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- Daren drums for water collection (for Balkonhoehle; not needed in Fischgesicht) - 1 big, 1 small is ideal, camp First aid kit can be transported to camp in the small Daren drum then be moved to a bag; other camps may need different water collection eg a large sheet of plastic on a slope can collect small drips
-- stove and fuel; spare stove if available
+- stove and fuel - gas cannisters with a stove with a pre-heating loop seem to work best; spare stove if available
- lighters
- 2 pans plus handle if needed
- 1 large mug and 1 spork per camper - use for both drinks and meals - Expo owns 4 sets of these specifically for underground camping
@@ -60,9 +60,9 @@- milk powder
- nuts, seeds, coconut to cheer up muesli
- instant porridge
-- flapjack
-- chocolate
-- nuts cheese etc for during the day
+- flapjack (each person takes their own)
+- chocolate (each person takes their own)
+- nuts, cheese etc (each person takes their own)
To avoid over-catering and ending up with a massive bag of uneaten food to take out at the end, here is a suggestion for daily rations per person:
- quality spare light - hopefully you already take this on all caving trips
- gilet or jacket - you may already take this on all caving trips, if so you shouldn't need another
- MINIMISE what else you take and check with others to avoid excess eg share one tube toothpaste for the team and check how many powerbanks are going
+- sleeping bag liner - this keeps the sleeping bags clean and keeps you warmer. Silk liners are the best compromise between warmth, bulk and cost
- essential toiletries - pack plenty of sanitary products if there is any chance you will need them
- enough battery for your main light for the trip plus spare capacity
- spare socks and thermals so you have clean, dry clothes to sleep in; optionally gloves and a hat. These should not leave camp. I usually sleep in my furry suit, thermals, balaclava etc but with sleeping socks on and I keep my caving socks in my pockets in the evening to try to dry them out
-Consider taking a sleeping bag liner, especially if you know you get cold. Silk liners are the best compromise between warmth, bulk and cost.
- the first team who have to set up camp will take a long time to reach camp (as many bags) then will need hours to set up camp so its best if they pack the night before and set off early