Backpacking Checklist

Backpacking Gear
  • Backpack
  • Raincover
  • Tent
  • Sleeping pad
  • Trekking poles
  • Dry bags
  • Stuff sacks
  • Compression sacks
Camp Comfort
  • Packable camp chairs/table
  • Tarp shelter
  • Rope
  • Clothesline & clips
  • Games
  • Books
  • Axe/Hatchet
  • Binoculars
Camp Kitchen

Basics

  • Stove
  • Fuel
  • Lighter/Matches
  • Firestarter
  • Cookset
  • Kettle
  • Biodegradable camp soap
  • Dishcloth
  • Spork

Gourmet

  • Cutting board
  • Cooking utensils
  • Prep tools
  • Cups/Mugs
  • Plates/Bowls
  • Coffee maker
  • Dish basin
  • Food containers/Zip top bags
Food & Drink

Basics

  • Meals
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Coffee/Tea/Hot chocolate
  • Emergency meals

Gourmet

  • Spices
  • Oil/Butter
  • Condiments
Clothing
  • Hiking boots/shoes
  • Base layers
  • Mid layers
  • Jacket
  • Rain jacket
  • Pants
  • Shorts
  • Sleepwear
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Extra socks
  • Underwear
  • Camp shoes
Safety & Essentials
  • Bear spray
  • Satellite communication device (like Garmin inReach)
  • Headlamp
  • Lantern
  • Extra batteries/Charge bank
  • Carabiners
  • Multi-tool/Knife
  • Reservation Info
  • Water purifcation tabs
  • Matches/Lighter
Health & Hygiene
  • First-aid kit
  • Blister care
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste (unscented)
  • Trowel
  • Biodegradable toilet paper/wipes
  • Menstrual products
  • Women's pee funnel
  • Waste bags
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray/Bug repeller