Backpacking Equipment Check List

Backpacking Equipment Check List

1. Rain jacket:Synthetic fabrics are best because they won’t absorb water, dry quickly, and are relatively windproof. Be careful with windbreakers and track jackets, most are not waterproof fleece jacket, wool sweater:Keep you warm at night and in the early morning when it is cooler.
2. Long-sleeve shirt
3. Women should bring 2 to 3 sports bras
4. Down coats: For a multiday winter camping expedition

1. Hat(wide-brimmed, baseball) for sun protection
2. Wool or synthetic hat for warmth at night
3. Wool/fleece mittens or gloves

1. Synthetic Underwear  (recommended 1/day for females).
2. Athletic synthetic shorts (loose-fitting)
3. Loose fitting synthetic/fleece pants.No jeans or sweatpants
4. Waterproof Rain pants

1. Camp shoes-sneakers/running shoes. No open toed sandals.
2. 4 pairs of hiking socks for one week trip.Wool or synthetic is fine.
3. Hiking boots, good ankle support and traction

1. Any medications you will need to take during the trip
2. Contacts solution, glasses
3. Toothbrush and toothpaste.Do not bring “smellables” like shampoo, soap to prevent attracting insects and animals
4. Insect repellent.
5. Small towel

1. Camping sleeping pad (closed cell ensolite) or inflatable camping pad to keep sleeping bag dry.
2. Sleeping bag to keep you warm at night.
3. Several heavy plastic garbage bags.(one for sleeping bag, one for backpack, one as rain cover, one for garbage during your trip.)
4. Folding camping tent 4 person 6 person to prevent wind and cold weather.
5. Hiking stick(Trekking Pole) which provide traction on trails, snow and ice that makes you more secure.
6. Plastic cup with handle and plastic bowl,spoon
7. Headlamp or small flashlight. This is important in the dark.
8. Portable Hammock.You can recline on it to take a rest between two trees.
9. Foldable Camping Chair. Easy to carry. Take a rest or eat something on it. Chatting with friends in forest.