BACKPACKING CHECKLIST - OutdoorGearLab
BACKPACKING CHECKLIST
This page includes all the gear you need for a backpacking trip. It may intimidate you (and your wallet) but don't worry: you likely need less than half the things on this page depending on where you are traveling and your style. We will walk you through it step by step to help you figure out what you actually need.
THE BIG THREE
These are the big ticket items that most affect your backpacking trip. If you want to save weight or make your system more efficient, these are the three areas to focus first.
1. Shelter
Tent or Ultralight Shelter
3. Sleep System
Mummy Bag or Quilt Sleeping Pad
2. Backpack
Multi-day or Ultralight Version Backpack cover, sometimes
included with pack
THE ESSENTIALS
Sun Protection
Sunglasses Chap Stick Sunscreen Sun Hat
Cookware
Backpacking Stove Mug Spoon/Spork
Food
Meals for planned days out Snacks and Extra Food
Navigation
Map Compass GPS or GPS Watch or
Smartphone with GPS App
Illumination
Headlamp Extra Batteries Solar Charger or External Battery
Water
Water Bottle or Bladder Water Filter or Treatment System
First Aid
First Aid Kit Emergency Blanket
Fire
Lighter Waterproof Matches
Repair Kit/Tools
Pocket Knife or Multi-Tool
Permits
Reserved in Advance 1
BACKPACKING CHECKLIST
Here we list the appropriate clothing items as well as optional accessories and some alternatives that can lighten your pack. Not all items are needed for every backpacking trip, but it is helpful to consider what you may need each time.
CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR ESSENTIALS
Warm Weather Clothing
Base Layer Top or Performance Shirt Hiking Pants Hiking Boots or Shoes Hiking Socks Rain Jacket Insulated Jacket (Down or Synthetic) Underwear (non-cotton)
Cold Weather Clothing
Hardshell Jacket Long Underwear Thicker Insulated Jacket (Down
or Synthetic) Gloves Warm Hat/Beanie
OPTIONAL ITEMS
Recommended Accessories
Trekking Poles Gaiters Rain Pants Personal Locater Beacon GPS or Altimeter Watch Extra Cord Camera
Luxury Items
Chair Camp Shoes Binoculars
Ultralight Hiking Alternatives
Minimalist First Aid and Repair Kits Trail Running/Minimalist Shoes Collapsible Water Bottles Stuff Sack to compress layers Lightweight Rain Layer to double as
Wind Jacket and/or Hardshell Down Jacket instead of Fleece or
Synthetic Jacket Bivy Sack or Hammock Ultralight Quilt Ultralight Tent or Tarp Shelter Modular Floorless Tent
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