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post #1 of 30
2/2/10 at 7:33am
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Hi,
what is the most important equipment that u bring when you are on a hiking trip/jungle trekking?For me the most important equipment is:
1.rucksack/haversack
2.flashlight
3.sleeping mat/multimat
4.sleeping bag.
5.multitools/knife
6.shoes
7.Tarp/flysheet
8.Hammock
9.camera.
10.Mess tin
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post #2 of 30
2/2/10 at 10:19am
a can of spam. but looks like you have that covered.
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post #3 of 30
2/2/10 at 1:46pm
A hiking trip and a jungle trek can be two very different things. Most important is to bring items that are locale and weather appropriate - obviously scaling the list if it is for multiple days. If I'm backcountry skiing, for example, I'll always have the following in my pack:

- Food and water - with a few extra energy bars
- Bandages, sun block, sunglasses (or glacier glasses), tylenol/advil (if you start getting sore after a long day pain relief can be a life saver to make it easier to keep moving)
- Whistle - if you get separated from someone it can be a big help
- Extra clothing to allow for the possibility of layering up or down and including a poncho or some sort of rain gear and an extra pair of goggles
- Shovel
- Headlamp
- Rope, utility knife, rubber bands
- Skins
- Camera!
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post #4 of 30
2/2/10 at 2:08pm
+1 to a jungle trek being nothing like a normal hiking trip.

I have only done a guided tour sort of thing, but for a couple days we were alone with the jungle warfare trained guide and got to go into the primary jungle, untouched by any humans. It was pretty awesome.

First of all... Shoes... lol. If you wear shoes in the jungle you will be miserable. You need those knee high rubber boots. This isn't even an option. Especially if it's the rainy season, which it was when I was there. I don't really know why you'd want a sleeping bag, the jungle is friggin hot and humid. I always returned to the lodge at night, but you'd want some sort of hammock if you were staying in the jungle at night imo. You DO NOT want to sleep on the ground in the jungle. Way too many nasties.

You'd need something to purify water.

I'd suggest that unless you have someone that really knows how to survive in the jungle, you stick to regular hiking. The jungle will be very unforgiving of mistakes.
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post #5 of 30
2/2/10 at 2:36pm
Satellite phone if going into remote areas.
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post #6 of 30
2/2/10 at 3:39pm
In the jungle you will want a mosquito net, a headtorch for cooking or anything else you need both hands for in addition to your normal tortch, it is pitch dark at night under the canopy (it attracts loads of insects but that's life). A load of insect repellent with a serious quantity of DEET, cintronella or whatever hippy crap doesn't cut it and sometimes you can't get the good stuff out there. People I know who were in Borneo took anti-leech socks but I have never used them or had a problem with leeches. If you are going for any length of time do not wear anything you want to use again including your watch and sunglasses because if the grime and sweat doesn't do for them the DEET will. Some mosquito-proofed clothing seems to sort of work, so it might be worth taking a long sleeved shirt and thin trousers. A sleeping bag liner to sleep in/under if you are used to the feeling of having something on you when you sleep. Also in the unlikely event you use a sleeping bag it protects it from your grimy-ness Universal soap. Doxycyclone or better Malerone, never larium. Antihistamines for when the insect bites get too irritating.
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post #7 of 30
2/2/10 at 3:45pm
^^ I intoxicated myself with repellent. Was spraying myself before I went out for the day and I inhaled too many fumes and ended up nauseous and vomiting.
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post #8 of 30
2/2/10 at 3:46pm
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Originally Posted by youngscientist View Post
In the jungle you will want a mosquito net, a headtorch for cooking or anything else you need both hands for in addition to your normal tortch, it is pitch dark at night under the canopy (it attracts loads of insects but that's life).
A load of insect repellent with a serious quantity of DEET, cintronella or whatever hippy crap doesn't cut it and sometimes you can't get the good stuff out there. People I know who were in Borneo took anti-leech socks but I have never used them or had a problem with leeches.
If you are going for any length of time do not wear anything you want to use again including your watch and sunglasses because if the grime and sweat doesn't do for them the DEET will. Some mosquito-proofed clothing seems to sort of work, so it might be worth taking a long sleeved shirt and thin trousers.
A sleeping bag liner to sleep in/under if you are used to the feeling of having something on you when you sleep. Also in the unlikely event you use a sleeping bag it protects it from your grimy-ness
Universal soap.
Doxycyclone or better Malerone, never larium.
Antihistamines for when the insect bites get too irritating.

What the huh?
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post #9 of 30
2/2/10 at 3:48pm
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post #10 of 30
2/2/10 at 3:52pm
Although Survivorman would do in a pinch. Avoid Man vs. Wild at all costs.
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post #11 of 30
2/2/10 at 4:31pm
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Originally Posted by danmartin View Post
Hi,
what is the most important equipment that u bring when you are on a hiking trip/jungle trekking?For me the most important equipment is:
1.rucksack/haversack
2.flashlight
3.sleeping mat/multimat
4.sleeping bag.
5.multitools/knife
6.shoes
7.Tarp/flysheet
8.Hammock
9.camera.
10.Mess tin

I spent a year and a half living in and out of the jungle so, here is what I picked up in addition to what you listed and depending where you are:
Mosquito net, toilet paper, extra batteries, hat, medical kit, whistle, light rope/string, dry bag, fleece if there is a chance of cold front coming through, at least one change of clothing (probably multiple socks + underwear), some kind of water purification (iodine tablets), I wear glasses (so an extra pair), sun screen, some type of fire starter, small mirror, notebook + writing utensil, book to read, poncho, quick snack, sewing + repair kit. Baby wipes are nice to clean your face/self in the morning or after meals.

May also need a Machete + small shovel.

Also might want to think about compass + mass. I'd also recommend a small back up flashlight or a flashlight and a headlight.

Depending on where you are and the season it can get cold at night, so a sleeping bag might be warranted. It was very useful in my case. See the following: http://www.adventure-life.com/articl...gle-weather-64

Make sure you have some kind of antifungal cream.
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post #12 of 30
2/2/10 at 4:35pm
^^ What were you doing there for so long?
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post #13 of 30
2/2/10 at 4:39pm
Geek, your parents ever take you out hiking and leave you there?
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post #14 of 30
2/2/10 at 4:42pm
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Originally Posted by GQgeek View Post
^^ What were you doing there for so long?

Doing research working with an indigenous group who were to various degrees still living as hunter + gatherers.

I always had an indigenous translator/guide which is what I'd recommend if your not already with a larger group.
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post #15 of 30
2/2/10 at 4:51pm
I spent a fair bit of time in sub-equatorial jungle north of Australia. If I had to do it again (on foot), in no particular order and off the top of my head:

  • Good medical kit (sutures, mefloquine, ntihistamines , IM lignocaine, assorted bandages & disinfectants, etc.)
  • Suitable clothing (forget underwear for jungle hiking!)
  • CLP Breakfree to protect anything that might rust (including firearms)
  • Thongs/flip flops - great once you have made camp to get the boots off
  • Good jungle boots
  • mosquito neting (pre-soaked in DEET)
  • Enough DEET to swim in
  • waterproof matches
  • hexamine tabs for cooking on the go
  • iodine water purification system
  • goretex bivy bag to go over your sleeping bag
  • foot powder
  • TP (single use quantities wrapped in cling-wrap
  • Sanitary napkins for female companions (also good for staunching serious bloodloss in gunshot wounds)
  • Everything in snap-lock bags and lots of spare baggies too. Also trash bags (good to put over pack at night too)
  • Hoochie/tarp and bungie straps
  • Small personal luxury items
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