Backpacking Gear List
This is a basic backpacking list. Depending on the length of the trip and the season other items may be needed and/or some of these items may not be needed.
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Carry in Pack
Packing:
Backpack
Pack cover or large trash bag
Daypack, fanny pack
Ziploc freezer bags
Lashing twine/straps
Stuff and/or compression sacks
Essential:
First Aid Kit - mole skin
Flash light
Extra Batteries
Waterproof matches
First-aid kit
Toilet paper (in ziplock baggie)
Maps
Clothing:
T-Shirts
Long sleeve shirt
Fleece
Socks
Camp Shoes
Eating Gear:
Water Bottles
Mess Kit or Plastic Bowl
Insulated cup
Utensils - fork/spoon
Sleeping Gear:
Tent
Ground cloth
Sleeping bag
Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping pad
Sleeping clothes
Toilet Articles:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Toilet paper
Towel
Shaving gear
Sunburn Lotion
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Mountain Suds (soap)
Optional:
Bible
Prescribed medicine
Pencil/Notebook
Duct Tape
Extra bags
Carry on Your Person
Wear:
Boots
Socks
Sock liners
Pants
Shirt
Belt
Poncho
Windbreaker
Hat
Gloves
Essential:
Knife or multitool
Money, ID, permits
Glasses/case
Compass
Optional:
Watch
Camera-film
Binocular
Group Gear
Equipment:
Water purification pump
or tablets
Water carrier
Stove
Gas
Matches
Pot for boiling water
Soap
Shovel
Leather Gloves
Food:
Breakfast
- easy/simple
Lunch
Trail mix
Energy bars
Powdered Drink
Cup-of-soup
Dinner
- Backpacking Food
Coffee
Borrowed from Boy Scout Troop 113 - Centerport, New York
