On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 3:20 PM, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Basically, can anyone tell a first-timer how GFM goes, what to > bring, > > and what to expect, and where to go? > > > > You're only there for a few days, so probably best to keep it light: > > Batteries > 9v > AA > AAA > C > Camera Battery > D > Bedding > Air Pillow > Compression Bag > Fleece Liner > Foam Mat > Foil Emergency Bag > Inflatable Mat > Inflatable Mat Repair Kit > Pillow > Sleeping Bag > Sleeping Bag Liner > Clothing > Balaclava > Cotton Dress > Cotton Skirt > Fleece Jacket > Flip Flops > Foldaway Poncho > Hat > Hiking Boots > Jumpers > Light Trousers > Rain Hat > Sandals > Sandals > Scarf > Shorts > Socks > Spare Shoe Laces > Sweat Shirts > Swimming Costume > T-Shirts > Thermal Gloves > Thermal Underwear > Trainers > Trousers > Underwear > Water Proof Jacket > Water Proof Trousers > Cooking > Can Opener > Cutlery > Kettle > Lighter > Pan set > Stove > Stove fuel > Swiss army Knife > Water Bottle 1 Litre > Water proof matches > Emergency > Candle > Compass (Spare) > Concentrated Glucose > Knife / blades > Plastic bags > Water Proof Matches > Water Purification Tablets > Whistle > Hygiene > Battery Razor > Comb > Deodorant > Flannel > Hair Brush > Loo Paper > Panty Liners > Razor+Shaving Foam > Refresher wipes > Shampoo+Conditioner > Shower Gel > Solar shower > Steel Mirror > Tampons > Toothbrush > Toothpaste > Travel wash (Clothes) > Travel washing line > Immunizations > Cholera > Diphtheria > Gamma Globulin > Hepatitis A > Hepatitis B > Influenza > Japanese Borne Encephalitis > Meningitis > Meningoccal A & C > Polio > Rabies > Rubella > Tetanus > Tick Borne Encephalites > Tine Test > Typhoid > Yellow Fever > Lighting > Bulbs > Candle > Cyalume emergency stick > Head Torch > Night Lights > Torch > Medical > 'Travellers Health' Book > 'Where there is no doctor' Book > 5ml teaspoon > After Sun > Anchor Bandage > Antihistamine Tablets (Itchy Bites/Skin) > Antiseptic Cream > Antiseptic Powder > Antiseptic wipes > Aspirin > Calamine cream > Chlorpheniramine (Piriton) > Co-trimoxazole 'Bactrim' 'Spectrum' > Cold Sore Cream > Contraceptives > Crepe Bandage > Deep Wound Dressing > Dia Calm > Eye Wash (Optrex) > Fanzidar > First aid kit > Flucloxacillian > Hydrocortisone cream (Reaction to Bites/Itchy Skin) > Ibuprofen Tablets (Inflamed Joints Sprains) > Insect Repellant (Deet) > Insecticide powder > Lancets > Lipsalve > Lomotil (for Diarrhoea) > Mediswabs > Melolin Dressing > Metronidazora 'Flagyl' > Miconazola Cream (Thrush/Ring Worm /Athletes Foot) > Micropore Tape > Mosquito coil > Mosquito creams > Mosquito tablets > Multi Vitamin Tablets > Panadeine > Paracetamol > Pepto Bismol > Residual insecticide > Reyhydration (Diorylyte/Rehydrat) > Roll of tape > Savlon Dry Spray > Sterile Needles > Steristrips (cuts that need stitches) > Sticky plasters > Sun Block (Factor 30+) > Sun Creams (Factor 15) > Sun Creams (Factor 8) > Syringes > Thermometer > Triangular Bandage > Tubigrip > Misc. > Adhesive Tape > Alarm Clock > Automatic Camera > Axe > Cable Lock > Calculator > Camera Films > Clothes Line & Pegs > Compass > Daysack > Disposable Camera > Ear Plugs > G.P.S. > Gaffer Tape > Games > Mini Battery Clock > Mini electric kettle > Music Cassettes > Padlocks > Paracord > Personal Stereo > Pocket Scales > Rachet Straps > Rope > Rucksack > Sewing Kit > Short Wave Radio > SLR Camera > Spade > Spare Batteries > Sun Glasses > Travel Iron > Tree Saw > See saw > Marjoridore > Video Camera > Video Tapes > Paper Work > Airmail