Adventure 16's
Backpacker's Checklist

How to Pack
Start with your sleeping bag in the bottom for a solid foundation. Put the heaviest items like your clothing, food, and cooking gear in the main compartment, keeping the weight close to your back, nearest your center of gravity. For men, this is higher, and for women it tends to be lower, towards the small of the back.

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Backpacker's Checklist

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Ten + Essentials

1. Full 1 Qt. Water Bottle
   
2. Matches or Lighter
   
3. Compass and Map
   
4. Basic First Aid Kit
   
5. Whistle with neck cord
   
6. 50 Ft. Nylon Cord
   
7. Pocket Knife
   
8. Emergency Blanket
   
9. Energy Bar
   
10. Sunglasses
    
11. Sunscreen
    
12. Flashlight/Headlamp and Extra Batteries
    

Clothing
• Boots, well sealed
• Camp shoes and sandals
• Liner Socks
• Hiking Socks
• T-Shirt
• Shorts
• Warm Shirt
• Long Pants
• Extra Underwear
• Thermal Underwear
• Warm Jacket/Fleece
• Rain Gear
• Gloves Fleece/Wool
• Hat with brim
• Warm Hat
• Clothes for drive home

Miscellaneous
• Camera and Film
• Binoculars
• Bowl and Plate
• Insulated Cup
• Spoon and Folk
• Personal Toiletries
• Medication
• Lip Balm and Lotion
• Lightweight towel
• Reading Material
• Note Pad and Pencil
• Lightweight Camp Chair
• Hiking Poles
• Bandanna
• Fishing Gear and License
• Stash Bags
• Extra Water Bottle or Hydration System

Winter Camp Equipment
Snow Camping
• Avalanche probes, beacons
• Boot protection/sealant
• Snow shovel
• Extra dark sunglasses/keeper
• Small piece of sleeping pad (ensolite) for stove
• Extra pot for melting snow
• Snow stakes
• Snow shoes
• Crampons
• Ice axe


Ski Accessories
• Waxes/skins
• Scraper
• Cork
• Skis
• Poles
• Boots
• Spare parts
• Tools