Packing Lists

The Basics
Backpacking pack
Tent (+ stakes & ground sheet)
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad

Cooking System
Stove
Stove fuel
Cookset / pot
Lighter
Eating utensil
Mug / cup (optional)
Biodegradable soap + small sponge (optional)
Water filter
Water bottles / reservoir
Bear canister / food bag
Plenty of food

Clothing
Hiking top non-cotton
Hiking pants or shorts
Underwear / sports bra
Hiking socks
Hiking boots or shoes
Gaiters optional
Warm base layer top
Warm base layer pants
Insulating jacket
Rain jacket + pants
Windbreaker optional
Beanie
Gloves
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Bandana or buff optional
Camp clothes / shoes optional
Extra hair ties optional
Mosquito heat net optional

Safety & Navigation
Headlamp w/ extra batteries
First aid kit
Knife / multitool
Gear repair kit
Signal mirror
Whistle
Emergency fire starter
Backup water treatment
Compass / GPS device
Printed maps
Itinerary left w/ friend or family member

Toiletries
Toothbrush + toothpaste
Lip balm
Hand sanitizer
Trowel
TP + waste bag
Wet wipes
Quick dry towel optional
Medications

Misc. / Extras
Permit if required
Photo ID, cash, credit card
Hiking poles
Cell phone
Camera, battery, memory card
Battery bank & charger cords
Solar panel optional
Backpacking pillow optional
Ear plugs / eye mask optional
Journal + pen / pencil optional
Lightweight chair / sit pad optional
Extra trash bag & ziptop baggies

The Basics
Backpacking pack
 

Food

Eating utensil
Mug / cup (optional)
Biodegradable soap + small sponge (optional)
Water filter
Water bottles / reservoir
Plenty of light snack

Clothing
Hiking top non-cotton
Hiking pants or shorts
Underwear / sports bra
Hiking socks
Hiking boots, shoes, or water shoes recommended for waterfall trips
Gaiters optional
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Bandana or buff optional
Extra hair ties optional
Mosquito heat net optional

Safety & Navigation
Sun Screen

 First aid kit
Knife / multitool
Gear repair kit
Signal mirror
Whistle
Emergency fire starter
Backup water treatment
Compass / GPS device
Printed maps
Itinerary left w/ friend or family member

Toiletries
Lip balm
Hand sanitizer
Wet wipes
Quick dry towel optional
Medications

Misc. / Extras
Permit if required
Photo ID, cash, credit card
Hiking poles
Cell phone
Camera, battery, memory card
Battery bank & charger cords
Journal + pen / pencil optional
Lightweight chair / sit pad optional
Extra trash bag & ziptop baggies