Launcher Kit;
Body Armor (biking);
Sun block;
Cushion;
Chair.
Hygiene
Soap - environmental safe;
Toothbrush/paste;
Toilet paper.
Medical items (daily quantities per adult)
Advil/ibuprofen or Aleve/naproxen or Bromelain, Turmeric, Devil's Claw
(4 - Anti-inflammatories tablets);
Benadryl/diphenhydramine or Elderberry, Ginkgo, Stinging Nettle
(2 - Antihistamine tablets);
Imodium AD/loperamide or bananas, rice, carrots
(2 - Antidiarrhea tablets);
Tylenol/acetaminophen or Ginger, Glucosamine
(4 - Analgesics tablets);
Gold Bond (treat waterlogged feet and hands);
Hydropel (treat feet blisters).