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It’s not a bad idea to load your backlist at home, before you head out on your journey. There really is nothing worse than arriving at your destination, just to realize that you’ve forgotten to take something important with you. It’s a good practice to use your backpacking checklist while you’re still at home, loading your backpack. This following checklist should be essential for most three season backpacking trips. Of course you should feel free to add or delete any items you wish based on what time of year it is, the purpose for your trip, or the destination.

Backpacking Checklist

1 Pair of Nylon or Wool Hiking Shorts or Pants
Small cup for measuring
2-3 Pairs of Wool or Synthetic Socks and optional Sock Liners
Antacid tablets like Tums
Antibiotics - such as Neosporin
Backpack
Bandages/BandAids
Base Layer/Insulating layer
Battery charger
Binoculars
Book/Kindle
Broken-in Waterproof Backpacking Boots or Shoes
Brush or comb
Camera
Cards or other games
Cough Drops
Cup or mug for drinking
Drinking Cup
Field guide
Fire-starting equipment (matches/lighters)
First Aid Kit
Fishing equipment
Flashlight
Food
Fuel
Ground sheet
Ibuprofren
Insect Repellent
iPod/iPad
Journal
Lantern Stove - complete with any accessories. Test it first.
Lightweight Water or Camp Shoes
Lightweight Wool or Fleece Gloves
Lightweight Wool or Fleece Hat
Lip Balm
Map of the area/GPS
Moist anti-septic towelettes
Needles or tweezers
Pocket-knife
Pot for cooking
Pot scrubber
Razor Blade
Repair and spare parts kits
Safety pins
Several wide-mouth water bottles
Shovel
Sleeping bag
Small cup for measuring
Smartphone/cell phone
Stove - complete with any accessories. Test it first.
Straps or a rope chord
Sun or Rain Hat
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Synthetic or Merino Wool Long Sleeve Shirt
Synthetic or Merino Wool T-Shirt
Tarp
Tent
Toilet Paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels
Triangular bandage
Watch
Water bottle and water
Water filter/water purification tablets
Waterproof, Breathable Rain Jacket and Pants
Whistle and signal mirrors
Wicking Underwear (Non-Cotton)