so hi everyone im starcruzzer glad to be here. i am not a novice backpacker but im no pro either. i put together this backpacking checklist for a light 4 season pack (with a bit of help from REI). critique please! it does look like alot but if you look at the gear its actually mostly small things, and of course you would but light versions of the bigger stuff. like tent (i use a hammock though) and sleeping bag. just read and you'll notice that its a bunch of small light stuff!

Clothing
Outerwear
• _Waterproof jacket
• _Waterproof pants
• _Insulated parka (winter)
• _Fleece /synthetic jacket
• _Waterproof gaiters (winter)
• _Synthetic hiking pants
• _Synthetic shorts
• _Fleece pants (winter)
Base Layer
• _Expedition weight long john bottoms (winter)
• _Expedition weight long john top (winter)
• _Mid-weight long john top
• _Mid-weight long john bottoms (winter)
• _Long sleeve T-Shirt
• _Synthetic T-Shirt
• _Synthetic briefs
Accessories
• _Wool or fleece hat
• _Balaclava (winter)
• _Mid-weight wool or fleece gloves
• _Heavyweight wool or fleece mittens (winter)
• _Synthetic liner gloves (winter)
• _Waterproof over-mitts (winter)
Footwear
• _Waterproof hiking boots
• _Wool or synthetic socks (3)
• _Liner socks (2)
• _Insulated camp booties (winter)
• _Snow Shoes (winter)
Extras
• _Sun Hat
• _Bandanna
Gear
• _Internal or External frame Backpack
• _4 Season Sleeping Bag
• _4 Season Hammock or Tent
• _Sleeping Pad
• _White Gas Stove and Fuel
• _Lighter and starter matches
• _Cook-set
• _Spork, bowl, and insulated mug
• _Headlamp with extra batteries
• _32 oz water bottles (filter, tablets, or drops) (2)
• _Knife (Cold Steel)
• _Water bottle parkas (winter)
• _Compass (and map)
• _Sunglasses
• _First aid kit with personal medications
• _Personal locator beacon (optional)
• _Chemical heat packs (winter)
• _Stuff sacks
• _Sunscreen (SPF 15+)
• _Lip balm (SPF 15+)
• _Bear-bagging rope and bag (if necessary)
• _Toilet paper and trowel
• _Pee bottle (optional)
• _Snow Shovel (winter)
• _Ice axe (winter)
• _Carabineer (as many as needed)
• _Fire Strike
• _Para-cord (15 ft. plus)
• _Toothbrush
• _Whistle
• _Signaling Mirror
• _Emergency tent or shelter
• _Permits
• _Camera
• _Small amount of cash ($30+)
• _Trip Itinerary
• _Bear spray
• _Repair Kit
Food
• Breakfast
• _Hot chocolate
• _Coffee, tea
• _Instant Hot Cider
• _Instant oatmeal
• _ Granola
• _ Nature Valley Granola Bars
• _ Dried Fruit
• Lunch
• _Gorp
• _Bagels
• _String cheese
• _Hard cheese (lasts longer)
• _Jerky
• _Cookies
• _Crackers
• Dinner
• _Instant soup
• _Mountain House dinners (take what you need according to length)
• _Mountain House desserts (take what you need according to length)
• Other Snack Items
• _Energy bars
• _Drink Mix
• _Chewing Gum