Backcountry Equipment Checklist
CLOTHES PACKING OTHER ESSENTIALS
___ ___ ___
___ boots, shoes ___ backpack ___ first aid kit
___ socks, extra socks ___ pack cover ___ prescribed medicine
___ liner socks, extras ___ daypack, fanny pack ___ knife
___ gore-tex socks ___ gallon freezer bags for ___ waterproof matches
___ low gaitors garbage. ___ firestarters,candle
___ high gaitors ___ rope or lashing straps ___ xtra batteries
___ overboots ___ extra garbage bags to ___ sun glasses,goggles
___ booties, mukluks protect gear from rain. ___ sun block, lip balm
___ camp shoes ___ stuff/compression sacks ___ bug repellants
___ ___ ___ space blanket / bag
___ lightweight underwear ___ ___ plastic whistle
___ midweight underwear ___ signal mirror
___ expedition underwear COOKING & FOOD ___ extra food
___ fleece liner gloves ___
___ GTX overgloves, mitts ___ hot & cold drinks SNOW & ICE
___ baseball cap(s) ___ food (2 lbs per day) ___
___ windbloc cap/ear cover ___ breakfast ___ ice axe
___ windbloc balaclava ___ snacks ___ snow shoes
___ nylon windproof vest ___ dinners ___ snow poles
___ down or fleece vest ___ condiments, herbs ___ crampons
___ down or fleece jacket ___ electrolyte powder/tabs ___ snow shovel
___ long-sleeve shirt ___ vitamins ___ avalanche beacon
___ long fleece pants ___ water filter/purifier ___ snow wands
___ long down pants ___ water bottles ___ handwarmers
___ rain poncho ___ water bottle jacket ___
___ wind/rainproof jacket ___ iodine tablets
___ wind/rainproof pants ___ cook pot OTHER
___ windbreaker (nylon) ___ cook/eating utensils ___ glasses, contacts
___ shorts for hiking ___ cup (insulated w/cap) ___ sewing kit
___ swimsuit ___ stove & fuel ___ parachute cord
___ ___ matches, lighter ___ duct tape
___ piezo stove igniter ___ pack towel,bandana
SHELTER & SLEEPING ___ bear bag ___ camera,film,tripod
___ ___ toilet paper
___ tent, poles, stakes NAVIGATION ___ tooth brush,powder
___ ground cloth, tarp ___ compass ___ repair kits
___ bivy sack ___ maps, map case ___ binocular,monocular
___ sleeping bag ___ notepad & pencil ___ candle lantern
___ sleeping bag liner ___ headlamp,flashlight ___ cards, games
___ sleeping pad ___ GPS unit ___ clock, watch
___ sit pad ___ altimeter ___ reading materials
___ ___ guide books ___ walking stick/pole
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