Here’s a simple
list, with some optional items, that you can print and use before each
trip:
Pack, Tent, Sleeping Gear
Pack Tent/shelter Sleeping bag (liner) Sleeping pad Ground cloth Pillow
Kitchen
Food
Stove
Fuel
Matches
Mess kit
Cup
Spoon
Knife
Water bottle
Water purification
tablets/filter
Scouring pad
Garbage bag
Towel )1 kitchen/1
body care?)
Clothing
Rain gear
Shirt(s)
Pants
Belt
Shorts
Socks
Shoes
Underwear
Hat or visor
Gloves
Gators
Toiletries,
body care
First aid kit, moleskin
Insect repellent
Biodegradable soap,
hand sanitizer
Sunscreen
Lip protection
Toilet paper
Toothbrush
Toothpaste/powder
Dental floss (for
repairs, too)
Mirror (for signaling,
too)
Deodorant
Medications
Emergency, other, & optional
Flashlight/batteries/bulb
Map
Compass
Sunglasses
Fire starter
Emergency blanket
Whistle
Cord
Rubber
bands/tape/needle/thread
Pencil or pen/paper
ID, cash, credit card
Car keys
Camera & film
Hiking poles
Umbrella
Mosquito head net
Reading glasses
Reading material
Contact
Call: (800) 933-HIKE (4453)
Or send $1 for a catalog
Email: hikelight@yahoo.com
"Helping hikers lighten
up with lightweight backpacking gear"
