| The checklist here includes the essentials for camping | | | | _____ Camp Suds/Camp towel |
| in the backcountry. I've also included some hot tips | | | | _____ First Aid Kit |
| and links to necessary gear which can keep the load | | | | _____ Leatherman/multipurpose tool |
| to a minimum and yet not compromise the gear's | | | | ____ Fire Starter Kit |
| performance. This checklist can be modified and | | | | _____ Small Pillow Case |
| adjusted as necessary. | | | | _____ Insect Repellent |
| Backpacker's Checklist of the Essentials: | | | | HOT TIP: If your lightweight down jacket (see North |
| _____ Backpack | | | | Face down jacket or Patagonia Down Sweater) |
| _____ Water filtration system | | | | travels with you even in the summer months, stuff it |
| _____ Tent | | | | in the pillow case. Instant pillow. |
| _____ Topographical Map | | | | Firestarter Kit |
| _____ Sleeping Bag- down or synthetic | | | | _____ Birthday Candles (the "trick" ones) |
| _____ Tarp and Rope | | | | _____ Firestarter Sticks (small) |
| _____ Sleeping Pad- lightweight, self-inflating or | | | | _____ Dry Tinder |
| closed cell | | | | _____ Matches with Waterproof container |
| _____ Headlamp/Waterproof Flashlight | | | | _____ Cotton Balls (include in your first aid kit) |
| _____ Stove/Fuel Canister | | | | HOT TIP: Soak your cotton balls in neosporin |
| _____ Hiking Shoes | | | | (included in your first aid kit) and use them as fire |
| _____ Pots/Pans- aluminum pie plates for serving | | | | starters under your dry tinder. |
| _____ Rain/Wind Gear | | | | They may not be in the checklist, but don't forget |
| _____ Cooking/ eating utensils/ Drinking Cup | | | | your hiking poles. Your body will thank you for |
| _____ Insulating Layers: Capilene and/or Fleece | | | | remembering them. |
| Down Jacket | | | | |