Hiking-Mountaineering-Camping Checklist

Target Weight for fully-loaded pack ("every ounce counts!"):

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<20 pounds: summer up to 3 overnights

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<30 pounds: winter up to 3 overnights

See Lightweight Backpacking - Secrets Revealed, Lynne Welden

See Wilderness Medical Outfitters, Carl Weil

Clothing

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hiking boots

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socks (2 pair; wool/synthetic, not cotton)

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sock liners (personal preference)

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long pants

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shorts (or zip-off pants)

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t-shirt (2; synthetic, not cotton)

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underwear (2; synthetic, not cotton)

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long sleeve shirt

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camp shoes (e.g. sandals)

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hat (wool for winter)

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bandana

Hiking Gear
bullet backpack
bullet webbing/straps for attaching gear to backpack
bullet trekking or ski poles
bullet whistle

Dog Gear

bullet water bottle
bullet food
bullet towel/blanket for sleeping
bullet brush

 

Camping Gear/individual

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sleeping bag (down; light/compressible)

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sleeping pad

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eating utensils (bowl, mug, spoon)

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garbage bag

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emergency space blanket

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camp chair

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pillow case (use filled with clothes)

Food/individual

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water bottles/bladder (bladder not when below freezing)

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electrolyte replacement (Cytomax, Gatorade)

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trail mix or power bars

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beef jerky or dried steak nuggets

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lunch (e.g. sandwich)

Personal Items
bullet sunglasses
bullet medicines (cold, aspirin, etc)
bullet sleeping aid (e.g. Xanax)
bullet first aid (bandaids, polysporin, needle)
bullet toiletries (tooth brush/paste)
bullet moleskin
bullet knife/scissors (e.g. small Swiss Army)
bullet towel (small, quick-dry)
bullet ear plugs/eye shield
bullet sunscreen (SPS 15+)
bullet lip balm (SPS 15+)
bullet bug repellant
bullet toilet paper (with extra zip-lock bag)
bullet wipes
bullet map
bullet compass
bullet book
bullet flashlight/headlamp w/ extra batteries
bullet mirror (for signaling)

Mountaineering Gear (for snowfields and/or winter camping)

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mountaineering boots

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crampons

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ice ax w/ leash

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long underwear (synthetic, not cotton)

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fleece/wool pants

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glissading pants

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fleece/wool top

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balaclava

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down jacket

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gaiters

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gloves

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glacier glasses

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goggles

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helmet

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climbing harness

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carabiners

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avalanche beacon

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shovel

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snowshoes (if soft snow expected)

Camping Gear/shared

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tent or tarp/ground cover

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camp stove

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fuel for camp stove (incl backup)

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matches (waterproof)

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cooking utensils (pot/pan)

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water filter

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iodine tablets

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watch with altimeter and/or GPS

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clothes line

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duct tape

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multi-tool (e.g. Fisherman's)

bullet camera
bullet cell phone
bullet 2-way radios (only if expecting to split groups)
bullet bear spray

Food/shared

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dinner (freeze-dried, e.g. pasta, sauce)

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breakfast (e.g. oatmeal)

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coffee (instant) & creamer

Medical/shared

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medical gloves

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SAM splint

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Benedryl (for allergic reactions)

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Sawyer Extractor (for bites/stings)

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tincture of benzoin (skin disinfectant)

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Bloodstopper (to control bleeding)

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roll tape

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triangular bandages (cravats)

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4"x4" sterile dressing

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CPR shield

 

 

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