Backpacking

January 26th, 2009 - by nd987

Description

Backpacking is a great way to get exercise and enjoy the outdoors. Trip lengths can be anywhere from overnight to multiple week adventures...this list is a good starting point when planning your trip. Depending on the planned length of your trip, you may need to adjust this list to fit your needs.

Items

  • Shelter
    • Tent
    • Poles and Stakes
    • Tarp (for groundcloth)
    • Sleeping bag
    • Sleeping pad
  • Food
    • Cooking pot
    • Eating utensils
    • Cooking stove and extra fuel
    • Lighter
    • Iodine
    • Bear bag for leftovers
    • Tea or coffee
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Energy snacks
  • Clothing
    • Water purifcation tablets/kit
    • Sunglasses
    • Raingear
    • Appropriate footwear
    • Gloves
    • Hat
    • Shorts
    • Socks (and extras)
    • Longsleeve shirt
    • T-shirt
    • Coat
  • Navigation
    • GPS unit
    • Spare GPS batteries
    • Compass
    • Map of the surrounding area
  • Personal
    • Prescription medications
    • Toothbrush and paste
    • Soap
    • Toilet Paper
    • Reading Material
    • Watch
    • Hand warmers
    • Bug repellant
    • Glasses or contacts
    • Headlamp
    • Flashlight (/w extra batteries)
    • Pack of cards
    • Tylenol
    • Sunscreen
  • Miscellaneous
    • Duct tape
    • Sewing kit
    • Rubber bands
    • Camera
    • Spare lighter or matches
    • Knife
    • Whistle
    • Small mirror (for signaling)
    • First aid kit
    • The pack!
    • Daypack
    • Lash cords
    • Garbage bags
    • Ziplock bags
  • Seasonal
    • Avalanche beacon
    • Crampons
    • Snow shoes
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