Mmk.

I did a bit of updating to my list.

Here it goes:

Backpacking Gear List
1. Backpack (w/ rain cover OR garbage bag)
2. Tent
3. Sleeping Bag (w/ stuff/compression sack)
4. Lights (headlamp)
5. Stove and Utensils (jetboil + utensil)
6. Water filtration/purification (filter and/or chemical)
7. Water Storage – Platypus Reservoir (1.8L) + 1 1L collapsible bottle.
8. Knife
9. First Aid Kit and personal medications
10. Sun screen
11. Bug Spray
12. Blistex
13. Navigation
- GPS (Garmin Colorado)
- Compass + Topo Map
14. Fire starter (waterproof matches OR lighter)
15. Toilet paper and trowel
16. Duct Tape (can’t go anywhere without it)
17. Camera
18. Bear hanging/multi-use rope
19. Assorted Zip-lock freezer bags

20. Clothing (all 100% synthetic or wool and quick drying) (w/ stuffsack(s))

• Note: this list also includes clothing I would be currently wearing – NOT just carrying.
- Shirt
- Shorts
- Pants
- Hat
- Underwear x2 pair
- Socks x2 pair + liner socks
- Fleece jacket
- Long Johns (cold weather only)
21. Hygiene (for longer trips ONLY)
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Soap (biodegradable)
- Pack towel
22. Food
- High protein snacks (clifbar Roks)
- Oatmeal
- Grits
- Gorp
- Ramon Noodles
- Chicken in a bag
- Beef Jerky
- Hot dogs
- Granola bars
- Trail bars
- Power bars
- Instant soup
- Cereal w/ powdered milk
- Tea/coffee bags