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Backpack Checklist:
(Choose items that match your trip plans and the expected weather conditions)
The 10+ Essentials
- Extra clothing layer(s)
- Map of area (in waterproof case)
- Drinking water
- Compass
- Food Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries/ bulbs)
- First-aid kit
- Sunglasses (with retaining strap)
- Pocket knife
- Sunscreen
- Matches (in waterproof container) and firestarter
Hiking Clothing
- Quick-drying pants/shorts
- Fleece jacket or wool sweater
- Short-sleeved shirts
- Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms)
- Long-sleeved shirts
- Regular underwear
- Warm pants (fleece or wool)
- Quick-drying swimsuit
- Fleece or wool vest
Outerwear
Rainwear (top/bottoms) Fleece or wool gloves/mittens
Wide-brimmed rain/sun hat Waterproof gloves/overmitts
Warm hat (fleece or wool) Bandanna
Footwear
Hiking socks Extra laces
Wicking liner socks Gaiters
Hiking boots/shoes that match the terrain
Camping Gear
Backpack Funnel
Day/summit pack Matches/lighter
Pack cover Cook set, dishes
Tent, tarp or bivy sack Cooking/eating utensils
Rainfly Drinking cup
Tent stakes Pot grabber
Footprints Biodegradable soap
Tent broom Pot scrubber/dish towel
Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack) Plastic garbage bags
Compression sack Resealable plastic bags
Sleeping pad Water filter/purifier
Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit Water-purification tablets
Extra nylon stuff sacks Water bottle(s)
Food (adequate supply for your trip) Collapsible water container
Stove and fuel Lantern
Personal Items
Toilet paper Lip balm (with sun protection)
Toothbrush and toothpaste Insect repellent
Small bath towel Head net
Brush/comb Trowel
Other personal toiletry items
Other/Extras
Altimeter Repair/sewing kit
Binoculars 100-foot accessory cord
Field guides Axe/saw
Camera and film Money
Notebook and pencil Photo ID
Travel games Camping/fire permits, if needed
Watch/alarm clock Fishing license
Weather radio Trip Plan (left with a responsible friend)
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