Backpacking Check List:

• Backpack
• Sleeping bag
• Tent
• Sleep pad
• 2 moisture-wicking shirts (either 2 short sleeve, or 1 short sleeve/1 long sleeve)
• 1 pair of long pants (comfortable enough for hiking, sleeping and underneath rain pants)
• 1 pair of hiking shorts
• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof Pants
• Insulating fleece, down or synthetic jacket
• Hat (either sunhat or stocking cap)
• 3-4 pairs of socks
• 2 non-cotton sports bras (women)
• 3 pair of non-cotton underpants
• Travel toothbrush
• Travel toothpaste
• Personal toiletries (small brush, lip balm, lotion, etc)
• Small amount of sunscreen
• Bug repellent
• First aid kit (including prescription medication)
• Water filter or water treatment
• Water bottles
• Mug
• Spoon
• Bowl
• Cocoa /Coffee/ Tea/ Performance drink
• Collapsible basin or large bowl for bathing
• Breakfast Foods
• Bars & snacks
• Backpacking Lunches and Dinners
• Knife or multi-tool
• Stove
• Pot
• Fuel
• Waterproof matches or waterproof lighter
• Toilet Paper & Trowel & baggies to pack out TP
• Antibacterial hand gel (small container)
• Map of area in waterproof case
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Biodegradable Soap (small amount)
• Pack Rain Cover
• Garbage Bags
• Waterproof stuff sac for your food
• Whistle (for emergencies)
• Duct Tape (wrapped on a pole)

Optional:

• Camp Pillow
• Gloves
• Hydration Bladder (instead of or in addition to water bottles)
• Camera w/ extra memory cards or film
• Extra batteries (GPS, Headlamp, Camera, etc.)
• Camp shoes (such as chacos, crocs, etc.)
• Pack towel
• Book and/or cards (for entertainment)
• Trekking Poles
• Change of clothes to leave in the car
• Bandana
• Sunglasses
• Sit pad
• Mosquito head net
• Stuff sacs for clothing, toiletries, etc.
• Ice axe & shoe traction devices such as YakTrax (early or late season)
• Fishing Rod & flies/lures
• Monocular or binoculars
• Guidebook or field ID info.
• PLB or Satellite device
• GPS
• Two way-radio or cell phone
• Journal w/pen
• Gaiters
• Bear Pepper Spray

–Written by Tami Asars