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General | Clothing & Accesories | Toiletries | First Aid Kit | Electronics | Camping Gear Cooking Gear | Survival Gear
This list represents much more than one would normally take on a backpacking or hiking trip. You decide which items are relevant to your trip.
General Backpacking & Hiking Gear
- Backpack -- lightweight frameless pack
- Stuff sacks -- (2) 250 ci - For Clean & Dirty Clothes
- Stuff sacks -- (1) 500 ci - For Sleeping Gear
- Trekking poles -- One Piece, Carbon Fiber
- Whistle – Pea-less Whistle on Lightweight Cord
- Compass
Clothing & Accessories | back to the top
- Pants/Shorts
- Socks
- Shirts
- Underwear
- Rain gear/Poncho
- Belt
- Watch
- Sunglasses
- Jackets (both light & heavy)
- Fanny Pack
- Thermal Clothing
- Handkerchief
- Wind Shirt - Thin, Breathable Pullover
- Insulation Layer -- Synthetic High Loft Insulation Pullover
- Warm Hat & Gloves
- Hat w/ brim - Wide-brimmed, Water-resistant, Nylon
- Hiking Shirt - Lightweight, Long Sleeve Crew
- Hiking Pants - Soft Shell, Stretch-woven
- Hiking Socks - Lightweight, Trail Running
- Hiking Shoes - Breathable, Synthetic, Trail Running
- Hiking Boots
Toiletries | back to the top
- Toilet Paper
- Foot Powder
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Mouthwash/Floss
- Deodorant
- Razor/Shaving Cream
- Antibacterial Wipes
- Soap/Shampoo
- Hand Sanitizer
- Feminine Products
- Moisturizing Lotion (Unscented)
- Nail Clippers
- Comb/Brush
- Insect Repellent
- Tick Repellent/Removal Tool
- Sunscreen
- Prescription Medicines
First Aid Kit | back to the top
- Aspirin/non-aspirin pain relievers
- Adhesive Bandages
- Sterile Gauze Bandages
- Sterile Roller Gauze
- Medical Tape
- Razor Blade
- Anti-histamine
- First Aid Guide Book
- Elastic Bandages
- Safety Pins
- Snake Bite Kit (for known species in area hiking/backpacking)
- Bee Sting Kit
- Neosporin/Bacitracin
- Tweezers
- Saline Eye Wash
- Needle & Silk Floss Thread
- Scissors
- Cotton Swabs
- Antacid
- Poison Ivy Cream
- Hydrocortisone Cream
- Large Flexible Bandages
- Cold Pack
- Altitude Sickness Medicine
- Seasickness Medicine
- Alcohol Swabs
- Antiseptic Wipes
- Ammonia Inhalants (Smelling Salts)
- Butterfly Strips
- Cavit-(6gram tube)-Temp. filling material for lost fillings)
- Microshield (Lightweight mouth shield for giving CPR)
- Gel Bandage for Blisters
- Moleskin or Mole foam
- Laxative
- SAM Splint
- Thermometer
- 1oz. bottle of syrup of ipecac
- Anaphylaxis kit, Epi Pen Tongue Depressors
- Corn Starch (For Heat Rash)
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Eye Drops
Electronics | back to the top
- Flashlight, small & Large
- AM/FM battery/solar Radio
- Headlamp
- Alarm Clock
- GPS Unit
- Cell Phone & charger
- Mini-tape recorder
- Camera and/or Camcorder
- Laptop/PDA
- Satellite Phone (if hiking in extremely remote area)
- Two-way radios and chargers, speaker microphones, and ear buds
- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
Camping Gear | back to the top
- Tent & Ground Cover
- Tent stakes
- Tarp/Canopy
- Bivy Sack - Waterproof Bottom, Breathable Top
- Lanterns w/ Extra Mantles
- Sleeping bags & Mats
- Pillows
- Portable Tables/Chairs
- Rope
- Axe/Hatchet
- Portable Shovel
- Chain Saw, Fuel/Oil, Sharpener
- Thermometer
- Portable Heater
- Tree limb loppers
Cooking Gear | back to the top
- Food & Water -- enough for 3 days
- Stove & Extra Fuel
- Pots & Pans w/ Lids
- Cooking Utensils
- Eating Utensils
- Fire Starter -- waterproof matches & lighter
- Water Bottles
- Food storage -- bear bag for hanging food in tree
- 5 Gallon Jug
- Stove w/ Fuel/Propane
- Waterproof Matches/Lighter
- Charcoal/Firewood/Buddy Burner
- Campfire Grill/BBQ Grill
- Fire Starters/Newspaper
- Tablecloth/Clips
- Plates & Bowls/Paper Plates & Bowls
- Heavy-duty Aluminum Foil
- Paper Towels
- Measuring Cups
- Cooking Oil
- Non-Stick Cooking Spray
- Food Storage Containers
- Potholders/Oven Mitts
- Dish Soap/Rags/Towels
- Skewers/grill forks
- Can Opener/Bottle Opener
- Folding Camp Table
- Mugs/Paper Cups
- Mixing Bowl
- Cutting Board
- Plastic Bags
- Napkins
- Dish Pan
- Scrub Pad/Brillo
- Seasonings/Sugar/Flour /Condiments
Survival Gear | back to the top
- Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
- Local Emergency Service Phone Numbers
- Location of Nearest Medical Facility
- Fire starter/Waterproof Matches/Lighter
- Compass
- Knife & Sharpener
- Emergency Space Blanket
- Water Filter/Tablets
- Signal Mirror
- Flare Gun
- Florescent Signal Panel
- Canteen/Camelback
- Chem-lites
- Survival Signal Strobe
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