This document provides a checklist for backpacking gear. It is divided into the essential "big three" items of shelter, backpack, and sleep system. It also lists essential equipment for sun protection, navigation, cooking, food, water, first aid, repair, clothing, and permits. Optional accessories and ultralight alternatives are suggested to lighten the pack. The checklist may seem intimidating but focuses on selecting needed gear depending on the trip location and style.
This document provides a checklist for backpacking gear. It is divided into the essential "big three" items of shelter, backpack, and sleep system. It also lists essential equipment for sun protection, navigation, cooking, food, water, first aid, repair, clothing, and permits. Optional accessories and ultralight alternatives are suggested to lighten the pack. The checklist may seem intimidating but focuses on selecting needed gear depending on the trip location and style.
This document provides a checklist for backpacking gear. It is divided into the essential "big three" items of shelter, backpack, and sleep system. It also lists essential equipment for sun protection, navigation, cooking, food, water, first aid, repair, clothing, and permits. Optional accessories and ultralight alternatives are suggested to lighten the pack. The checklist may seem intimidating but focuses on selecting needed gear depending on the trip location and style.
This document provides a checklist for backpacking gear. It is divided into the essential "big three" items of shelter, backpack, and sleep system. It also lists essential equipment for sun protection, navigation, cooking, food, water, first aid, repair, clothing, and permits. Optional accessories and ultralight alternatives are suggested to lighten the pack. The checklist may seem intimidating but focuses on selecting needed gear depending on the trip location and style.
This page includes all the gear you need for a backpacking trip. It may intimidate you (and your wallet) but don’t worry: you likely need less than half the things on this page depending on where you are traveling and your style. We will walk you through it step by step to help you figure out what you actually need.
THE BIG THREE
These are the big ticket items that most affect your backpacking trip. If you want to save weight or make your system more efficient, these are the three areas to focus first.
1. Shelter 2. Backpack Tent or Ultralight Shelter Multi-day or Ultralight Version Backpack cover, sometimes 3. Sleep System included with pack Mummy Bag or Quilt Sleeping Pad
THE ESSENTIALS Sun Protection Navigation Sunglasses Map Chap Stick Compass Sunscreen GPS or GPS Watch or Sun Hat Smartphone with GPS App
Cookware Illumination Backpacking Stove Headlamp Mug Extra Batteries Spoon/Spork Solar Charger or External Battery
Food Water Meals for planned days out Water Bottle or Bladder Snacks and Extra Food Water Filter or Treatment System
First Aid Fire
First Aid Kit Lighter Emergency Blanket Waterproof Matches
Repair Kit/Tools Permits
Pocket Knife or Multi-Tool Reserved in Advance 1 BACKPACKING CHECKLIST Here we list the appropriate clothing items as well as optional accessories and some alternatives that can lighten your pack. Not all items are needed for every backpacking trip, but it is helpful to consider what you may need each time.
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR ESSENTIALS
Warm Weather Clothing Cold Weather Clothing Base Layer Top or Performance Shirt Hardshell Jacket Hiking Pants Long Underwear Hiking Boots or Shoes Thicker Insulated Jacket (Down Hiking Socks or Synthetic) Rain Jacket Gloves Insulated Jacket (Down or Synthetic) Warm Hat/Beanie Underwear (non-cotton)
Trekking Poles Minimalist First Aid and Repair Kits Gaiters Trail Running/Minimalist Shoes Rain Pants Collapsible Water Bottles Personal Locater Beacon Stuff Sack to compress layers GPS or Altimeter Watch Lightweight Rain Layer to double as Extra Cord Wind Jacket and/or Hardshell Camera Down Jacket instead of Fleece or Synthetic Jacket Bivy Sack or Hammock Luxury Items Ultralight Quilt Chair Ultralight Tent or Tarp Shelter Camp Shoes Modular Floorless Tent Binoculars
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