|
Clothing, Base Layer |
| Base layer, short
sleeve |
Great for warm and hot weather
by themselves. |
Mountain Hardware Wicked Tee,
Patagonia Strider-T,
REI MTS Crew Tee |
Base layer,
long sleeve top |
Great for cool and cold weather
by themselves, or with other layers, and for sleeping. |
Mountain Hardware Extend
Base Layer Top,
Outdoor Research Secant |
Base layer,
bottoms |
Great for cool
and cold weather and sleeping. Choose from silkweight, lightweight, midweight, or
expedition, as temps dictate. |
Mountain Hardware Extend
Base Layer Bottoms |
| Underwear |
Men/Women, avoid cotton. |
|
|
Clothing, Insulation Layer |
| Jacket |
Fleece jacket,
windshirt, soft shell jacket, depending on temps and preferences. |
Arc'Teryx Gamma MX,
Beyond Fleece Cold Fusion,
Marmot DriClime Windshirt |
| Heavy Jacket |
If you expect to
encounter below freezing temperatures, consider a down jacket in addition
to a light jacket. |
Feathered Friends Helios,
Mountain Hardware Sub
Zero |
| Pants |
Fleece pants or
soft shell pants, depending on temps and preferences. |
Ibex Guide Lite,
Beyond Fleece Cold Play |
|
Clothing, Shell Layer |
| Shell Top |
Waterproof or
soft shell, depending on weather expectations and preferences. Soft shell
jackets can often substitute for both insulating and shell layers. |
Arc'Teryx Gamma MX,
Beyond Fleece Cold Fusion,
Marmot Liquid Steel,
Marmot Meteor |
| Shell Pants |
Waterproof or
soft shell, depending on weather expectations and preferences. Soft shell
pants can often substitute for both insulating and shell layers. |
Ibex Guide Lite,
Marmot Liquid Steel,
Beyond Fleece Cold Play,
Patagonia Talus,
Beyond Fleece Steel |
|
Clothing, Other |
| Shirts |
Not really
required, as you can substitute base layer tops for shirts. |
|
| Pants |
Can be worn
alone, with base layer, or with shell pants, as needs dictate. |
Ex Officio Amphi,
Ex Officio Explorer,
Mountain Hardware Pack,
Patagonia Talus |
| Shorts |
For warmer and
hot temps. |
Ex Officio Amphi,
Mountain Hardware Canyon |
| Swimsuit |
If you plan to
swim, or for use in public showers. |
|
|
Footwear |
| Hiking Boots |
Should be well broken in,
waterproof, and lightweight to midweight. |
Montrail Torre GTX,
Esatto Custom-Made Hiking
Boots,
Asolo TPS 520 GTX |
| Lightweight shoes, such as
running shoes, trail runners, etc. |
Use when hiking boots aren't
needed, or when hiking boots get wet or lost. |
|
| Sandals or inexpensive
flip-flops |
Use when fording water or using
public showers. Must be waterproof. |
Chaco Z/1 Torreno |
| Outer Socks |
Merino/synthetic blend,
lightweight to midweight. |
Smartwool Adventure,
SealSkinz Waterproof Socks |
| Liner Socks |
Bring only if you find liner
socks helpful. |
|
| Gaiters |
While not
mandatory, sure can make your walking more enjoyable. |
Outdoor Research
Rocky Mountain Low |
|
Head Gear |
| Sun Protection |
Sun hat, ball
cap, sun visor, or similar hat. |
Tilley T3 Hat |
| Rain Protection |
If heavy rain is
expected, consider a waterproof hat. |
Outdoor Research Seattle
Sombrero |
| Cold Protection |
If cold weather
is expected, consider a hat for head and ear protection. Consider
a balaclava for colder temps. |
Outdoor Research Hat
for All Seasons |
|
Hand Gear |
| Glove Shell |
Many glove shells
are insulated, others are non-insulated and need a liner. Consider
waterproof shell if water and cold temps are expected. |
|
| Glove Liners |
Use inside
non-insulted gloves, or by themselves for light protection. |
|
|
Toiletries |
| Towels |
For cleaning and
drying. No cotton. Consider small one for cleaning, large one for drying. |
|
| Toilet Paper |
Store in zippered plastic
bag for water protection. |
|
| Trowel |
To dig holes for
waste disposal. |
|
| Wet Wipes |
For cleaning, try
to avoid ones that have a strong fragrance. |
|
| Chapstick |
If you suffer
from chapped lips. |
|
| Ear plugs |
If you have to
sleep in loud environment, like a noisy tent partner. |
|
| Toothbrush,
toothpaste, floss |
Bring in small
containers. Don't bring more than you need. |
|
| Shaving
accessories |
Assuming you
can't get along without shaving. |
|
| Feminine Hygiene |
|
|
| Sunscreen |
SPF 25+ works
best, especially if at altitude. |
|
| Moisturizer |
If you get dry
skin. |
|
| Mirror |
In case you want
