3-Season Equipment Checklist

(Can be Modified for Trip Type and Length)

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G denotes items that might be shared as Group Gear  

Clothing - Non-Cotton

Toiletries/Hygiene

____ hiking boots (to match conditions)

____ toothbrush

____ 2 pair wool socks

____ toothpaste/powder

____ 2 pair liner socks

____ soap (biodegradable)

____ Long Sleeve shirt (Lightweight first layer)

____ floss

____ pants/long underwear bottoms

____ deodorant

____ synthetic T-shirt

____ moist cleansing pads

____ hiking shorts (Quick Drying)

____ toilet paper

____ 2 bandannas

____ trowel

____ underwear

____ light hat/gloves (if cooler)

Repair Kit

____ gaiters

____ spare lighter/matches

____ camp shoes

____ duct tape (wrap on fuel bottle)

____ Insulating fleece jacket/pullover

____ sewing kit/needle

____ Waterproof raingear/poncho

____ clevis pins (ext. frame packs)

____ extra shoelace/string

Shelter/bedding

____ spare lexan spoon

G

____ tent/bivy (stakes/poles/rope)

____ stove repair kit

____ ground cloth

____ thermarest repair kit (if used)

____ sleeping pad

____ tent/tent/pole repair kit

____ sleeping bag

____ emergency/reflective blanket (seasonal)

____ spare bulb/batteries

Cooking/Kitchen

____ tin foil square

G

____ stove & fuel

____ lighter/matches

Miscellaneous / Seasonal / Optional

G

____ cookware & potlifter

____ spare water bottle/bladder

____ insulated mug

____ insect repellant

____ Bowl & spoon

____ pack rain cover

____ spare water container

____ foam/ensolite sitpad

G

____ pot scrubbee

____ pencil/notepad

G

____ windscreen

____ spare garbage bag(s)

____ spare Ziploc bag(s)

Essentials

____ lip balm/sun screen

____ Map of Area

____ hiking staff(s)

____ Compass

____ small saw

____ Extra Food

____ candle lantern

____ 2 Filled Water Bottle

____ headlamp or lightweight flashlight

Additional Personal Items

____ Matches/Firestarter

____ carabineer

____ Pocketknife

____ reading material

____ Whistle

____ small radio (for weather)

G

____ water filter/iodine tablets

____ deck of cards

G

____ bear bag rope

G

____ camera/film

G

____ binoculars

G

First Aid Kit (always replace items annually)

____ sunglasses

____ ibuprofen/Tylenol/pain reliever

G

____ glasses/contact lense case

____ assorted band-aids

G

____ gauze & tape

Final preparation

G

____ cortisone cream

____ Obtain necessary permits/tags

G

____ absorbent cotton

____ Check conditions with Local Ranger

G

____ alcohol or benzene cleansing pads

____ make spare car key for pack

G

____ tweezers

____ obtain local weather forecast

____ duct tape and/or moleskin

____ set up tent & stove beforehand

G

____ ace bandage

____ check backpack buckles/straps

____ personal medications

____ Inform others of your route & return date

G

____ Visine eye fluid

____ weigh pack ~ 25-35% of body weight

G

____ safety pins

____ enjoy yourself

Approximate Pack Sizes: (CI = Cubic Inches)

<~1,000 CI (<~20 Litres)

Short dayhikes 

1,000 ~ 2,500 CI (10 ~ 40 Litres)

Full dayhikes 

3,000 ~ 3,500 CI (45 ~ 60 Litres)

Overnight/weekend trips (when sharing gear) 

4,000 ~ 5,500 CI (65 ~ 90 Litres)

Weekend or longer trips 

~6,000 +

Expeditions/winter/research trips