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BACKPACKER'S CHECKLIST



 

BASIC
 

Tent
Ground Sheet - (Heavy Plastic to go under tent)
Sleeping Bag
Ground Pad - 'mattress' under sleeping bag

Stove with fuel
Water Purifier, Water Bag, Water Bottles
Food Bag and Cord (for Hanging from tree )
Compass and Good Map of Area
Flashlight/Headlamp

Lighter/Matches
Clothes Bag
Pillow Case (clothes will suffice for pillow)
Towel & Biodegradable soap
Hygiene Basics (hairbrush, toothbrush, etc.)

Cash, Credit Card
Driver's License, Health Ins Card
Pocket Knife
Whistle

First Aid Kit - MOLESKIN!
Insect Spray
Biodegradable Toilet Paper
Large Plastic Garbage Bag

Pots, cup & Eating utensils
Small trash bag for garbage
Sponge/Scouring Pad
Paper towels (a few)

Hiking Stick
Gaitors
Raingear*** very inportant!
Pack Cover*** very inportant!
Boots*** very inportant!

OPTIONAL
 

Camp Chair
Camera
Cell Phone
Pepper Spray
River Shoes or Sandals
 

CLOTHES
 

Extra Socks
Long Underwear
Jacket, Gloves, Hat
Change of clothes
 

FOOD IDEAS
 

Trail Mix
Power Bars/Granola
Crackers/Cheese

Bagels, Rolls
Boiled Egg
Coffee, Poweraide

Oatmeal, Muffins
Powdered milk
Margarine

Peanut Butter
Carrot Sticks
Dried Fruit

Lipton Noodle/Rice Meals (Dry)
Backpacker Meals
 



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