Hiking/Backpacking Checklist
A basic list of necessities and consideration before you go out. Always remember safety first!
Personal Items:
__ Identification
__ Passes/Permits
__ Personal Itinerary: give to trusted person and put a copy in your vehicle. (Make sure to set check-in dates and times)
Safety Items:
__ First Aid Kit
__ Bear Spray/Blast Horn/Bell/Whistle
__ Navigation: Compass, Map, GPS App such as Gaia GPS, All Trails
__ Water Purification System
__ Emergency shelter
__ Rain protection
__ Fire starter kit/Matches
__ Flashlight/Headlamp
__ Tools: Knife, Leatherman/multifunctional tool
__ Extra clothing: socks, rain jacket, gloves, hat
__ Sun protection: UV protective clothing, sunscreen, UV lip balm
__ Satellite Phone
Hiking:
__ Appropriate sized pack for trip. Don’t skimp on safety items!
__ Hiking/Trek poles (optional)
__ Appropriate footwear for conditions (don’t forget extra dry socks)
__ Water/Bladder (consider how long you are going to be out and carry extra and have extra in car for when you return. )
__ Food/snacks (be aware of what you carry and the risk or bears) Bears like snack too!
__ Sanitation: Biodegradable toilet paper and wipes. Trash bag. Pack it in… Pack it out!
Backpacking/Camping:
__ Items listed in Hiking
__ Shelter/bedding: Tent, hammock, sleeping bag (correct bag for temperature), sleeping pad, insect netting
__ Cooking stove, fuel, pots/pans, utensils, bowels/plates, cups, Bear safe storage.
__ Food/snacks, water/coffee/tea
Clothing:
__ Always prepare for cold and wet weather. (Better to have it than not)
__ Dry socks
