| The 10+ Essentials |
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Extra clothing
layer(s) |
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Map of area (in
waterproof case) |
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Drinking water |
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Compass |
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Food |
|
Headlamp or flashlight (with
extra batteries/ bulbs) |
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First-aid kit |
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Sunglasses (with retaining
strap) |
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Pocket knife |
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Sunscreen |
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Matches (in waterproof
container) and firestarter
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| Hiking Clothing |
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Quick-drying pants/shorts |
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Fleece jacket or wool
sweater |
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Short-sleeved shirts |
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Wicking long underwear
(top/bottoms) |
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Long-sleeved shirts |
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Regular underwear |
|
Warm pants (fleece or wool) |
|
Quick-drying swimsuit |
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Fleece or wool vest
|
| Outerwear |
|
Rainwear (top/bottoms) |
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Fleece or wool
gloves/mittens |
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Wide-brimmed rain/sun hat |
|
Waterproof gloves/overmitts |
|
Warm hat (fleece or wool) |
|
Bandanna
|
| Footwear |
|
Hiking socks |
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Extra laces |
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Wicking liner socks |
|
Gaiters |
|
Hiking boots/shoes that
match the terrain
|
| Camping Gear |
|
Backpack |
|
Funnel |
|
Day/summit pack |
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Matches/lighter |
|
Pack cover |
|
Cook set, dishes |
|
Tent, tarp or bivy sack |
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Cooking/eating utensils |
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Rainfly |
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Drinking cup |
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Tent stakes |
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Pot grabber |
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Footprints |
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Biodegradable soap |
|
Tent broom |
|
Pot scrubber/dish towel |
|
Sleeping bag (in waterproof
stuff sack) |
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Plastic garbage bags |
|
Compression sack |
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Resealable plastic bags |
|
Sleeping pad |
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Water filter/purifier |
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Sit pad or sleeping pad
chair kit |
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Water-purification tablets |
|
Extra nylon stuff sacks |
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Water bottle(s) |
|
Food (adequate supply for
your trip) |
|
Collapsible water container |
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Stove and fuel |
|
Lantern
|
| Personal Items |
|
Toilet paper |
|
Lip balm (with sun
protection) |
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Toothbrush and toothpaste |
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Insect repellent |
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Small bath towel |
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Head net |
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Brush/comb |
|
Trowel |
|
Other personal toiletry
items
|
| Other/Extras |
|
Altimeter |
|
Repair/sewing kit |
|
Binoculars |
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100-foot accessory cord |
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Field guides |
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Axe/saw |
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Camera and film |
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Money |
|
Notebook and pencil |
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Photo ID |
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Travel games |
|
Camping/fire permits, if
needed |
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Watch/alarm clock |
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Fishing license |
|
Weather radio |
|
Trip Plan (left with a
responsible friend) |
|
Hiking poles |
