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Backpacking Checklist

To determine what you need to bring on a backpacking trip, think about how far
you plan to hike, how remote the location is and what the weather forecast has
in store. This list is intentionally comprehensive and you won’t take all items.

Backpacking Gear Clothing/Footwear Camp Kitchen


Backpack Moisture-wicking underwear Backpacking stove
Backpacking tent Moisture-wicking T-shirts Fuel
Sleeping bag Quick-drying pants/shorts Cookset
Sleeping pad Long-sleeve shirts (for sun Dishes/bowls
Headlamp or flashlight* (with and bugs) Eating utensils
extra batteries) Lightweight fleece or jacket Mug/cup
Optional: Boots or shoes suited to terrain Biodegradable soap
Trekking poles Socks (synthetic or wool) Small quick-dry towel
Packable lantern Extra clothes* (beyond the Collapsible water container
Tent footprint minimum expectation) Bear canister/food sack; or hang
Pillow Additional items for rainy and/ or bag + 50’ nylon cord
Bear spray cold weather:
Rainwear (jacket and pants)
Long underwear
Warm insulated jacket or vest
Food & Water
Fleece pants
Navigation
Gloves or mittens Water bottles and/or reservoir*
Map* (in waterproof sleeve) Warm hat Water filter/purifier or chemical
Compass* Optional: treatment*
Optional: Sandals (for fording streams) Meals
Route description/guidebook and/or camp shoes Energy food and drinks (bars,
Altimeter watch Bandana or neck gaiter gels, chews, trail mix, drink mix)
GPS* Gaiters (for rainy, snowy or Extra day’s supply of food*
Satellite messenger and/or muddy conditions)
personal locator beacon*

*These items are part of the Ten Essentials systems. CM23304494.003


Health & Hygiene Emergency Items Personal Items
Hand sanitizer First-aid kit or supplies* Permits (if needed)
Toothbrush and toothpaste Whistle Credit card and/or cash
Sanitation trowel Lighter/matches* (in waterproof ID
Toilet paper/wipes and sealable container) Car keys
bag (to pack it out) Fire starter* (for emergency Cellphone
Menstrual products survival fire)
Prescription medications Emergency shelter*
Prescription glasses Two itineraries: 1 left with friend
Sun protection: + 1 under car seat
Sunglasses* (+ retainer leash)
Sunscreen*
SPF-rated lip balm*
Sun hat*
Backpacking Extras
Optional:
Insect repellent* Daypack (for day trips away
Urinary products from camp)
Additional blister Camera or action cam (with extra
treatment supplies memory cards)
Interpretive field guide(s)
Star chart/night-sky identifier
Outdoor journal or sketchbook
with pen/pencil
Tools & Repairs
Book/reading material
Knife or multi-tool* Cards or games
Repair kit* for mattress, stove Compact binoculars
Duct tape strips Two-way radios

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