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Backpacking Equipment Checklist©

(Good for Canoe Camping also)

Shelter
r tent
r ground cloth
r sleeping pad
r sleeping bag (in stuff sack)
r plastic boot bag
r rain cover for pack
r tent & sleeping pad repair kit

Clothing
r hiking boots
r rain gear
r 2 pr. hiking socks
r 2 pr. sock liners
r tee shirt
r sun hat
r wool or pile sweater
r hooded jacket
r flannel shirt
r 1 set clean underwear
r camp shoes (River Sandals are best)
r sleep clothes
r knit hat
r long underwear
r shorts
r gloves
r bathing suit
r 1 pr. long pants
r bandannas
r sunglasses

Emergency Gear
r space blanket
r whistle
r medications
r first aid kit
r identification
r map
r compass
r sewing kit

Toiletries
r biodegradable soap
r small wash cloth
r toothbrush & toothpaste
r sunscreen
r toilet paper & trowel
r deodorant (nothing scented pls)

Miscellaneous
r hiking hammock
r camera (please share your photos with us)
r flashlight w/extra batteries
r plastic sheet to sit & cook on
r 50 ft. nylon cord
r pocket knife
r hiking stick
r pencil & paper
r binocular
r small candle lantern
r small day/fanny pack
r body insect repellent

Food/Kitchen
r stove
r fuel
r cup
r pot lifter
r boiling pot w/lid
r cooking pot w/lid
r utensils (knife, fork, spoon)
r canteens or water bottle (at least 2 qts.)
r fire starting kit (matches, fire eggs, lighter wood, etc.)
r garbage bag (pack it out)
r 1/4 scrubber pad
r water purification kit (tabs or filter)
r water
r snacks
r freeze dried or dehydrated meals
r paper towels (just a few for clean up)
r biodegradable detergent
r backpackers grill
r can opener
r eating bowl
r pot holder
r light water carrier
r condiment kit (salt, pepper, sugar, coffee, etc.)

This is just a "suggestion" list; trust us, we have never brought everything on it. Much will depend on your weather forecast. Use your good judgement. Each person should be totally independent, a minimalist as well as a survivalist. Please don’t count on fellow trip members to carry equipment you forgot. Excellent preparatory reading, A Hiker’s Companion by Cindy Ross. Total weight should not exceed more than 25% - 30% of your body weight. For the comfort and safety of others, no fire arms, pets, TV or radios. Copyright by Wilderness Trekkers, Inc. 1997.

Last updated: April 22, 2001