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James’s Page | Misc / BackpackingGear
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Backpacking Gear
Packs
Backpack (external or internal)
Waterproof pack cover
Child carrier
Daypack or lumbar/waist pack
Shelter and Sleeping
Lightweight tent (includes poles, stakes, and guy-lines)
Mosquito netting (for around head when sleeping under the stars)
9 foot by 12 foot nylon tarp with grommets if traveling with a group
Sleeping bag (down or synthetic)
Sleeping pad (self-inflating pads are more comfortable, but more expensive; closed cell foam pads are more durable and cheaper, but less comfortable)
Camp pillow
Ground cloth
Essentials
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Water bottle or hydration system (carry two quarts in mountains when water is available; one gallon per day in desert environments)
Water purification or water filter
Nylon cord (50 feet)
Waterproof/windproof matches
Flashlight (extra bulb and batteries)
Fire starter
Pocket knife
Toilet paper
Topographic map
Compass
Emergency blanket
Whistle
Signal mirror
Emergency snacks
First Aid and Toiletries
Antibiotics
Antiseptics
Tylenol
Benadryl
Tincture of Benzoin
Sterile gauze pads
Roller gauze
Nonadherent dressing
One-inch adhesive tape
Steristrips
Ace wrap
Large compress
Moleskin
Second Skin
Tweezers
Bandage scissors
Irrigation syringe
Low-reading thermometer
SAM splint
Space blanket
Snakebite kit
Emergency report form
Pencil
Emergency phone numbers and money for a phone call
Comb / Brush
Toothbrush / Toothpaste
Dental floss
Deodorant
Small towel
Shaving kit
Biodegradable soap and shampoo
Moisturizing lotion
Towlettes
Sunscreen (25 spf or better)
Lip balm
Tampons
Clothing-First layer
Underwear
Long underwear (tops and bottoms in either light or midweight; synthetic is best, or wool/synthetic/cotton blend)
Liner socks (one extra pair only)
Wool outer socks (one extra pair only)
Sport-specific socks (one extra pair only)
T-shirt (cotton/synthetic blends or synthetic blends)
Clothing-Second Layer
Wool shirt
Fleece, Polartec, or wool sweater
Shorts
Long pants
Clothing-Protective Layer
Wool, Bomber, Polartec hat
Sun hat
Fleece or Polartec jacket
Parka (synthetic fill or down)
Wool mittens
Rain suit (jacket and pants)
Gaitors
Windbreaker
Hiking boots (Men's and Women's)
Kitchen
Backpacking stove
Fuel/Fuel bottle
Primer paste
Lighter/Matches
Windscreen
Cookset
Water bag (collapsible)
Food Storage Containers
Zip-lock plastic bags (freezer variety)
Large spoon
Knife
Spatula
Can opener (GI folding variety)
Small whisk
Small grater
Pot grips
Knife, fork, and spoon
Plate
Cup
Bowl
Cutting board (small nylon variety)
Scrub pads
Biodegradable soap
Paper towels
Aluminum foil
Spice kit
Miscellaneous Gear/Fun and Games
Fishing gear and license
Thermometer
Bandanna
Note pad and pencil
Camera, film, and lenses
Binoculars
Frisbee
Nerf ball
Hacky sack
Harmonica
Kazoo
Animal, flower, or other field guides
Star guide
Mini microscope
Magnifying glass
Small plastic collection containers
Aquarium net
Sketch pad
Pencils
Crayons
Colored felt-tip pens
Gold pan and mineral book