to find out what you look like. Can also be used as a signal. |
|
| Bug Repellant |
Deet, 25% or
higher works best. |
|
|
Shelter |
| Tent |
Size the tent for
the number of people sleeping in it. Also match the tent with the expected
climate. |
Sierra Designs Ultra Flash,
Hilleberg Akto,
Mountain Hardware Waypoint 2 |
| Ground Cloth |
To help protect
your tent. Use footprint designed for your tent, or 6 mil. plastic from
hardware store. |
|
|
Sleeping Gear |
| Sleeping Bag |
Bring bag rated
closest to the temps you expect. |
Mountain Hardware 1st
Dimension +30,
Mountainsmith Vision +15,
Marmot Aiguille
+0 |
| Sleeping Pad |
A luxury that
everyone likes. |
Cascade Designs
Therm-a-Rest GuideLite,
Cascade Designs
Therm-a-Rest Ridge Rest |
|
Walking/Hiking Gear |
| Backpack |
The size will
depend on the length of your adventure. Generally speaking, you need a bag
from 3,000 - 6,000 cubic inches. Bring backpack cover if you expect lots
of rain. |
Gregory Advent Pro,
Mountainsmith Ghost,
Gregory G-Pack,
Osprey Aether 75,
Arc'Teryx Khamsin 62,
Granite Gear Ozone,
Granite Gear
Stratus Latitude Backpack |
| Backpack Cover |
If you expect any
precipitation, then bring along a cover to protect your gear. |
Gregory Backpack Rain Cover,
Granite Gear Cloud Cover |
| Hydration |
Hydration pouch
or plastic bottles for about 2 liters of water. |
Camelbak UnBottle,
Nalgene Lexan Bottle,
Aquamira Water Treatment
Drops |
| Trekking Poles |
If you expect
lots of hiking over rough territory, or personal preference. |
LEKI Ultralite Ti
Air Ergo |
| Headlamp |
If you expect to
be hiking at night. Also useful for anytime you need a little extra light. |
Black Diamond Gemini |
|
Cooking Gear |
| Stove & Fuel |
Fuel can't be
brought on most airlines, so plan accordingly. |
|
| Cooking Kit |
At a minimum, 2
quart cooking pot. Prefer titanium for least weight. Include pot gripper
if pan doesn't have handle. |
|
| Eating Utensils |
Spoon, fork,
spork, cup, bowl. Prefer Lexan or titanium for least weight. |
|
| Matches and/or
Lighter |
Bring both to be
extra safe. |
|
| Bear Bag |
When in bear
areas, to keep nosey bears from finding an easy snack. Don't forget the
cord to tie the bear bag high up onto a tree. |
|
| Water Purification
Device |
Bring water
purification device or chemicals. |
|
|
Miscellaneous |
| First Aid Kit |
Include one to
match the length of your trip and the number in your party. You might be
able to share the weight of a good kit among backpackers. Include anti-diarrhea med, motion sickness (if you are
susceptible and will be traveling by air or boat), blister pads, and anti-itch med for bug bites. |
|
| Compass |
If you don't know
how to use one, learn. |
|
| Maps and/or
Guidebooks |
If wet weather is
expected, bring along plastic map case. |
|
| Personal
Medications |
Bring enough for
the trip, but no more. |
|
| Biodegradable Soap |
For cleaning
eating gear, clothing, and yourself. |
|
| Stuff Sacks |
Staff sacks are a
great help for organizing your gear for your backpack, duffle, or luggage.
Consider waterproof stuff sacks if you expect foul weather. |
Outdoor Research
Advanced Stuff Sack |
| Repair Kits |
Include sewing
kit, string, safety pins, sleeping pad repair kit, tent repair kit, etc. |
|
| Pocket Knife or
Multi-Tool |
Don't get carried
away with too many gadgets. |
|
| Money Belt or
Pouch |
Get one big
enough for money, tickets, and passport. Should be waterproof. |
|
| Sun Glasses |
Don't forget hard
glasses case to protect them. |
|
| Backup Pair
Prescription Glasses |
Only if needed.
Don't forget hard glasses case to protect them. |
|
| Extra
Documentation |
Bring extra
documentation, such as your driver's license, photocopies of passport, two
extra passport photos, if you will be leaving your country of origin. |
|
| Lock & Wire Cable |
A wire lock can
be used to lock your baggage to secure location to minimize theft as you
are traveling to your destination. |
|
| Zipper Lock
Plastic Bags |
Good for storing
and protecting gear, plus for trash. |
|
| Camera & Film |
Keep camera as
small as possible, store in padded, waterproof case. Bring extra
batteries. |
|
| Writing Materials |
If you like to
document your adventure, bring waterproof notepad and pen that can write
anywhere. |
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