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