Old rain pants to protect climbing pants while glissadingĬlick here for a printable PDF of this list. Snow stakes for tent, or ditty-bag snow anchorsīackup plan with radios – backup meeting placeĪltimeter watch – set for known altitude. Rope, slings, carabiners for climbing, locking biners Recreational two-way radios with weather band GPS, appropriate maps loaded, extra batteries Water purifying pump, UV light, or chemical (Aqua Mira – chlorine dioxide) Water bag to hang from tree – convenient in camp, low weight. Stove, fuel, windscreen – repair kit for stove – base for stove to add stability if needed Trianglar bandage for upper extremity injuries Moisturizing Cream or ointment or paste for very dry environments.Ī small scissors on a pocket knife can be invaluable. Steroid lotion for allergic skin reactions.īlister pad material like second skin, or moleskin Tegoderm (thin plastic air-permeable, water impermeable adhesive sheets) or Rain cover for pack, or waterproof inner bag to protect bag contentsĮar plugs (if you sleep near a noisy companion)Ĭonsider: Imodium, Benadryl, Gaviscon antacid, Ibuprofen, Afrin nasal sprayĬonsider baby wipes for personal hygiene. Small amount of nylon cord to help secure tent if needed, or to hang clothes to dry / few Tent – Rain fly – Ground Tarp (tent footprint) – stakesĬonsider space blanket or small tarp to cover gear left outside of tent.īring a waterproof container/sack that can hold all your food, and be hung from a tree. If a Camelback is taken, an additional quart jug should be carried as backup. Light small nylon pack for day hikes and to carry toiletries – OR Camelback which Sun Protection: sunscreen, lip protection, sun glasses. Vaseline for skin care, and or moisturizing cream Synthetic pack towel and pack washcloth (smaller piece of pack towel). Toilet paper and zip lock bags to carry out toilet paper Used with thick pile socks they make good camp shoes)Įxtra clothes and supplies for the trip home. Hiking Boots that fit and will work without injuring feet, extra lacesĬamp shoes (aqua socks can help with stream crossings – Warm cap with ear flaps / Balaclava for severe cold wind Light cotton gloves to protect hands while hiking. Gloves and extra gloves, waterproof overgloves Socks and spare socks, possibly sock liners One long-sleeved nylon shirt for wind and insect protectionīaseball-style brimmed hat or wide brimmed hat for sun protection Wax-soaked paper towels or vaseline-soaked cotton balls.ĬHECKLIST (consider each item, not all will be needed) Consider fire starter for wet environments – like Sun Protection: sunscreen, lip protection, sun glasses.ĩ. Toilet paper (some might consider this essential. Hypothermia Protection: Rain jacket and pants, warm head cover/hat, extra gloves,waterproof overgloves, warm jacket, emergency space blanket.ĥ. Water Pump/filter or water-purifying tablets (Aquamira) Water container – include a backup water bottle if you use a Camelback – it could freeze, leak or fail.ģ. ESSENTIAL GEAR, “Gear that IF you are injured will help you survive the night”Ģ.
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