Accessories
Backpack
Bandanna
Day pack for shorter afternoon hikes
Glasses and/or contact lenses, if needed (plus an extra pair)
Hiking boots
Pack cover
Sunglasses
Waterproof gloves
Wide-brimmed rain or sun hat
Clothing
Fleece or wool gloves or mittens
Fleece jacket or wool sweater
Fleece or wool vest
Hiking socks
Long-sleeved shirts
Quick-drying pants and/or shorts
Quick-drying swimsuit
Rainwear (tops and bottoms)
Regular underwear
Short-sleeved shirts
Warm hat (fleece or wool)
Warm pants (fleece or wool)
Wicking liner socks
Wicking long underwear
Equipment and Gear
Alarm clock
Batteries for small electronics and cameras
Camera (and film, if needed)
Cell phone (to use in case of emergency)
Collapsible water container
Compression sack (for stuffing bulky sleeping bags into backpacks)
Extra nylon stuff sacks
Lantern
Matches/lighter
Rainfly to cover your tent in case of inclement weather
Sleeping bag in a waterproof stuff sack
Sit pads or sleeping pads to place underneath sleeping bags
Stove and fuel
Tent
Tent stakes
Video camera
Food and Cooking Tools
Cooking/eating utensils
Cookset and dishes
Drinking cups
Food
Funnel
Plastic garbage bags
Pot grabber
Pot scrubber and dish towel
Resealable plastic bags
Reusable water bottles
Water filter/purifier
Water-purification tablets
Health and Beauty Items
Antibacterial wipes
Biodegradable soap
Body lotion
Comb and brush
Contact lens solution (if needed)
Deodorant
Face cleanser
First aid kit, including gas relief tablets, antacid, antidiarhheal medicine, antihistamine for allergies, bandages, candied ginger for motion sickness, mild laxative, nonaspirin pain reliever, thermometer in a hard case
Floss
Insect repellent
Lip balm (choose one with SPF 15)
Personal-hygiene items
Prescriptions
Razors
Shampoo and conditioner
Shaving gel
Sunscreen (at least one all-purpose sunscreen with SPF 15)
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Miscellaneous
Healthy snacks (chewy granola bars, dried fruit, mini bagels, nuts, and pretzels)
Maps and directions
Money (cash, ATM cards, traveler's checks)
Printouts of campsite reservations (if necessary)
Travel journal
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