Backpacking Essentials
ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR YOUR BACKPACK
- TENT
- SLEEPING PAD
- SLEEPING BAG
- BACKPACK
- WATER BLADDER
- WATER FILTRATION [substitute with iodin tablets]
- STOVE
- COOK SET/POT
- STOVE FUEL
- FOOD
- SPORK [spoon/fork]
- KNIFE/MULTITOOL
- PARACHORD 50'
- COMPASS
- PRINTED MAP
- LIGHTER
- WATERPROOF MATCHES
- EMERGENCY FIRE STARTER
- SIGNAL MIRROR
- FIRST AID KIT
- MEDICATION
- WHISTLE
- BACK WATER TREATMENT TABLETS
- BEAR SPRAY
- HEADLAMP
- RAIN GEAR
- BASE LAYERS
- HAND SANITISER
- TOOTHBRUSH AND TOOTHPASTE
- WET WIPES
- TOILET PAPER
- LIP BALM
LUXURY ITEMS
- MUG
- COFFEE MAKER
- QUICK DRY TOWEL
- BACKPACKING PILLOW
- TRASH BAG OR TARP [to leave gear outside of tent]
- HIKING POLES
- PHONE [strongly recommend]
- CAMERA
- SOLAR CHARGER
- BATTERY PACK
- HAMMOCK
- WATER SHOES
- FISHING POLE
- BIODEGRADABLE SOAP and SPONGE
- EXTRA CLOTHES
- WATTER BOTTLE