Our Typical Backpacking Gear List:
Major Gear:
Backpack, straps & Velcro ties, rain cover(/garbage
bag), waistband snack bag
Lightweight Tent (poles, stakes, fly, ground cloth, guys) use tent Bag as bear
bag (50' cord)
Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, small foam pillow or (use bag as pillow stuff sack)
Hydration system, spare water bladder, extra bottles(frozen?)
- Optional: Daypack/Camelbak, walking stick, Stool/chair/sitting pad (major
comfort item)
Clothing:
Boots, water shoes, hiking socks & camp socks, (moleskin for blisters)
Hat (sun/cold), sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, gloves, bandana
Underwear, swim shorts, pack towel
T-shirt/long shirt, zip off pant legs/shorts, fleece jacket, jacket/cagoule/plastic
poncho
Space blanket/polythene bag
Cooking & Food:
Stove, base, gas canister, lighter
Pot set, pot holder, titanium cup, plastic bowl
Lexan knife/fork/spoon (or combo), spatula, packets:
condiments/herbs/spices/salt/pepper
Beverages: crystal light/gatorade powder, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, milk +
sugar
Water filter, purification tablets & extra collapsible water bottle(s) w/ tap &
hangers
Ziploc bags for food & clean-up, paper towels, hand wipes
Main meals pre-frozen as needed (also use frozen water bottle to keep cold)
- Optional Fun food: Smores kit (freeze chocolate) - camp popcorn
Other:
Knife, compass, map, whistle, first-aid kit, FRS radio, cell phone, car keys
Lip balm, vaseline, hand cream & sanitizer, sting-eze, 'Gold Bond' powder
Biodegradable Liquid Soap, toothpaste/toothbrush, mini deodorant, comb,
Firestarter, headlight (extra batteries)
Toilet paper/wipes, shovel
Cards, games, Paper, pencil, stories, books, watch, Binoculars
Frisbee/hackey sack/ball
- Optional: Camera/ video, film, batteries, mini candle lamp (hanger) & candles
Trail Snacks:
Trail mix, chex mix, pretzels, dried fruit, GORP, slim jims, spice drops
Trail lunch - pre-make - sandwiches, dried fruit, chewy granola bars,
salami/pepperoni
