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Hiking
Essentials
Backpacks
Hiking boots/shoes appropriate for terrain
Strong boot
laces
Water
repellent boot treatment
Map of area
in waterproof case
Compass
Headlamp or
flashlight with extra bulb & batteries
High energy
food
Hiking clothes
Drinking water
Pocket knife
Matches in waterproof
container and firestarter
Sunglasses and
sunscreen
Moleskin and
medical tape
Ace bandage(s)
Innersole or
foot cushion
Mirror for signaling
Coins for emergency
phone call
Hiking/Camping
Clothing
Select
items to fit your trip/weather
Polypropylene
long underwear top & bottom
Long-sleeved
wicking or pile shirt
Pile or wool
vest
Pile jacket
or wool sweater
Pile or wool
pants
Quick-drying
pants/shorts
Quick-drying
swimsuit
Sunhat (with
brim)
Bandana
Pile or wool
hat
Pile or wool
gloves/mittens
Waterproof jacket
and pants
Waterproof mittens
Gaiters
Heavy or midweight
wool or synthetic fiber sock
Wicking liner
socks
Camp shoes/sandals
Camping
Gear
Select
items to fit your trip needs and the level of desired luxury
Tent, tarp or
bivy sack
Ground cloth
Gear repair/sewing
kit
Sleeping bag
in waterproof stuff sack
Sleeping pad
Sit pad or sleeping-pad
chair kit
Stove and fuel
Food
Salt, pepper,
spices
Cook set, dishes,
and utensils
Liquid, biodegradable
soap & pot scrubber
Garbage bags
Extra plastic
bags
Fishing rod,
reel, sinkers, hooks, swivels, etc
Pliers
Water bottles
Collapsible
water container
(2-5
gallon capacity)
Water filter
and/or purification tablets
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Camping
Gear (Continued)
Lantern (with
extra fuel/batteries)
100 ft. accessory
cord
Backpacker’s
shovel
Binoculars
Field guides
Camera and Film
Notebook and
pencils
Watch/alarm
clock
Toilet paper
Toothbrush/paste
Small bath towel
Brush/comb
Other personal
toiletry items
Camping/fire
permits if appropriate
Money
Map and itinerary
of trip, including name and phone number of nearest ranger station,
left with someone at home.
First
Aid Items
Antiseptic
towelettes
Band aids
Sterile gauze
pads
Athletic tape
Moleskin
Thermometer
Aspirin/Tylenol
Ace bandage
Mosquito repellent
After Bite or
ammonia
Campo-Phenique
gel
First aid cream
Sunscreen
Neosporin ointment
Caladryl
Optional
Axe
or hatchet
Wood
or charcoal for BBQ
Ice chest
Spatula
Grill
Aluminum foil
Seam lock
Shorts
Swimming suit
Gloves
Ski cap
Air pillow
Mosquito netting
Foam pad for
truck bed
Catalytic heater
Tweezers
Backpacking
cribbage board
Tree identification
handbook
Deck of cards
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