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Campers Village: Backpacking Checklist
Backpacking Checklist
Use this backpackers checklist to ensure you’ve packed all the backpacking essentials.
The Essentials
Pack these necessities no matter what length of trip.
Food
Drinking water
Extra clothing layers
Waterproof matches and fire starter
Headlamp, flashlight, spare batteries, and bulbs
First aid kit
Repair kit
Multi-tool or pocket knife
Map
Compass
Whistle
Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lipbalm
Trip itinerary
Waterproof compression sack
A reliable friend
Food/Cooking
Food (adequate supply for your trip)
Fuel funnel
Cookset and dishes
Cooking and eating utensils
Pot grabber
Drinking cup
Sharp knife
Ziplock and trash bags
Storage containers
Biodegradable dish soap
Pot scrubber and dish towel
Collapsible water container
Water bottle
Basic Equipment
Backpack
Tent or bivy sack
Tarp
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad
Stove and fuel
Cooking and eating utensils
Water filter and treatment
Toiletries and personal items
Additional Camping Equipment
Pack cover
Tent footprint
Tent pegs
Sitting pad and chair kit
Rope or cord
Personal Items
Toothbrush and paste
Other personal toiletry items
Small bath towel
Medications and supplements
Brush or comb
Toilet paper
Trowel
Footwear
Hiking shoes or boots
Sandals
Hiking socks
Wicking liner socks
Extra laces
Gaiters
Trekking poles