Summit Camp Kit List!
When you’re lugging it up potentially thousands of meters of elevation and over tens of kilometers of distance, what you’ve got on your back really makes a difference! Through trial – and probably error – you learn what works for you, what you can live without and what you absolutely can’t.
Below is my summit camp kit list and all of these items can be purchased from Decathlon. We've worked with them for years and I think its hard to beat their price and quality!
Tent: The SIMOND 2-person dome tent or, if you prefer a tunnel shape, the FORCLAZ ultralite 2-person. For tent sizing, I factor +1 'person' for the boys & my kit
Sleep mat: This FORCLAZ lightweight mat, or its predecessor, the FORCLAZ mat
Sleeping bag: For conditions down to 0*c this FORCLAZ, or for down to 10*c, this SIMOND
Pillow: luxury to some, but I need it!! This FORCLAZ is a great option
Trekking mat (for the boys): This FORCLAZ packs away nicely and is lightweight
Cookset: packs away within itself and great space saving FORCLAZ set
Mug: because coffee is essential!! This FORCLAZ mug can also be used on a gas stove
Stove: just connect to gas and you're off with this mini stove
And finally, pack it all away nicely into a lightweight, well structured backpack
In addition to this you'll want:
- clothing & layers
- Zip off trousers are great for summer - these ones are brilliant and i've just purchased a 2nd pair!
- Look for packable insulating jackets to save space - this SIMOND one is my favourite
- head torch
- water (bottle and potentially filter bottle)
- first aid
- map/navigation
- powerbank
- food!
