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BACKPACKING CHECKLIST

This page includes all the gear you need for a backpacking trip. It may intimidate you (and your wallet) but

don’t worry: you likely need less than half the things on this page depending on where you are traveling and

your style. We will walk you through it step by step to help you figure out what you actually need.

These are the big ticket items that most affect your backpacking trip. If you want to save weight or make your

system more efficient, these are the three areas to focus first.

THE ESSENTIALS

THE BIG THREE

1

Food

First Aid

Illumination

Fire

Repair Kit/Tools

Permits

Water

 Backpacking Stove

 Mug

 Spoon/Spork

 Multi-day or Ultralight Version

 Backpack cover, sometimes

 Mummy Bag or Quilt

 Sleeping Pad

 Sunglasses

 Chap Stick

 Sunscreen

 Sun Hat

 Meals for planned days out

 Snacks and Extra Food

 Reserved in Advance

 Water Bottle or Bladder

 Water Filter or Treatment System

 First Aid Kit

 Lighter