Backpacking & Hiking Checklist

• Map
• Compass
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Food
• Headlamp or Flashlight
• First-aid Kit
• Fire Starter
• Matches (in waterproof container)
• Knife
• Boots
• Socks (inner & outer)
• T-shirt / Tank top
• Pants / Shorts
• Long Underwear (top & bottom)
• Insulating Shirts, Sweaters, or Jackets
• Insulating Pants
• Rain Parka
• Windbreaker
• Rain Pants
• Wind Pants
• Insulating Hats
• Rain Hat
• Sun-Protection Hat
• Balaclava
• Mittens
• Gloves
• Glove Liners
• Overmitts
• Gaiters
• Stream-crossing Footwear
• Waterproof / Breathable Socks
• Toilet Paper
• Signaling Device (i.e. whistle, mirror, etc.)
• Insect Repellent
• Spare Eyeglasses
• Cup
• Moleskin
• Nylon Cord
• Altimeter
• Camera & Film
• Binoculars
• Bandannas

Additional Equipment for Overnight Trips:

• Internal- or External-Frame Pack
• Sleeping Bag or Stuff Sack
• Sleeping Pad
• Tent or Tarp
• Ground Cloth
• Food
• Water Container
• Repair Kit
• Stove, Fuel, and accessories
• Cook Pot and cleaning pad
• Spoon (silverware)
• Toiletries
• Alarm Clock or Watch
• Camp Clothing
• Camp Footwear
• Pack Cover
• Candle Lantern

Additional Equipment for Glacier or Winter Climbs:

• Ice Axe
• Crampons
• Carabiner
• Seat Harness
• Chest Sling or Harness
• Prusik Slings
• Rescue Pulley
• Additional Warm Clothing (extra mittens, socks, insulated bib pants)
• Climbing Rope
• Spare Sunglasses
• Snow Shovel
• Plastic Boots
• Helmet
• Runners
• Supergaiters
• Snowshoes or Skis
• Avalanche Rescue Beacon
• Avalanche Probe
• Flukes, Pickets, Ice Screws
• Wands
• Snow Saw
• Handwarmer
• Thermos Bottle

Additional Equipment for Rock Climbs:

• Helmet
• Seat Harness
• Carabiners
• Runners
• Belay / Rappel Device
• Leather Belay Gloves
• Prusik Sling
• Climbing Rope
• Rack: Chocks, Stoppers, etc.
• Chock Pick - Nut Tool
• Rock Climbing Shoes
• Chalk