Backpacking Checklist -- Sequoia Trip

The 10+ Essentials (just for reference):

• Extra clothing layer(s)
• Map of area (I'll make copies for all)
• Drinking water
• Compass (good idea for all to have one. I also have a GPS)
• Food
• Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries/ bulbs)
• First-aid kit Sunglasses (with retaining strap) Pocket knife
• Sunscreen
• Matches (in waterproof container) and firestarter

Hiking Clothing:

• Quick-drying pants/shorts
• Fleece jacket or wool sweater
• Short-sleeved shirts (I'm bringing 2 t-shirts and maybe one more shirt)
• Wicking long underwear (top/bottoms) maybe not necessary, but I find it a lightweight way to add warmth at night, so I will probably bring
• Long-sleeved shirts (1 or 2)
• Regular underwear
• Warm pants--fleece or wool (apart from my nylon hiking pants, I will have one layer for underneath, either my fleece pants that you gave to me, or long underwear/tights)
• Swimsuit
• Fleece or wool vest (I have one--may or may not bring it backpacking)
• Outerwear Rainwear (top/bottoms) (may not use but should bring--can be lightweight)
• Fleece or wool gloves/mittens (I will bring my lightest weight gloves)
• Wide-brimmed rain/sun hat
• Warm hat (fleece or wool) (good light way to add warmth at night)
• Bandanna

Footwear

• Hiking boots
• Hiking socks
• Extra laces
• Wicking liner socks
• Gaiters (probably not necessary, but if you like them bring them)
• Sandals/camp shoes (I will bring my Teva's for stream crossings/camp use)

Camping Gear

• Backpack
• Day pack (my backpack has a removable fanny pack which I use for this)
• Matches/lighter (everyone should have)
• Pack cover (garbage bag will do)
• Tent (Jill and I own two two-man tents. You are welcome to use one of them.)
• Rainfly (probably won't need. I am the cautious type and will bring one and never use it)
• Tent stakes (I have)
• Cook set, dishes ( I have plenty I think, but if you own some titanium pots, bring 'em!)
• Cooking/eating utensils (I have enough probably, but if you already own lexan, bring it on)
• Drinking cup
• Pot grabber (I have one or two)
• Biodegradable soap
• Pot scrubber/dish towel (I can bring)
• Sleeping bag (better be good to 30 degrees, although a 40 bag will probably do)
• Plastic garbage bags
• Resealable plastic bags
• Sleeping pad
• Water filter/purifier (I have one, and I bring tablets as back-up. You should bring one or the other)
• Water-purification tablets (see above)
• Sit pad or sleeping pad chair kit (for keeping butt off cold wet ground while resting)
• Extra nylon stuff sacks
• Water bottle(s) (two quarts each person is enough)
• Food (separate list--we can rotate preparing meals. After we plan, I can but all items we will need.)
• Collapsible water container (I will buy one)
• Stove and fuel ( I have two stoves, which is enough. If you do own one you like though, let me know)
• Bear Resistant Food Container (I will either rent of buy us one)

Personal Items

• Toilet paper
• Sun screen
• Lip balm (with sun protection)
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Insect repellent (DEET at least 50%!)
• Small bath towel
• Brush/comb
• Trowel
• Other personal toiletry items (girl stuff)

Other/Extras

• Altimeter (my GPS has one)
• Repair/sewing kit
• Binoculars (i don't have backpacking binocs, if you do bring them)
• 100-foot accessory cord (I have--mainly for hanging food away from bears)
• Field guides
• Camera and film
• Notebook and pencil
• Camping/fire permits (I have arranged for--we need to pick up at park)
• Watch/alarm clock
• Fishing license (if you want to go fishing--and there is great trout fishing--let me know and I will get for you)