The Checklist

Shelter

• Tent
• Stakes
• Rainfly

Sleeping

• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Pillow

Clothing

• Hiking shoes / boots
• Hat for sun
• Bandana
• If cold temperatures
  • Wool socks
  • Long-underwear
  • Wool base layer
  • Fleece mid-layer
  • Down / synthetic jacket
  • Beanie
  • Warm gloves
• If rain
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Waterproof rain pants
  • Waterproof socks
  • Waterproof gloves

Food

• Food for different weather (normal, windy, rain, snow)
• Salad
• Sandwiches
• Cereal / hot soup

Water

• Water, rule of thumb: 1G per person per day
• Water filtration system
• Caffeine tablets and/or electrolytes

Hygiene

• Hand sanitizer
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Biodegradable soap
• Toilet paper
• Menstrual products
• Women’s pee funnel
• Medication / vitamins

First aid kit

• Gauze
• Bandages
• Antibiotic ointment
• Pain-relief pills (Tylenol, Motrin)

Navigation

• Map
• Gaia
• Compass
• Cellphone
• Solar / chargers
• Personal locator beacon (Garmin, Spot or Zoleo)
• Permits
• Route descriptions

Cooking

• Stove
• Fuel
• Matches / lighter
• Mug
• Port
• Utensils
• Trash bag

Hiking

• Backpack
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Sunglasses

Night

• Headlamp
• Flashlight(s)
• Extra batteries

Safety

• Safety whistle
• Knife

Recovery

• Shackles
• Recovery strap

Misc

• Cash
  • Some gas stations only accept cash
• Camera