Hiking Equipment List

Your hiking equipment will vary depending on the hiker, the area, and the length of time you will be on the trail. Be sure to read the hiking safety tips on
 the previous page. I would suggest that you make up your own check list to review each time you hit the trail. Don't be caught short when you need
it the most. The best advice is to just use Common Sense. As one writer put it; "It may not be your equipment that saves you, it may be your experience,
know-how, and good judgment."

I don't have to tell you, but take the smallest and lightest items that you can carry and still get the job done.

I found that your kitchen zip-lock plastic bags makes a great waterproof holder for your items. You can get these in many sizes.

Equipment

• Backpack - I have a Kelty Trekker 4300, size 3 external pack
• Sleeping Bag - I have a Kelty bag
• Bed Roll - I have a Therm-a-Rest, LiteForm by Cascade Designs
• Small Tarp to put under tent - needs to be smaller than tent
• One or Two Person Tent -  adjust for number in group - I have a Kelty 1 person Clark Tent plus a Kelty 2 person Ruby 2
• Water Filter - I have a MSR Miniworks EX Filter
• Camp stove - I have a MSR Whisperlite Shaker jet, Model 311450
• Fuel Bottle - I have a MSR, 22 oz.
• Cook Set of Pots - I have MSR Alpine includes 2 different sizes Stainless Steel
• Drinking Cup - I have MSR stainless steel
• Pot Holder - I have MSR metal (for hot pots)
• 2 Heavy Duty Spoons - one small and one large
• Night lantern (small) - I have the Primus PTL 2245 Lantern
• Propane/Butane fuel mix for lantern above
• Storm backpacker Poncho - with head and pack cover
• Backpack Trowel
• Plastic Whistle
• Rain Hat
• Water bottles - 2 and may want the Nalgene Bottles
• Small flashlight - with extra batteries and bulb or take a complete extra flashlight
• Map and Compass
• Sunglasses
• Insect Repellant
• Plastic bags - carry 3 or 4 different sizes - good for weather protection and separate items
• Journal with at least two pens - waterproof it in maybe zip-lock plastic bag
• Handkerchief
• Kleenex
• Eye Glasses - extra pair if needed
• Eye Glasses Cleaner with cloth if needed
• Soap - biodegradable
• Tooth brush
• Tooth Paste
• Floss and Floss Threaders
• Tooth Picks
• Matches in dry container and/or water proof matches
• Sandals - for wading creeks and camp, should be light in weight
• Walking stick - I cut mine from the woods
• Swiss Type Knife
• Camera - I prefer digital but if not don't forget the film
• Cell Phone for emergencies
• Rope - lightweight and about 50 feet in length
• 2 Pairs of Socks
• Shirt - extra
• Fishing Reel - Optional of course - Ultra-light and can carry in pack
• Food - Don't forget, enough for each day you will be out plus one
• From a First Aid Standpoint you may need:
  • Visine for the eyes
  • Tylenol for the head
  • Self-sticking tape
  • Moleskin Padding (Plenty)
  • Toilet Tissue
  • Benadryl for allergy, bites and strings
  • Neosporin - pain relieving ointment
  • Water Proof Tape
  • Band-Aids many mix sizes
  • Gauze many mix sizes
• Any other personal or individual items you may need, just remember the weight. Do you really need it?
   

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