Standard Backpacking Checklist |
Item | Notes | Priority | Check |
Shelter |
Tent, Fly, Poles, Pegs  | Supplied by Club | 1 | |
Ground Sheet | Supplied by Club | 1 | |
Sleeping Bag | Must be warm to -5 C | 1 | |
Sleeping Pad | Closed-cell foam | 1 | |
Backpack | | 1 | |
Pack Cover | LARGE garbage bag will do | 1 | |
Kitchen Equipment |
Stove | Supplied by Club | 1 | |
Propane | Supplied by member | 1 | |
Pot Set/Mess Kit | Coffee-can billies work | 1 | |
Aluminum Foil | Many uses eg. billy lid | 2 | |
| Spatula | Optional | 3 | |
| Fry Pan | Optional | 3 | |
Mesh Bag/Tea Towel | For drying dishes | 1 | |
Dish Soap | Very SMALL amount | 2 | |
Scouring Pad | Small | 1 | |
Dish Cloth/J-Cloth | | 1 | |
Saw  | Leaders will bring | 3 | |
Water Bottles w 2L H2O | Pop bottles work fine | 1 | |
| Water Filter/Pills | Leaders will have filters | 1 | |
Insulated Mug | For hot drinks | 1 | |
Bowl- if not part of mess kit | Mug can do double duty. Margarine container will do. | 1 | |
Spoon (Fork Optional) | Most camp food is spoonable | 1 | |
| Knife (locking blade preferred) | Small, folding, Omit if included in Repair Kit | 1 | |
| Matches in Sealed Cont. | Container can be pill bottle, ... | 1 | |
| Small Garden Spade | For calls of nature | 1 | |
| Flashlight (AA batteries) | Keep small | 1 | |
Extra Large Garbage Bags | Have many uses | 1 | |
Extra Ziploc Bags | | 1 | |
Group Accessories & Kits |
Medicine/First Aid Kit
(May be shared unless noted) |
Sunscreen | Even in spring/fall | 1 | |
Insect Repellent | Judge need by season | 1 | |
Moleskin/bandaids | For blisters, ... | 1 | |
Alcohol-based Hand Sanitizer | Doesn't clean, but kills germs | 1 | |
| Inhalers, epi-pens, ... | AR | |
| Ibuprophen/ASA | For aches and swelling | 2 | |
| Antiseptic Cream | For small wounds | 2 | |
| Alcohol Wipes | For cleaning cuts, ... | 2 | |
Antihistamine Cream | For bites, rashes | 2 | |
| Afterbite | For insect bites | 2 | |
| Tweezers | Slivers, ticks | 2 | |
| Scissors (preferably folding) | To cut moleskin | 2 | |
| Nail Clippers | | 2 | |
Repair Kit |
25-50 Feet Light Rope/Twine | For hanging clothes, repair... | 1 | |
Extra Flashlight Batteries | For flashlight & Camera | | |
Safety Pins | Many Uses | | |
| Extra Tent Pegs | Club tents have these | 1 | |
| Extra Clevis Pins | External-Frame Packs Only | 2 | |
| Extra Shoe/Boot laces | | 1 | |
| Extra Compression Straps | For fastening articles to pack | 2 | |
| Extra Strap Buckles | | 3 | |
| Large Needle & Thread | For sewing repairs | 2 | |
| Swiss Army Knife/Multitool | Don't bother with a cheap one | 3 | |
| Duct Tape (wrap around pencil) | For misc. repairs | 2 | |
Emergency Kit/Fanny Pack |
| Whistle | Signal device for safety | 1 | |
| Matches in sealed container | Small Emergency supply | 1 | |
| Compass | And know how to use it! | 1 | |
| Topo/Trail Map in Ziploc | When provided | 1 | |
| Non-breakable mirror | Signal device | 2 | |
Fun and Games |
Frisbee | | | |
Travel Games, Cards | | | |
Books/Magazines | | 3 | |
| Cards | | 3 | |
| Log Book & Pen/Pencil | | 3 | |
| Camera & Film | | 3 | |
| Binoculars | Small! | 3 | |
| Field Guides | (Birds, flowers, ...) | 3 | |
Clothing (Includes what you wear) Avoid cotton and jeans where possible. Pack in ziplocs to keep clean & dry. |
3 - Pair Outer Socks | Preferably wool or synthetic | 1 | |
| 2 - Pair Liner Socks | Thin, synthetic | 2 | |
1 - Pair  Hiking Boots/Shoes | Sturdy, preferably with ankle support | 1 | |
2 – Underwear | | 1 | |
1 – Underwear Top | Preferably synthetic – available at Midfield | 1 | |
1 - Long Underwear | 1 | |
1 - Pair Shorts | These two items may be covered by a pair of nylon (not cotton) zip-off pants. | 1 | |
1 - Wind Pants | 1 | |
1/2 - T Shirts | | 1 | |
1 - Sweater/Sweatshirt/fleece shirt | Synthetic preferred | 1 | |
1 - Shell/Windbreaker | | 1 | |
1 - Fleece Jacket/Bunnyhug | Synthetic fleece preferred | 1 | |
1 - Set Raingear (Must Have!) | Must withstand hiking | 1 | |
1 - Pair Mini-gloves/light gloves | For cool mornings; allow use of fingers | 1 | |
1 - Pair Warmer Gloves/Mitts | In case it gets cooler yet | 1 | |
1 - Headband/Toque/Warm Hat | Ditto, also useful in sleeping bag | | |
1 - Brimmed Hat  | Sunburn Prevention | 1 | |
1/2 Handkerchiefs/Bandanas | Several uses | 2 | |
1 - Pair Sunglasses | Not just to look cool | 2 | |
| 1 - Walking Stick | Makes dealing with elevation change easier | 3 | |
Personal Toiletries |
Toilet Paper | There may not be any | 1 | |
Tooth Paste & Floss | Look for small travel sizes | 2 | |
Comb, hairbands | In case you care | 2 | |
Glasses Case | | AR | |
| Contact Lens Solution | Find small, travel size | AR | |
Toothbrush | | 2 | |
| Biodegradable Soap | | 2 | |
| Pads/Tampons | | AR | |
Wash Cloth and Small Towel | for touch-ups | 1 | |
Things to Leave at Home Don't need 'em; don't want to see 'em. |
Pillows | Use clothes in stuff sack | NR | |
| Hatchets | | NR | |
Electronic Devices | Exception - Flashlight | NR | |
Drinks other than water | | NR | |
Food Try to avoid items which require refrigeration; Specify who will bring each item. |
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