Overnight Backpacking Trip Checklist

The 10+ Essentials

Extra clothing layer(s)
Map of area (in waterproof case)
Drinking water
Compass
Food
Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries/ bulbs)
First-aid kit
Sunglasses (with retaining strap)
Pocket knife
Sunscreen
Matches (in waterproof container) and fire starter

Hiking Clothing

Quick-drying pants/shorts
Fleece jacket or wool sweater
Short-sleeved shirts
Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms)
Long-sleeved shirts
Regular underwear
Warm pants (fleece or wool)
Quick-drying swimsuit
Fleece or wool vest
Long underwear

Outerwear

Insulated parka
Rainwear (top/bottoms)
Fleece or wool gloves/mittens
Wide-brimmed rain/sun hat
Waterproof gloves/over-mitts
Warm hat (fleece or wool)
Bandanna

Footwear

Hiking socks
Extra laces
Wicking liner socks
Gaiters
Hiking boots/shoes that match the terrain

Camping Gear

Backpack
Day/summit pack
Matches/lighter
Pack cover
Cook set, dishes
Tent, tarp or bivy sack
Cooking/eating utensils
Rain-fly
Drinking cup
Tent stakes
Pot grabber
Ground cloth
Biodegradable soap
Pot scrubber/dish towel
Sleeping bag (in waterproof or plastic lined stuff sack)
Extra plastic garbage bags
Resealable plastic bags
Sleeping pad
Water filter and/or purification tablets
Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit
Water bottle(s)
Food (adequate supply for your trip)
Stove and fuel

Personal Items

Toilet paper
Lip balm (with sun protection)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Insect repellent
Small bath towel
Brush/comb
Trowel
Other personal toiletry items


Other/Extras

Repair/sewing kit
Binoculars
100-foot accessory cord
Field guides
Camera and film
Notebook and pencil
Photo ID
Camping/fire permits, if needed
Watch/alarm clock
Fishing license and fishing gear
Trip Plan (left with a responsible f