Choose items that match your trip plans and the expected weather conditions

The 10+ Essentials

Extra clothing layer(s) Drinking water Food First-aid kit Pocket knife Matches (in waterproof container) and firestarter Compass

Map of area (in waterproof case) Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries/ bulbs) Sunglasses (with retaining strap) Sunscreen

Hiking Clothing

Quick-drying pants/shorts Short-sleeved shirts Long-sleeved shirts Warm pants (fleece or wool) Fleece or wool vest

Fleece jacket or wool sweater Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms) Regular underwear Quick-drying swimsuit

Outerwear

Rainwear (top/bottoms) Wide-brimmed rain/sun hat Warm hat (fleece or wool)

Fleece or wool gloves/mittens Waterproof gloves/overmitts Bandanna

Footwear

Hiking boots/shoes that match the terrain Wicking liner socks

Hiking socks Extra laces Gaiters

Camping Gear

Backpack Day/summit pack Pack cover Tent, tarp or bivy sack Rainfly Tent stakes Footprints Tent broom Sleeping bag (in waterproof stuff sack) Compression sack Sleeping pad Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit Extra nylon stuff sacks Food (adequate supply for your trip)

Stove and fuel Funnel Matches/lighter Cook set, dishes Cooking/eating utensils Drinking cup Pot grabber Biodegradable soap Pot scrubber/dish towel Plastic garbage bags Resealable plastic bags Water filter/purifier Water-purification tablets Water bottle(s) Collapsible water container Lantern

Personal Items

Toilet paper Toothbrush and toothpaste Small bath towel Brush/comb Other personal toiletry items

Lip balm (with sun protection) Insect repellent Head net Trowel

Other/Extras

Altimeter Binoculars Field guides Camera and film Notebook and pencil Travel games Watch/alarm clock Weather radio

Repair/sewing kit 100-foot accessory cord Axe/saw Money Photo ID Camping/fire permits, if needed Fishing license Trip Plan (left with a responsible friend)