Backpacking

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Ten backpacking essentials (according to REI and BSA)

  • Navigation (map & compass)
  • Sun protection
  • Insulation (extra clothing)
  • Illumination (flashlight)
  • First-aid supplies
  • Fire (matches and hot-spark)
  • Repair kit and tools (pocketknife and or multi-tool)
  • Nutrition (extra food, trail food)
  • Hydration (water and water purification)
  • Emergency shelter (at least rain gear)

Individual checklist

  • food and bear cannisters or stuff-sacks
  • cocoa
  • tent, ground cloth (a.k.a. "footprint")
  • warm sleeping bag in stuffsack
  • pad (for under sleeping bag)
  • spaceblanket
  • spoon or Spork
  • Sierra cup or bowl
  • light water-boiling pot
  • measuring cup
  • warm jacket
  • sweater or sweatshirt
  • beanie (tuque)
  • water bottles (2)
  • hiking stick
  • toilet paper
  • personal first-aid kit
  • compass
  • map
  • sturdy hiking shoes
  • rain poncho
  • Scout handbook
  • flashlight
  • change of clothes (especially socks)
  • grooming kit (washcloth, soap, toothbrush, comb)
  • garbage bag (to use as backpack cover in case of rain)
  • sunscreen
  • pen or pencil
  • whistle
  • matches
  • hot-spark kit or magnesium block
  • pocketknife
  • hat
  • line
  • carabiner

group gear:

  • backpacking stoves and fuel
  • water filter