WEEKEND BACKPACKING PERSONAL
EQUIPMENT LIST
(Gear in your pack in addition to
the clothing you are wearing)
|
Quant. |
Item |
|
1 |
Well fitting pack with sturdy frame and hip belt. |
|
2 |
Large trash bags |
|
1 |
Sleeping
Bag in waterproof bag fastened securely to frame (good to 20 deg F) |
|
1 |
Waterproof ground cloth 5’ x 7’ – Supplied from crew gear |
|
1 |
Closed cell foam pad or mattress - 2/3 length minimum |
|
1 pair |
Good, sturdy, well broken-in hiking boots |
|
2 pairs |
Wool socks |
|
2 pairs |
Polypropylene inner
socks (not necessary if using smart wool socks) |
|
1 pair |
Long pants (NOT sweat
pants or jeans) with pockets |
|
1 pair |
Short pants with
pockets (seasonal) |
|
1 pair |
Underwear |
|
1 |
Long sleeve shirt (wool
or fleece) |
|
As Needed |
Insulation layers
appropriate for weather and time of year |
|
1 |
Rain suit (and water
proof pack cover) or poncho (long enough to cover pack when on) |
|
1 pair |
Light weight shoes
(optional) |
|
1 |
Belt (optional) |
|
1 |
Hat (optional)
recommended as insulation for cold weather, hat with wide brim for summer |
|
1 |
Pocketknife |
|
1 |
Chapstick (optional) |
|
1 |
Deep plate or bowl |
|
1 |
Spoon |
|
1 |
Canteen or water bottle
1 quart (liter) – wrap with several layers of duct tape |
|
1 |
Toothbrush/toothpaste
(small tube) |
|
1 |
Camera & plenty of
film (optional) |
|
1 |
Flashlight or headlamp |
|
1 |
Bandanna (optional) |
|
1 |
Ditty bag (small nylon
sack for putting personal items in bear bag) |
|
1 |
Backpacking chair
(ThermoRest or Crazy Creek) (optional) |
|
1 |
Paper or pad for
notes/journal (optional) |
|
1 |
Bible or devotional
material. (optional) |
|
1 |
insect repellant
(seasonal) – 40% DEET best |
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DO NOT BRING: Deodorants Perfumes or other
flowery smelling lotions or creams Cotton clothing
(t-shirts ok for warm weather, but not as insulating layer) – no sweat suits,
jeans, etc |