Backpacking Checklist

Core Backpacking Needs

  • Padded hip belt

  • Waterproof Pack cover (REQUIRED)

  • 6-10 1 Gallon “Hefty” bags for packing clothes

  • 2 Plastic kitchen garbage bags to wrap sleeping bag in

  • 2-3 32 ounce wide mouth water bottles

  • 1-16 ounce bottle or cup (For mixing hot & cold drinks)

  • Sleeping Gear

  • Sleeping bag full zip, (30 to 15 degree is recommended)

  • Sleeping Pad (Closed cell/thermarest recommended)

  • Sleeping clothing (Worn only in the sleeping bag)

  • 10 essentials

Clothing (Hiking Apparel)

  • Hiking boots (Well broken in)

  • 1 pair of “In-camp” light weight shoes (Quick drying)

  • 3 pairs of hiking socks and inner liners

  • 2 pairs of undershorts

  • 2 pairs of hiking shorts

  • 1 long sleeve shirt (Not cotton)

  • 2 short sleeve shirts (Not cotton)

  • 1 hat for sun protection (Baseball-type cap with brim)

Layer “2” (for cool evenings)

  • 1 long sleeve shirt (Fleece or wool)

  • 1 pair of long pants (No jeans or cotton denim)

  • 1 pair, top and bottom, insulated underwear (No cotton)

Layer “3” (for cold but dry conditions)

  • 1 fleece jacket

  • 1 stocking cap (Fleece or wool)

  • 1 pair of light gloves (Polypropolyne or synthetic)

Layer “4” (for cold and wet conditions)

  • 1 rain pants & jacket (REQUIRED)

Personal Items (not required)

  • Toothbrush & paste

  • Camp Suds (Soap)

  • Handkerchief

  • Small hand towel

  • Insect repellent

  • Whistle

  • Chapstick

  • Small roll of toilet paper inside ziplock bag

  • Personal First Aid Kit (Add Moleskin)

  • Poop bag for your crap

  • Sunglasses

  • Spending money

  • Deck of Cards

  • Umbrella

  • Light weight camp chair

  • Camera (One-time use cameras best with your name)

Do Not Bring

  • an expensive camera(s)

  • cell phone

  • electronic game(s)