Backpacking Equipment Lists

CLOTHING (includes items you are wearing)

• underwear    x3
• short sleeve shirts   x3
• long sleeve shirt
• rain jacket/poncho
• rain pants
• hiking shorts    x2
• swim/hiking shorts
• socks    x3
• camp towel (large, cut in half)
• rain hat (wide brim)
• sun hat (ventilated)
• sun glasses
• hiking shoes
• camp shoes
• mosquito net for hat
• long pants (light weight)
• (can be zip off to make shorts)
• extra shoe laces
• gaiters
• travel clothes in car (when you are
  finished with the trip and want clean clothes!)

TENTING/HIKING/CAMP

• tent, stakes (x6)
• ground cloth (cut down)
• cooking area tarp (cut down)
• rope for tarp
• rope for food bag(s)
• carabineer for general use
• hiking poles x2
• head lamp
• head lamp batteries (optional)
• small LED light (optional)
• crazy creek chair
• foam ground pad
• sleeping bag
• pillow shell
• repair kit for backpack
• compass and whistle
• maps and map case
• trail book, description
• 550 cord (50')

GENERAL COMFORT

• hand lotion
• lip balm
• sun screen (optional)
• insect repellent
• small Vaseline tube
• glow sticks (for emergencies) x2

Survival, Attitude and Camping Notes

Attitude

• act wisely
• have confidence in yourself
• make good decisions
• safety first, last and always

Leadership

• self and others
• act like one
• think for yourself
• think for others
• speak up

Prevention

• consequences of actions
• think, then act
• perhaps you shouldn't act

Be Prepared

• use check lists
• think ahead
• have a plan

Toiletries

• toothbrush, toothpaste
• deodorant
• mint soap (also for cook cleaning)
• comb
• shaving gear (optional)
• hand cleaner (sanitizer)
• toilet paper in zip lock bag x2
• trowel

Other

• camera, film x3
• camera tripod (mini)
• water purifier, coffee filters/strainer
• water purifier tabs (x2 bottles)
• collapsible water container (2 liter)
• lexan bottle (1 liter) x2
• book to read
• note pad, pen
• ID and money
• large trash bag (heavy duty, for use
• as a pack cover) x2
• sponge (cleaning, tent, etc)
• pepper spray (bears, optional)
• Gerber tool (small!)
• cell phone (safety)
• monocular (optional)
• watch

Medical Kit

• scissors
• Tums, Tylenol
• bee sting - Benadril
• gauze, sterile pads x10
• band aids, bandages x10
• Sam Splint x1
• Ace bandage x1
• latex gloves x4
• water proof cloth tape
• moleskin
• alcohol pads x6
• eye wash x6
• antibiotic cream
• prescription meds as needed
• vitamins, etc

Food

Cooking Gear

• stove and fuel
• matches and lighters
• stove ring (optional - for small pots)
• water heating mug
• insulated drinking mug
• pot (1 qt)
• sharp knife - lock back
• nylon knife, fork, spoon
• mixing spoon
• pot hot pad
• pot holder clamp
• can opener (if needed)
• zip lock bags (for trash) 1/day
• measuring cup (if needed)
• cereal bowl
• dinner plate (if needed)
• scrub pad
• dish soap (peppermint)
• coffee filters/maker (optional)

General Food Supplies

• backpack food container
• small trail food container
• instant milk (individual)
• hot chocolate
• Gaitor aid, powdered drink mixes
• such as Crystal Light (individual)
• coffee/tea mixes
• spiced apple juice mix (hot)
• spices, seasonings
• spices, salt, pepper
• brown sugar, sugar
• cooking oil
• Parkay squeeze margarine

Breakfast Items

• granola bars
• oatmeal, raisins
• cream of wheat
• eggs (powdered)
• cold cereal (granola mix)
• cheese
• instant breakfast mix
• pancakes (one day)

Lunch Items

• GORP (Trader Joe's)
• nuts and dried fruit (Trader Joe's)
• candy bars
• raisins
• bagels (Lender's with preservatives)
• PB (squeeze tube)
• Jelly (squeeze tube)
• banana chips
• fruit roll ups
• beef jerky
• summer sausage (sealed, individual)
• pita bread
• cheese

Dinner Items

• meat tins (chicken, tuna)
• noodle meals
• mashed potatoes, gravy
• cuscus
• instant rice
• instant noodles
• tinned meats (chicken, etc)
• pasta (mac and cheese)
• tuna/hamburger helper
• instant pudding mix
• cookies
• scalloped potatoes
• beans and rice
• msic. freeze dried dinners

                  Created and Maintained by F. J. Looft, WPI ECE Department, fjlooft@ece.wpi.edu