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Tent, Backpacking, and wilderness Camping Checklist

This backpacking / camping checklist includes all items that may be needed for your camping excursion. Some items on this list 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