Wilderness Camping Guides and Gear

Tents

Your home in the backwoods and shelter from the weather. There are many types, sizes and styles for different situations and applications... Learn More About Tents

Tent Alternatives

Other kinds of shelter choices that can be quite practical and lightweight for backpacking applications... Learn More About Tent Alternatives

Backpacks

A properly sized and correctly adjusted backpack can make carrying all your gear a breeze... Learn More About Backpacks

Sleeping Bags

Keeping you warm and comfortable to get a good nights sleep... Learn More About Sleeping Bags

Sleeping Pads

Added to a good quality bag to smooth out the bumps and keep you much warmer... Learn More About Sleeping Pads

Clothing

To make sure you are warm, dry and comfortable while you are on the trail... Learn More About Camp Appropriate Clothing

Additional Gear

There are many other items to make your wilderness experience easier, safer and more enjoyable... Learn More About Additional Gear

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Wilderness Camping Guide - Backpacking & Camping Checklist

This backpacking / camping checklist includes all items that may be needed. Some items may be deleted depending on the time of year and weather conditions.

Essentials

• Backpack


• Tent


• Rain tarp and parachute cord to hang it


• Mosquito bar and parachute cord to hang it


• Sleeping bag and stuff sack


• Sleeping pad

Clothing

• Hiking Boots


• Long sleeve quick dry Shirt


• Quick dry pants with zip off legs


• Wicking tee shirt (to sleep in)


• Nylon pants (non waterproof)(to sleep in)


• Fleece or down coat


• Fleece or down pants


• Extra pair of wicking underwear


• Extra pair of wicking socks


• Waterproof breathable rain coat


• Waterproof breathable rain pants with side zip


• Quick dry towel


• Moccosins


• Hat with bug net


• Sunglasses

Tools

• Bug spray


• Pair of heavy leather work gloves (for gathering fire wood)


• Disposable butane lighter


• Magnesium firestarter


• Folding wood saw


• Large knife


• Multi tool


• Compass


• Map


• Small amount of cash


• Whistle (for signaling or bear deterent)


• Candle lantern


• L.E.D. headlamp


• L.E.D. flashlight

Cooking/Food/Water Needs

• Cook stove


• Fuel


• Cook pot


• Spoon


• Dehydrated food


• Trail mix or treats


• Food bag and parachute cord


• Toothbrush and baking soda


• Waterfilter


• Water bladder


• Canteen


• Canteen cup


• Canteen stove


• Fuel bar


• Canteen carrier