1. Backpacking Checklist
Pack
Internal Frame or External Frame
Shelter
Lightweight Tent with excellent rainfly
( can be shared )
Personal Items
Water bottles (2 - 32 oz. Nalgene bottles)
Matches (waterproof/ lighter)
Lawn/leaf trash bag
Foam pad or plastic sheet to sit on if
ground is wet
Extra Zip Lock bags
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad ( closed foam or
inflatable )
Head Lamp (or flashlight)
Batteries (extra)
Knife
Whistle
Duct tape ( small qty.)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Personal Rx medications
Alcohol gel hand cleaner/Individual
wrapped moist towelette
Biodegradable Soap and Shampoo
Toilet Paper
Towel (chamois)
DEET-based insect Repellent (Summer
only)
Sunscreen
Chapstick
Lotion
Personal First Aid ( tape,
moleskin,bandaids,antibiotic ointment,
Ibuprofen/ Aspirin, etc )
Tampons
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Fanny pack for day hikes?
Money
Camera
Passport/ID /Driver’s Lic.
Insurance/ Medical card
Emergency contact info
Clothes For Four-Day Trip
2 lightweight, polypro shirts
1-2 pair lightweight, polypro shorts/pants
sports bra
1-2 pair wool socks
2 pair sock-liners
Sleepwear
Tights (lycra)
Waterproof rain/ wind jacket
Waterproof rain/wind pants
Warm clothing (fleece/ light wool
sweater/gloves/mittens)
Hiking boots
Tevas ( Crocs, Keen’s or some type
sandal for stream crossing and camp
comfort )
Hat/Bandana
Change of clothing to leave in the car
Shared Equipment
Candle
Map
Compass
First Aid Kit
Can opener
Rope ( Bear line )
Tarp
“Poop” Shovel
Kitchen ( can be shared, up to you )
Pot
Bowl
Utensils
Stove
Food: Backpacking food, pasta, rice, soup
powder, coffee, tea, instant oatmeal, beef
jerky, tuna, trail mix,chocolate
Lunch for day hike ( no prep needed
items )
2. Food Bag ( stuff sack bag that must
contain all of your food ,and attach to
Bear Line at night
Water ( can be shared , up to you )
Microfilter water filter ( or purification
tablets or steripen)