Backpacking checklist

These lists are only suggestions and it is your responsibility to bring what you need, every hike is different.

Day Hike
Overnight
Extended Trips
Winter Trips

Day Hike...

• Backpack (500-3,000 cu. in.)
• First Aid Kit w/snakebite
• Water bottles (one to four quarts)
• Headlamp or flashlight
• Food
• Extra layer
• Sunblock
• Bandana
• Map and compass
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries
• Watch

Overnight Trips...

• Backpack to fit all your gear (2,500-5,000)
• Tent or tarp
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Warm clothes
• Hiking boots or Shoes
• Hat w/brim
• Stove w/extra fuel
• Water bottles (to carry 3 quarts)
• Water filter (or iodine)
• Food (with stuff to hang from animals)
• First Aid Kit w/snakebite
• Sunblock
• Headlamp w/extra batteries (or flashlight)
• Bandana
• Extra Cord
• Waterproof matches and lighter
• Cookware and utensils
• Dish cleaning kit
• Pocket knife
• Map and compass
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries
• Repair Kit
• Watch

Extended Trips...

• Backpack (4,000+)
• Tent w/fly&stakes
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping pad
• Warm clothes (no cotton)
• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof hiking boots
• Hiking Socks (no cotton)
• Hat w/brim
• Winter hat that covers ears
• Thin gloves
• Stove w/extra fuel
• Water bottle (to carry 3 quarts)
• Water filter (or iodine)
• Food (with stuff to hang from animals)
• First Aid Kit w/snakebite
• Sunblock
• Headlamp w/extra batteries (or flashlight)
• Bandana
• Extra Cord
• Daypack for side trips
• Waterproof matches and lighter
• Cookware and utensils
• Dish cleaning kit
• Pocket knife
• Map and compass
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries
• Repair Kit
• Watch

Winter Trips...

• Backpack (5,000+)
• Winter tent w/fly&winter stakes
• Sleeping Bag (rated to 0° or lower)
• One thick or two thin sleeping pads
• Warm clothes (no cotton)
  • Polypro long-johns (top & bottom)
  • Fleece pants
  • Fleece jacket
  • Down jacket (or equivalent)
  • Waterproof Pats and Jacket
  • Hiking socks w/liner socks
• Waterproof hiking boots (that come above the ankle)
• Hat w/brim
• Winter hat that covers ears
• Neck warmer
• Waterproof Gloves w/liners
• Stove w/extra fuel
• Water Bottle (to carry 4 quarts)
• Water filter (or iodine)
• Food (with stuff to hang from animals)
• First Aid Kit
• Sunblock
• Headlamp w/extra batteries (or flashlight)
• Bandana
• Extra Cord
• Waterproof matches and lighter
• Cookware and utensils
• Dish cleaning kit
• Pocket knife
• Map and compass
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries
• Repair kit
• Watch