backpacking checklist --------------------- sleeping ----------- sleeping bag foam pad ground cloth tent or tarp plastic bag to cover pack with cooking and eating ----------- stove stove maintenance kit fuel bottle cookpot pot lifter matches cigarette lighter sponge detergent spoon bowl cup nylon cord water bottles iodine tablets food for ___ breakfasts food for ___ lunches food for ___ suppers route finding ----------- map compass whistle misc ----------- pocketknife flashlight spare batteries spare bulb day pack walking stick book watch candle lantern camera personal hygiene ----------- toothbrush toothpaste toilet paper garden trowel bandana insect repellent sunscreen first aid kit glasses repair kit towel clothes ----------- boots sandals or mocassins wool socks polypropylene sock liners underwear long underwear shorts wool pants light cotton pants gaiters shirts sweater down parka balaclava stocking cap sun hat mittens polypropylene glove liners sunglasses rain poncho or parka swimsuit