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)
  • 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