Camping & Hiking Gear

Camping or hiking gear for the day hiker as well as the expedition guide.

Backpacker’s Checklist

It’s not a bad idea to load your double check your backpacking checklist 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)