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This is not my list and I don't always bring everything on it but they are good things to have.
1. Backpack and three 33 gallon trash bags (for emergency pack cover, ground sheet, clothing storage, etc.)
2. The clothes I am wearing:
Adequate foot wear and clothing for "ordinary" conditions.
A wool or fleece sweater or shirt.
If too warm I may have to take it off and pack it, but it is not part of the "Extra Clothing"
3. In a plastic zip-lock bag I carry the following small items:
1. Compass
2. Mag lite and two extra AA cells
3. Pocket Knife
4. Matches wrapped in stretch tight cling plastic wrap
5. Extra pair of sunglasses
In a large clear plastic zip-lock bag I keep handy:
1. a photocopy of a map and
2. copies of guide book pages for the area I will be in.
In a separate zip lock bag I carry
1. first aid supplies,
2. Sunscreen and
3. sewing kit.
4. Shelter: one of the following
1. tent,
2. bivy bag,
3. 5 x 7 tarp or
4. space blanket.
5. Extra Clothing. Depends on weather expected, but no less than
1. waterproof pants and jacket,
2. polypro longs (top and bottom), and
3. wool cap.
6. Food for trip plus one extra day.
7. Water bottles
1. Three 1 L minimum bottles
2. Treatment tablets.
3. In winter, stove and pot to melt snow for water.
8. Sit pad or 3/4 length foam pad
9. Personal items:
1. Toilet paper, (emergency fire starter)
2. Tooth brush
3. Reading glasses, contact solution,
4. Medications etc
10. Nylon cord, various lengths.
For setting up tarp, hanging food, tying gear on pack, etc. (50 ft. for $2 at sport chalet/R.E.I.)
1. Backpack and three 33 gallon trash bags (for emergency pack cover, ground sheet, clothing storage, etc.)
2. The clothes I am wearing:
Adequate foot wear and clothing for "ordinary" conditions.
A wool or fleece sweater or shirt.
If too warm I may have to take it off and pack it, but it is not part of the "Extra Clothing"
3. In a plastic zip-lock bag I carry the following small items:
1. Compass
2. Mag lite and two extra AA cells
3. Pocket Knife
4. Matches wrapped in stretch tight cling plastic wrap
5. Extra pair of sunglasses
In a large clear plastic zip-lock bag I keep handy:
1. a photocopy of a map and
2. copies of guide book pages for the area I will be in.
In a separate zip lock bag I carry
1. first aid supplies,
2. Sunscreen and
3. sewing kit.
4. Shelter: one of the following
1. tent,
2. bivy bag,
3. 5 x 7 tarp or
4. space blanket.
5. Extra Clothing. Depends on weather expected, but no less than
1. waterproof pants and jacket,
2. polypro longs (top and bottom), and
3. wool cap.
6. Food for trip plus one extra day.
7. Water bottles
1. Three 1 L minimum bottles
2. Treatment tablets.
3. In winter, stove and pot to melt snow for water.
8. Sit pad or 3/4 length foam pad
9. Personal items:
1. Toilet paper, (emergency fire starter)
2. Tooth brush
3. Reading glasses, contact solution,
4. Medications etc
10. Nylon cord, various lengths.
For setting up tarp, hanging food, tying gear on pack, etc. (50 ft. for $2 at sport chalet/R.E.I.)