Envelopes/Paper > Driving Licence > Guide Books > Immunization Certificates > Insurance > International Driving Licence > Map Holder > Maps > Notepad > Passport > Pens > Tickets > Vehicle Carnet > Vehicle Insurance > Visas > Bum Bag > Karibiners > Money Belt > Neck Pouch > Passport Pouch > Shoulder safe > Wet Wallet > Tents > Bivi Bag > Ground Sheet > Guylines > Mallet > Mosquito Net > Seam Sealant > Tent > Tent pegs (6inch nails) > Tent repair kit > Vehicle > 2* Warning Triangle > Clutch & Brake Fluid > Distiled Water > Oil > Spare Keys > Tow Rope > WD40 > Vehicle Equipment > Cook Tarp > External Fluorescent Light > Fire Extinguisher > Hose for Siphoning > Jerry Cans > Pump for refueling > Sand mats > High Lift Jack > Standard Jack > Snow Chains > Winch > Vehicle Spares > Air Conditioning Belts > Air Filter > Alternator Brushes > Brake Fluid > Brake Master Cylinder Seals Kit > Clutch Center Plate > Clutch Master Cylinder Seals Kit > Clutch Slave Cylinder Kit > Complete Gasket Set > Condenser > Distributor Cap > Distributor Contact Set > Engine oil > Exhaust Valves > Fan Belt > Flexible Brake Hose > Fuel Pump > Fuel Pump Repair Kit > Fuses > Gear Box & Differential Oil > Hose > Ignition Coil > Inlet Valve > Inner Tubes > Light Bulbs > Lockable Fuel Cap > Oil Filter > Power Steering Belts > Power Steering Fluid > Prop Shaft Universal Joint > Radiator > Rotor Arm > Set Of Radiator Hoses > Silicon RTV Gasket Compound > Spare Fuel Pipe > Spare Heater Hose > Spare Tyre > Spare Wheel & Tyre > Spare Wheels > Spark Plugs > Starter Brushes > Valve Spring Compressor > Water Pump Repair Kit > Wheel Cylinder Kit > Vehicle Spares (Diesel) > Fuel Filter Elements > Second In-Line Fuel Filter > Set of Copper Injector Sealing Washers > Set of High Pressure Injection Pipes > Set of Injector Return Pipe Washers > Set of Injectors > Spare Heater Plugs > Spare Plastic Fuel Pipe > Spare Nuts & Ferrules > Vehicle Spares (Land Rover Tdi) > Air Filter Paper Elements (*2) > Brass Cam Followers (*3) > Bulb Kit > Fibre Glass Kit for Fuel Tank > Fuse Kit > Glass Fibre Timing Belts (*2) > Push rods (*3) > Wheel Bearings > Vehicle Spares (Off road) > Central Differential Oil Seal > Coil Spring Bushes > Coil Spring Mounting > Engine Mounting Rubbers > Front Axle U Bolts > Front Differential Oil Seal > Front Spring Main Leaf > Gear Box Mounting Rubbers > Rear Axle U Bolts > Rear Differential Oil Seal > Rear Gear Box Oil Seal > Rear Spring Main Leaf > Set of Spring Shackle Pins > Set of Spring Shackle Plates > Shock Absorber Bushes > Spare Coil Spring > Spare Spring Bushes > Spring Centre Bolts > Wheel Bearing Hub Oil Seals > Vehicle Spares (Petrol) > Air Filters > Carburettor Repair Kit > Contact Breaker Points > Distributor Cap > Distributor Condenser > Distributor Rotor Arm > Ignition Coil > Set of H.T. Leads > Spark Plugs > Vehicle Tool Kit > Adhesive Tape > Adjustable Spanner > Crimp Set > Crow Bar > File > Grinding Paste and Tool > Hacksaw > Imperial Spanners > Inner Tube Repair Kit > Jack > Jump Leads > Lump Hammer > Metric Spanners > Mole Grips > Pliers > Puncture Kit > Radiator Stop Leak > Screw Driver Set > Side Cutters > Socket Set > Stanley Knife > Tow Rope > Tyre Levers > Tyre Pump > Vehicle Manual > Warning Triangle > WD40 > Wheel Brace > Wire > Water > Aqua Filter > Funnel > Hose > Iodine Tablets > Iodine Tincture > Micropur Tablets > Millbank bag > Purifying Straw > Treatment Tablets > Cleft sticks
...don't forget to pack a Cesar to carry it all for you. Luckily they don't take up much space. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
