- Pack and Pack Cover (or strong trash bag)
- Tent and Groundcloth
- Sleeping Bag – 20 degree rated
- Sleeping Pad
- Stove and Repair Kit
- Fuel for Stove: approx. 16 oz/week
- Cook Kit: w/pot lifter & stir spoon
- Eating Utensils: bowl, spoon & mug
- Biodegradable Soap & Scrubbie
- Water Bottles, minimum 2 liters/quarts or “bladder” style container
- Water Purification System; Pump, Iodine Tablets or Crystals
- Mosquito Repellant
- Flashlight/Headlamp and Batteries
- Pocket knife – w/sissors is helpful
- Whistle
- Camera and Film
- Maps, Compass, Trail Book… knowledge to use
- A reliable watch – I recommend a Suunto watch as some models have a compass built in
- Toilet Paper & Cat Hole Digger (plastic trowel) Hygiene Items: toothbrush, paste, comb, lotion/aloe, etc…
- Sun Screen
- First Aid Kit: include Space Blanket & Ace Bandage
- Aspirin, Advil, etc…
- Boots: Mid-weight – broken in!
- Sandals or Tennies (light): for river crossings & campwear
- Foot Repair Kit; ** 2nd Skin, Tape, Compeed, Moleskin
- Socks 2 pair (mid-weight, not cotton) I use a mid-weight by itself… sometimes w/poly pro liners
- 2 pair polypro (wicking) liner socks
- 2 pair Shorts (at least one non-cotton recommended)
- 2 T-Shirts or Polypro equivalent – I prefer cotton here, but do carry one non-cotton Polypro
- Top & Bottom long johns (light to mid-weight)
- Gloves – mid-weight
- Warm Hat: wool or polypro… or headband, if you have a warm hood
- Sun Hat; baseball cap…
- Fleece Jacket or Wool Sweater
- Rain Gear: jacket w/hood (preferably waterproof) and over-pants
- Sunglasses
- FOOD & WATER (minimum 2 liters)
- 50′ nylon cord: to hang food (from Bears)
- Optional ·Repair Kit; for punctures, tears of equipment
- ·5 Gal Water Jug: cut off top, cut side handles (wash basin)
- ·Book, Journal, Sketch/Art Stuff – pencil/pen
- ·Walking Stick/Adj Ski Pole: wrap duct tape around top of pole
- Backpacking List provided by Deb Hamm
Essential Backpacking Check List – The Outdoor Women
