Camping/Backpacking List

Top Compartment

Headgear: ball cap, sun glasses, bandanna, quick-dry hand towel, brimmed hat

First Aid: bandaids, antiseptic, lip balm, needle, tweezers, lighter, sunscreen/lotion
- advil, benadryl, poison oak/ivy gel & pills, eye drops, insect repellent, carbon (upset stomach)
- sewing kit, mole skin, whistle, snake venom pump, iodine tablets

Toiletry: soap, wet wipes/hand sanitizer gel, toothbrush & paste, toilet paper, trowel/shovel, mirror, mouthwash, shaver

Small Tools: flashlight, headlamp, batteries/bulbs, small lantern, knife, lighter/matches, watch w/alarm
- carabiners, cinch-straps, poncho, notepad/journal, pens/pencils, zip-lock bags (food/trash/organize)
- ground tarp, map, GPS, compass, cellphone, calling card+ID+cash, backcountry/wilderness permit, TSA locks, UV water purifier
- short 2-10’ ropes, trash bag, duct tape

Big Tools: day pack or fanny pack, saw or hatchet (clear downfall), bear-safe container, long rope (20-50’)

Water: nalgene bottles, camelback, 1.5 liter collapsible bottle (refill+cooking), gallon jug (in car)

Food:
- snacks: trail mix (M&Ms, nuts, raisins, dried bannanas/fruit), food bars, nuts, crackers, GU!!!
- meals: can/bowl soup, oatmeal, rice, HB eggs, dried potatoes, tuna/chicken in a bag, MREs
  - Backpacker Pantry “pesto salmon pasta”, jar of peanut butter (protein), miso soup packets
- fresh fruit: carrots, raisins, apple
- drinks: hot chocolate, tea, powder flavoring/lemonade/koolaid, wine
- condiments: salt/pepper, sugar, ketchup/mustard, jelly, salsa, sweet & sour sauce, chocolate

Cooking: water filter/purifier, stove, fuel, wind screen, lighter/matches, paper towels
- pots w/handles, cups, trimmed plastic utensils, can opener, wine bottle opener
- dish soap, wash rag, plastic bowl w/lid, paper bowls

Clothing:
- Shirts: wick-away sweat, thin long sleeve w/collar, thin short sleeve, thick long sleeve, “layers” for warmth
- Pants: poncho, swim trunks, zip away pants/shorts, cargo shorts, underwear, belt, sleepwear, long johns

Footwear: socks (long for weeds/brush), hiking shoes, flip-flops, trekking poles
- others: sandals/river cross, sturdy hiking boots, running shoes, gaiters

Tent/Sleep: light small tent or hammock, sleeping bag + pad
- hammer, whisk broom, blanket, towel/pillow

Photography: digicam, batteries, memory cards
- tripod, cleansing wipes, card reader/hard drive, star chart