Essential Backpacking Gear |
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Food |
Clothing |
| Underwear in a plastic bag |
| Hiking Socks (synthetic or wool blend) |
| Boots or hiking shoes |
| Poncho |
Hygiene |
| Toothbrush and Tootpaste |
| Biodegradable Soap |
Equipment |
| Backpacking with rain cover or trash bag |
| Sleeping bag in waterproof stuff sack |
| Tents, Tarps or Bivy Sacks |
| Personal First Aid kits with mole skin |
| Stove and fuel |
| Matches or lighter |
| Water Treatment (filter or iodine tablets) |
| Water and water bottles (2-3 liters) |
| Flashlight |
| Knife |
| Compass |
| 50 ft lightweight cord |
| Deep plate, cup and spoon |
| 2 sealable plastic bags for garbage |
| Toilet paper and paper towels |
| Pot for cooking |
Optional Backpacking Gear |
|
Leave in car |
| Full change of clothes (including comfortable shoes) |
| Snack and Drink |
Optional Clothing |
| Long Pants (no jeans) |
| T-shirts |
| Gaiters |
| Sunglasses (with retaining cord) |
| Bandanna |
Seasonal Clothing |
| Fleece jacket or wool sweater |
| Polypro long underwear tops and bottoms |
| Nylon or quick drying shorts |
| Gloves |
| Hat |
| Face mask |
| Swim suit |
| Light weight sandals to wear in camp |
Hygiene |
| Hand Towel |
| Deodorant |
| Comb |
| Razor |
| Shampoo |
| Lip balm |
| Insect Repellent |
| Sunscreen |
Equipment |
| Emergency Whistle |
| Aluminum foil |
| Scouring pad |
| Watch |
| Camera and film |
| Walking staff |
| Money and change for phone |
| Sleeping pad (essential in cooler weather) |
| Day pack |
| Notebook and pen or pencil |
| Camp Stool |
| Dishsoap |
| Plastic trowel (shovel) |
