Camper's Checklist
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Clothing
- Boots, properly fitted, broken in and waterproofed
- Socks‚ wool, wool blends, polypropylene, silk liners
- Lightweight polypropylene or capilene underwear
- Wool shirt and pants
- Shorts, T-shirts, lightweight long-sleeved shirt and short sleeved shirt
- Gloves and or glove liners
- Sleepwear and underwear
- Wool watch cap
- Lightweight jacket such as fleece
- Heavy synthetic, wool or down jacket or vest
- Rain gear‚ packable jacket and pants
- bandanas
Essentials
- Pocket knife and/or multitool
- Maps and compass
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Spare batteries and bulbs
- Water bottles
- First Aid Kit
- Sun protection‚ sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, wide brimmed hat
- Insect protection against mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, etc
- Extra food
- Spare clothing
- Emergency whistle and signal mirror
- Emergency blanket/bag
- Waterproof matches or BIC lighters
- Spare prescription eyeglasses
- Water purification‚ filter, MIOX or tablets
Shelter
- Tent and/or bivvy bag
- Stakes, poles and rain fly
- Ground cloth/tarp
- Seam sealer
- Extra rope and/or cord
- Sponge or brush for cleaning tent
Sleeping Gear
- Sleeping bag rated below the expected temperature
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag liner
- Mosquito netting
- Camp pillow
Kitchen Gear
- Stove and spare parts
- Windscreen for stove
- Fuel, more than you think you will need
- Cook set and utensils
- Bowls, cups and plates
- Fuel funnel
- Food
- Waterproof matches and/or BIC lighter
- Sealed containers for food‚ Cooler or Bear Proof
- Trash bags
- Biodegradable soap
- Pot scrubbers
- Smores
- Plastic bags and zip lock bags
- Large stuff sack and rope to hang food at night
Packs
- Internal or external frame main pack
- Daypack or fanny pack for excursions
- Pack rain-covers
- Stuff sacks for organizing gear
Miscellaneous
- Camera with extra memory card and batteries
- Binoculars
- Sewing kit
- Duct tape
- Toilet paper
- Licenses, ID and/or permits
- Notepad and pencil
- Candle lantern
- Fishing gear
- Trowel
- Bear spray and/or pepper spray
- Firearm where legal
- Personal toiletries
- Nature and Field guides
- Hand towels
- Pack towel
- Hiking staff
- Money
- Snake bite kit
- Watch with alarm
- Playing cards, games